By Hilja Shikongo
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with India, highlighting strategic cooperation including the opportunities that exists within the green hydrogen, oil and gas sectors.
The head of State made these remarks during official talks with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in the country on a historic State visit.
• By Michael Uugwanga
Brave warriors left-back, Riaan !Hanamub, revealed that football has kept him out of prison and away from the grave. !Hanamub (30), plays professional football in South Africa for Betway Premiership side, Amazulu FC.
!Hanamub was recently in the country during the off-season and spoke to Confidente on how football changed his life, his failed move to Orlando Pirates and the loss of his parents, amongst other issues.
• By Michael Uugwanga
It has been nearly four months since the government announced that it has allocated an amount of N$50 million for sport leagues across the country, but to this day, no money has been released.
• By Michael Uugwanga
Super featherweight boxer Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo says very soon he will make history by becoming the first Namibian to defeat an American boxer on United States soil.
Nangolo is currently in Las Vegas, as part of his preparations ahead of his World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa Super Featherweight title defence in August. His opponent is yet to be confirmed.
• By Patience Makwele
Entrepreneur and merchant owner Rousa Shikoha, is brimming with innovation, courage and a dedication to raising leaders, serving as an inspirational figure and living proof that pain can be turned into victory.
Known for her media visibility in community building, youth empowerment and sustainable development, Shikoha's journey stands as a powerful testament of resilience and an unwavering commitment to impact.
• By Hilja Shikongo
Young Namibians living in rural areas have raised concern over their exclusion from developmental activities spearheaded by both the public and private sector.
This was revealed at a recent screening of a documentary, ‘From the ground up’, hosted by the embassy of the United States.
At the screening, RuralRise Community Empowerment, an initiative which directly confronts the historical exclusion of rural youth from national decision-making and development processes, used the opportunity to paint the status quo.
• By Hilja Shikongo
Namibian author Elise Shinedima’s ‘Give me another day’ stands tall as an authentic and inspirational work that speaks directly to the heart of everyday Namibian. The novel tells the story of Natangwe, a young black male battling the scars of a broken home, the absence of a father and the unrelenting pressure of living up to his mother’s expectations.
• By Moses Uyepa
Over the past weeks, we have witnessed alarming incidents of violence against men, yet they have not garnered the attention they deserve.
In Oshikuni village, a 24-year-old woman, without provocation, stabbed and killed her 30-year-old brother. In Rundu, a woman allegedly set her boyfriend’s shack on fire, destroying all of his belongings.
• By Jeremiah Ndjoze
Livestock production in Namibia primarily includes cattle, sheep and goats. Essentially, the management practices implemented to ensure optimal performance and productivity focuses on their health, nutrition and welfare among other aspects.
Livestock health is one of the aspects of economic importance to Namibian farmers, as it plays a significant role in the trading of livestock and by-products.