Linea Dishena United Kingdom High Commissioner to Namibia Charles Moore sympathises with Namibians who are genuinely affected by his government’s decision to impose visa requirements. In an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, he said the UK government’s decision in 2023 to withdraw visa exemptions for Namibians has impacted genuine travellers, as it has become more...
Auleria Wakudumo A 50-year-old mentally challenged woman was allegedly raped on Friday by a man who is known to her. The incident happened around 03h00 in Okoutjove, in the Otjombinde area. Namibian Police Force spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi said the victim’s son found the alleged suspect sleeping next to the victim after the alleged rape. It...
OTJIWARONGO – Truck drivers employed by Ekundi Farming and Transport at Otjiwarongo on Monday embarked on a strike, demanding a salary increase of 6% and a food allowance. Shop steward Hendrick Haufiku in an interview on Monday said the strike is guided by the Namibia Revolutionary Transport Union (NARETU), and seven of the nine truck...
Rudolf Gaiseb Money was stolen from a First National Bank (FNB) client when her account was allegedly hacked into last week. Petronella Wilson (29) lost over N$8 292 in the alleged fraud. “On Wednesday, I went to Clicks to purchase a N$1 000 air fryer. I then went to PEP, and bought shoes worth N$140....
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – The second edition of the annual Okahandja Mayoral Cup was hailed as a success owing to an impressive turnout, with 35 teams competing in four sports codes over the weekend. The matches were staged at the Nau-Aib and Liverpool sports fields, with 21 football clubs, five volleyball teams, six netball teams,...
Pinehas K Pinehas Futsal Namibia league coordinator, Donovan Modise, has expressed satisfaction with the growth of the league, despite a few challenges they face. The new season began two weeks ago, following the conclusion of the previous season earlier this year. The second round of matches was played over the weekend at DTS in...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The ongoing delays in the start of Namibia’s top-tier football league frustrating clubs, with coaches and team officials voicing their concerns over the recurring issue. Each season, teams are left in limbo as they struggle with financial and tactical uncertainty caused by the inconsistent league kick-off dates. In interviews with several Namibia Premier...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The head of the delegation of the Omaheke Boxing team Alfonso Tjatindi said he is proud of the team’s performance at the Namibia Boxing Federation National Championship held in Grootfontein over the weekend. About 150 boxers from 14 regions vied for a chance to qualify for the prestigious African Boxing Championship, scheduled to...
MAPUTO – Across Maputo are red flags pierced by harsh sunlight and faded walls plastered with posters of Frelimo, the party that has been in power in Mozambique for half a century. In the vibrant capital of the Portuguese-speaking country, the lack of suspense is palpable days ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections, but it...
Charles Ndeumane OSHAKATI – Oshipangelo shepangelo shaShakati osha ningi epatululo pambelewa lyoshikondo shepango lyiiti yanathigo oshiwike sha zi ko. Pethimbo a li ta ningi epatululo pambelewa minista guunamiti nomayakulo gopantu omundohotola Kalumbi Shangula okwa ti uuministeli owa ndhidhilike kutya omayakulo gokupanga iiti yanathigo haga ithanwa dialysis services oga simana noonkondo noga pumbiwa meendelelo. Shangula okwa...