United Democratic Front (UDF) spokesperson Mabasen /Narib has described a recent meeting between Independent Patriots for Change president Panduleni Itula and some European Union (EU) ambassadors as imperialistic. This comes after German ambassador Thorsten Hutter last Tuesday hosted a lunch meeting in Windhoek on behalf of the EU in honour of Itula, which was attended...
The Debmarine Namibia Premiership title race is heading for an exciting climax with three teams separated by only three points at the top of the log. FC Ongos collected four points over the weekend after a 2-1 victory against Okakarara Young Warriors on Saturday and a 1-1 draw against Julinho Sporting on Sunday to move...
In the footsteps of the Damara, San, Ovahimba and Ovaherero, Namibia’s tourism landscape offers an opportunity to experience the country’s pre-colonial times. Namibia is mostly known for having the world’s oldest dunes that meet the cold Atlantic Ocean, coupled with its contradictory vastness and the beauty of its heritage. Over 200 kilometres north-west of Windhoek...
Three time champions Egypt produced a strong second half performance to beat Namibia 10-3 in the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Afcon Morocco 2024. GehadArafa’s side showed their class and experience against the tournament newcomers on Sunday, 14 April at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Hall. Mohamed Farag forced a save from Cee-Jay Van Wyk in the Brave 5...
“Liars, liars! I’ve lived here for 24 years, and nothing,” a frustrated Mix settlement resident said during a Swapo rally where central committee member Tobie Aupindi addressed residents over the weekend. Aupindi promised service delivery at Mix settlement. The settlement also needs public toilets, a clinic, schools, a police station, a playground, open market and...
Ohangwena governor Sebastian Ndeitunga says the forum of governors of the regions bordering Angola is expected to help eliminate tension over grazing between Namibian cattle herders and Angolan citizens. Ndeitunga was elected as the forum’s chairperson on Thursday. Over past two years tensions have grown between the Angolan and Namibian governments regarding Namibian farmers who...
King Fillemon Nangolo, the Ondonga king, has announced that the 2024 Omagongo Festival will be held on 25 May at the Onambango Palace in the Oshana region. The Omagongo Festival serves as a platform to celebrate the Aawambo culture and foster unity among Namibians. Nahas Angula, the chairperson of the Omagongo Festival 2024 organising committee,...
Immanuel Mulunga, the suspended managing director of the National Petroleum Corporation (Namcor), is facing legal action over an alleged unpaid loan of N$50 000. The lawsuit has been filed by Dr Sandra Joachim, stationed at Omuthiya, who claims she lent Mulunga the money in October 2023 with the understanding it would be repaid within a...
The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) should pay close to N$2,5 million to its former chief executive Augustinus Katiti, a High Court judge ordered on Friday. Katiti claimed in court documents that he was entitled to a “total guarantee pay” of N$1,5 million annually from 2014 to 2019 during his employment with the state-owned NIP....
Premier League leaders Liverpool head to Manchester United looking to move a step closer to equalling their bitter rivals’ record of 20 English titles. In a gripping title race, Arsenal and Manchester City will hope for a Liverpool stumble, while the top four battle and relegation survival fight are also heating up. AFP Sport looks...