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Namibian squad to face Italy

The Namibian rugby selectors yesterday announced a strong squad to take on Italy in a test match at the Hage Geingob Rugby Stadium on Friday afternoon.  The team shows five changes to last weekend’s starting lineup that lost 59-19 to the Pumas, while the pack of forwards has been strengthened with further reinforcements from abroad having joined the squad. The veteran Cheetahs prop, Aranos Coetzee, who has represented Namibia at three world cups, is back in the team as is his Cheetahs teammate and hooker, Louis van der Westhuizen, who has also been to three world cups. They replace Jason Benade and Armand Combrinck, who both move to the bench. Johan Retief, who has represented Namibia at two world cups and currently plays in Russia, comes in at lock in place of Ruan Ludick, who moves to the bench, while the latter’s younger brother, Adriaan Ludick, replaces Oliver Kurz at lock. The rest of the pack shows a lot of experience with the loose trio of captain Prince! Gaoseb, Max Kat...
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Meyer to scout talent at upcoming Region 5 Games 

Winning netball coach Julene Meyer is upbeat about Namibia’s international run and will use the AUSC Region 5 Games to scout more talent for the Debmarine Desert Jewels. The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Games kicks off early next month in Windhoek and Swakopmund. Speaking to Desert FM, the UAE Netball Cup winning coach said she is always interested in the new, young talent Namibia has on offer. “I am looking forward to the AUSC Region 5 Games to see what’s happening at the under-19 level.” “They will be the game changers stepping up and we are into that. If they are good enough, we will enter them into the programme,” said Meyer. She said, normally, it takes about six months of training with the national senior technical team before the players have the necessary foundation. Meyer gave credit to the new talent that was introduced in Dubai, adding that it took about 14 months before they were properly ready, and they have, without a doubt, executed instructions in ...
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oidjemo yoikulya tai feekelelwa oudiyo nai etwe poluheela

Omupedu prima minista mukulu John Mutorwa okwa pula elelo loshitopolwahoololo shaKavango Ushilo noministili youndjolowele nomayakulo opanghalafano nosho yo oministili yeameno opo di yandje koshiwana olopota yoikulya tai feekelelwa oudiyo komukunda wedina Kayova ngee ya manifwa . Mutorwa eindilo eli okwe li ninga pefimbo loshoongalele shovakufimbinga Olomakaya, sha landula omafyo ovanhu ve li 20 va xulifa eshi taku feekelwa kutya ova lya oikulya i na oudiyo koshikandjohoololo shaNdiyona pokati komudo 2023 nomudo 2025. Ovaleli va yooloka vopashitopolwahoololo, mwa kwatelwa ngoloneya woshitopolwahoololo shaKavango Ushilo, komanda wopolifi moshitopolwahoololo, ovaleli vopamufyuululwakalo, ovaleli vopaikandjohoololo nosho yo oshiwana, okwa li va ongala va tambulafane omadilaadilo kutya otaku shonopekwa ngahelipi oiningwanima ei yoikulya i na omaudiyo moshikandjohoololo shaNdiyona. Ovakwashiwana ava va popya koshoongalele shovakufimbinga ova holola onghumwe ya kula kombinga yekateko loidj...
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Your next few weeks in events

Sip some wine, have a laugh, share your feelings, see some art or run for a good cause! There’s something for everyone. Today There is a Namibian Artifact and Craft Exhibition opening tonight at the Namibian Arts Association in Windhoek from 18h00. Entry is free. This Weekend The National Youth Orchestra Festival is hosting two gala concerts on 20 and 21 June from 19h00 at the National Theatre of Namibia. This event, conducted by Chritian Ludwig, will feature the world premiere of ‘Otjihambarere’, a Namibian fairytale by Eslon Hindundu. Tickets are N$150. On 21 June there’s the ‘Breaking The Silence: Building Hope Through Connection and Suicide Prevention Education’ event at NeuriBloom Psychology Practice at Windhoek North. The session will run from 09h30 to 12h30 and is open to adults aged 19 and above. Psychological counsellor Ndina Kashaka will be the facilitator of the open dialogue. This Saturday, Drag Night Namibia makes its return for the ‘One Woman Africa Renaissance Show...
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‘KoKo’ solidifies Ulenga as local theatre’s brightest new star

On a cold Friday evening, playwright Ndayola Ulenga opens the door to ‘Koko’, a semi(auto)-biographical performance that draws a full house to Windhoek’s Theatre School. The crowd that squeezes into the intimate arena has been promised an evening with Ulenga, a rising theatre star, but gets more than they anticipated. Opening with a duo of heartfelt performances by Siiri Jukkola and Jandjakuje Muundjua, two University of Namibia creative drama students, who recite pieces from ‘The Gaza Monologues’, ‘Koko’ pays homage to the Palestinian people and announces that some of the proceeds from the show will be pledged in support of Gaza. While the monologues invite a melancholic and reflective tone, ‘KoKo’ begins with some levity as Ulenga emerges from backstage and begins to collect firewood from in-between the audience who lean into the change of pace. Launching into stories from her mother’s childhood at Donkerhoek, Ulenga exuberantly ushers the audience into the past through a combina...
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Rwanda and DRC agree on draft peace deal to end conflict

Representative of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reached a draft agreement that could end decades of conflict. The breakthrough, mediated by the United States (US) and Qatar, provides for the “disengagement, disarmament and conditional integration” of armed groups fighting in eastern DRC. It also includes provisions for a joint security mechanism to prevent future flare-ups. The peace deal is expected to be formally signed next week. The deal could open the way for billions of dollars of western investment in the mineral-rich region, which has been plagued by conflict for three decades. However, analysts say many questions still remain about the contents of the peace deal. The US state department said technical teams had initialled the draft text on Wednesday, ahead of a formal signing ceremony next Friday to be witnessed by US secretary of state Marco Rubio. In a statement, it said the deal was reached during three days of “constructive dialogue regardin...
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AR MP suggests one national election every five years using ID cards

Affirmative Repositioning member of parliament Vaino Hangula has proposed that Namibia only has one election every five years, with voters being allowed to use their ID cards. He gave notice of motion in the National Assembly on Wednesday. “Having noted the logistical, financial and administrative burden of holding multiple separate elections, let’s have only one election every five years, and you only queue once and get to use your ID,” Hangula said. He said this growing call is from various stakeholders, including political parties, civil society and citizens. Hangula believes a consolidated electoral calendar could combine all major elections in one single event. He said the current separate presidential and National Assembly, as well as regional and local authority elections cost Namibia N$500 million per year. This means about N$5 billion is spent in five years. Hangula was calling for public consultation and engagement with stakeholders. The post AR MP suggests one nation...
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