The Okandjoze Chiefs Assembly organised different activities leading up to Genocide Day tomorrow. The day aims to remember the extermination and horrendous acts committed by Germans against the Nama and OvaHerero people during the 1904–1908 wars of extermination. The commemoration activities started on May 25 with exhibitions, prayer sessions, a night vigil, panel discussions, cultural […]
The 2024 International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) African Championships kicked off and will run until June 1st. Our sports producer, Victorine Kaaronda, brings us the report from the Hybrid Fitness Center, where athletes are in the final stages of preparation.
FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee announced that it has imposed sanctions on the Equatorial Guinean FA and player Emilio Nsuè López, who was ineligible to play for them in World Cup qualifier matches against Namibia and Liberia, as he was not cleared by that time. The player in question, Emilio Nsue Lopez, 34 years of age, has […]
Community members locked the gates of the Daure Daman Traditional Authority office at Uis because Chief Zacharias Seibeb has allegedly not responded to their petition handed over last year. The community members are also not happy with the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, whom they say has not responded to the petition […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says the annual Omagongo Festival, which is hosted on a rotational basis by the eight Aawambo traditional authorities, remains an enabler for communities to gather and share history, traditions, and practices. Dr. Mbumba was speaking at the 14th edition of the Annual Omagongo Festival, hosted by the Ondonga Traditional Authority at Onambango […]
The 21 Motorised Infantry Brigade welcomed Brigadier General Johannes Shimweetheleni, who took over command from Brigadier General Martin Shikomba last week. The Chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Martin Pinehas, appointed Brigadier General Shimwetheleni as the new General Officer Commanding the 21 Motorised Infantry Brigade. Following the appointment of Brigadier General Shimwetheleni, the Chief of […]
The mayor of Rundu, Gabriel Kanyanga, says the town is looking into taking over its electricity supply responsibilities as they are continuously disappointed by NORED. Kanyanga referred to Rundu as a dark town because NORED would collect money from electricity buyers, while the town benefits the least. Kanyanga made the statement at a stakeholder consultation […]
Residents of Rundu are calling on the council to address the water crisis in the town. They made the call during the presentation of the 2024–2025 draft budget and tariffs. Some of the residents who have taps said there has not been running water, while others say they have no water at all. This has […]
Uis in the Daures constituency of Erongo Region needs about N$1.5 million to overcome the water problem at the settlement. Erongo Chief Regional Officer Mupenzeni Ntelamo says the old asbestos pipe that takes water from the Namwater reservoir to Uis is clogged with limescale. The asbestos pipe that takes water to the Uis community was […]
Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Derek Klazen says the Government Employment Redress Programme will be renegotiated to find a solution for fishermen to do active work on vessels. At a media conference, Klazen and Labour Minister Utoni Nujoma revealed the outcome of their closed-door meeting held at Walvis Bay on Thursday. Launched in 2020, the […]
