Linea Dishena President Nangolo Mbumba has elected to remain mum on issues regarding the LGBTQI+ community that have been thrust into the public eye in recent months. Swapo legislator Jerry Ekandjo’s private member’s bills, which deal with changes to the Marriage Act, including the prohibition of same-sex marriages and any acknowledgment of such unions in...
UUVUDHIYA – Northern communal farmers, particularly from Uuvudhiya constituency, have been urged to take necessary precautions to avoid further spreading of veld fires that have destroyed grazing and property over the past few weeks. The warning comes from concerned councillors, farmers and traditional leaders in the Oshana and Omusati regions, where veld fires have been...
Sawi Hausiku KAPAKO – Kavango West region governor Sirkka Ausiku on Saturday called on the Mbunza community to promote peace, and not instigate disputes among members. She made the remarks during the 23rd anniversary celebration of Hompa Alfons Kaundu’s chieftainship at the palace at Kapako, where the history of the vaMbunza people was presented, as...
Paulina Ndalikokule OMUNGWELUME – An 80-year-old woman who allegedly insulted and verbally abused her sister-in-law and her children for more than 20 years, was quick to plead guilty and not go on trial. She also did not oppose paying N$300 on Friday in Omungwelume Magistrate’s Court in front of magistrate Toini Shilongo. Shilongo issued a...
South African businessman and founder of Bathu Shoes Theo Baloyi has said for a very long time, Africans have been consuming brands that are not from the continent. It is about time that narrative changes. The entrepreneur, who launched his shoe (sneaker) brand in 2015, said changing the habit of consuming products from elsewhere and...
Stanlib Namibia last week hosted their annual STANLIB Namibia InPerspective Roadshow, where a team of experts unpacked key investing themes and their implications for economies around the globe. They also explained the long-term perspective for investments, and discussed portfolio construction. Kevin Lings, Stanlib chief economist, gave a macro-economic update. He highlighted some facts about world...
A City of Windhoek emergency services employee lost his life in a motor vehicle accident on Sunday morning after he and another colleague attended a call-out. The employee has been identified as Methusalah Simataa Khama. He joined the City in 2008. According to City of Windhoek spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, the accident involved a municipality ambulance...
Limba Mupetami The Brave Warriors of Namibia suffered a crushing defeat in the 2024 edition of the Cosafa Cup final, losing 5-0 to Angola in an empty Nelson Mandela Stadium in Gqeberha, South Africa. This marked the second encounter between the two teams in this edition of the tournament, with their group stage match ending...
Limba Mupetami The Brave Gladiators triumphed over the University of Pretoria women’s team, AmaTuks Ladies, with a commanding 4-0 victory in a practice match held in Pretoria last Thursday. This game marks an important step in the Gladiators’ preparations as they gear up for two friendly matches against the Liechtenstein national football team on 11...
Limba Mupetami The junior national men’s team, affectionately known as the Young Warriors, will gather for a week-long training camp at Football House in Katutura, Windhoek, starting today. The camp marks a crucial phase in the team’s preparation for the U/20 Cosafa Cup, which will take place in Durban, South Africa in September. This competition...