The Namibian Women’s Cricket team, Capricon Eagles, experienced a setback in their second game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier tournament. They faced a tough challenge against the host team, Uganda, and unfortunately suffered a 4-wicket loss at the Entebbe Cricket Oval. Despite the loss, the Capricon Eagles had a positive start […]
Three men, two of them repeat offenders, made a brief appearance before the Karibib Magistrate’s Court today in connection with stocktheft, attempted murder, and armed robbery. They were not asked to plead, and magistrate Donnevan Schuster postponed the matter to February next year. The men were arrested after they allegedly stole over one hundred and […]
The City Police’s Head of Operations is calling on members of the public to ensure that their cars are road-worthy before embarking on a long-distance journey for the festive season. Deputy Chief Eliaser Iyambo made the call during a road safety day held at the City Police Headquarters in Windhoek. As part of the National […]
The Landless Peoples Movement (LPM) says its first ever policy conference paves the way for further policy debates, input, and value addition during public consultations. The party says that in this way, it means to expand contributions to various sectors of society and the economy for all role-players. Party delegates deliberated on policy matters including […]
Dina Namubes, who has been re-elected as Mayor of Swakopmund, emphasises the need for ongoing collaboration with all relevant parties to achieve the town’s future objectives. The election of office-bearers was delayed last month due to a tie between Namubes and Matthias Henrichsen for the mayoral position. Both are part of the coalition of parties […]
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has highlighted Namibia’s accomplishments in the field of gender equality, noting the country’s efforts in appointing leaders and its gender-inclusive policies. The Prime Minister addressed the Human Rights 75-Side Event, this year themed “Africa Committed to the Promotion of Participation of Women in the Public and Political Life,” held in Geneva, […]
President Hage Geingob has cautioned against ill-discipline in the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), saying such incidents need to be addressed as soon as they occur. ”Discipline is the catalyst for professionalism. It is the soul of the Defence Force. I am informed that there are several cases of indiscipline being reported in the Namibian Defence […]
President Hage Geingob wants to see every Namibian identify themselves with the Namibian Defence Force (NDF). He says such aspirations identify with the government’s vision to build an inclusive society. Dr. Geingob, as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, presided over the defence parade at the Lieutenant-General Jerobeam Dimo Hamaambo Garrison at Grootfontein […]
Judge Collins Parker has postponed the civil case between Dr. Job Amupanda and Maureen Hinda-Mbeunde, the Deputy Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, to March 12, 2024. He set aside 12 and 13 March for the continuation of Dr. Amupanda’s cross-examination by Hinda-Mbeunde’s legal counsel, Doris Hans-Kaumbi. Hans-Kaumbi could not finalise the questioning today, and […]
The 19th edition of the highly anticipated Nedbank Desert Dash concluded on Saturday, leaving cyclists and spectators in awe of this bucket list event. Over 1000 cyclists embarked on a remarkable journey through the world’s oldest desert, making it an experience to remember. Once again, the Desert Dash lived up to its reputation as the […]
