• By Jeremiah Ndjoze
Over the past four years, Namibia has attracted over N$114.9 billion in net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows, including N$56 billion into sectors beyond oil and gas. This was said by International Relations and Trade Deputy Minister, Jenelly Matundu, who made these remarks while officiating at the inaugural Foreign Direct Investment Report launch, in Windhoek, this week.
• By Marx Itamalo
OKAHAO mayor Cornelia Iiyambula has called upon all businesses and private individuals who made pledges during the Ehao Expo gala dinner a fortnight ago, to honour their end of the bargain. The mayor indicated that the event held recently, raised a total of N$ 550 000 in pledges before pleading with those who made promises to pay up by end of May 2025.
The Walvis Bay State Hospital is currently operating without a functioning ambulance, which residents say, could be the only determining factor on whether a patient lives or dies during critical and life-threating emergencies. Patients and their families are now forced to make their own transport arrangements or rent a private ambulance, which are often costly.
THE City of Windhoek is yet to release findings into at least four forensic audits and investigations in allegations of fraud, corruption, collusion, financial sabotage, favouritism, nepotism and unlawful suspensions among others. Confidente has learned that all the investigations in the four matters are completed and the final reports have been handed over to the office of the City of Windhoek’s chief executive officer Moses Matyayi, for further action.
On the eve of her 66th birthday anniversary celebrated on Tuesday, Confidente caught up with SWAPO Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa, who candidly reflected of her six decades on earth including future plans.
Republican Party president Henk Mudge has described the recent decision by United States (US) President Donald Trump to grant refugee status to South African Afrikaners as a possible “warning shot” to the South African government to reform its governance and promote inclusivity.
Mudge said the move signals growing international concern over the treatment of Afrikaners and may prompt South Africa to act in the interest of all its citizens, regardless of race or historical background.
Young African captain, Lilian Karupanda says his team are still contenders for the 2024/2025 Debmarine Premiership league title.
The Gobabis-based team will take on relegation-threatened Young Brazilians in their next encounter before a pivotal battle against title rivals Khomas Nampol.
“I still believe that with the remaining nine games we still have a chance. Our spirit in the camp is high and we have momentum. We are very positive,” said Karupanda.
Sprinting stars Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi will be conspicuously absent from this year’s Diamond League competitions.
This development follows a period of underwhelming performances since their return from a two-and-a-half-year ban imposed by World Athletics due to naturally high testosterone levels. Consequently, their recent results have fallen short of the standards required for entry into the prestigious Diamond League, which commenced in March.
The Namibian Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) has selected the athletes who will represent the nation at the upcoming Deaflympics Games in Tokyo this November.
The team was chosen following a qualification event held last weekend at the National Youth Service (NYC) Center in Rietfontein, located in the Otjozondjupa Region.
Renowned and highly respected sports medicine professional, Donatha Ngunovandu, continues her impactful service in the sports industry. Since joining in 2000, she has risen to become one of the nation’s leading sports medicine experts.
This week, Confidente had the opportunity to speak with Ngunovandu, who recently returned from Madrid, Spain. There, she attended the XXXII Isokinetic Medical Group Conference at the iconic Civitas Metropolitano Stadium from May 3rd to 5th.