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Clinical New Zealand outscored wasteful South Africa by five tries to one for a shock 33-16 victory in Johannesburg on Saturday in the first Test of a four-match series. The Springboks led 13-12 at half-time only to be dominated after the break and finished with 13 players when Marco van Staden and Cobus Reinach were […] The post Clinical New Zealand shock wasteful South Africa in first Test…
A delegation from the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) and its affiliate the Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) recently attended a round table conference hosted by the Trust in Animals and Food Safety (TAFS) Forum and the Swiss embassy, as well as the Octavoscene FMD Symposium in Pretoria, South Africa. Head of the local foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) […] The post Farmers’ delegation attends…
Namibia and the Republic of Congo have signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in health, culture and the arts between the two countries. The agreements were signed in Brazzaville on Thursday during inaugural political and diplomatic consultations between Namibia and Congo. The consultations were led by international relations and trade minister […] The post…
Namibia has welcomed home the remains of former Robben Island political prisoners Petrus Niilenge and Festus Nehale, together with ancestral remains repatriated from South Africa after decades away from their homeland. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received the remains at Hosea Kutako International Airport east of Windhoek on Friday. In a statement, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the return of […] The…
Local event ticketing company Webtickets Namibia marked a decade of operations in the country this week, reflecting on its growth from a home-based start-up to a nationwide ticketing network. Speaking at an anniversary gathering in Windhoek, Webtickets founder and general manager Delia Magg-Thesenvitz traced the business back to its first venue in 2016. “I checked […] The post Webtickets…
The Khomas region continues to face pressure over land, housing and school capacity despite progress in infrastructure, youth empowerment, healthcare and rural development, National Council parliamentarian John Moonde has said. Presenting the region’s 2025/26 annual report during a National Council session on Thursday, Moonde said more than 300 Grade 1 pupils and 805 Grade 8 […] The post Khomas…
A few years ago, I was one of the young Namibians who left. I lived and worked overseas, travelled through different parts of the world and experienced what life looks like outside our small community. I would encourage every young Namibian who has the opportunity to do the same. Go. Travel. Study. Work. Get uncomfortable. […] The post The Grass is Greener Where You Water It appeared first on The…
A bruised lip tells a story of violence, yet not every form of abuse is marked by a punch or a kick. Some abusers leave scars that are not visible. When conversations around domestic violence arise, physical assault is often the first thing that comes to mind. But psychologists and social workers have long emphasised […] The post Silent Scars appeared first on The Namibian .
The rapid establishment of new nursing campuses countrywide is a double-edged sword. While it is good news for youth employment and brings higher education closer to home, we must also question if we are attracting the right people. Nursing is not just another job. It is a calling that requires deep empathy and emotional strength. […] The post Are We Training Nurses Who Care? appeared first on The…
The 42 members of the National Council have collectively donated N$27 609 towards the Namibia-Cuba Solidarity Campaign, with council chairperson Lukas Muha saying Namibia must stand with Cuba during its time of hardship. The contribution was handed over to representatives of the Namibia-Cuba Solidarity Campaign, led by ambassador Tuliameni Kalomoh, in Windhoek on Thursday. Muha […] The post…
Arsenal made the perfect start to their Premier League title defence with a stylish 3-0 win against Coventry in the opening game of the season on Friday. Mikel Arteta’s side brushed aside promoted Coventry in emphatic fashion at the Emirates Stadium, underlining their determination to retain the title. Kai Havertz struck early in the first […] The post Arsenal rout Coventry to open Premier League…
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Minister of industries, mines and energy Modestus Amutse officially inaugurated the National Steering Committee on the Informal Economy in Windhoek on Friday morning. The ceremony was witnessed by Windhoek mayor Sakarias Uunona and Bank of Namibia governor, Ebson Uanguta, Jasmine Papa, a social protection specialist representing the International Labour Organisation as well as other top […] The…
Eventing teams from Namibia and South Africa will be vying for honours in the annual Africa Shield Competition at Otjiwarongo this coming weekend. Going for gold in the three phases of what is often referred to as the most taxing of the Olympic disciplines– dressage, cross-country and show jumping – the following horse and rider […] The post Africa Shield Eventing graces Otjiwarongo appeared first…
Springbok legend Victor Matfield believes the current South Africa team is the “greatest we have ever had”. That opinion will be put to the test over four consecutive weekends, starting on Saturday, when the green and gold face their greatest adversaries, the New Zealand All Blacks. Different Johannesburg stadiums will host the first and third […] The post ‘Greatest’ Springboks face All Blacks in…
Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar is the overwhelming favourite to win the Vuelta a Espana, which starts on Saturday in Monaco for the first time in its history. The Slovenian, who claimed a fifth Tour de France title in July, is chasing the only Grand Tour still missing from his personal trophy cabinet, […] The post Pogacar favourite for Vuelta with Grand Tour treble in sight…
