Watch the moment spire collapses at Copenhagen stock exchange Denmark’s historic old stock exchange building in the centre of Copenhagen has been engulfed by fire. The 17th Century Børsen is one of the city’s oldest buildings and onlookers gasped as its iconic spire collapsed in the flames. Everyone inside the building was able to leave...
Donald Trump will set foot in a New York courthouse on Monday and become the first former US president to stand trial in a criminal case. He is accused of falsifying his business records to disguise a hush-money payment made to Stormy Daniels, a former adult film star, shortly before the 2016 election. Mr Trump,...
Niël Terblanché Across the Southern African Development Community (SADC), countries are facing an unprecedented drought crisis, marking some of the lowest rainfall levels in over four decades. recent rains in parts, the late January and February season brought severe dry conditions, leaving Namibia and its neighbours in a desperate struggle against the shortfall. The SADC’s...
Florian Hartzenberg has made history by becoming the first professional accountant in Namibia to attain both the Chartered Accountant Namibia (CA(NAM)) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designations. This achievement follows the recent Membership Pathway Agreement between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). As a...
Niël Terblanché Katima Mulilo, the capital of the Zambezi region, is pulsating with energy as preparations for the 34th Independence Day celebrations reach a fever pitch. With just seven days remaining until the monumental day on March 21st, the town has transformed into a bustling hub of activity, eagerly anticipating its role as the host...
The Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) is set to make cinematic history as its latest film, ‘Lukas’, becomes the first Namibian production to grace the screens of South African cinemas. From 8 to 12 March, audiences in Johannesburg and Cape Town will have the opportunity to experience this groundbreaking film. Screenings will take place at Ster...
Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) is in the final stages of appointing a contractor for the much-awaited renovation of the iconic Ritterburg office building in Swakopmund. The MEFT’s spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda said in a statement that the ministry is close to completing the tender process, with renovation works expected to...
Staff Reporter THE quietest streets in towns and villages will be staring Namibians in the face as the national soccer team, the Brave Warriors, gear up to face Angola in a highly anticipated soccer clash at 19:00 today. Today, the streets are likely to echo with rare tranquillity, not a car in sight, as fervent...
Niël Terblanché Friday 26 January 2024 will henceforth be remembered as a pivotal moment in international law as the Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its interim ruling on emergency measures against Israel, following South Africa’s accusations of state-led genocide in the Gaza conflict. At around 14:00 today, a panel of 17 judges of...
Staff Reporter SOCCER history for Namibia is once again beckoning as the national team, the Brave Warriors, prepare to play their first-ever last-16 match of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Angola in Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire, this Saturday. Namibia will take the field again as underdogs, but should not be underestimated, as the Brave...