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05/09/2025

FULL SUPPORT: Botswana nationals seen raising the Namibian flag at the end of the Brave Warriors clash against Malawi.

Video: Terence Mukasa

05/09/2025

Entertainment community mourns reggae icon Ras Sheehama

By: Josia Shigwedha

The entertainment community has expressed sympathy to the Sheehama family following the passing of local reggae icon Ras Sheehama.
According to the police, the 59-year-old Sheehama died by su***de on Friday morning in Windhoek’s Ludwigsdorf.

Police say no foul play is suspected and next of kin has been informed.

The President of the Rastafarian United Front and G***a Users of Namibia, Brian Jaftha, urged people to reach out to one another during difficult times.
"Things might look good, but a simple greeting will also help. Don't just pass each other in the street. We might smile and so forth, but just asking, how are you means someone can lean on you," said Jaftha.

He added Ras Sheehama spirit will live one, especially through the songs he made.

"Words cannot express really how I feel about the loss of our brother, but I want to offer my condolences to his family, his wife and his children," said Jaftha.

Local Afro Jazz and Traditional artist Erna Chimu recalled their last meeting with Ras Sheehama in June this year during a joint performance. She said his death is deeply painful.

"The last time we spoke was at his last concert at the village. He was telling me he's so shy and nervous, he doesn't want to get on stage. And he was asking me to go to the front so we can at least feel that he's not alone. I was equally laughing at him for that. I know that it's normal for every musician to feel nervous before a show," said Chimu.

She said Ras Sheehama's death feels like losing an older brother.

"He has been there for me since my beginning and encouraging me, even protecting me when we went to China and having so many concerts that I attended that he has been around, " recalled Chimu.

Another artist, Joseph Ailonga, also known as “Jossy Joss,” said Ras Sheehama performed outside the country where others could not and contributed to the local music industry.

"He has done so much for Namibian music and the message to the public is just let's celebrate him, let's not forget him.

The government also gave us the opportunity to be able to celebrate him as a national hero because he is," said Ailonga.

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05/09/2025

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said stories and memories of former Namibian Defence Force Chief Solomon Hawala should be preserved-just as those of other heroes and heroines.

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By: Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said stories and memories of former Namibian Defence Force Chief Solomon Hawala should be preserved-just as those of other heroes and heroines. Nandi-Ndaitwah said this while delivering her tribute on Friday during Hawala’s memorial service at Oh...

05/09/2025

N**O advocates for free uniforms for nurses

By: Selma Taapopi

N**O member of Parliament, Vetaruhe Kandorozu has called for the introduction of free uniforms for nurses.

Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Kandorozu noted that although nurses' are part of the uniformed service, alongside the police, the Defence Force and the Correctional Services, they are not provided with uniforms.


Kandorozu questioned the minister of health and social services, Esperance Luvindao why nurses are excluded from this benefit, which is extended to other uniformed members.

He pointed out the inconsistency in nurses' uniforms across the country, noting differences in shape, colour, and style.

Kandorozu attributed this to nurses having to source uniforms independently from various tailors or designing their own.

05/09/2025

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05/09/2025

Young woman drowns at Walvis Bay

By: Taati Niilenge

The body of a 20-year-old woman was discovered at Independence Beach at Walvis Bay on Thursday.

The deceased was identified by a sister as Rauna Shangelao Ihula.

Her body was discovered behind the naval base by an employee of Larisa Investment, who is working at a construction company at the beach at 11h20.

The body was transported to the Swakopmund State hospital for certification and to the police mortuary for postmortem in order to determine the cause of death.

The case is under investigation.

05/09/2025

TRAILING: The Brave Warriors are trailing 2:0 against Malawi in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier clash in Francistown, Botswana.

Pictures: Terence Mukasa

05/09/2025

UPDATE… Match remains 1:0 as the Brave Warriors are trailing behind Malawi at half time.

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05/09/2025

Calling All Namibian Filmmakers!

Ready to share your story with the nation? OneAfrica and Future Media are calling all local content creators to submit their original, locally produced films or series for the Namflix Festival 2025.

Find out how to submit here: https://www.oneafrica.tv/post/namflix-festival-2025-call-for-entries

05/09/2025

Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) parliamentarian, Kalimbo Iipumbu, has raised concerns over possible collusion between drug cartels and Namibian law enforcement, demanding urgent action to tackle the issue.

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By: Staff Reporter Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) parliamentarian, Kalimbo Iipumbu, has raised concerns over possible collusion between drug cartels and Namibian law enforcement, demanding urgent action to tackle the issue. Iipumbu directed his questions on Thursday to the minister of safe...

05/09/2025

ARRIVAL: Namibian players have arrived at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botawana, ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier clash against Malawi.

By: Terence Mukasa

05/09/2025

ARRIVED: The late Salomon Hawala’s casket arrived on Friday at Ohakweenyanga village where a memorial service is being held.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is also in attendance.

Hawala passed away last month at the age of 89.

By: Staff Reporter