Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare wants local companies to focus more on making products and adding value. He spoke at the Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition fundraising dinner on Saturday. The government offers support through Infant Industry Protection and Growth at Home strategies. Business leaders should take advantage of these helpful policies. Manufacturing can help Namibia build a stronger economy.
Government and private companies must work together effectively. Entrepreneurs need proper skills and resources to create new products. They should improve value chains and process raw materials better. Local savings can fund these business investments for the future. Strong partnerships between sectors drive economic progress...
Namibia plans to launch electronic identity cards during July 2026. The Ministry of Home Affairs wants to replace paper documents with digital versions. Executive director Etienne Maritz announced the country will introduce biometric-enabled cards. These smart cards contain microchips like bank cards do. The new system will help fight identity theft and fraud.
Rural communities will benefit most from the electronic cards. Mobile teams can verify identities without people traveling to cities. Citizens can access birth registration and social grants faster. Voter registration becomes easier for remote areas. The cards help people participate more fully across the economy.
Government officials plan public meetings about the new system...
Manchester United handed their player release list to the Premier League on Monday. The club listed names of stars who will stay and others who must leave. Christian Eriksen tops the departure list alongside Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof. All three players see their contracts expire this summer at Old Trafford. The team submitted the required paperwork to league officials.
Eriksen scored from the penalty spot during his final game against Aston Villa. United beat Villa 2-0 on the last day of the season. The midfielder finished with 108 total appearances for the Red Devils. Lindelof played 284 games for United and Evans appeared 241 times. Both defenders also featured against Villa on the final matchday.
Tom Heaton faces an uncertain...
The Nigeria Football Federation picked Mobolaji Johnson Arena for the 2025 President Federation Cup final. Lagos will host the championship match on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Federation officials announced the venue choice on Monday through a press release. Teams from different leagues will compete for the trophy at Onikan. The competition attracts clubs from across Nigeria each year.
Kwara United faces Abakaliki FC for the men's championship title. The Premier League team battles the National League squad for glory. Rivers Angels defends their women's crown against Nasarawa Amazons. Both finals take place at the same Lagos venue on the same date. El-Kanemi Warriors claimed last year's men's trophy.
The tournament winner earns a spot...
Igbajo United lost one of their key players to Beyond Limits after a crushing defeat. The Nigeria National League team from Oyo state watched midfielder Adegboye Safiu Ayomide leave for the defending champions. Beyond Limits crushed Igbajo United 7-0 during their matchday 21 meeting at Ikenne. The teenage player caught attention during that same game where his team suffered badly. Beyond Limits scouts noticed his skills despite the heavy loss.
The attacking midfielder goes from the nickname Ijo among teammates and fans. Igbajo United confirmed the transfer through their Facebook page announcement. The club praised the young player for his excellent performance against Beyond Limits. Team officials said Ayomide must report to his new...
Moses Simon wants to leave France but refuses offers from French teams. The Nigeria winger has played at Nantes for five years and plans to move elsewhere. His contract ends next summer after one more season with the club. Several French teams want to sign the fast attacking player for their squads.
Olympic Marseille and Stade Rennes both hope to bring Simon to their clubs. Live Foot reports the 29-year-old player turned down these French offers completely. Simon prefers joining a team outside France rather than staying in Ligue 1. The winger believes moving to another country will help his career grow.
Everton from England's Premier League might sign the Nigerian international star. Simon has speed and skills that make him valuable...
People gave homeless actress Jumoke George amazing gifts after she asked for help online. The veteran Nollywood star received a four-bedroom house, land and SUV from generous Nigerians. Biola Bayo shared photos of her colleague standing beside the new car and home. Kind strangers stepped forward to help after learning about her troubles. The actress had been sick and without shelter for six years.
Biola Bayo posted pictures on Instagram showing the actress outside her new duplex. Supporters bought the property and vehicle to change her difficult situation. The announcement came Sunday evening after weeks of public fundraising efforts. Jumoke George spoke during an emotional television interview about her health problems. Her fellow...
Grammy winner Tems will perform at the first FIFA Club World Cup Final halftime show. The Nigerian singer joins American rapper Doja Cat and Colombian artist J Balvin for the special event. FIFA announced the performers Monday for the July 13 game at MetLife Stadium. Coldplay singer Chris Martin helps organize the entertainment program. Global Citizen produces the halftime celebration.
The final takes place at MetLife Stadium near New York City. Fans can watch the halftime show free on DAZN website during the match. Tems wants to unite people through music and help children worldwide. The performance supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund for students. She looks forward to bringing nations together through football and music...
Family members buried famous highlife musician Mike Ejeagha one day after he died Friday. The 95-year-old singer lost his battle with prostate cancer and passed away peacefully. Workers laid him to rest Saturday at Umuagba cemetery within Imezi-Owa area of Enugu State. Emmanuel Ejeagha said his father wanted quick burial according to his final wishes. The family honored the request and contacted Governor Peter Mbah about the decision.
The veteran artist asked relatives to bury him within 24 hours of his death. Emmanuel spoke with News Agency of Nigeria about following his father's instructions exactly. Governor Mbah supported the family choice and agreed to respect the musician's final request. All relatives gave permission for the...
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