Clement Mzize, a striker for Young Africans, will be out of action for eight to 10 weeks after the club announced he would undergo surgery for a persistent knee injury. The 20-year-old forward had been battling knee issues for some time, which continued to cause him pain despite previous recovery attempts.
Young Africans’ Media and Communications Manager, Ali Kamwe, explained that the decision for surgery was made following discussions between the club's medical staff, technical team, and Mzize himself. Kamwe noted that after the last public update on Mzize's condition, the player had struggled to recover fully, with pain resurfacing each time he returned to training. The club has since focused on preparations for their upcoming match...
Namibia has outlined a substantial financial need to adapt key sectors vulnerable to climate change, estimating that over N$100.8 billion will be required. Of this, approximately 90% depends on international assistance. The country has identified eight sectors crucial for its climate resilience, including agriculture, water resources, fisheries, and health, among others.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah shared these figures during her address at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil. She stated that adaptation efforts across these sectors would cost about US$6 billion, with international support being essential for most of the funding. Additionally, mitigation efforts are projected to require US$9 billion...
A Tanzanian court has charged at least 240 people with treason following violent protests that erupted after last week’s election. The protests were sparked by the announcement that President Samia Hassan won the election with 98% of the vote, a result that opposition groups, which were banned from contesting, denounced as fraudulent.
Security forces clashed with protesters, and while the government has downplayed the violence, multiple sources report that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest. Authorities maintain that the election was fair and free. Many individuals have been arrested and charged with treason, though they have not yet entered a plea. According to a charge sheet, the accused are accused of inciting...
On Friday afternoon, the family of Namibia’s late founding president, Sam Nujoma, along with the Sam Nujoma Foundation, officially handed over Etunda Primary School and its clinic to the government. Nujoma’s son, Sacky Nujoma, presented the school’s architectural plans to Vice President Lucia Witbooi, who, in turn, received the physical structures on behalf of the government.
Vice President Witbooi toured the newly constructed facilities, which include two classroom blocks, hostels for both boys and girls, a kitchen, a school hall, teachers’ accommodation, a nurses’ home, and a clinic. She highlighted that the school and clinic, built on a 15-hectare piece of land valued at N$25 million, were made possible through a donation from Sam...
A 42-year-old police officer is in critical condition at Rundu State Hospital after being stabbed in the back of the neck by a 27-year-old male inmate on Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred around 16:00 at the Rundu Police Station, as confirmed by deputy commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu, the police crime investigation coordinator for the Kavango East region.
Reports indicate that Officer Sondaha Evalistus was on duty near the main door of the cell corridor, checking the names of returning inmates, when the suspect approached him from behind and stabbed him with a kitchen knife. After the attack, the inmate reportedly fled and hid behind a door leading to the cells. Police later recovered the knife used in the assault.
Kanyetu...
Retired Khomas regional commander and former deputy inspector general Desderius Shilunga was attacked and robbed in Windhoek on Tuesday night. The incident occurred between 23:00 and 00:00 when four suspects allegedly ambushed Shilunga as he opened the gate to his home in Pionierspark.
According to national police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the suspects forced Shilunga into their vehicle and drove him to Matsitsi Road, located between Otjomuise and Goreangab Dam, where they assaulted him and stole items valued at N$75,200. The stolen goods included his Lexus car keys, bank cards, cellphone, Rolex watch, jacket, pants, sandals, and glasses. The suspects also withdrew an undisclosed amount of money from two of...
The Erongo police are investigating a case of stock theft after 25 Friesian horses, valued at N$1.25 million, were stolen from a farm in Omaruru. The theft is believed to have occurred between July 2022 and March 2025 at Kasandara Game Farm.
According to senior inspector Judith Shomongula, no suspects have been identified or arrested in connection with the crime. It is believed that the stolen horses were sold after being taken from the farm. The horses belonged to a 68-year-old Namibian woman, who reported the theft to the police upon noticing the gradual disappearance of her animals.
None of the horses has been recovered, and investigators suspect they may have been sold outside the district. The case is being handled under the...
Namibia's Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, has clarified that there is no law prohibiting travelers from bringing Angola’s popular "cuca" beer or fuel into Namibia for personal use. Shikongo made the statement during the launch of a closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance project for the Namibian Police at Oshakati on Friday.
He criticized inconsistent enforcement at border points, urging police officers and Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) officials to better understand the legal provisions regarding cross-border trade. Shikongo emphasized the need for proper training for officials on what is permissible to bring into Namibia and what constitutes an offense.
He questioned why border officials confiscate goods clearly...
Namibian businessman Benjamin Hauwanga has been honoured by the government of Angola's Cunene province for his significant contributions to development and humanitarian efforts in the country. The recognition came during a ceremony on Wednesday, part of Angola's 50th independence celebrations, where Cunene Governor Gerdina Didalelwa presented Hauwanga with an award of appreciation.
Governor Didalelwa praised Hauwanga for his ongoing support to the people of Cunene, highlighting his investments and philanthropic projects that have improved living conditions in the province. She noted that his efforts went beyond business growth, with him being involved in the construction of schools, clinics, and homes. "His compassion and commitment to...
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