Exhilarating sport that involves jumping from an aircraft at high altitudes and free-falling before deploying a parachute to slow the descent and land safely. Participants, known as skydivers, can jump solo or in groups, and the sport is often performed from altitudes ranging from 10,000 to 15,000 feet. The experience begins with meticulous preparation, including […]
A group of para-athletes, along with their delegates and guides, has returned from the World Para Athletics Championship held in Kobe, Japan. Upon arrival, they paid a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Sport, where they were warmly received by the Deputy Minister Emma Kantema-Gaomas, Director of Sport Joan Manuel, and the Executive Director Mbumba […]
As part of its efforts to provide electricity in informal settlements, the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, in conjunction with the City of Windhoek, held a groundbreaking ceremony for high mast lights in Havana. The absence of electricity in some parts of the informal settlements, such as Samora Machel Constituency, is a setback to […]
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, has called on the defence forces to step up training and remain combat-ready at all times. He made these remarks during a reception parade for the Namibian contingent to Mozambique at Hanganee Katjipuka Barracks in Windhoek on Friday. While applauding the contingent, Kapofi urged all […]
Understanding and accepting diverse sexual orientations and gender identities across the country remains a challenge. For this reason, the Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID) is conducting a review of its “Guide to Inclusivity: Africa and Human Sexuality.” This comprehensive guide seeks to address challenges related to the discrimination and stigmatisation of LGBTQ+ individuals by promoting […]
The Chairperson of the ||Kharas Regional Council, Josef Isaacks, has commended the Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service for exposing the young ones to entrepreneurship while they are in their early years. Young people from all 14 of the country’s 14 regions assembled at the Keetmanshoop Multi-Purpose Youth Resource Centre to take part in […]
In a significant move to honour the past and chart the future, Namibian youth are actively participating in a dialogue, commemorating National Genocide Remembrance Day. Maria Katjaita is one of the organisers of the National Genocide Remembrance Day event, which promotes youth debate and inclusivity, helping young Namibians better understand where they come from. “We […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has announced that Cabinet has resolved to proclaim May 28 as Genocide Remembrance Day. National Assembly Speaker Prof. Peter Katjavivi credited the late Dr. Kuaima Riruako and Usutuaije Maamberua for tabling motions in Parliament, which paved the way for this important announcement. The ongoing issue of […]
The Basketball Artist School hosted a fun day over the weekend with the aim of strengthening the bond between parents, teachers, and pupils. The Basketball Artist School Foundation (BAS) runs a basketball for development program in Katutura, Windhoek. Each year, the project gives opportunities to 200 children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. What started out […]
Cross-border malaria transmission remains a problem in mitigating the disease, and interventions are needed in endemic regions such as the Kavango East Region. The region commemorated belated World Malaria Day at Shadikongoro in the Mukwe Constituency. Malaria peak transmissions occur between the months of December and May. The Health Director for Kavango East, Idah Mendai, […]
