Kauadenge cites traditional authority interference for presidential race exit

https://youtu.be/bPmNJKeRLJA?si=h_GsvbtVIqQHcw3B By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) secretary general Joseph Kauandenge has cited interference from the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) in party politics as his reason for withdrawing from running for the party presidency or any other position during the upcoming elective congress. Kauandenge, the second party member to withdraw from the presidential race, stated that he had never imagined that his affiliation or […]

May 23, 2024 14

Sport

Barca women’s captain Putellas extends contract

Barcelona women's captain Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner, on Tuesday extended her contract with the club by two years with an option for a third. The 30-year-old World Cup winning midfielder, the team's most successful player with 189 goals in 424 matches, has committed until June 30, 2026 with an option for a third season. "The is a very happy day for me, my family and […]

May 23, 2024 4

Namibia

Nyambe to miss World Cup qualifiers, Cosafa Cup due to injury

International footballer Ryan Nyambe, who plays for League One outfit Derby County in the United Kingdom, will not be available for the Brave Warriors squad for the World Cup qualifiers or Cosafa Cup as he is undergoing rehabilitation. Brave Warriors coach Collin Benjamin called up a 52-man squad earlier this month to prepare for the World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Tunisia on 05 and 09 June 2024, […]

May 23, 2024 20

Namibia

Nambala and Ipinge find going tough at World Champs

Namibia’s T13 and T12 sprinters Johannes Nambala and Lahja Ipinge missed out on an opportunity to represent their country in the final of the World Para Athletics Championships after disappointing performances on Wednesday. The 2024 World Para Athletics Championships are underway in Kobe, Japan at the Universiade Memorial Stadium, with 11 para-athletes and seven guides representing Namibia. Ipinge and Nambala competed in the 100m and 400m categories respectively […]

May 23, 2024 9

Environment

UK wildlife group accuses European zoos of animal welfare breaches

A British wildlife conservation group on Friday said it had uncovered thousands of breaches of animal welfare standards at zoos across Europe, urging improvements. The Aspinall Foundation claimed it had found more than 3,000 breaches of standards set by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) at 29 zoos over 18 months. The EAZA aims to ensure its member zoos and aquariums "maintain the highest standards of […]

May 22, 2024 37

Local

The Nedbank Desert Dash hits the 20 Year Mark – entries open in June.

The organisers of the world's longest single-stage mountain bike event, the Nedbank Namibia Desert Dash, have confirmed the competition's return for the 20th consecutive year. Over 1 200 mountain bike cyclists are expected to participate in this year’s event, which is scheduled to start on Friday, 6 December departing from The Grove Mall in Windhoek. The riders will then cycle 397-kilometres across the world's oldest desert, during […]

May 22, 2024 27

Local

Nedbank Namibia supports NUST Eenhana Student Welfare Fund with donations during the ADS Diplomatic Bazaar

On 18 May, The Association of Diplomatic Spouses (ADS), held its Diplomatic International Food and Craft Bazaar at the Namibia University of Science and Technology’s (NUST) Hotel School. The overarching theme for the 2024 Bazaar was "Education - The Passport to Your Future," which resonated with the organisers in their shared mission to empower through education. Contributions will directly support educational projects, including the NUST Eenhana Student […]

May 22, 2024 13

Namibia

Mallembu says the experience of the ISF Football World Cup is unmatched

National Men’s Under-17 (U17) head coach Pauhl 'Shakes' Mallembu says competing at the International Schools Sport Federation (ISF) Football World Cup is an unmatched experience for the young footballers. The Namibia School Sports Union (NSSU) sent a U17 football team to Dalian, China to compete in the ISF World School Championship, taking place from 16 to 27 May 2024. Since the U18 ISF Football World Cup kicked off on […]

May 22, 2024 25

Namibia

Benson misses out on medal at World Champs

Namibia’s T37, female sprinter Johanna Benson on Tuesday missed out on a medal after finishing seventh in the T37 100 meters (m) final at the World Para Athletics Championships underway in Kobe, Japan. The 2024 World Para Athletics Championships are being held at the Universiade Memorial Stadium in that country, with 11 para-athletes and seven guides representing Namibia. Benson qualified for the final of the T37 100m on […]

May 22, 2024 13