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07 Apr

Farmworker gets life sentence for murdering employer

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Niël Terblanché The Windhoek High Court sentenced the 29-year-old farmworker Rodney Hoxobeb to 25 years' imprisonment for the 2022 murder of his employer, Christof Mberitjiua Mungunda. Mungunda was a respected farmer from Tallismanus in the Omaheke region. At the time of his brutal death, he was 66 years old. The verdict, delivered by Judge Philanda Christiaan, has been met with approval from various quarters, including the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU). The murder occurred on 16 September 2022 at Mungunda's farm. According to court proceedings, an argument erupted between Hoxobeb and Mungunda after the latter refused Hoxobeb's request for food. The…

07 Apr

African Stars appoint Mafoso as head coach

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Erasmus Sjalihaxwe African Stars Football Club has appointed Bob Mafoso from Lesotho as its new head coach, following the resignation of former coach Fillemon Ronnie Kanalelo in early February. The club announced the appointment on Monday, stating that Mafoso’s experience aligns with its ambition to secure more victories and win trophies. “African Stars Football Club is thrilled to announce the appointment of Bob Mafoso as our new head coach! A CAF ‘A’ licensed coach with over a decade of experience at the elite level, Mafoso is a proven winner with an impressive track record of league titles, cup victories, and…

06 Apr

NNN prioritises youth over pension increase

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the government funds initially earmarked for increasing the old age pension grant will instead be directed towards youth empowerment through investment in sports infrastructure. Speaking at State House during a courtesy meeting with International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry, Nandi-Ndaitwah said she had made the difficult decision to delay the proposed increase in pension grants. “I have to kneel down to my parents, the pensioners, because I have to make a very difficult decision, and I hope they understand me. This time around, my pensioners, can you please understand and allow me to pay…

06 Apr

Heavy rains disrupt water supply in northern regions

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Niël Terblanché NamWater is besieged by water supply challenges across the northern regions following heavy rains that have disrupted operations at key treatment and supply facilities. Since the weekend, according to NamWater spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata, the Oshakati Water Treatment Plant has been battling both water quality and quantity issues caused by runoff from the oshanas in Ogongo and Oshikuku entering the Calueque–Oshakati Canal. He said the raw water quality has deteriorated, prompting changes to the plant’s usual treatment process. “Our conventional treatment process is now using extra coagulants and more frequent desludging of sedimentation tanks,” Ndamanomhata said. These necessary adjustments…

06 Apr

Locust outbreak in Zambezi region prompts ministerial intervention

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Niël Terblanché A locust outbreak in the Zambezi region has prompted the intervention from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, with the deputy minister, Ruth Maseka, visiting affected areas to assess the situation and coordinate a response. The visit formed part of a regional familiarisation tour, during which Maseka met with local leaders and officials to discuss the challenges facing the region’s agricultural sector. At a courtesy meeting with the Zambezi regional governor, Lawrence Sampofu, Maseka was briefed on the locust infestation and other pressing issues, including water supply concerns. The locust outbreak has affected crops and…

06 Apr

Police not investigating Ruacana High School fire incident

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Namibian Police have confirmed that it is not investigating the fire incident that destroyed a boys’ hostel block at Ruacana High School on 30 March 2025. “We are aware of the fire incident; however, the police are not involved in investigating the matter at this stage,” said Deputy Commissioner Zachariah Amakali, head of investigations in the Omusati Region. The fire, which wiped out one of the boys' hostel blocks, has left 52 Grade 10 learners without textbooks, school uniforms, shoes, bedding, and other personal belongings. Immanuel Angula, the school’s hostel superintendent, explained that the fire has put…

06 Apr

Ruacana school hostel food supplies may run out soon

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Ruacana High School hostel superintendent Immanuel Angula says learners have not yet experienced food shortages at the school, but warned that the situation could quickly change if the education ministry does not intervene. Speaking to the Windhoek Observer, Angula said the current food situation remains stable at his school for now and that it is the responsibility of the education ministry to act if the situation deteriorates. “For now, we have not experienced that situation at the school level here. If such a situation arises, it will be up to the ministry to respond. But for now, we…

06 Apr

Kagcuva FC referee complaint dismissed on procedure

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namport Kavango East Football Association (KEFA) Chairperson Patrick Mukoya says Kagcuva Football Club’s call for an investigation into a referee’s conduct does not follow the proper complaint procedures outlined in the Namibia Football Association (NFA) regulations. Mukoya made the remarks on Friday in a written response to Kagcuva FC Secretary Frans Muhembo, who had lodged an official complaint requesting disciplinary action against the referee who officiated the match between Kagcuva FC and Divayi Football Club. During the game, 14 yellow and red cards were issued to Kagcuva players and officials. Players and officials questioned the referee's decisions, which…

06 Apr

Namibia Civil Aviation Authority honoured as Africa’s top regulator

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Niël Terblanché The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has been named the Best Civil Aviation Authority in Africa at the Aviation Week Africa (AWA) Gala Night, held recently in Livingstone, Zambia. This award recognises the NCAA's role in fostering safe, secure, and efficient air transport across the continent. Toska Sem, the NCAA’s Executive Director, accepted the award from Captain Gabriel Luembe, Director General of the Zambia Civil Aviation Authority. Sem attributed the achievement to the collective efforts of the NCAA team, the guidance of the Board of Directors, support from stakeholders, and strategic direction from the Ministry of Works and…

06 Apr

Namibia shines at Para Championships

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibian athletes delivered strong performances at regional para sports events over the weekend, claiming multiple medals in both triathlon and archery. Paralympic athlete Jerome Rooi took top honours by winning the PTS2 African Triathlon Championship held in South Africa on Saturday. His achievement placed Namibia at the top in his category. Fellow athlete Mateus Angula, competing in only his second triathlon event, secured third place, adding to Namibia’s medal tally. In para archery, Namibian archers also made their mark. De-Villiers Visser and teammate Jan-Lotz du Toit earned a bronze medal in the team category at the Southern African…