The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has surpassed the one million mark in voter registration. Those who have not registered yet only have nine days to register, and the date will not be extended. The general voter registration, which started on the 3rd of June, ends next week Thursday. Following complaints from some quarters, the […]
Southern African countries concluded a three-day meeting in Windhoek to accelerate the establishment of national public health institutes in their respective countries. The 3rd Southern Africa Annual National Public Health Institutes meeting was organised by the Africa Centre for Disease Control. Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, emphasised […]
The Swapo Party regional coordinator, Matheus Mumbala, said during a meeting at Keetmanshoop over the weekend that the preparations for the upcoming elections in November are in full swing as the party continues to campaign for its presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Speaking during the nomination process of potential electoral college candidates, Mumbala reiterated that the […]
The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), in a report, reveals an alarming annual rise in new cancer diagnoses. According to CAN’s cancer registrar and patient support officer, Tareeku Tjiriange, nearly 3,500 cases are recorded annually in Namibia. Cancer has taken many lives, including the late President Hage Geingob and the recent loss of former Minister […]
There are still parts of Namibia without access to telecommunication networks. Mupini village, in the Kavango West Region, is one of the areas earmarked for the construction of a telecommunications tower. The Network Tower will be constructed by PowerCom, a subsidiary of Telecom Namibia, which provides ICT infrastructure and equipment. PowerCom Board Director Tonata Nghifitikeko […]
Basketball in Namibia has experienced significant growth over the years, thriving not only at the senior level but also at the grassroots level. However a lack of female coaches in the sport has sparked concern. FIBA Level One Coaching course is currently taking place at the UNAM main campus with coaches from different regions taking […]
To bridge the gap in coaching education, the A-licence refresher course, which took place in Windhoek, marked a significant update since the participants’ last class in 2014. The A-licence refresher course aimed to bring the latest coaching techniques and knowledge to local coaches. We spoke with Jacky Shipanga, the only female participant out of 17, […]
The Windhoek City Runners Club hosted a social run for its members, non-members, and first-time participants in Windhoek over the weekend. The Windhoek City Runners Club’s social run event, sponsored by Namibia Medical Care, attracted a sizable crowd to the Rare Smokey Mare under the theme “We are runners, a little cold doesn’t bother us.” […]
The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation hosted its third short course gala, drawing participants from various Windhoek swimming clubs to showcase their swimming prowess. Swimmer The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation’s Short Course Gala 3 saw an impressive turnout of swimmers from different clubs around the city. Held at the Dolphins Swimming Pool in Windhoek, the event […]
Namibia’s men’s tennis team performed exceptionally to win the Africa Group III Davis Cup in Abuja, Nigeria over the weekend, earning promotion to next year’s World Group II series. Namibia, ranked 77th globally in Tennis, will participate in the Davis Cup World Group II for only their second time in history. Gerrie Dippenaar, the captain […]
