Nakathila turns down IBO World title shot

Local boxer Jeremiah Nakathila and his Promoter Nestor Tobias have turned down an opportunity to fight for the IBO Jnr Lightweight World Title. Tobias said they are refusing the offer, as the boxer has aspirations to fight for the WBO title and nothing else. Jeremiah Nakathila is currently ranked number 3 by the World Boxing […]

MUN worried by the sale of Rossing

The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) is worried that the selling of Rio Tinto shares in Rossing Uranium mine to China National Uranium Corporation Limited (CNUC Ltd) will have a negative impact on its members and the communities at large. Rossing Uranium was sold to CNUC Ltd last year in November for N$1,5 billion. A […]

Namibia does not exist in isolation – Simataa defends President’s trips

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Stanley Simataa, on Thursday chastised media organisations for reporting on the number of trips President Hage Geingob has undertaken, saying Namibia is a member of the global community. The minister’s remarks follow media reports detailing the number of trips that President Hage Geingob has undertaken, while also highlighting […]

Namibia to face worst drought in years

The agriculture sector predicts a severe drought across the country this year, compared to previous years. In a weekly bulletin, the Namibian Agricultural Union (NAU) said the severity of the 2019 drought is worse, due to the little rainfall received across the country so far. Since 2013, most parts of Namibia recorded below normal rainfall, […]