On a cold Saturday morning, Collin Benjamin Sport (CBS) Academy proved their mettle by defeating Sunshine Private School 4-2 in an exhilarating U-19 division match of the MTC HopSol Youth Soccer League, held at the Trustco United sports field in Windhoek.
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Detained Uganda activist freed but ‘in bad shape’
An environmental activist in Uganda who is opposed to a huge oil project led by French giant TotalEnergies has been freed after five days in detention, his employer said yesterday.
India’s heatwave longest ever, worse to come
India’s heatwave is the longest-ever to hit the country, the government’s top weather expert said yesterday as he warned people will face increasingly oppressive temperatures.
More regions propose splitting
A growing number of residents and organisations are calling for the creation of new regions and constituencies to accelerate development planning, and strengthen governance at the regional and local level.
Swartbooi urges investment in human resources
Landless People’s Movement leader and chief change campaigner Bernadus Swartbooi has suggested that Namibia puts more emphasis on developing human resources than only focusing on infrastructure development, as human development can help citizens drive economic development.
Fishermen demand return to sea
Hundreds of out-of-work fishermen, who are fed-up with the perceived lack of progress on their years-long fight to be given work, came to Windhoek yesterday for a peaceful demonstration and to demand their return to the sea.
Fishrot accused fail to stop general populace move
The Fishrot accused who are not former Cabinet members have lost their attempt to stop prison officials from relocating them to the Windhoek Correctional Service’s general population of the trial- awaiting section.
Chinese accused claims assault in custody
One of the Chinese citizens currently still in custody over the cryptocurrency scam that involved about 80 Namibian students, was allegedly assaulted on Thursday night in the cells at the Windhoek police station.
Oshakati hospital to get dialysis unit
In the quest to deliver high-quality dialysis care to patients, the Ministry of Health and Social Services is in the process of completing a 12 -chair dialysis unit at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital.
Collaboration key in addressing Erongo farmers’ challenges
Farmers in the Erongo region, including commercial, communal and resettled farmers, met Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Omaruru last week to discuss ongoing challenges.









