President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Sunday honoured the fallen heroes of the Southern African Development Community who fought for the region’s freedom and peace. She said this in commemoration of Southern Africa Liberation Day, observed on 23 March every year to…

Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to give Gabon a crucial 2-1 win over Kenya in an African 2026 World Cup qualifier on Sunday. The 35-year-old, who now plays in the Saudi Pro League, struck after 16…

Jakob Ingebrigtsen claimed a rare track double to light up the world indoor championships on Sunday, as Devynne Charlton defended her 60m hurdles title in style. Ingebrigtsen, who had won the 3,000m on Saturday for his first world indoor title,…

Oscar Piastri hailed his “mega” McLaren after winning a Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday later overshadowed by the disqualifications of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for technical infringements. Alpine’s Pierre Gasly was also kicked out after Piastri led a…

PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Sunday received a courtesy visit from former South African minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. During the meeting, Dlamini-Zuma congratulated Nandi-Ndaitwah on her inauguration as Namibia’s fifth president and commended her for the swift commencement of her administration following…

A MAN from Iiyale village in the Oshikoto region has been reported missing after he sent a distress message to his wife, claiming he was in danger of being robbed. According to national police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, Valde…

POPE Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after being discharged from the hospital, where he spent more than five weeks being treated for breathing difficulties, but took time before leaving to thank well-wishers for their support. Looking tired and…

A GIRL (17) from Ompandakani at Ondangwa in the Oshana region is under police investigation after allegedly concealing the birth of her baby. According to the Namibian Police’s spokesperson, deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the incident occurred in the early hours…

NEWLY appointed minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa has identified urban and rural migration as a key challenge awaiting him, emphasising the need for rural development to ease urban land pressures. Sankwasa, a seasoned politician with over 30…

PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to have confidence in her Cabinet, explaining that it was challenging to select ministers from a pool of qualified candidates. The president publicly announced her Cabinet of 14 ministers at State House on…

Witbooi, previously the deputy minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security, has been a member of parliament since 2010. She was sworn in as vice president at State House on Saturday alongside 14 new ministers and seven new deputy…

NEWLY appointed minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts, and culture Sanet Steenkamp has pledged her dedication to effectively managing the ministry’s broad portfolio alongside her deputy, Dino Ballotti. Steenkamp and Ballotti were appointed to lead the ministry by president…