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16/11/2025

COW condemns misuse of municipal truck for political display

In a media statement issued by the City of Windhoek this morning, the City of Windhoek has taken note of the circulating image depicting a municipal truck displaying a political party flag.

“We wish to categorically state that the City of Windhoek is a public institution mandated to serve all residents impartially and without favour regardless of their political affiliation.

The conduct displayed in this incident is unacceptable and does not reflect the values or mandate of the City of Windhoek.

An investigation will be instituted to establish the circumstances surrounding the matter, and appropriate action will be taken in line with our disciplinary procedures.

We express our appreciation to members of the public who continue to report such incidents and hold us accountable as an institution. We encourage all Windhoek residents to report any form of abuse, misuse, or neglect of public property, vehicles, or materials without fear or favour.

The City of Windhoek remains committed to upholding professionalism, neutrality, and the highest standards of public service,” the statement read.

Photo: Contributed

16/11/2025

South Africa Plans Olympic Bid

The South African government announced that they are preparing to launch a bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic games.

"South Africa initiates its intention to bid for the 2036 and 2040 Olympic Games," minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said in a press briefing.

She also stated that the government has already engaged with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which is headed by Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry.

"Even if we are offered the games tomorrow, cabinet is confident that we should be able to host them with our facilities," Ntshavheni added.

If successful, it would be the first Olympic Games hosted on African soil. South Africa has experience in hosting international sporting events, having already hosted the Rugby World Cup (1995), Cricket World Cup (2003), and FIFA World Cup (2010) in the past.

Former IOC president, Thomas Bach, stated that South Africa has the necessary “stability, infrastructure, and vision to stage an Olympics," during a visit in 2024.

It is reported that it would be a Cape Town led bid. Cape Town previously bid for the 2004 Games, which were awarded to Athens.

Photo: Contributed

16/11/2025

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15/11/2025

Burkina Faso Knock Germany out of U17 World Cup

Burkina Faso beat defending champions Germany 1-0 at the U17 World Cup in the Round of 32.

South Africa’s World Cup journey came to an end with 3-0 loss to Japan.

Mali beat Zambia 3-1 to advance to the Round of 16. Uganda beat Senegal 1-0. Morocco advanced to the next round after beating USA 4-3 on penalties.

Tunisia and Egypt bowed out after 2-0 and 3-1 to Austria and Switzerland respectively.

The four African teams that advanced will face each other in the Round of 16. Morocco will go up against Mali, while Uganda will play Burkina Faso.

Photos: Contributed

15/11/2025

Red Roses Defeat the All Blacks

England's Red Roses beat the New Zealand All Blacks 33-19. The All Blacks were leading 12-11 at the break.

The second half turned on its head as England and New Zealand both suffered yellow cards as England pulled away.

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15/11/2025

Springboks Survive Another Handicap

South Africa overcame a difficult test against Italy on to win by 32-14 in Turin, Italy.

South Africa played more than 60 minutes with 14 players as second rower Franco Mostert was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle on Italian fly-half Paolo Garbisi.

This is the second match in a row that the Springboks played a whole match with 14 players and won after last week's gutsy performance against France under similar conditions with another second rower being sent off as well.

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15/11/2025

Google to Pay South African Media Over R680 Million

Google agreed to pay over R680 million to support South African news media industry. The country's competition authority stated that tech giants, including TikTok, X, and Facebook, face allegations of anti-competitive practices that negatively impact local media by restricting their ability to distribute and profit from digital content.

In February, the Competition Commission recommended that Google pay up to $27 million per year for five years. This recommendation followed a 16-month investigation that found Google searches favored international news outlets over local ones.

In the agreed R688 million ($40.4 million) package, $4 million will go to national publishers and broadcasters over five years for content on Google News.

$2.6 million will be allocated annually to support AI innovation. $2.2 million will go towards community and small media outlets over three years to support digital transformation.

Google is also reported to introduce new user tools to prioritise local news sources, provide technical assistance to improve website performance, and share enhanced audience data.

Phathutshedzo Manenzhe from the Competition Commission of South Africa noted that the package includes compensation, monetisation , and training.

“The training will provide a sustainable approach for news media industries, equipping them with the necessary tools to establish a presence on digital platforms and access monetisation options,” she stated.

The commission added that YouTube had also agreed to support monetisation.

