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Seasoned Scandinavian campaigners Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis and Jakob Ingebrigtsen shone on the opening day of the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Friday. With unmatched prize money totalling $10 million on offer over 28 disciplines, Duplantis and Ingebrigtsen walked away with $150…
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said the Springboks will be ready to face a much-changed All Blacks side as the world champions look to wrap up a series victory in Baltimore on Saturday. The Springboks face the All Blacks in the fourth and final Test of their “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” series at…
Connor Esterhuizen chalked up his maiden international century, scoring 119 runs as South Africa beat Namibia by 157 runs on Friday to take a winning 2-0 lead in a three-match one-day international series. It was a dramatic change for the 24-year-old opener in his second ODI as he was bowled for…
Three City of Windhoek councillors have apologised to chief executive Moses Matyayi, withdrawing several allegations they previously made about his official travels. IPC councillors Jesaya Ikali, Werner-Meck Tjihuiko and former mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja signed an “unreserved apology” dated 9…
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has raised concern over the number of lives Namibia is losing to suicide. She was speaking in a message marking World Suicide Prevention Day on Thursday, where she said men and boys were often expected to endure hardships without complaint and fear being seen as…
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has questioned the government’s decision to extend its emergency fuel supply agreement with Vitol Bahrain EC, warning that the arrangement raises serious procurement and transparency concerns. IPC shadow minister of international relations and trade Rodney…
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) parliamentarian Lilian Lutuhezi questions what will happen to elderly Namibians who failed to complete the verification process before the 31 July deadline. In a statement released on Thursday, Lutuhezi says while the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child…
International fuel trader Vitol will be the sole supplier of fuel to Namibia for the month of October. This was confirmed by the energy ministry on Thursday. “The extension is intended as a once-off final arrangement and will not be renewed beyond October 2026,” ministry executive director Moses…
Ongudu yoUnited Democratic Front (UDF) oya popila e hoololo layo lokuyambidida euliko laGerson Sindano a ninge omunashipundi wokomisi yomahoololo nande eengudu dikwao domilameno odi li ominge neuliko eli neenghono. Oshinima eshi osha landula omawi Omutumba wOpashiwana a topauka omo eengudu…
Omulumenhu (49) okwa tulwa moipandeko koKavango Ushilo Etivali, konima kwa li a hangika e na eedingu doifitukuti ehe na mikanda. Omukwashiwana waAngola, Mathias Kafulo, omukalimo womoShamampuko moAngola, okwa li a mangwa po lwopotundi 10h00 koNdama, omukulunhu womakonakono oimbuluma omupedu…
NIPAM, Windhoek, 9 September 2026. Keynote address by Hon. Emma Theofelus (MP), Minister of Information and Communication Technology. Director of Ceremonies, Hon. Wenzel Kavaka, Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Ms. Linda Nakale, Executive Director of the Ministry…
‘Konima okwa pula ndi tule po oulya’ Ndokotola ta tamanekelwa ekwatongonga Dennis Noa, Etitatu okwa lombwela Omhangu yaMangestrata mOndangwa kutya okwa li a hala omulumenhu oo te mu tamanekele ekwatongonga a fiye po eumbo laye konima a nangala mo luvali. Noa, oo ta ningi eindilo lobooloha, okwa ti…
The national u20 men’s football team head coach Lucky Shipanga, has expressed satisfaction with his charges’ preparations for the upcoming Cosafa u20 2026 showdown pencilled from 18 to 27 September in Mozambique. Namibia will open their campaign for the TotalEnergies CAF u20 Afcon, Cosafa…
Cobus van Zyl led a strong performance by Namibia’s juniors at the Region 5 Darts Championships which took place at Gaberone, Botswana at the end of last month. Van Zyl excelled to win the gold medal in the junior men’s closed singles competition, while his compatriot Marlo van Zyl won the bronze…
The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has provided N$2.68 million to repair and install five boreholes in the Oshikoto region. The funding was provided on Wednesday through the Namport Social Investment Fund following an appeal for assistance by Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi. The money will be…
President Cyril Ramaphosa is weighing a crucial reply to Donald Trump’s demands, with US aid, trade preferences, and strained bilateral relations riding on the outcome. President Cyril Ramaphosa is pondering his reply to a message from US President Donald Trump, which could be decisive for the…
We all know that Donald Trump does not feel the need to adhere to the normal rules of political campaigning. Even by his own unconventional standards, his extravagant promise to pay every American citizen $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republicans win the midterm elections was bizarre. This enormous cash…
Veteran hooker Codie Taylor has earned a recall and will captain New Zealand as All Blacks coach Dave Rennie made nine changes for Saturday’s fourth Test against South Africa in Baltimore. Taylor, who was dropped from the All Blacks’ squad for the 29-24 third Test defeat in Johannesburg on…
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has defended its vote supporting Gerson Sindano’s nomination as electoral commission chairperson despite intense backlash and boycott from fellow opposition parties. The controversy follows a divided National Assembly vote in which several opposition parties…
The government intends to accord liberation struggle veteran and former Robben Island prisoner Helao Shityuwete a state funeral in recognition of his contribution to the country’s independence. The Presidency announced this yesterday. Presidential press secretary Jonas Mbambo said Shityuwete’s…
A Loophole in Namibia’s financial system is causing the country to lose about N$16.7 billion per year. This is equivalent to about 9% of the country’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP). The estimated annual leakage is about 16% of the government’s total budget and more than the allocation made…
