PARIS – A former doctor went on trial in Paris yesterday accused of genocide in Rwanda, the latest suspect to face justice in France three decades after the massacre of the African country’s Tutsi population by the Hutu majority. Eugene Rwamucyo (65) is accused of aiding his country’s then-authorities to disseminate anti-Tutsi propaganda and of...
KAVRE – Survivors of the monsoon floods that ravaged Nepal at the weekend criticised the government yessterday for inadequate relief efforts during a disaster that killed at least 225 people. Deadly floods and landslides are common across South Asia during the monsoon season from June to September, but experts say climate change is making them...
GENEVA – The United Nations warned Israel yesterday against a “large-scale ground invasion” of Lebanon, after the Israeli military began a ground assault. “With armed violence between Israel and Hezbollah boiling over, the consequences for civilians have already been terrible,” Liz Throssell, spokeswoman for the UN rights office, told reporters in Geneva. “We fear a...
Namibia’s Young Warriors were eliminated from the Cosafa U/20 African Cup of Nations qualifiers after a 2-1 defeat to Zambia’s Copper Bullets in their final group stage match. This loss follows their opening 1-0 defeat to Angola, leaving them without a single point in the competition. The match in Mozambique started slow, with both teams...
Zebalt Ngaruka Horse owner Eamon Freygang believes that producing local racehorses will be the long-term solution to the challenges currently faced in acquiring horses from outside Namibia. He pointed out that many racing clubs in the country traditionally source their horses from South Africa (SA), but this trend is changing. The difficulties in acquiring horses...
Auleria Wakudumo Khorixas recently celebrated the inaugural Mayoral Cup, an event that brought together enthusiastic participants and spectators in a vibrant display of sportsmanship and community spirit. Designed to promote social cohesion through sport, the tournament exceeded expectations, with a remarkable turnout from the local youth. The response from the young people of Khorixas was...
WATCH | In Windhoek’s Dolam area, one man is trying to reshape mental health narratives. Meet Ambrosius Haoseb, a passionate advocate dedicated to fostering community well-being.
WATCH | The Republican Party of Namibia held a press conference to address the recently passed Pact for the Future at the United Nations, where the country was represented by President Nangolo Mbumba.
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) yesterday officially announced the appointment of Franco Cosmos as the new director of membership, governance, compliance, and legal affairs. In its formal statement, the NFA underscored Cosmos’s extensive background, highlighting his prior role as part of the first Normalisation Committee and later as General Secretary. The statement emphasised that Cosmos’s...