Report: Loise Shiimi
Photo: Contributed

15/11/2025

Namibian Premier League to be run Independently as of the 2026/27 Season

Namibian Football Association (NFA) president, Robert Shimooshili, announced during the 34th NFA ordinary congress this morning that Namibia's top flight football league will no longer be run by the NFA, but rather by an independent body.

This marks the resolution of a longstanding issue that has caused division among the Namibian football community, including the league's former sponsors.

Other announcements made during the congress:

The Women’s Super League will continue to resort under the NFA for the time being.

All clubs under the NFA will be required to have youth structures. Those with such structures will be incentivised through arrangements with FIFA.

The NFA has received a total of 3,800 balls from CAF and FIFA, which will be distributed to schools and organised youth football structures in all 121 constituencies around the country.

15/11/2025

Justice Services to Fully Resume

The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has announced the full and uninterrupted resumption of all court services nationwide.

This comes after the Minister filed an urgent application against the Magistrates and Judges Association of Namibia in the High Court. The application, which sought to render the alleged strike by magistrates illegal, was deemed unnecessary when magistrates formally denied engaging in any form of work slowdown.

This development restores the normal administration of justice and upholds the rule of law. The ministry will monitor the situation to ensure citizens’ fundamental rights are protected. Furthermore, it has committed to engaging the magistrates in a social dialogue to address their demands for improved benefits in due course.

The public is encouraged to access court services with full confidence.

Report: Abigail Nalisa
Photo: Contributed

15/11/2025

Mayor of Eenhana, Councillor Omri-Onn Kavandje, underscored the vital role of business during the Ohangwena Ministerial Regional Business Engagement held in Eenhana on Friday. He stated that business is the lifeblood of any community.

“Through enterprise, jobs are created, innovation is fostered, and opportunities are unlocked. In Eenhana, our traders, entrepreneurs, and investors have demonstrated resilience and creativity, even in challenging circumstances. They are the backbone of our local economy,” he said.

However, he also pointed out that despite the importance of business, the Ohangwena region faces significant challenges. Recent floods have displaced nearly 150 families and caused damage to croplands, schools, health facilities, and bridges.

“These challenges require urgent collaboration between the ministerial and regional business sectors to enhance preparedness, protect livelihoods, and invest in resilient infrastructure and sustainable development. By adding value to local resources, we can transform them into goods that can compete nationally and internationally,” he noted.

Report: Loise Shiimi
Photos: Contributed

15/11/2025

Man Arrested at Ndama Gospel Church During Night Service

A 31-year-old man who had been on the run for weeks was arrested in the early hours of Saturday, 15 November 2025, inside a gospel church that was operating at night in Ndama location, Rundu, Kavango East Region.

According to a source, the suspect was wanted in connection with two cases committed in October 2025 at Ncaute village for assault resulting in grievous bodily harm and assault by threatening under the Domestic Violence Act involving his biological sister and r**e of a 14-year- old grade 7 learner at Ncaute Primary School.

The source further revealed that the suspect was arrested by the police while in church attending a night service.

This is a developing story.

Photo used for illustration purposes.

Report: Annakleta Haikera

15/11/2025

Minister of Rural and Urban Development, James Sakwasa, stated that there remains a market of middle-income earners in need of proper and affordable housing.

He emphasised that the private sector, particularly the construction and banking industries, must continue to support the government’s efforts in land and housing development. “This can be achieved by devising innovative methods to build quality yet affordable homes and by developing financing products that meet the needs of low and middle-income groups,” he stated.

“We need to maximise our current efforts, such as the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) for 2025-2030, which aims to service a minimum of 10,000 erven annually and construct 10,000 affordable housing units. This initiative is essential not only for these groups but for all Namibians in need of affordable shelter,” he added.

He added that over the next five years, a total of 50,000 serviced plots and affordable houses will be developed.

This program was launched in June 2025 by institutions such as the National Housing Enterprise, Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, and various towns such as Bukalo, Katima Mulilo, Rundu, Oshakati, Otjiwarongo, Usakos, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Keetmanshoop, Mariental, and Windhoek.

Sakwasa shared this information during the handover ceremony for the completion of 377 previously commenced but unfinished houses under the Mass Housing Development Program (MHDP) at Otjomuise Extension 10.

Report: Loise Shiimi
Photos: NHE

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