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The Namibian
Desert FM interviewed Ipumbu on the Midday Report show
“Speaking to Desert FM on the Midday Report show, Ipumbu describes the Berlin experience as unforgettable, highlighting the support from spectators and the significance of running through the city's historic landmarks.”
Ipumbu reliving Berlin marathon experienceThe Namibian
Desert FM received statements from Donna Gamatham about intern exploitation
“Gamatham told Desert FM yesterday that the high unemployment rate is leaving young people with little bargaining power, forcing some to accept poor internship conditions because the alternative is unemployment.”
Namibian youth leaders accuse companies of exploiting internsThe Namibian
Desert FM conducted an interview with Aloisius Isthile
“Afrocat SC coach Aloisius Isthile in an interview with desert FM, said the relationship with Alexandria Titans began in 2021 after the two clubs discovered similarities in their approach to developing young players, particularly women and girls.”
Afrocat volleyball attracts international supportThe Namibian
Desert FM recently hosted interview with Katjivirue
“Speaking to Desert FM recently, Katjivirue described the tournament as an important learning opportunity.”
African Stars return with bigger dreamsThe Namibian
Desert FM interviewed Johnathan Beukes on Friday
“Speaking to Desert FM on Friday, Beukes said while the media industry has shifted towards digital platforms, print continues to sustain the enterprise financially.”
‘Print still pays the bills’The Namibian
Desert FM interviewed Alhaji Attah on Thursday
“Alhaji Attah made the remarks in an interview with Desert FM on Thursday, as Ghana continues to celebrate its independence.”
Ghana wants to partner with Namibia on oilThe Namibian
Desert FM received advice from Frank Fredericks about young athletes needing to be humble
“Fredericks, who recently reflected on his indoor 200m world record of 19.92 seconds in Liévin, France, told Desert FM that young athletes need to realise they must be humble.”
Fredericks advises young athletes to be humbleThe Namibian
Desert FM conducted exclusive interview with Roger Kambatuku
“In an exclusive interview with Desert FM, Kambatuku says: "Athletes anticipated in the national school league are over 1 000 across all regions.”
Over 1 000 pupils for schools netball leagueThe Namibian
Desert FM interviewed a Katutura youth about tampering with disposable vapes
“In an interview with Desert FM, a Katutura youth, whose identity is withheld for safety reasons, described how young people interfere with vape devices to prolong their use, often driven by affordability and addiction issues.”
Youth ‘jumpstart’ “choefs” despite toxic risksThe Namibian
Desert FM spoke with Viktoria Hukuete-Shifeta
“Speaking to Desert FM, Hukuete-Shifeta says she has taught at different schools over the years, but when she arrived at Westmond High School in 2024, she noticed a clear difference.”
800 Westmond High School pupils need calculatorsNamibian netball captain Cornelia Mupenda has signed a two-year contract with Peninsula Waves in Australia's Victorian Netball League, aiming to develop her game ahead of leading Debmarine Desert Jewels at the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian netball captain Cornelia Mupenda has signed a two-year contract with Peninsula Waves in Australia's Victorian Netball League, aiming to develop her game ahead of leading Debmarine Desert Jewels at the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired says people with visual impairments struggle to cross roads safely due to lacking pedestrian infrastructure like audible traffic signals, and notes low public awareness of the white cane. The federation's director calls for improved accessibility and involvement of people with disabilities in planning, citing implementation gaps in existing policies.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The European Union says it supports efforts to allow Namibia's northern communal farmers to enter international markets if the regions attain disease-free status to export meat. This follows the EU's temporary suspension of fresh beef, sheep and goat meat imports from Namibia due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Silas Ipumbu, a Namibian marathon runner who has also competed at Chicago and Cape Town marathons, completed the 42.2-kilometre Berlin Marathon on his birthday in 2026. He describes the experience as unforgettable and says representing Namibia on one of the world's major marathon stages filled him with pride, despite facing fatigue and a flaring injury during the race.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The 18th Bank Windhoek Namibia Volleyball Federation Cup reaches its semi-final stage this weekend in Swakopmund, with eight teams competing for titles and promotion to the 2027 MTC Volleyball National League. Four teams in each men's and women's divisions have advanced from preliminary rounds to compete in semi-finals, with winners progressing to gold medal matches.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian has appointed Ester Mbathera as editor, overseeing editorial operations of The Namibian, The Current, Spotlight supplements, and Desert FM. Mbathera, who previously worked at The Namibian as a freelance senior reporter covering fishing and mining, most recently served as news editor at The Namibian and editor of The Current before this promotion.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Youth leaders say companies in Namibia have been exploiting interns by hiring new graduates for cheap labour, with high unemployment limiting young people's bargaining power. They call for clearer internship standards including learning objectives, supervision, working hours, and allowances, and for employers to prioritize permanent employment for qualified interns.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Livestock farmers in Zambezi region say the Zambezi Meat Corporation has collected 770 head of cattle since June but failed to pay for them, despite promising payment within four to seven days. The payment delays follow Meatco's handover of Katima Mulilo abattoir operations to Zamco in June, and farmers report lack of communication about the transition.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Afrocat Sports Club has received its third donation from Alexandria Titans Volleyball Club in Virginia, valued at approximately N$30,000, consisting mainly of volleyball kits and jerseys for the Namibian club's men's and women's teams. The partnership began in 2021 after the two clubs discovered similarities in their approach to developing young players.
