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Nasfed warns against over-hyping swimmers

Nasfed warns against over-hyping swimmers

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia Swimming Federation (Nasfed) president Riaan Steyn has cautioned the public and media against over-hyping athletes who participated in the swimming competition for Angola's 50th independence celebration held in Luanda last weekend. Namibia's team performance was seen as exceptional, finishing with the most gold medals and being declared the overall winners of the competition.  They collected 22 gold, 10 silver, and five bronze medals. Angola followed with 18 gold, 17 silver, and 30 bronze medals. South Africa came third with nine gold, seven silver, and one bronze medal. A total of ten teams took part in the event,…
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Occupational safety and health contemporary issues: A call for restorative justice

Occupational safety and health contemporary issues: A call for restorative justice

Lazarus Kwedhi The government, through the Tripartite Committee—comprising representatives from the state, employers, and employees—is currently drafting the Occupational Safety and Health Bill (OSH Bill). Once completed, the bill will be gazetted as an Act of Parliament. This Act will provide the legal and administrative framework to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for every employee, including a mechanism for dispute resolution and compliance with the OSH Act. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is not a new concept in the Namibian labour market. It was incorporated in Chapter 4 of the Namibian Labour Act, 2007 (Act No. 11 of…
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Chess ace Cronje stuns rivals in Mombasa

Chess ace Cronje stuns rivals in Mombasa

Justicia Shipena  Nine-year-old Frederick Cronje went undefeated at the 2025 African Schools Individual Chess Championship held in Mombasa, Kenya, from 22 to 29 May. Cronje secured seven wins and two draws in nine rounds, earning him the title of African Schools Under-9 Chess Champion. The Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) praised Cronje for his calm and focused performance. “It was not just about the moves on the board. It was about heart, focus, and incredible determination,” the federation said. They described Cronje’s play as courageous and mature, adding, “To say we’re proud is an understatement. Frederick, you have inspired a whole…
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‘COSAFA Cup has turned a page’ – Benjamin

‘COSAFA Cup has turned a page’ – Benjamin

Erasmus Shalihaxwe National football head coach Collin Benjamin says the COSAFA Cup has evolved and is no longer a developmental tournament. He made these remarks over the weekend while preparing the Brave Warriors for the upcoming COSAFA Cup, set to take place in South Africa from 4 to 15 June 2025. “In the past, some countries used to select their B teams to compete at the tournament. That has changed now, as most countries are looking at winning the tournament, while the tournament also provides a platform for teams to prepare for World Cup qualifying games later this year,” he…
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Nothing to write home about GRN’s inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day

Nothing to write home about GRN’s inaugural Genocide Remembrance Day

Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro Declaring Genocide Remembrance Day this time around last year, on the 28th of May, to be exact, the descendants were for the second year running since 2023, commemorating it at the Independence Museum, while this Wednesday the government held what it termed the inauguration of the day. For Your Descendant Truly, there was not much to write home about regarding the said inauguration, be it in format, content, and attendance. Let alone about what was the inaugural speech of the day by the President of the Republic of Namibia, Her Excellency, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Especially for the descendants who…
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NFA suspends third coach in one week

NFA suspends third coach in one week

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Young African Football Club owner and head coach Maleagi Ngarizemo has become the third coach suspended by the Namibia Football Association (NFA) in one week over violent conduct during official matches. The NFA suspended Ngarizemo last week following allegations of serious misconduct during a match between Blue Waters and Young African on 3 May 2025. NFA director of communication Isack Hamata said the suspension followed a referee’s report that accused Ngarizemo of physically assaulting the match referee and assistant referee.  The report also stated that he ignored security personnel and continued his violent behaviour after receiving a red…
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Namibia takes third at COSANA tournament

Namibia takes third at COSANA tournament

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia secured third place at the Confederation of Southern Africa Netball Association (COSANA) tournament held in Windhoek over the past week. Despite having several local teams in the competition and the home advantage, only the Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) advanced past the group stages.  NCS claimed third place on Monday after beating Botswana Defence Force 41-27. NCS coach Salomon Tuaire said the tournament served as a learning experience for his team and will help them prepare for future matches. “I think in Namibia we have a relaxed approach to playing netball as opposed to other African countries. They…
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It all adds up: Supporting Namibian math education

Bronwyn Moody If you buy food from food carts over your lunch break, you will notice that many servers use calculators to calculate change. As a result, queues build up, and transactions are delayed, affecting the profitability and productivity of the food carts. Suppose the servers have a high knowledge of mathematics. In that case, they can speed up the process by counting on the go, which speeds up customer servicing, increasing the business's productivity and profitability. Basic numeracy has a fundamental impact on the economy and development. Mathematics is essential for the workforce to thrive in today's market, since…
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Walvis Bay taxi drivers doubt Nekundi’s order on permits

Walvis Bay taxi drivers doubt Nekundi’s order on permits

Allexer Namundjebo Some taxi drivers in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund say they are not sure that traffic officers will follow the latest directive from Transport Minister Veiko Nekundi. This comes after Nekundi, during a meeting in Walvis Bay on Tuesday, instructed traffic officers to stop confiscating taxi permits.  He said they have no legal power to do so. “There is no authority that gives traffic officers the power to confiscate permits. Just like car discs, you can only remove a disc from a car if it is not roadworthy,” Nekundi said. He also told officers to return any permits or…
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Campaign to secure Brave Warriors’ World Cup dream launched

Campaign to secure Brave Warriors’ World Cup dream launched

Erasmus Shalihaxwe A campaign to help the Brave Warriors qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been launched in Windhoek. Led by Tim Ekandjo, the campaign aims to raise N$9.8 million.  The funds will go toward player appearance fees, winning bonuses, and operational costs for the remaining qualification matches. Ekandjo said Namibia has never qualified for the World Cup.  He described the campaign as a national effort and called on all Namibians to contribute ideas or financial support. “Qualification for the FIFA World Cup never happens by luck. Every country that has ever participated would have invested considerably to…
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