Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal of the game before having to come off grimacing with a knee injury as France won 1-0 in Turkey in the UEFA Nations League in new coach Zinedine Zidane’s first game in charge on Friday. The Real Madrid superstar was moved out to the left wing by his new […] The post Mbappe scores but suffers knee injury as Zidane gets debut France win appeared first on The Namibian .
Former France star Patrick Vieira debuted as Senegal coach by drawing 1-1 in Mozambique, and Nigeria survived a scare to edge Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday. Cape Verde, admired for holding eventual 2026 World Cup winners Spain and taking Argentina to extra time before bowing out, crashed 3-1 away to […] The post Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare as Cape Verde crash appeared first on The Namibian .
Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations, according to reports on Friday, in a ruling that will send shockwaves through English football. No sanctions have yet been decided and it is understood the club are set to appeal. The Premier League declined to […] The post Manchester City found guilty of Premier League charges, set to appeal: reports appeared first on The Namibian .
The Namibia Local Businesses Association (Naloba) has called on works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi to withdraw his announcement that foreign contractors working on Namibia’s railway projects must allocate at least 10% of their contract value to Namibian-registered companies or suppliers. Nekundi was recently quoted in the Namibian Sun as saying that bidding and contract […] The post Business association calls on Nekundi to withdraw 10% local workscope requirement appeared first on The Namibian .
Defending champions South Africa and hosts Mozambique will contest the final of the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | Cosafa Qualifier on Sunday after impressive semi-final victories secured their places at the continental finals in Ghana next year. South Africa twice came from behind to defeat Zambia 4-2 in an entertaining encounter, while […] The post South Africa, Mozambique into u20 Cosafa Cup final appeared first on The Namibian .
Unam Jaguars Netball Club walked away with the top honours at the Khomas Netball League award ceremony on Saturday. Jaguars won the Khomas Region’s Super 10 League in com Manding style finishing on 66 points after winning 15 and losing only three of their 18 league matches. Go Monate Fella just pipped Tigers into second […] The post Unam Jaguars win Khomas Super 10 League appeared first on The Namibian .
The Office of the Judiciary has announced the death of retired chief justice Johan Strydom. Strydom died at Swakopmund at the age of 88 on Friday, chief justice Peter Shivute says in a statement released by the Office of the Judiciary. Strydom served as the first judge president of Namibia’s High Court after the country’s […] The post Retired chief justice Strydom dies appeared first on The Namibian .
Omaruru mayor Eberth Gariseb says the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak has created uncertainty among farmers and farm workers whose livelihoods depend on livestock farming. Namibia announced an outbreak of FMD on Wednesday, with 10 cases confirmed. Gariseb expresses support for farmers, farm workers and their families in the region, as well as others in the […] The post Omaruru mayor rallies farmers behind FMD measures appeared first on The Namibian .
Towering teenager Zhang Zhanshuo became the first swimmer in history to win seven golds at a single Asian Games on Friday, as young Thai and Chinese sprinters powered to victory on the track in the 100m in record times. China’s Zhang, 19, scorched to the men’s 400m freestyle title in the pool in Tokyo in […] The post Teen swimmer makes Asian Games history appeared first on The Namibian .
The Namibia Professional Hunting Association (Napha), the Namibia Agricultural Union and other stakeholders have been working with the government throughout the year to prepare for a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak. Napha president Hannes du Plessis said on Friday this work involves relevant government departments and has helped prepare the country to respond to an outbreak. […] The post Namibia spent a year preparing for FMD outbreak – hunting association appeared first on The Namibian .
MTC congratulates Netball Namibia on the national team’s historic qualification for the upcoming Netball World Cup, an achievement that reflects the growth, resilience and excellence of Namibian sport on the international stage. This milestone reflects the tireless dedication of the players, coaches, administrators and stakeholders who have advanced netball in Namibia. It is a proud […] The post MTC congratulates Netball Namibia on world cup qualification appeared first on The Namibian .
In a sport where players are easily influenced by prestige and success, former midfielder Milla Gertze stands as one of the most loyal players Namibian football has seen. Ever since he joined coastal outfit Explorer XI as a 14-year-old boy and broke into the first team at just 16, Gertze never looked elsewhere. “Of course, […] The post One-club man: The loyalty of Milla Gertze appeared first on The Namibian .
The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has suspended further beef exports. This follows the detection of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at a commercial farm at Karasburg. Meatco deputy board chairperson Stephanie De Klerk says Meatco is complying with measures introduced by the directorate of veterinary services (DVS) to contain the outbreak. The DVS activated the national […] The post Meatco puts beef exports on hold over FMD appeared first on The Namibian .
