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 11
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 47
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 14
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 15
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 32
insert_link Oshiwambo Omandiki gamwe go NATIS taga longo momalyomakaya O Roads Authority oya tseyitha tayi lelepeke oowili dhiilonga momwedhi gwa Dec komandiki go NATIS kOmbaye noko Swakopmund. Omushangwa gwiikundaneki go RA gonena oguulike kutya shika oshili oshitopolwa shosheetwapo oku yululula eudhanko noku yambulapo omayakulo gawo kaayakulwa. O roads Authority tayiti otayi kala noku longa molyomakaya yo 16,23 no 30 Dec koondoolopa hoka,pokati kotundi onti 09h00-14h00. todayDecember 13, 2023 7
insert_link Oshiwambo Dina Namubes wongudu yoIPC, oo ahoolululwa natango onga mayor welelo lodoropa yaSwakopmund , okwa denga omufindo nghene ovakufimbinga aveshe shafimana kuvo moku hanga omalalakano onakwiiwa yodoropa. Namubes okwa hoolululwa konima eshi omahoololo ali akatalekwa omwedi wadileko, eshi oidjemo ya Namubes na Matthias Henrichsen oku kondjela oshipundi shou mayoral yali yelihaka shifike pamwe. Aveshe oveli oshitopolwa shehengumikilo leengudu dopapolitika melelo ldoropa omo Namubes afikamamo kokatekete kongudu yo IPC, omanga Henrichsen yee woSwakopmund Residents Association. Ehangumikilo leengudu ola kwatelamo ongudu yo IPC, Swakopmund Residents […] todayDecember 13, 2023 16
insert_link Namibia Legal Assistance Centre of Namibia holds Mobile Legal Clinic in Mondesa The Legal Assistance Centre of Namibia had a Mobile Legal Clinic in Mondesa, Swakopmund. The team gave free legal advice and free information on various Human Rights issues. Here is the centre's Toni Hancox. todayDecember 12, 2023 18
insert_link Health / Medical NAMBTS urges Namibians to donate blood this festive season In a crucial call to action, the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NAMBTS) is urging all eligible blood donors in the country to make a commitment to donating blood regularly, aiming to ensure the well-being of thousands of patients as the festive season approaches. Despite persistent efforts to replenish blood supplies over the past weeks, NAMBTS reports that the blood reserves remain critically low, particularly for O-positive and O-negative […] todayDecember 8, 2023 8