Pirates tagged as underdogs in Tura Derby
Bragging rights, a chance to stay top of the MTC Premiership and a chance to solidify reputations are all at stake when Orlando Pirates host Black Africa at the Sam Nujoma Stadium tomorrow afternoon....
View ArticleTennis star honoured by NNOC
The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) yesterday rewarded tennis player Lesedi Jacobs with N$15 000 after her performance at the Commonwealth Youth Games. Jacobs won a silver medal at the event...
View ArticleVolleyball Academy to host 24-hour challenge
The Timeout Beach Volleyball Academy, owned and operated by Namibia’s national team coach James Verrinder, is bringing about a new chapter in the local beach volleyball scene. The Academy will host the...
View ArticleSevens adventure in Windhoek
The Safland Windhoek Sevens tournament is taking place today and tomorrow, with several teams from Southern Africa competing in the two-day event. Included in the tournament is a strong South African...
View ArticleAnd we have our winner…
It’s been nothing but excitement since we announced our Hashtag Mania competition, in celebration of Namibian Sun’s eighth birthday. On Monday the search for creative, edgy and funky Hashtags that best...
View ArticleLady May in ICU after scooter crash
Award-winning Namibian Afro-pop artist and Big Brother Africa finalist Lady May was in an accident around midday on Thursday last week in Windhoek when a delivery vehicle hit her while riding her...
View ArticleNujoma preaches unity
Founding President Sam Nujoma has expressed disappointment over border disputes between and amongst various traditional authorities. Speaking on Saturday at the official inauguration of the Ongandjera...
View Articlecelebrating 66 years with the republic of china
CHEERS: The Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Xin Shunkang, former President Hifikepunye Pohamba and former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba pictured during the 66th anniversary celebrations of the People’s...
View ArticleMan kills lover, son
A village near Rundu is reeling in shock from the horrific murder that took place at the weekend when a man allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend and his seven-year-old son. The man, who is expected...
View ArticleIT'S ABOUT THE CHILDREN
OUR FUTURE: Today marks the 15th commemoration of the Day of the Namibian Child. In Namibia, children and youth under the age of 18 constitute 46% of the country’s population. This year’s commemoration...
View Article‘Robbery gangs’ torment motorists
The police are investigating two incidents in which a truck was shot at on the Kalkrand-Rehoboth road on Saturday morning, while another truck driver was almost robbed at gunpoint on the same road....
View ArticleMTC injects millions into Sunshine boxing
The sponsorship of the Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) to the Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy has been extended for another three years. This was confirmed by MTC Chief Human Capital and Corporate...
View ArticleStolen gambling machines siezed
Oshana Police Spokesperson, Warrant Officer Thomas Aiymabo told Namibian Sun that traffic officers who had set up a temporary road block between Omungwelume and Oshakati noticed strange behaviour from...
View ArticleThree arrested with elephant tusks
The police’s Anti-Poaching Unit have arrested three men found in possession of elephant tusks in Katima Mulilo. The two Namibian nationals and one from Botswana were in possession of seven elephant...
View ArticleGeingob takes up Palestinian cause
President Hage Geingob has called for the unconditional admission of Palestine and Western Sahara as full members of the United Nations (UN) and its agencies. Speaking at the UN Summit for the adoption...
View ArticleColder but no rain
A cold front that is forecast for this week will break the intense heat wave that Namibians have been experiencing. Some parts of the country received a few drops of rain in the past week, but dam...
View ArticleShoprite dismisses 110 Rundu workers
A total of 110 employees at the Shoprite Rundu Mall branch are currently unemployed as their employer showed them the door following participation in a peaceful demonstration held in June. The Regional...
View ArticleAlleged killer of son, 7, spends birthday in jail
Vedislius Mbangu Mutero appeared in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on Monday for the double murder of his girlfriend and son. The case was postponed until 24 October for further investigation. This was...
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