Naidjala bids nation farewell as mega-fight approaches
STAR PLAYERS: Nestor Tobias (left; sitting) with Ellison Hijarunguru (right; sitting) and the boxers of the moment, Immanuel 'Prince' Naidjala (left; standing) and Wilberforce 'Black Mamba' Shihepo at...
View ArticleBaby dies after patients block casualty ward
A three-month-old baby died at the Opuwo State Hospital’s casualty ward on Sunday, while disgruntled patients were blocking the entrance and accusing nurses of favouritism in carrying out their duties....
View ArticleGovt wants a shack-free Namibia
NOW HARD WORK: President Hifikepunye Pohamba laying a brick during the launch of the first phase of the mass housing programme yesterday. PHOTO: FEODORA VON FRANCOIS Government intends to upgrade the...
View ArticleOctogenarian appears for child rape
An 83-year-old man from Zambezi Region was remanded back in custody on Monday, following a brief court appearance for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl. Likando Gilbert Mujiwa was arrested on...
View ArticleBaby dies after patients block casualty ward
CHAOS: Members of the public block the entrance of the Opuwo State Hospital after verbal battle with nurses. Photo: NAMPA A three-month-old baby died at the Opuwo State Hospital’s casualty ward on...
View ArticleGrootfontein committee worried about textbooks
A Grootfontein community group has dismissed the response by the Ministry of Education that it will be able to resolve the textbook shortage during the first quarter of 2014. On Saturday the Local...
View ArticleBrakwater heist accused apply for discharge
NO PICTURES PLEASE: Some the Brakwater heist accused in court yesterday. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED The State will not oppose applications for discharge by four of the six accused in the N$5.7m million...
View ArticleNamPower aims to light a million LEDs
With increasing concerns over energy supply in Namibia and the Southern Africa region as a whole, power utility NamPower yesterday unveiled plans to drastically decrease the country’s electricity...
View ArticleTitans dabble with sevens rugby
DIFFERENT CODE: The Titans' Jacques Rudolph will have another code playing under the brand of his cricket team. Photo: TRIBUNEFollowing in the footsteps of South African football giants Kaizer Chiefs,...
View ArticleFulham’s Jol targets Bafana star
ON THE MOVE: Ajax Amstermdam's South African midfielder Thulani Serero (left) is reportedly wanted by an English Premier League club. Photo:NAMPA/AFP PHOTO/IAN MACNICOLFulham manager Martin Jol will...
View ArticleRound 6 of NPL kicks off tonight
Ramblers have a chance to halt Black Africa’s attempt to narrow the gap atop the MTC Namibia Premier League (NPL), when the two teams meet tonight. The clash at the Sam Nujoma Stadium at 20:00 was...
View ArticleOmusati governor disturbed by labour unrest
SERVICE DELIVERY: Kenandei Tjivikua, George Simataa, Governor Sophia Shaningwa and Swapo's Erginus Endjala. Photo: PLACIDO HILUKILWA Labour unrest is crippling the Namibian economy and must be avoided...
View ArticleGecko given green light to mine salt
THE PEOPLE VOTE NO: Lukas Nantanga (standing) reads a letter detailing the concerns of the community. Photo: MERJA IILEKA The company contracted to carry out an environmental impact assessment (EIA) at...
View ArticleGender quota: Diescho could be right
Political analyst – or as he came to be known lately, NIPAM executive director – Dr Joseph Diescho has expressed fear that the drive to have a 50/50 gender quota in our parliament and political parties...
View ArticleShack kids see too much - Nghidinwa
SAVE OUR YOUTH: Children are often exposed to things they should not see because of overcrowded living conditions in shacks. This photo is for illustration only. PHOTO: NAMPA Gender Equality and Child...
View ArticleReport: Namibia has no billionaires
WELL OFF: Famous Namibian businessman Frans Aupa Indongo.TYCOON: Bank Windhoek Chairman Koos Brandt.Photos: FILENone of the 42 African dollar-billionaires is from Namibia, the 2013 Billionaire Census...
View ArticleAfrica loses out in World Heritage vote
UNITY NEEDED: National Heritage Council chairperson Esther Mwoombola-/Goagoses. Photo: FEODORA VON FRANCOISNational Heritage Council chairperson Esther Mwoombola-/Goagoses says lack of organisation,...
View ArticleOruuano union evicted from windhoek independence arena
VACATE: Youth Ministry acting PS Vetumbuavi Veii, along with ministry officials, inspect the Independence Arena where the illegal shacks are erected.The Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sport and...
View ArticleNamibia’s T20 dream ends
AWESOME: Nepal's Paras Khadka (middle) helped his country to the T20 World Cup against Hong Kong while Namibia crashed out yesterday. Photo: ICCThe Papua New Guinea (PNG) bowlers, led by Pipi Raho,...
View ArticleKanalelo plans success at Cosafa U-20 Champs
FORMER GLOVE MAN: Under-20 national coach, Ronnie Kanalelo has been involved with the national team at various levels. Photo: FILEThe national under-20 team are busy planning their triumph at the...
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