A man has been arrested in the Kavango West region after police intercepted a bakkie transporting slaughtered cattle, which are suspected to have been stolen. The vehicle, carrying four men, was stopped by the police during Operation Basadi in the Bunya area on Thursday. One of the men was arrested in connection with the suspected […] The post Police arrest man transporting slaughtered cattle appeared first on The Namibian .
Affirmative Repositioning leader and member of parliament Job Amupanda has given acting agriculture minister Charles Mubita seven days to explain why the government imposed nationwide livestock movement restrictions. This follows the detection of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on a commercial farm in the ||Kharas region. Through his lawyers, Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners, Amupanda warns that failure […] The post Amupanda gives minister seven days to explain FMD restrictions appeared first on The Namibian .
The City of Windhoek has suspended the issuing of meat permits and the slaughtering of cloven-hoofed animals. This follows acting minister of agriculture Charles Mubita’s announcement of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the country. The disease was detected at a commercial farm at Karaburg. The municipality food safety section says the suspension takes effect […] The post Windhoek suspends meat permits over FMD outbreak appeared first on The Namibian .
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned that rising sea levels pose a growing threat to Namibia’s coastal infrastructure and marine economy, particularly at the strategic Walvis Bay harbour. Speaking at the high-level plenary meeting on the existential threats posed by sea-level rise in New York on Thursday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said sea levels rising was no longer a […] The post Rising sea levels threaten Walvis Bay – president appeared first on The Namibian .
Kuku Judith Ndabeni(70) gwomondolopa yaKatima Mulilo, ngoka muule woomvula dha konda pomulongo dha piti a kala a landula omapandaanda ta kongo omakende goombiila ngoka ge ekelwahi opo a ka landithe i imonene mo shomondjato, okwa thigwa pomutenya sho ongeshefa ndjika ya yiwa moshipala. Uuna omwedhi gwe enda nawa, oha vulu okumona mo oshimaliwa shi li […] The post Omukulupe ta hupu shokadhila omolwongeshefa yomakende ya patwa appeared first on The Namibian .
Minista guuyuuki niipambele yaaniilonga Wise Immanuel okwa zi mokalungu kombinga yonkalo ineeyi nyanyukilwa yaakulukadhi anuwa oyo ya kuthapo oshinakugwanithwa shokuluka aanona peha shi ningwe koohe yaanona, nokwa pula kutya onkalo nenge omuthigululwakalo tagu longithwa koomeme oye gu adha peni. Immanuel ndhoka okwe dhi popi pethimbo lyoshituthi shopamuthigululwakalo sha ningilwa poshitayi shaUnam mOgongo, moshitopolwa shaMusati. “Mongashingeyi […] The post ‘Aanona ihayalukwa kooyina’ appeared first on The Namibian .
Spoke Stars BMX Club co-founder and coach Johannes Simon says the club was established with a mission to introduce young riders to grassroots cycling. Simon says the club was established under the leadership of coaches affiliated with the Namibian Cycling Federation (NCF), including himself, Vaino Kali and manager Hilma Shipanga. “The aim is to introduce […] The post Spoke Stars BMX Club honing young talent appeared first on The Namibian .
The WBO title defence between Martin ‘Alligator’ Mukungu and South African challenger Siphosethu Mvula has been postponed to 21 November at Rundu. MTC Sunshine Boxing Academy founder Nestor Tobias has confirmed the postponement. Tobias says the fight is expected to produce fireworks, especially from Mukungu, who will defend his title on home soil. The bout […] The post Mukungu title defence moved to November appeared first on The Namibian .
The battle for this year’s rugby premier league title intensifies tomorrow when four evenly balanced teams battle it out in the semi-finals at Hage Geingob National Rugby Stadium. Defending champions FNB Kudus take on Montego United at 14h30, while FNB Wanderers face FNB Grootfontein at 16h15. After a lengthy league campaign that started five months […] The post Semi-final battles loom large appeared first on The Namibian .
Namibia’s Desert Jewels have qualified for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney after a night and day of drama at the Africa Cup in Nairobi. After losing their final pool A match 55-33 against South Africa on Wednesday, Namibia finished second on the log in pool A on six points, while South Africa finished […] The post Desert Jewels ride drama to Netball World Cup appeared first on The Namibian .
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fiercely defended his country’s military campaigns in Iran, Gaza and elsewhere in the Middle East in a speech to the UN General Assembly. After dozens of delegates walked out in protest as he took to the stage, Netanyahu vowed to continue fighting: “We’re going to win. We have no […] The post Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech appeared first on The Namibian .
Ethiopia’s army says it has repelled attacks from Tigrayan forces and their allies in parts of the north of the country, in its first statement since fighting broke out on Wednesday. The army said hostilities began in an area of Amhara region close to the border with Tigray, adding that its soldiers had inflicted heavy […] The post Ethiopia’s army says it has repelled attacks in first comment on fresh fighting appeared first on The Namibian .