Inter Milan begin their Serie A title defence on Saturday as clear favourites to retain the Scudetto, but the reigning champions have undergone significant changes since completing a league and Italian Cup double in May. Cristian Chivu is entering his second season in charge and has reshaped a squad he inherited from Simone Inzaghi little […] The post Inter set for Serie A title defence as Milan…
A woman (49) is appealing to the public for assistance after her son (13) suffered severe burns to his body in a house fire. Sigrid Nekongo says her son, Vilio Nekongo, suffered burns after a torch battery he was charging using a solar-powered system exploded and set the room alight. According to Nekongo, her son […] The post Mother appeals for help after 13-year-old son suffers severe burns…
Hansi Flick’s second season at Barcelona built on the success of his first, with the German coach guiding the Catalan giants to a second straight La Liga title. His third campaign, however, brings significant structural change to the team as Barcelona look to maintain their domestic dominance and handle the threat of Jose Mourinho’s Real […] The post Barcelona enter new era as Flick targets La…
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will embrace being “hunted” by their title rivals as the new Premier League season kicks off with the champions facing Coventry on Friday. Just 34 days after a captivating World Cup came to an end, the Premier League returns with Arsenal aiming to cement their position as English football’s preeminent force. […] The post Champions Arsenal embrace being ‘hunted’ as Premier…
Sintana Energy has signed an agreement to buy 44% of Maravilla Oil and Gas for N$105 million, which will give it a stake in an oil block located in the Walvis Basin. The oil block is petroleum exploration licence 37, which was linked to the firing of previous mines and energy minister Natangwe Ithete last […] The post Katti’s Sintana buys 35% of oil block for N$105 million appeared first on The…
Filmmaker Othilia Mungoba has launched her latest project, ‘The Encapsulation of Bience Gawanas’. The audio-visual portrait serves as a long-overdue memoir dedicated to one of Namibia’s most formidable figures, highlighting her contributions to the country’s liberation, development and national legacy. The premiere screening of ‘The Encapsulation of Bience Gawanas’ will take place on 28 August […]…
The stage is set for one of the biggest gravel cycling events ever hosted in Namibia, with more than 400 cyclists from 14 countries confirmed for the 2026 Khomas100 this Saturday, 22 August. This year’s Khomas100 carries major international significance as it hosts both the CAC African Continental Gravel Championships and a round of the […] The post Khomas100 set for record international field…
A Man accused of murdering his girlfriend in a knife attack at Otjiwarongo three years ago was found guilty on two charges in the High Court yesterday. From the evidence before her, she could not make any finding other than that murder accused Protasius Kuvirua desired the death of his then girlfriend, Auguste Jonas, when […] The post Man found guilty of murdering girlfriend at Otjiwarongo…
Namibia saw 11 489 people admitted for mental health treatment during the 2024/25 financial year, with a total of 91 544 mental health cases reported during the same period. Ministry of Health and Social Services chief health programme officer Magdalena Didalelwa revealed this during a school health task force training at Mariental on Tuesday. Didalelwa […] The post Over 11 000 patients admitted…
The government has reassured oil and gas investors that policy uncertainty will not derail the country’s most advanced offshore oil projects. Speaking at the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference in Windhoek yesterday, mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse called Namibia “a partner that keeps its word”. These comments come as the industry waits for a […] The post Government reassures investors on oil…
Walvis Bay car wash operators fear losing their businesses and workers’ livelihoods after the municipality gave them 14 days to vacate road reserves along Sam Nujoma Avenue and Independence Road. The municipality posted the notice on Tuesday, saying its assessments found that the businesses were operating without the required municipal approvals and permits. Car wash […] The post Walvis car wash…
The Namibian published an article in its print edition of 14 November 2024, and a related article on its website on 16 November 2024, titled “New Era revokes Musariri’s appointment.” As a result, we wish to clarify that New Era did not appoint Confidence Musariri, and New Era did not revoke any such appointment. Musariri […] The post Retraction and Apology: Confidence Musariri appeared first on…
The Ministry of Works and Transport is planning to tighten regulations for number plate manufacturers in Namibia, citing concerns over counterfeit and illegally produced plates. Minister Veikko Nekundi said this at a stakeholder consultation workshop in Windhoek on Thursday. “Our ultimate objective is to ensure that every number plate on our roads is legitimate, identifiable, […] The post…
Kambimba Senior Primary School needs assistance to construct a proper community hostel to accommodate about 66 pupils from surrounding villages. School principal Maria Dinyando says the current community hostel, situated in the Mukwe constituency of the Kavango East region, that was constructed with discarded material in 2021 has become a safety concern and is uninhabitable. […] The post Mukwe…
The proposed Public Asset Management Agency (Pama) should be subjected to a thorough cost-benefit and mandate analysis before it is fully implemented, critics say. Landless People’s Movement parliamentarian Eneas Emvula yesterday said the government should first consider whether existing institutions can perform the proposed functions instead of creating another agency that could increase…
