Cuban Five to visit Namibia
The five Cuban national heroes, who were imprisoned in American prisons for espionage, will visit Namibia this week after touring South Africa. Rene Gonzales, Ramon Labanino, Gerardo Hernandez, Antonio...
View ArticleKalimbeza Rice now available commercially
More than 70 metric tons of rice from the Kalimbeza National Rice Project in the Zambezi Region was dispatched into the local commercial market this past Friday. This was announced by Agriculture,...
View ArticleNorthern businesswoman buried after head-on crash
An Ondangwa-based businesswoman Martha Iimbili, who passed away in the Onandjokwe Lutheran Hospital three days after being seriously injured in a car accident, was laid to rest at the Onethika...
View ArticleSwapo ready to engage with Affirmative Repositioning
President Hage Geingob says Swapo is ready to consult the leaders of the Affirmative Repositioning campaign, who have threatened to grab land on July 31.Read more about Swapo ready to engage with...
View ArticleAir Namibia, Namases part ways
Suspended Air Namibia Managing Director Theo Namases has agreed to amicably part ways with the national airline. In a memo addressed to Air Namibia staff and seen by Namibian Sun late yesterday, the...
View ArticleHage’s first 100 days deliver several highlights
Among the achievements listed at a media conference held by President Hage Geingob yesterday, dealing with his first 100 days in office, was the granting of war veteran status to a further 789...
View ArticleNo FMD reported in Kunene
The Para-veterinary official in the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry (MAWF), Uazapo Maendo, says no cases of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) were thus far reported in the Kunene Region. Maendo...
View ArticleAupindi named president of global exploration company
Hydrocarb Energy Corporation announced on Monday that it has officially promoted Tobie Aupindi to president of the company’s American-based subsidiary, Hydrocarb Corporation, which is conducting oil...
View ArticlePAY cyclists get top tips
Namibia’s renowned road cyclist Dan Craven recently paid a visit to the Physically Active Youth (PAY) Centre in Katutura. The visit was facilitated by Nedbank who have over the years supported the PAY...
View ArticleUnder-23 teams trumps visitors Westphalia
Namibia’s women Under-23 national team had an inspiring performance on Monday when they defeated the German Westphalia 3-0 in an international friendly match at the Sam Nujoma Stadium. The team had...
View ArticleQuality tennis produced at fourth PTA Tennis Series
The Pro Tennis Academy (PTA) Tennis Series resumed a fortnight ago with the fourth tournament of the season in the capital. More than 20 players made their way to the tennis courts of the Windhoek High...
View ArticleAR enlists army of lawyers
The Affirmative Repositioning campaign has enlisted the services of an army of young lawyers to help them champion their cause. They have given local authorities until July 31 to respond positively to...
View ArticlePetrol price increases by 40 cents
Minister of Mines and Energy Obeth Kandjoze has announced that the fuel price will increase as of midnight today. Kandjoze said in a media statement issued yesterday the petrol and diesel pump prices...
View ArticleNSSU youth hockey teams head to SA
The Namibia Schools' Sports Union (NSSU) on Saturday announced two youth hockey teams that will represent the country at the Southern Region Hockey Championships this month. The Under-16 and U-18...
View ArticleDrugs, booze easy to come by
Alcohol and drug use by Namibian children has come under the spotlight again, with a study highlighting how easy it is for children as young as 13 to get hold of these substances. The Ministry of...
View ArticleThieme remains as NBC chair
Cabinet has approved the reappointment of business mogul Sven Thieme as NBC board chairperson after the term of the previous board expired last month. This will be the broadcaster’s first board under...
View ArticleNanso throws down the gauntlet
The Namibian National Students’ Organisation (Nanso) has given the National Youth Council (NYC) until tomorrow to provide a full record of proceedings of a Representative Council (RC) meeting where a...
View ArticleGovernment condemns KKK costume at Swakop carnival
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has warned that the government will not tolerate any derogatory and demeaning activities in the country as it threatens unity, nation building,...
View ArticleInspiring Monica Geingos
First Lady Monica Geingos shared the inspiring story of her life, the importance of making the right decisions in life, her relationship with her husband, President Hage Geingob, and how she wants to...
View ArticleCity hikes tariffs
Windhoek residents will have to fork out more for municipal services after the City Council approved new tariffs for the current financial year. Water will increase by 10% while electricity will cost...
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