Brighton striker Malick Yalcouye made a dream debut for Ivory Coast by scoring in a 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory over Ghana in Bouake on Thursday. The 20-year-old unleashed a shot from just outside the box on 44 minutes that beat goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi at his near post in the Group C matchday […] The post Yalcouye makes dream debut as Ivory Coast beat Ghana in Afcon qualifier appeared first on The Namibian .
Jurgen Klopp was denied a winning start to his reign as Germany coach when Cody Gakpo scored a late equaliser to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday, while reigning champions Portugal saw off Wales. Erling Haaland picked up where he left off for Norway at the World […] The post Klopp denied on Germany debut as Portugal win in Nations League appeared first on The Namibian .
Matthew Breetzke hit a century and left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj took four wickets as South Africa beat Australia by 67 runs in the first one-day international at Kingsmead on Thursday. Breetzke’s 112 and a hard-hit 75 by Marco Jansen took South Africa to 297 for eight after they were sent in. But Australia became favourites […] The post Breetzke and Maharaj sink Australia in first one day international appeared first on The Namibian .
Katima Mulilo pensioner Judith Ndabeni (70) has been walking the town’s streets for more than a decade, collecting empty beer bottles to sell and earn extra income to supplement her government old-age pension. On a good month, she makes N$2 300. However, as of March, informal bottle vendors’ income streams were affected when Metro Katima […] The post Bottle vendors struggle after Metro Katima Mulilo ban appeared first on The Namibian .
Fitness enthusiast Ismael Ashipembe says preventive healthcare will remain difficult to achieve if ordinary people can’t afford it. This comes after Namibia Health Plan (NHP) announced the expansion of its network of fitness facilities from two to 11 this week, following calls from members for greater access to affordable fitness and wellness services. Ashipembe says […] The post Lower gym fees for NHP members key to preventive healthcare appeared first on The Namibian .
Namibia is working on a plan to divide its foot-and-mouth disease-free livestock area into smaller zones to protect the livestock industry and exports. This comes amid an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) at a commercial farm in the ||Kharas region, which was part of its FMD-free zone. Acting minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land […] The post Govt to divide FMD-free zone into smaller areas appeared first on The Namibian .
Justice and labour relations minister Wise Immanuel has questioned the practice of mothers naming their children, asking what culture allows a mother to name a child instead of the father. Immanuel raised the issue yesterday during a cultural event at the University of Namibia’s Ogongo campus in the Omusati region. “We talk about this concept […] The post Minister Immanuel sparks debate over who names children appeared first on The Namibian .
San community representatives have called for greater ownership of their history, culture and representation, saying the effects of genocide, land dispossession and displacement continue to affect generations. The call was made during a public discussion on the San genocide, generational trauma and healing, hosted by the Women’s Leadership Centre (WLC) in Windhoek on Tuesday. The […] The post San communities call for ownership of their history appeared first on The Namibian .
Industries minister Modestus Amutse has defended his decision to allow Cheetah Cement to buy Ohorongo Cement as he faces a High Court case claiming he ignored objections to the merger. In June, Amutse allowed Chinese company Whale Rock Cement, which owns the brand Cheetah Cement, to buy all shares of Schwenk Namibia, which owns the […] The post Amutse defends cement merger in face of lawsuit appeared first on The Namibian .
Namibia’s Desert Jewels have qualified for the 2027 Netball World Cup after qualifying for the semifinals of the Africa Cup in Nairobi. World Netball confirmed that Namibia and Malawi have qualified in a letter posted on its website. “Following the conclusion of the Pool stages at the Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 (NWC2027) Qualifier Africa, […] The post Desert Jewels qualify for 2027 Netball World Cup appeared first on The Namibian .
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy says its 90% local employment target remains a flexible goal subject to local skill assessments, amid community demands for transparency. The company says it is still assessing whether Namibia has enough skilled workers to meet the target. Hyphen project community relationship manager Richie Mutendere says the 90% target was agreed with the […] The post Hyphen’s 90% local jobs target not set in stone appeared first on The Namibian .
A woman who was found strangled in her locked bedroom in the Rehoboth area in February 2023 was murdered by her former boyfriend after she rebuffed a sexual advance from him, a High Court judge concluded in a judgement delivered on Tuesday. “The evidence is overwhelming against the accused,” judge Dinnah Usiku said in the […] The post Rehoboth strangler Henry Murphy guilty of ex-girlfriend’s murder appeared first on The Namibian .
The Bank of Namibia has urged financial reporters to scrutinise institutions, warning that inaccurate reporting can contribute to financial uncertainty. Bank of Namibia (BoN) governor Ebson Uanguta in his opening remarks delivered on his behalf by the bank’s technical adviser, Romeo Nel, at the launch of the Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa financial journalism training programme […] The post Stop parroting – central bank tells reporters appeared first on The Namibian .
