War and peace are both teachers
In a world where we are trying to move towards recognising everyone’s rights and eliminating hate speech and unjustified violence, the Orlando shootings come as another sobering reminder that we are a...
View ArticleBrilliant Namibia win
Namibia’s full national rugby team twice came from behind to sensationally beat Spain 34-32 in their second match at the World Rugby Nations Cup yesterday afternoon. The team did not enjoy a good first...
View ArticleAmbunda vows to walk tall
Despite losing his IBO super bantamweight world title, Paulus ‘The Rock’ Ambunda will continue to hold his head high. The Namibian said this while discussing how he lost his title on a unanimous points...
View ArticleTight matches at NTA Tennis League
The Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) 2016 tennis league continued on Saturday with two encounters in the men’s second division and three matches in the women’s second division. In the men’s division,...
View ArticleRivalry sparks fierce competition
St Paul’s College beat old rivals St George’s in their FNB Classic Clashes football match on Friday, 10 June. The winning school claimed a 4-0 win. The next day Delta was victorious against Jan Mohr as...
View Article‘NGOs not run by angels’
Namibia Networks of Aids Service Organisations (Nanaso) executive director Sandy Tjaronda yesterday strongly opposed the idea of a regulatory body to review non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on an...
View ArticleIt’s not about politics: Steenkamp
In response to a directive from the Namibia National Teachers’ Union (Nantu) for its members to stay away from school on 16 June despite a communication from the education ministry for teachers to be...
View ArticleIndia and Namibia to talk business
Namibia can reap plenty of economic benefits from this week’s state visit by Indian President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. Mukherjee, who arrives in the country today on a week-long visit, is expected to...
View ArticleChaka Chaka jets into Namibia
Unicef and AU goodwill ambassador Yvonne Chaka Chaka arrived at Walvis Bay International Airport on Tuesday.“I am here to urge businesses and government to collaborate, break down barriers and ensure...
View ArticleChaka Chaka pledges to raise funds for children
Yvonne Chaka Chaka, accompanied by Deputy Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Lucia Witbooi, visited the Sunshine Centre and Kids Haven childcare facilities in Walvis Bay yesterday.“Some...
View ArticleMunicipal workers threaten to strike
About 150 Walvis Bay municipal workers on Tuesday threatened to down tools should council management not address their grievances by today. The workers staged a peaceful march organised by the Namibia...
View ArticleShalulile sends Highlands Park to PSL
Brave Warriors player Peter Shalulile sealed it for his South African club Highlands Park yesterday after beating Mbombela United in the promotion playoffs. Shalulile’s two goals were enough to send...
View ArticleLoopholes in Forestry Act
The alleged harvesting of large mopane trees for charcoal production on a farm in the Outjo district is under investigation by the Department of Forestry following a written complaint. As a result of...
View ArticleChissano supports protest marches
Former Mozambican president Joaquim Chissano says he sees nothing wrong with public demonstrations and instead presidents must appreciate advice from their citizens. Chissano, who was in Namibia to...
View ArticleIt is D-Day
Today is June 16, a day set for what many expect to be a mass protest which is also the culmination of weeks of drama. Organised by the Affirmative Repositioning Movement, the mass protest against the...
View ArticleKatrina vows AR demise
The education minister yesterday spat fire when she blamed Nantu, Nanso and the Affirmative Repositioning Movement (AR) for confusing the nation about the Day of the African Child. She made it clear...
View ArticleIndia opens purse for Namibia
India says there is a drastic need for reform of the United Nations Security Council in order to ensure that it includes African states as permanent members. President Pranab Mukherjee said this...
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