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African Stars Book Orlando Pirates Rematch

Windhoek: Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) defending champions African Stars progressed to the second preliminary round of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Champions League with a 2-0 win against Gabonese side AS Mangasport on Saturda…

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Fruit Still Beats Fuel as Top Price Riser

Windhoek: The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has revealed that fruit prices are still rising faster than fuel costs, even though fruit inflation eased in August compared to July.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the NSA’s Consumer Price Index Bul…

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TVET Key to Economic Transformation: Nandi Ndaitwah

Windhoek: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday described technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as a key driver of Namibia’s economic transformation as she sent off 17 youth to represent the country at the 48th WorldSkills Compet…

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Windhoek Hit Hardest as Transport Drives Inflation

Windhoek: The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has revealed that the country’s inflation rate climbed to 5.0%, driven by a jump in transport costs, as petrol rose N$2 a litre.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the NSA’s Consumer Price Index Bulletin…

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Three Nabbed for Robbery at Otjiwarongo

Windhoek: Three male suspects aged 25, 33, and 34 were arrested on Monday afternoon shortly after they allegedly robbed two tourists at a hotel in Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region. Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Head of Community Affairs in the …

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Erongo Records High Fish Consumption

Windhoek: The Erongo Region has recorded per capita fish consumption of 29.05 kilogrammes in rural areas and 31.56 kilogrammes in urban areas, well above the national average of 18.07 kilogrammes, according to the 2023 Namibia Fish Consumption Survey….

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Kooper Vows to Champion Development in Gibeon

Windhoek: Community activist Renciah Kooper has called for accelerated development in Gibeon, saying residents should not have to travel to Mariental to access basic goods and services. Kooper made these remarks in a community meeting with residents o…

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Conradie Fined N$200 000 for Corruption Conviction

Windhoek: Former Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) board chairperson Dirk Conradie faces a N$200 000 fine or five years in prison after being convicted on two charges under the Anti-Corruption Act.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the Windho…

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Hardap Records Decline in Suicide Deaths

Windhoek: The Hardap Suicide Prevention Task Force hosted a suicide prevention concert, dubbed the ‘Hope Concert’, in Mariental on Friday evening as part of activities marking World Suicide Prevention Day. Speaking to Nampa at the event, Ministry of H…

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Sinimbo Urges Communities to Break Silence on Abuse

Windhoek: Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo has called on residents to reject the silence that allows abuse to flourish, saying communities should not excuse violence simply because perpetrators are relatives. Speaking during Namibia’s National Pray…

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Dolphins Stun UNAM in Premier League Clash

Windhoek: Swakopmund-based Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) Premier League outfit Dolphins registered their fifth victory of the season after defeating UNAM 27-17 in Swakopmund on Saturday. With the four semi-final spots already confirmed, Dolphins, who are …

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