Nkurenkuru Vocational Training Centre (VTC) in Kavango West is now set to open in February 2026, following a delay to address key construction and accessibility issues identified by the Namibia Training Authority (NTA). NTA Chief Executive Officer, Erick Nenghwanya, confirmed…
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been freed from prison after serving just under three weeks of a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy. The Paris Court of Appeal granted his release on Monday, placing him under strict judicial supervision while…
With the arrival of the rainy season, agricultural activities in the Kavango West region are gaining momentum as local farmers prepare for a productive year ahead. In a significant boost to their efforts, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) donated…
Namibia’s state-owned green schemes are battling escalating electricity expenses totaling N$34.9 million between October 2024 and September 2025, a challenge that the Electricity Control Board (ECB) says underscores the urgent need to boost local power generation to ensure affordable, reliable,…
The Electoral Court has dismissed a case brought by the Khomas Residents and Rate Payers Association (KRRPA) against the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) over the rejection of its candidate nominations for the Windhoek City Council election. The KRRPA approached…
The ongoing go-slow strike by magistrates, which started last week over salary-related frustrations, has been declared illegal by the Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Fillemon Wise Immanuel. Immanuel directed all magistrates to return to work on Monday, stressing that…
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was briefly rushed to safety on Saturday after a group of angry individuals threw stones during his community visit in Chingola, Copperbelt Province. The President had gone to address residents affected by the recent fire that…
Three people have been arrested in Ondangwa after a fish shop was broken into and 38 boxes of fish, worth around N$13,600, were stolen. The suspects, Paulus Nangolo (28), Tangi Martin (31), and Selma Megameno Niitembu (37), appeared in Ondangwa…
A shocking incident occurred during a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match between Katsina United and Barau FC when Barau’s midfielder, Nana Abraham, was attacked by fans shortly after scoring an equalising goal. The match, played in Katsina, saw the…
Namibia has officially rolled out the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS), a global initiative designed to strengthen player development from the grassroots level. The launch took place on Friday, 7 November, at the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Football House in…
