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NFA Suspends Namibian Correctional Services FC and Officials

NFA Suspends Namibian Correctional Services FC and Officials

The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has suspended the Namibian Correctional Services Football Club (NCS FC) along with two of its officials, Absalom Mushaandja and Raphael Hamunyela, effective 19 January 2025, until further notice. The suspension, imposed by the NFA Executive…

Namibia Makes History at Indoor Hockey World Cup

In a historic performance at the 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup in Poreč, Croatia, Namibia’s women’s indoor hockey team secured their first-ever quarterfinal berth with a commanding 7-0 victory over New Zealand. This win also marked the first time the…

High Court Resumes Hearing in Cannabis Activist’s N$1.2 Million Lawsuit Over Dreadlocks

In a significant case, imprisoned cannabis activist Brian Jaftha is challenging the Namibian correctional system, seeking N$1.2 million after his dreadlocks were cut against his will. As a committed Rastafarian, Jaftha claims that this action not only breached his religious rights but also highlights a larger issue of discrimination against marginalized groups. With the High Court resuming hearings, the decision could set an important precedent for religious freedom and inmate rights. Learn how this case might change the discussion on personal choice and institutional rules in Namibia.