insert_link Namibia Geingob was more than a boss: Itope “As a governor, I benefitted so much from his council and impeccable knowledge as he was not only my boss, he was my father, my comrade, friend and my confidant.” These were the words of Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope as he described the late President Hage Geingob during a regional memorial service held at Swakopmund on Thursday. Itope was one of the youngest governors appointed by the late President […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Hendrik Gaobaeb elected president of United Democratic Front Sesfontein constituency councilor and Kunene Regional Council chairperson Hendrik Gaobaeb has secured victory to become the new president of the United Democratic Front. He was elected at the party’s elective congress at Swakopmund. Gaobaeb clinched the presidency with 127 votes, surpassing former president Apius !Auchab, who received 77 votes, and vice president Dudu Murorua, who garnered 54 votes. Social Commentator Lee Garises. todayJanuary 22, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia BREAKING NEWS: A dismembered unborn child was found in a waste container in the Tulinawa region of Swakopmund A dismembered unborn child was found in a waste container in the Tulinawa area of Swakopmund last Friday.The discovery was made by a passerby who was examining the contents of the container. Erongo police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Anastasia Frans, shared in response to an inquiry from The Namibian that the fetus, believed to be approximately four to five months old, was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition. It was […] todayJanuary 14, 2024 116
insert_link Namibia Wheelchair cyclists aiming for world champs this year Wheelchair cyclists Roodley Gowaseb and Nico Kharaxub are aiming to compete in multiple competitions and earn qualification spots for the upcoming Kobe International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics Grand Prix in 2024. Kobe, Japan, will host the 11th edition of the Para Athletics World Championships from 17 to 25 May 2024, with over 1 000 athletes from more than 100 nations set to compete in 171 medal events. Gowaseb however […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 11
insert_link Local Chess improves players cognitive function Chess players who participated in the recently concluded Bank Windhoek Kehat Beukes Legacy tournament hosted in Swakopmund said that the game helps build confidence and develop problem-solving skills and is an educational tool. The winner of the open tournament, Zhemba Jemusse said that chess is like any other subject in school. “When we play chess, we are quiet so that we can concentrate on communicating with the pieces. When […] todayDecember 20, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia Erongo prepares for festive season with safety operation Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope participated in the "Festive Season Operation" in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, by joining the Namibian Police and the neighborhood watch as they prepared for the influx of visitors during the festive season. todayDecember 18, 2023 35
insert_link Sport RVS Showjumping and Dressage Tournament underway in Swakopmund The Annual RVS showjumping and Dressage tournament is currently underway in Swakopmund. The event, a highlight on the Coastal sporting calendar, is organised by the Reitverein Swakopmund. First held in 1957, the 2023 event is the 66th time that the event is held. More than 90 horses and riders are expected from across Namibia, competing in more than 60 classes, with Child riders, juniors and seniors competing in showjumping, dressage and […] todayDecember 15, 2023 5
insert_link Namibia Over 200 000 houses envisaged for construction from 2024 The recently revised National Housing Policy and Implementation Action Plan amongst others provides for the acceleration of the servicing of 340 000 new plots and construction of over 200 000 houses over the next five years. The policy, which was approved by Cabinet in November 2023, also approves the scaling up and upgrading of at least 60 per cent of existing informal settlements across the country between 2024 and […] todayDecember 15, 2023 13
insert_link Namibia Dina Namubes re-elected as mayor of Swakopmund Dina Namubes of the Independent Patriot for Change and United Democratic Front’s David Am-!gabeb have been re-elected as Swakopmund’s Mayor and Deputy Mayor. According to the Namibia Press Agency, the elections follow the postponement of another election held on 30 November, which resulted in a tie between Namubes and Matthias Henrichsen of the Swakopmund Resident’s Association. todayDecember 13, 2023 16
