The Namibian

The Namibian holds the title of being Namibia's biggest daily newspaper. It is available in both English and Oshiwambo languages.

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Sophia Shaningwa Fire Station: Officials deny shutdown, cite security moves

4 days ago | namibian.com.na | Puyeipawa Nakashole

Outjo acting chief executive Jaco Labuschagne has dismissed allegations that the Sophia Shaningwa Fire Station at the town is not operational due to a lack of electricity. Speaking to The Namibian yesterday, Labuschagne expressed frustration over what he described as ongoing misinformation regarding the status of the town’s emergency infrastructure. His comments come amid residents complaining about the station’s inactivity.
ANC succession battle - the pros and cons of the top candidates vying for Ramaphosa’s job

5 days ago | namibian.com.na | Stephen Grootes

While it is unclear who will take over from President Cyril Ramaphosa as leader of the ANC, their ability to win votes will be extremely important. It may be constructive to examine what five of the most likely candidates would bring to the electorate. As our politics becomes more competitive than ever before, the identity of the leader of each party has become more important.
Apartheid, Colonialism, White Supremacy: Affirmative Action for White People

6 days ago | namibian.com.na | Anne Hambuda

Apartheid and colonialism were affirmative action systems for white people, and I have come to the conclusion that they can only thrive when they suppress us. Let me explain why I believe this. It’s a good thing that some time has passed between me deciding what this column would be about and me actually sitting down to pen it because I have had a chance to calm down.
‘I Am Cooking Up a New Single in the Studio’ - Dixon

6 days ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Daniel Nasou, or rather Dixon to music fans, is undoubtedly one of the most refined male voices in the Namibian music industry. Born and raised in Katutura, the award-winning singer started his singing career in a family choir led by his uncle while he was still attending Auas Primary School in the 90s. “The music bug actually bit when I was still in primary school. I would always beat my desk and hum to the beat.
Swartbooi says LPM will retain Hardap, //Kharas regions

6 days ago | namibian.com.na | Mercy Karuuombe

Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader Bernadus Swartbooi says his party will retain its two stronghold regions in southern Namibia in the upcoming regional and local authority elections in November. The party has shifted its focus to the November elections and will not take part in by-elections taking place on 17 June. The party will, however, endorse other opposition parties’ candidates running in the by-elections, Swartbooi said in a recent interview with OneAfrica.
Two men get double life sentences for gruesome Koës farm murders

6 days ago | namibian.com.na | Werner Menges

The murder of an elderly couple at their farm near Koës in the //Kharas region in February 2018 was a cruel and gruesome crime. This was a remark made by judge Dinnah Usiku before she sentenced the two men convicted of the double murder, Julius Arndt (47) and Andries Afrikaner (44), both to two terms of imprisonment for life on Tuesday.
Kombat sold for N$428.7m

1 week ago | namibian.com.na | Charmaine Ngatjiheue

The sale of Namibia’s copper mine, Kombat, has officially been concluded at a cost of N$428.7 million, or US$24 million. This comes as Canadian company Trigon Metals on 27 May concluded the deal with Horizon Corporation and Kamino Minerals and sold its 80% majority shareholding. According to a press release by Trigon Metals on Thursday, the consideration for the transaction is all-cash.
Last four standing

1 week ago | namibian.com.na | Helge Schutz

The Namibian Rugby Premier League heads towards its culmination at the Hage Geingob Stadium tomorrow when the remaining four semifinalists battle it out for a place in the final. FNB Kudus take on FNB Grootfontein in the first semi at 14h30, while FNB Wanderers take on Trustco United at 16h15. With former national u20 coach Roger Thompson taking over as director of rugby this year, Kudus have developed into a formidable side that only lost two matches througout the season.
Bowls Week champions to be crowned

1 week ago | namibian.com.na | Helge Schutz

The finals of the King Price National Bowls Week takes place tomorrow where the national champions in the various disciplines will be determined at the Windhoek Bowling Club. After about 300 players battled it out over the past week, the finalists for the singles, pairs and trips competitions have emerged, with several new champions due to be crowned tomorrow.
You must have realistic dreams – former footballer Aoseb

1 week ago | namibian.com.na | Conrad Angula

Namibia has a special pool of players who have represented the country at all the age group levels, all the way to the senior national team, and former Life Fighters, Eleven Arrows and Ramblers marauding winger Charlie Aoseb is one of them. Born and raised at Otjiwarongo, Aoseb started to play organised football for Karundu Primary School in 1994. “I first got exposed to league football when I turned out for the under-10 team of Okarundu at the age of nine under coach Abes Nghipundjua. . .