Koryx Copper SA, a Luxembourg-domiciled copper development company, has announced positive infill drill results at the completion of its pre-feasibility study at Haib copper project in southern Namibia. According to a statement issued by the company on Tuesday, assay results are for 18 holes comprising 7 074m of infill and expansion drilling. Commenting on the […] The post Koryx completes key copper drill project appeared first on The Namibian .
More than 1 200 tonnes of marine resources were recorded as by-catch from two horse mackerel freezer trawlers over a 30-day period, according to stock records from Scombrus Fishing. The records, generated on 17 July, show a combined 1 233 821kg recorded for the vessels Joka 2 and Omeya Blu. Joka 2 recorded 575 430kg, […] The post 1 200-tonne by-catch haul questioned appeared first on The Namibian .
Swapo Party Women’s Council (SPWC) secretary Fransina Kahungu is set to return for another five-year term after being nominated unopposed to lead the women’s wing at its upcoming ninth congress. The congress is scheduled for 9 to 11 December 2027 at Katima Mulilo, where delegates are expected to formally vote on the leadership nominations. The […] The post Kahungu cruises towards another term appeared first on The Namibian .
A proposed new ombudsman law could see people who obstruct investigations, intimidate complainants or interfere with evidence fined up to N$20 000 or jailed for 12 months. The ombudsman bill 2026, tabled on Tuesday in the National Assembly, also gives the office wide investigative powers, including entering premises, accessing documents and records, seizing evidence and […] The post Ombudsman bill proposes N$20 000 fines for obstruction appeared first on The Namibian .
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani has called on the incoming land reform commission to overhaul Namibia’s resettlement programme. He says the current system is failing to promote productivity. “We need to reform the resettlement schemes. It’s not working and it’s no longer bankable,” Venaani said during debate on a motion seeking the appointment […] The post Venaani calls for resettlement overhaul appeared first on The Namibian .
The National Theatre of Namibia was abuzz with young girls in princess dresses as the Anchen Wille Dance Academy presented ‘Disney on Stage’ this weekend. Featuring almost 300 dancers performing choreography set to songs primarily from Disney’s beloved animation catalogue, the show was a splash of fantastic costumes, magical staging and delightful performances by the […] The post Disney magic takes centre stage at national theatre appeared first on The Namibian .
The deputy minister of environment, forestry and tourism says law and policy should guide the use and management of natural resources in Namibia. Anselm Marungu made these remarks at the official launch of the fifth edition of the fully-revised ‘Environment Law and Policy in Namibia’, held in Windhoek last week. Marungu said the way Namibia […] The post Law and policy should guide the use of natural resources – Marungu appeared first on The Namibian .
Local conservationists Laurie Marker and Marlice van Vuuren have been nominated for the prestigious 2027 Indianapolis Prize for their wildlife protection efforts. Marker is a zoologist, researcher and the founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), while Van Vuuren is the co-founder and executive director of the N/a’ankusê Foundation. The Indianapolis Prize, founded in 2004, […] The post Cheetah champions Marker and Van Vuuren tipped for global prize appeared first on The Namibian .
Namibia’s Young Warriors stormed into the semifinals of the u20 Cosafa Cup as they made history with their third consecutive win at the tournament on Tuesday. Needing just a draw to progress, the Young Warriors left nothing to chance with a superb 3-0 victory against Seychelles to top their group and clinch a place in […] The post Young Warriors make history with winning streak appeared first on The Namibian .
When Halima Kedir first began planting trees, she was met with scepticism and even mockery. “My neighbours discouraged me,” she says, sitting on a wooden chair in her garden, which is lush with the trees and fruits she has planted – banana, olive and grevillea among them. “They thought I was striving for nothing, but […] The post Fifty billion trees by 2030: How Ethiopia is recruiting citizens across the country to plant, plant, plant appeared first on The Namibian .
Brave Warriors open their Afcon 2027 qualifying campaign with a tricky encounter against the Republic of Congo in Gaborone this afternoon. On paper there’s not much to choose between the two sides, with Namibia ranked 121 on Fifa’s international rankings and Congo 134th, while Congo have a decent record over the past year. In their […] The post Namibia face tricky encounter against Congo appeared first on The Namibian .
Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) chief executive Silvester Wayiti has confirmed that he has been suspended by the electricity distributor’s board. Wayiti, who was appointed as Nored’s chief executive in March, was suspended on Wednesday. “Yes, that’s true. I confirm . . . I will not comment further,” Wayiti told The Namibian on Thursday morning. […] The post Nored CEO confirms suspension appeared first on The Namibian .