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//Gowaseb pondering on trading medals

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By Michael Uugwanga

Namibia’s special olympic legend, Ruben //Gowaseb says financial difficulties could force him to sell his two Special Olympic gold medal wins with the aim of starting his own boot camp.
 

//Gowaseb, won his first half marathon gold medal in Los Angeles, USA, in 2015 before adding another gold medal in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2019, despite great success in sport internationally he has been struggling financially to make ends meet.
 

I did it for myself this time – Linda

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By Hilja Shikongo

After more than a decade away from the spotlight, Namibian singer Linda Simasiku, affectionately known as “Linda I Believe,” made an emotional return to the stage this past weekend and she did it on her own terms.
Performing at the Hage Geingob Stadium on Saturday, 3 August, Linda captivated fans with her long-awaited comeback, describing the moment as deeply personal and nerve-racking.
 

Erongo RED celebrates 20 years of powering development

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By Stefanus Nashama

Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor (Erongo RED), officially celebrated its 20th anniversary on 1 July 2025, a significant milestone in powering communities and driving development across the region.
The distributor has grown from modest beginnings into a billion-dollar enterprise, with its chief executive officer, Immanuel !Hanabeb, revealing that the company now generates over N$1.6 billion in annual revenue, up from just over N$180 million in its early years.