The Namibia University of Science and Technology’s senior journalism lecturer Phillip Santos has recommended that the government subsidises private media houses to better equip them for elections’ coverage. He made the call last Wednesday during a panel discussion on the role of media in promoting democratic elections in Namibia, which was organised by the Friedrich...
The introduction of the national minimum wage should be viewed as a positive move toward bettering the livelihoods of workers, including domestic workers. This is according to Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment-Creation’s spokesperson Maria Hedimbi.She spoke to Nampa following statements by the secretary general of the Namibian Domestic and Allied Workers Union (Ndawu),...
Charles Ndeumane As the national elections approach, social justice activists continue pushing for the implementation of the universal Basic Income Grant, which some critics see as a vote-winning strategy. However, pro-BIG activists say the grant should not be used as an electioneering tool, just for hopeful and destitute Namibians to be left hanging after the...
NKURENKURU – The police in Kavango West have, since the start of August, confiscated about 400 planks that were smuggled from Angola. There is currently a moratorium on harvesting and transportation of timber. The 400 planks were smuggled into the country through illegal entry points along the Okavango River. “No timber is allowed to pass...
Auleria Wakudumo Ouministeli womauyelele nomakwatafano opaungoba noprogramma yokukwafela ounona oLifeline/Childline Namibia ova shaina etwokumweudafano leedula nhano ta li fatulula shinasha neameno lounona ngee tava longifa oikwamalungula. Omukulunhuwiliki mouministeli womauyelele nomakwatafano opaungoba, Audrin Mathe okwa ti Lifeline/Childline Namibia oku na elalakano lafaafana nouministeli womauyelele nova hala okuhanga elalakano limwe aveshe. “Otuna omukumo nohatuka longela kumwe momahangano...
Auleria Wakudumo Onghalo yeehombo dihe li paveta, oya eta opo omukainhu umwe novena va fiwe pomutenya kovakwanedimo vomusamane ovo vati vahanauna eumbo noku tukula epya pokati moshikandjohoololo shaMuthiya. Otaku hokololwa Sackaria Matheus a dile komomukunda Ouhongo mOshitukulwa shaHangwena a li e na omaumbo avali -limwe okOuhongo, naliwalo okEdiva lOndjaba koshitukulwa shaShikoto. Omukulukadi waMatheus wopangeleka nopaveta...
Former footballer and current Okahandja United chairman Congo Hindjou has raised serious concerns about the Namibia Football Association’s handling of preparations for the upcoming 2024/2025 football season, which is set to start on 21 September. He pointed out several pitfalls, putting a spotlight on the fact that the NFA has failed to adequately plan and...
African Stars’ journey in the Caf Champions League came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday. They were eliminated by Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy after a 6-5 defeat on penalties in the second leg. Despite winning the first preliminary leg 1-0, the Namibian side could not hold onto their advantage in the return fixture, where Jwaneng Galaxy...
Isai Sipunga In a commanding display of football, the Deutscher Turn und Sportverein (DTS) U/17 team triumphed over the Kaizen Football Academy (KFA) with an overwhelming 8-1 victory on Saturday in the MTC HopSol Youth Soccer League at the Sports Klub Windhoek Field. This decisive win has not only showcased DTS’ attacking prowess but also...
Suzith Tjitaura Professional footballer Zenatha Coleman says hard work, determination and discipline helped her get to where she is today. Now playing winger for Turkish club Fenerbahçe, Coleman has in the past captained the Namibian women’s national team, the Brave Gladiators, and also played for Sevilla and Valencia in Spain. With Namibia commemorating Heroes’ Day...