Two people have died after an Intercape bus and an Iveco minibus collided head-on about 57 kilometres north of Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region. According to Otjozondjupa Police’s community liaison officer, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, the accident occurred this morning. Mbeha says the Intercape bus, which had 59 passengers, fell to its side. Visuals from […]
As the Ministry of Health and Social Services’ wellness games gain momentum, founder Kenneth Haipumbu advocates for the ministry to take ownership of the initiative and provide financial support. Haipumbu made this appeal during the opening of this year’s games in Outjo, Kunene Region. Launched in Ohangwena in 2017, the wellness games expanded to include […]
As the countdown to the CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA 2024 qualifiers begins, FC Ongos Ladies are ramping up their preparations in Namibia ahead of the tournament in Blantyre, Malawi, from August 15-24. The team hosted Ongos Football Day at UNAM Stadium over the weekend, facing off against Khomas Nampol and Ramblers from the Women’s […]
The Namibian Gymnastics Federation held its second qualifying competition for Trampoline and Tumbling over the weekend at Jan Wilkens Stadium in Walvis Bay. The event saw enthusiastic participation from 60 gymnasts representing four clubs nationwide. This competition is a key step in determining eligibility and awards for the season’s National Championships scheduled for the end […]
A thrilling finale to the Corporate Volleyball Social League saw teams battle it out for the coveted championship title at Independence Stadium. Over 28 teams from various businesses showcased their volleyball skills and team spirit in the championship match. Namibia Volleyball Federation organizer Albert Khevare expressed enthusiasm about the sport’s growing popularity and expressed interest […]
The inaugural NSSU Ohangwena under-15 tournament concluded with John Shaetonhodi, Haimbili Senior Secondary, and Madume Ndemufayo Primary School emerging as champions. The tournament attracted over 50 schools from the Ohangwena region, providing a platform for young athletes to compete and showcase their talents. The event aimed to raise funds and encourage participation in sports among […]
A thrilling finale to the Corporate Volleyball Social League unfolded at Independence Stadium , as teams from various companies battled it out for the coveted championship title. Over 28 teams representing different corporate entities participated in the final tournament, showcasing their volleyball skills and company spirit. Tobias Mwatelulo, the newly elected president of the Namibia […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has cautioned against the excessive use of artificial intelligence (AI), saying it can render people redundant. Speaking at the Pan African Women’s Organisation’s 62nd anniversary, Nandi-Ndaitwah said, “I’m not anti-technology; we need it for development, but I’m worried because nowadays you ask a person to write a statement for you on […]
The government aims to achieve at least 20 kg of fish consumption per person per year and about 100,000 metric tonnes of mackerel sold locally. The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Derek Klazen, stated this when launching the National Fish Consumption Day at Walvis Bay. The main event will be held on September 14 […]
A 21-year-old man was stabbed to death by unknown suspects over the weekend. Ui-Basen !Nowaseb was on his way home from a pub with two friends at Swakopmund’s DRC informal settlement. !Nowaseb was reportedly walking ahead of his companions when he was attacked by an unknown man. A scuffle broke out between the two, after […]