19 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Zambians voted with concerns over the economy, rising cost of living, and unemployment, with young people emerging as an important political force. President Hakainde Hichilema sought a second term against opposition candidate Brian Mundubile and other contenders, with about 8.7 million registered voters and largely peaceful polling.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The NFA submitted Chula Chula FC for the CAF Confederation Cup after the club finished second in the 2025/26 domestic league and requested consideration, but the submission was subject to CAF approval. After CAF extended the registration period, the NFA Cup — whose winner was designated as Namibia's representative — concluded with Unam FC as champions, making Unam the eligible representative instead.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Omaheke Regional Football Association has challenged the Namibia Football Association's decision to disqualify the region from the Southern Stream First Division promotion play-offs, calling the sanction too harsh. The NFA based its decision on integrity concerns in the regional league, incomplete documentation, and an unlawfully constituted disciplinary committee, findings which Omaheke disputes.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The government, through Namibia Air, is planning to acquire seven aircraft valued at N$594 million to launch the new airline by late 2026, following Air Namibia's liquidation. The airline has applied for licenses to operate scheduled and charter flights domestically, regionally, and internationally.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama explores Cuca Tops FC's rise from Rundu to Namibia's top football division, tracing the club's journey from informal formation in 1970 to its 1987 promotion to the Namibia National Super League. The author, who has a background in business management, examines the high-performance culture and organisational excellence that enabled the club to succeed despite significant resource constraints.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama traces Cuca Tops FC's journey from informal formation in 1970 to promotion to the Namibia National Super League at the end of 1987, framing the club's success as a story of high-performance culture, resilience, and organisational excellence rather than purely sporting achievement.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The MTC Volleyball National League moves to Gobabis for round five of the 2026 season, marking the town's first time hosting the competition. The Namibia Volleyball Federation selected Gobabis as part of its strategy to grow the sport beyond traditional strongholds through monthly league rounds across different Namibian towns.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Volleyball Federation is bringing the MTC Volleyball National League to Gobabis for the first time, with round five of the 2026 season featuring men's and women's matches. The NVF is expanding the sport beyond traditional strongholds by hosting monthly league rounds across towns in Namibia.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union has rejected plans for truck drivers to donate blood while on the road, citing concerns about road safety and driver health. The union supports a new agreement between the Walvis Bay Corridor Group and the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia to encourage voluntary donations in the transport sector, but says donations should not occur during work time without proper medical screening, recovery time, and schedule adjustments.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The chairperson of the Mamelodi Sundowns Namibia Supporters Club says Peter Shalulile's departure after six years will not affect the long-term existence of the supporters' branch, noting the club was established before the striker joined and has members dating back to the 1980s.
10 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association has received Unam FC's request to compete in the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup after winning the NFA Cup, and is awaiting CAF's guidance. CAF's extension of the club licensing deadline from 30 June to 25 July potentially allows Unam enough time to complete the required licensing process.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars Academy recently returned from the Madrid Cup 2026 youth tournament in Spain, where the team competed against mainly Spanish opposition and received an invitation to participate in another tournament hosted by a local Madrid academy. The academy's participation created opportunities for players while exposing areas for improvement in Namibian football, with several players drawing interest from coaches and scouts.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia National Paralympic Committee hosted blind football exhibition matches in Windhoek as part of efforts to expand Paralympic sports beyond athletics and establish a national team. Six teams participated in the event, and the committee plans to create structured competitions and identify players for national team selection.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ovambanderu community will gather at Okahandja to mark 130 years since Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva's execution. Described as an early anti-colonial resistance leader who opposed German colonial expansion in the late 19th century, Nguvauva is recognised as one of Namibia's national heroes.
12 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Road transport experts have criticised the installation of speed humps on major highways around Windhoek by the Roads Authority and Ministry of Works and Transport, warning the measure could increase accidents and congestion rather than improve road safety. Experts and officials have called for pedestrian bridges instead, with the transport minister describing the speed humps as a temporary measure.
9 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Newly appointed editor Johnathan Beukes says The Namibian's printed edition continues to fund the publication despite expansion into digital and multimedia platforms, though print circulation decline appears to be stabilising. Beukes plans to reinvest in print while growing digital reach and building a newsroom culture that prioritises both journalists and readers.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Ghana's ambassador to Namibia says Ghanaian businesspeople are interested in investing in Namibian oil projects, and that Ghana views Namibia's oil discoveries as exciting for the continent. The ambassador also urged African nations to unite economically and consider alternatives to hydrocarbon industries amid global oil price volatility.
14 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Former sprint champion Frank Fredericks warns young athletes to remain humble, avoid premature celebration of domestic success, and recognise they must compete at southern African, continental, and world levels to truly advance. Reflecting on his 1996 indoor 200m world record of 19.92 seconds, Fredericks emphasises the importance of sacrifice, coaching, and gratitude for the independence and opportunities that enable international competition.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's ambassador to Egypt says more than 100 Namibians are in the Middle East as the Iran-US-Israel conflict intensifies, and the embassy is facilitating voluntary evacuation efforts while prioritizing citizen safety. Some evacuees have criticised the Namibian consulate in Dubai for lack of communication and assistance during the crisis.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Schools Sport Union's acting national coordinator says more than 1,000 pupils are anticipated to compete in the revamped schools netball national league, with age groups ranging from under-13 to 19 years. The union aims to expand similar competitive leagues across its 15 sport codes to reverse declining participation in school sports and provide meaningful developmental activities.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Group says it will continue supporting Namibia's senior national women's cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, and is partnering with Cricket Namibia to develop young female cricketers through talent identification roadshows and grassroots programmes.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →