The first horse racing event of the year is set to take place on March 29 at the Epukiro Horse Racing Turf in the Omaheke Region, according to Mannes Hendrick, president of the Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA).

Horse racing has consistently been one of the most well-attended sports in the country over the years, and the sport continues to grow thanks to the hard work and determination of its leadership, as well as financial injections from the corporate world that have changed the face of the sport.

Botswana’s Premiership champions, Jwaneng Galaxy FC, have strongly denied reports that they were pursuing former African Stars coach, Ronny Kanalelo. 

These reports suggested Kanalelo was in line to succeed Morena Ramoreboli, who was recently appointed head coach of Botswana’s senior men's national team, nicknamed the Zebras.

Kanalelo is currently without a club after leaving African Stars last month. Despite rumours linking him to Jwaneng, club officials said this was not the case.

Paralympic gold medalist Lahja Ishitile, who won a gold and a bronze medal at the Paris Games last year, was financially rewarded by the government through the National Reward Policy. 

The National Sports Reward Policy, approved in 2018 and implemented in 2019, aims to motivate and reward athletes who achieve accolades at regional, continental, and global levels.

Hannah Nangula, a name synonymous with innovation and excellence in Namibia’s beauty industry, has carved a remarkable path over the past decade and a half. From humble beginnings as a makeup artist to becoming a celebrated entrepreneur and mentor, Nangula’s journey is a testament to passion, perseverance and the transformative power of makeup.

Recent research has revealed intriguing insights into the self-awareness of baboons. Observations conducted in their natural habitat show that these primates look at their reflections in mirrors but do not recognize themselves. This study raises important questions about the nature of self-awareness in animals. While some species, like chimpanzees and dolphins, have demonstrated self-recognition, baboons appear to lack this ability. The findings suggest that self-awareness may not be a universal trait among primates.

A refugee from Osire, who wishes to remain anonymous, has raised concerns over the new cash assistance system that has left some refugees without support. The resident told Confidente that while the system was introduced to replace in-kind food assistance, it has resulted in some individuals being excluded from receiving their financial aid.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security is facing a significant backlog of uncollected identity documents (IDs). As of 31 January 2025, a staggering 126,013 IDs remain in the ministry's possession, according to Executive Director Etienne Maritz in a recent statement to Confidente.

In the bustling city of Windhoek, where opportunities are often scarce, young entrepreneur Desmond Tjozongoro is carving his own path in the business world. 

A proud graduate of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) with a degree in Transportation Management, Tjozongoro is the co-owner of NamRiders, a motorcycle driving school, and Destiny Motor Solutions, a consultancy specializing in vehicle registration and roadworthy bookings at NaTIS.

Namibia’s strategic location and world-class infrastructure provide it with a unique opportunity to become the leading logistics hub for the SADC region and beyond. With well-developed corridors and state-of-the-art port facilities at Walvis Bay, the country is perfectly positioned to connect landlocked neighbours to global markets. However, logistics success is not just about location. It requires the right investments, policies, and partnerships.

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Walvis Bay businessman Johnny Johnson Doeseb and his family, through their company Swarie Investment CC, have donated N$100,000 to Waldfrieden Primary School. 

Doëseb is former chairman of now-defunct Namibia Premier League and also former owner of Walvis Bay-based Eleven Arrows football club.