Ten ‘Christmas babies’ were born at the Katima Mulilo State Hospital on Wednesday, on Christmas. Sister Sepiso Lichaba told Nampa the first ‘Christmas baby’ was delivered at 02h37 weighing 3.09kg, followed by a baby weighing 3.5kg delivered via C-section. Out…

Australia’s top four all slammed 50 or better on Thursday to take a firm grip on day one of the fourth Test against India, with fearless teenage opener Sam Konstas stealing the show. Batting after captain Pat Cummins won the…

BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA – Tearful mourners prayed on Thursday as ceremonies were held across Asia to remember more than 220 000 people who were killed two decades ago when a tsunami hit coastlines around the Indian Ocean in one of…

More than 1 500 prisoners have escaped from a prison in Mozambique this week, taking advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed election results, police say. Thirty-three people were killed and 15 injured in clashes with guards, police chief…

Pope Francis called for “arms to be silenced” around the world in his Christmas address, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan as he denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza. He used his traditional message…

It’s the festive season and the last week of the year. I don’t have much to say except have fun, be safe and see you in 2025. This WeekendThe Sound of Summer annual beach bash is coming back to Langstrand,…

The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) is set to recruit 200 young individuals between the ages of 19 and 35 to undergo a nine-month training for the 2025 intake. NCS commissioner general Raphael Hamunyela announced this in a press statement released…

National Democratic Party (NDP) president Martin Lukato says he will be a happy man if his secretary general Alex Linyando’s proposal to have a street named after him at Katima Mulilo is realised. Lukato on Tuesday said the party led…

The dismantling of the Namibia Post and Telecom Holdings Limited (NPTH), has reached an advanced stage with some assets having been shared among the subsidiaries. NPTH holds 100% ownership of Telecom and Namibia Post Limited (NamPost), as well as 60%…

The body of a community activist at Grootfontein was discovered inside his parked vehicle at the town on Monday evening. Police head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa region senior inspector Maureen Mbeha in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday…

Novak Djokovic is confident he can still win Grand Slams, starting at the Australian Open, with the Serbian kickstarting his bid for an unprecedented 11th title and record 25th major crown in Brisbane this week. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, who is gunning…

Christmas Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day (Thursday). Meanwhile both crisis-hit Manchester clubs will seek a festive fillip, with faltering champions City at home to Wolves and United away to Wolves.…