The president of the Congolese Football Federation, Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of multiple financial crimes. The court convicted Mayolas on charges of money laundering, embezzlement, and forgery, including the use of…
Simuku Karembera, also known as Kafu KaNamibia, a SWAPO member from Nkurenkuru, has come under criticism after describing the Kavango People’s Forum as a “scam” in a WhatsApp audio recording. In the audio obtained by The Updated World, Karembera questions…
A life-changing sports betting win has brought financial relief to 26-year-old Eliakim Ndeshipanda from Outapi after he secured a jackpot worth N$1,224,107.82. Ndeshipanda received the prize on Monday afternoon during a payout ceremony held at the Protea Hotel in Windhoek.…
A fatal stabbing has left one man dead following a violent confrontation between family members at a residence in Elisenheim, on the outskirts of Windhoek, on Sunday afternoon. The victim, identified as Abre Maasdorp, a Namibian male, died at the…
Namibian singer, Monica Pineas aka Top Cheri has been crowned Best Southern African Star Artist of the Year (2025/26) at the Shining Star Africa Awards. The talented artist not only received the prestigious award but also delivered a live performance…
Namibia is preparing to test its first hydrogen-powered freight locomotive in a move aimed at modernising the country’s rail transport system and introducing cleaner energy solutions into the logistics sector. The hydrogen-powered freight service will operate trial runs between the…
PSTBET Eeshoke Chula Chula FC has rejected claims that its upcoming home matches will be broadcast through a live stream, saying it has not granted permission to One Africa TV or any other broadcaster to stream the games. In a…
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has officially confirmed that the recent outbreaks of Mpox and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in Namibia have been successfully contained, bringing an end to both public health incidents. In a media statement issued…
Welwitchia University has entered into a new partnership with the Kenya Medical Training College following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening health education and professional training. The agreement was signed on 3 March 2026 at the…
Authorities in the Omaheke Region have intervened after three officials from the Directorate of Rural Water Supply under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform were implicated in alleged corrupt practices involving community water tanks. According to the…
