December 18, 2024
Namibia: We Are Focused On Improving the Team - Eichab ... As Stars' Struggles Continue
Despite delivering a title-charged message last weekend following their back-to-back wins, Khomas Nampol's Fortune Eichab said they will not be carried away with their recent good… Read more »
December 17, 2024
Namibia: Historic - Namibia's First-Ever Media Union Registered ... 'We Have a Voice in Nampu' - Journalists
After almost half-a-decade of letters flying back and forth, and attempts by some media house bosses to reduce it to a briefcase entity, the Namibia Media Professionals Union… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Imports N$718m Worth of Cereal Grains ...As Local Production Remains Low
Trade figures recorded in the final quarter of this year show that Namibia imported cereal grains valued at N$718 million, which is a significant increase from the N$415.5 million… Read more »
December 04, 2024
Namibia: Supporting the Youth in Climate Change
Selected Eco Champions received customised training and mentorship to enhance their skills in driving change, to boost their climate projects. Read more »
Namibia: Xinfeng Caught Pants Down ... Forced to Shut Operations
An illegal mining operation, being carried out by Xinfeng Investments in the Uis area, has been shut down. Read more »
Namibia: Catholic Hostel Rape Accused Granted Bail
The five rape-accused men, who were initially denied bail in November for allegedly raping minor girls at the Kavango East region's Nyangana Catholic Mission's hostel, were… Read more »
Namibia: Rain Is the Sunshine of Our Lives
As we rapidly approach the end of the year, we often take stock and review the year. What have we achieved? Did our resolutions withstand the pressures of everyday life, or will we… Read more »
December 02, 2024
Africa: With Angola Trip, Biden Fulfils Promise to Visit Sub-Saharan Africa
Outgoing US president Joe Biden is headed to the Southern African country of Angola this week, fulfilling a key promise in a bid to shore up ties with the continent. Read more »
Namibia: Zambezi Pulls Off Elections Amid Challenges
Despite some challenges faced, ranging from ballot paper shortages to malfunctioning verification devices, the electoral body has assured that citizens who showed up at polling… Read more »
Namibia: Mbumba's 303 Days in Office
It was on 4 February 2024, slightly past midnight, when then-acting president Nangolo Mbumba, with hands shaking and watery eyes, delivered news that shook the country and the… Read more »
Namibia: King Simon Pens First Book
Simon "Sunday" Mundandala, also known as King Simon, is the man behind the microphone on Mulunga Radio but has now also turned into an author. Read more »
Namibia: Weekend Round-Up - Concerts, Celebrations, and Community
Sugar King TopCheri's Kiddies' Concert took place on Saturday at Eros Primary School. The event, hosted by well-known musician Monica "TopCheri" Pineas, was an exciting day of… Read more »
Namibia: Ruling in Tamson Bail in Two Weeks
Windhoek High Court Judge David Munsu reserved his ruling on a bail application by Tamson Hatuikulipi (43), one of the alleged brains behind the Fishrot scandal, to 16 December at… Read more »
Namibia: Shamaturu Clinic Commissioned 11 Years Later
The Shamaturu clinic in Mukwe constituency, whose construction commenced in 2012, and faced several delays over the years, has finally been commissioned to serve the community. Read more »
Namibia: Gems and Jewels Ready for Netball Jamboree
The Debmarine Desert Jewels and the national men's netball teams are ready to participate in the Africa Netball Cup in Swakopmund this year. Read more »
Namibia: Determined Voters Descent On Transnamib Poll Station
The TransNamib polling station in the Windhoek West constituency accommodated about 5 900 voters who were fortunate enough to cast their ballots after the extended period, the… Read more »
Namibia: Lessons From Elections
On 27 November 2024, Namibians exercised their right by casting their vote for their preferred presidential candidate as well as possible shortlisted parliamentarians. Read more »
Namibia: Alois Hashipara Gets Garden, School Shoes
- Alois Hashipara Primary School in the Kavango East region received a garden, tools and seeds as well as school shoes valued at N$60 000 from Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) on… Read more »
Namibia: Cuca Tops Off to a Winning Start
Rundu-based outfit Cuca Tops marked their return to topflight football in style with a 1-0 win against Julinho Sporting at Rundu Sport Stadium, in Kavango East over the weekend. Read more »
Namibia: Sorris Sorris Wants Mine Fully Operational
Sorris Sorris community members want the Guantagab mine to be fully operational for the benefit of the unemployed youths living in the area. Read more »
Namibia: NNN, Swapo in Early Lead ...As Mbumba Admits Shortcomings
The ruling Swapo Party's presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is leading in the preliminary presidential election results with 33 048 votes (48.31%) from 10… Read more »
Namibia: Afrocat Beach Volleyball League Ends
The Afrocat Sports Club (SC) Beach Volleyball League, which ran throughout November 2024, concluded at A Shipena Secondary School in the capital on Saturday. Read more »
Namibia: 'Price of Democracy' ... As Omatako Voters Travel to Windhoek to Vote
More than 30 voters travelled by bus from the Omatako constituency in the Otjozondjupa region to Windhoek on Saturday to cast their votes at the TransNamib Hall polling station. Read more »
Namibia: Poor Roads Hinder Voting At Omboto Polling Station
Only 29 eligible voters cast their votes at the Omboto polling station in the Oshikoto region on Friday, the Electoral Commission of Namibia's (ECN) electoral officer for Oshikoto,… Read more »
November 29, 2024
Namibia: Regulator Stops Starlink's Illegal Operations
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) earlier this week issued a cease-and-desist letter to Elon Musk's low-earth orbiting satellite communications company… Read more »