Namibia fall 11 runs short against South Africa
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA fell agonisingly short of a record chase against South Africa on Friday, losing by 11 runs after a spirited run chase in the final round-robin match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Chasing 229 for victory, Namibia raced to 217 for three from their 20 ... The post Namibia fall 11 runs short against South Africa appeared first on Informanté .
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Namibia face must-win clash against South Africa for Cricket Tri-Series final spot
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA face a must-win clash against South Africa this afternoon as they look to secure their place in the final of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. The hosts won the toss and elected to field first, knowing that victory would guarantee their place in the final, ... The post Namibia face must-win clash against South Africa for Cricket Tri-Series final spot appeared first on Informanté .
Rest in heavenly peace, Willem Bock 1960 –2026 … Go well, Boeta ‘Wokes’
The great philosopher Cicero once said that the life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living. The old Fox highlighted how memories of loved ones can o
The bypasses are killing our towns
Namibia needs roads that move traffic efficiently, but also move economic opportunity into the towns that depend on it Our country deserves credit for the quality of its road infrastructure. For a country of just over three million people spread across a vast geographical area, a reliable road network is indispensable to commerce, tourism, agriculture, […]
Cloete brothers appeal against denial of bail in diamond heist case
Staff Reporter BROTHERS George and Bino Cloete, who were arrested in May 2025 in relation to the over N$300 million diamond heist at Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) that took place in January 2025, are appealing against the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court decision to deny them bail. Bino and George Cloete are siblings of Charles Rhoman, a ... The post Cloete brothers appeal against denial of bail in diamond heist case appeared first on Informanté .
Nam’s Cosassa run comes with lessons
Namibia’s participation in the recent Confederation of Southern African Schools Sports Association (Cosassa) Games was hailed as a success. The count
Amnesty, Namibia and the Audacity of Selective Outrage
There is something deeply uncomfortable about Amnesty International arriving in Namibia with another lecture about human rights, as though Namibia were some moral delinquent requiring instruction from an organisation occupying the high ground of global conscience. Namibia has problems. We know that. We do not need Amnesty International to discover them for us. If drought-displaced […]
NamWater issues water shortage alert for one of the key dams supplying central areas
Staff Reporter THE Namibia Water Corporation Ltd (NamWater) has issued an urgent water shortage alert for Omatako Dam, which supplies water to central areas such as Windhoek and Okahandja. Lot Ndamanomhata, NamWater spokesperson, said that NamWater urgently informs all customers, stakeholders and communities supplied through the Omatako–Von Bach Pipeline that the water level in Omatako ... The post NamWater issues water shortage alert for one of the key dams supplying central areas appeared firs
NGOMUCA to pay overdue artists’ winnings
The organisers of the Namibian Gospel Music and Creative Awards (NGOMUCA) have promised to pay N$505 000 owed to 24 winners of the inaugural edition, after arti
NNN asks corporates to help tackle youth unemployment
Patience Makwele President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged corporate Namibia to expand internships and apprenticeships and provide start-up equipment to young graduates as part of a broader push to tackle youth unemployment. In a speech delivered on her behalf by minister in the presidency Charles Mubita at the inauguration of the Namibia Corporate Social Investment Mukopano […]
Over 122,000 malaria cases recorded this year
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA has recorded more than 122,000 malaria cases so far this year, with nearly 10,000 patients requiring hospitalisation and more than 100 deaths reported. “This year alone, 122,612 malaria cases have been confirmed nationally. 81% of these cases are local, which means 99,000 cases, plus minus, while 19% were imported. A total of ... The post Over 122,000 malaria cases recorded this year appeared first on Informanté .
Nauseb braces for physical battle …Unam face Kabuscorp
Unam FC head coach Robert Nauseb expects an intense, physical battle when the Namibian side faces Angolan outfit Kabuscorp SCP in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup tomorrow. Unam earned the right to represent Namibia in Africa’s second-tier club competition after winning the NFA Cup, and will now face a Kabuscorp... The post Nauseb braces for physical battle …Unam face Kabuscorp appeared first on New Era .
Kathindi calls for an end to silence on GBV
Sostenus Wilherm Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi has declared that silence can no longer be the community’s response to gender-based violence, calling on traditional leaders, churches, families and residents to speak up, report abuse and protect women and children. Kathindi made the call on Thursday in Omuthiya during the official launch of the campaign against gender-based […]