Senegal in pole position
Billed as the toughest section at this year's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) when the draw was made, Group C reaches its finale this evening. Everything is still up for grabs as group leaders Senegal...
View ArticleGlowing praise for Cricket Namibia
The International Cricket Council’s Development Events Manager, Edward Fitzgibbon, said he was impressed by how Cricket Namibia organised the World Cricket League (WCL) Division 2 tournament....
View ArticleLiverpool baying for Chelsea blood
With Chelsea reeling from FA Cup humiliation, Liverpool will visit Stamford Bridge for their League Cup semi-final second leg tonight with increased confidence of reaching the final. Liverpool were...
View ArticleMbumba denies withdrawals from party list
Swapo Secretary-General Nangolo Mbumba has dismissed rumours that two candidates on the party’s National Assembly list have withdrawn their candidacy. He said the party is still discussing what to do...
View ArticleBegging struggle kids cause Kaura pain
Former DTA leader Katuutire Kaura says it is painful to see struggle kids begging on the streets in an independent Namibia. Kaura said the issue needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency. Kaura said...
View ArticleOngwediva vs Swakopmund in NAMAs showdown
The Namibian Music Awards are known for sparking fierce rivalries as local artists compete for top honours. This year, however, the pre-NAMAs battle is between two towns that are in a relentless battle...
View Article‘Comedy in the House’ returns
After a brief absence, ‘Comedy in the House’ is back at the Hilton Kalabar, starting this Friday at 20:00. Windhoek revellers and stand-up comedy fans will see Slick, Mark and Taap in action.‘Comedy in...
View ArticleKanye West and Usher celebrated at BET Honours
The stars gathered Washington, DC for BET Honours 2015, which was taped at Warner Theatre on Saturday. Hosted by Wayne Brady, the eighth annual show saluted African-American trailblazers in art, music,...
View ArticleIs Kelly dating a sangoma?
Actress and musician Kelly Khumalo has been spotted with Durban herbalist Zamokwakhe ‘Bhaka’ Nzama on several occasions, sparking rumours of a romance barely three months after she witnessed the murder...
View ArticleFormer PS Willem Amagulu dies
The first Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Veterans’ Affairs, Willem Amagulu, has died. Amagulu died of a heart attack at the Katutura State Hospital shortly after noon yesterday. This was...
View ArticleTransNamib and Natau continue discussions
Following a breakdown in negotiations between TransNamib and the Namibia Transport and Allied Workers Union (Natau) over cutbacks causing almost a thousand job losses, the two parties have agreed to...
View ArticleMourinho cries foul over Costa stamping claims
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho once again alleged that his team were the victims of a “campaign” after they edged Liverpool 1-0 in an ill-tempered League Cup semi-final second leg on Tuesday. An...
View ArticleMinistry to investigate Neckartal builder
The Deputy Minister of Labour, Alpheus Muheua, has confirmed that there will be an urgent investigation into the Italian company, Salini Impregilo, that is responsible for building the Neckartal Dam in...
View ArticleHelp pours in for Cancer-hit granny
Good Samaritans from afar afield as the United Kingdom have rushed to the aid of a Windhoek cancer-hit granny, who is raising her 17 grandchildren using her N$600 monthly pension. Two Windhoek primary...
View ArticleHage can be Africa’s champion
Incoming Namibian President Hage Geingob is the ideal person to revive former South African President Thabo Mbeki’s African Renaissance, because the two men share the same qualities, including style of...
View Articleheavy Flooding disrupts Omusati schools
At least one school has closed and its 344 learners have to stay at home for an indefinite period following recent heavy rains in the Omusati Region. Many other schools in the region may be facing a...
View ArticleKeep your umbrellas close
Namibians are thrilled with the rain that has fallen in the last few days and it is expected to continue until at least the end of the weekend. The weather bureau yesterday advised that people should...
View ArticleThe dangers of scoring first
South Africa and Zambia, as southern Africa’s representatives at the 2015 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), were eliminated from the competition in similar fashion. Both sides were able to get on the...
View ArticleCricket team head to SA for more competitions
Hot on the heels of a second-spot finish in an international competition, Cricket Namibia will contest several competitions in South Africa from today until Sunday. The Namibian team left yesterday to...
View ArticleTourism experiences record growth
The Chief Executive Officer of the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN), Gitta Paetzold, said it appears that 2014 may go down in history as the best year yet for the tourism industry. Statistics...
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