The ripple effects of Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma’s, struggle for his country’s liberation transcended borders and positively impacted the democratization of South Africa, according to leaders in that country.

As the world mourns the passing of Nujoma, hailed as the last of the doyens of luminaries who charted the African renaissance, South African leaders and commentators have praised his fight for Namibia’s independence as a catalyst for democracy in their country.

The Namibian Investment and Development Board (NIPDB) facilitated the groundbreaking of the Nopal Cactus Namibia project, which is expected to mitigate the effects of climate change and environmental impacts by sequestering carbon dioxide emissions through the production of Opuntia Ficus-Indica cactus on Namseb Farm near Maltahohe yesterday.

KoBold Metals, the mining company backed by a coalition of billionaires including Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is expanding its search for lithium and nickel to Namibia.

Lithium is an essential ingredient used for developing rechargeable batteries that power devices and vehicles while nickel is used in many alloys such as stainless steel, coinage, magnets and batteries.

Rising star DJ Thexa, whose real name is Theron Herman, is not only spinning the decks as a resident DJ at The Loft—arguably Namibia’s largest nightclub—but also juggling his academic studies with an impressive music career.

The search for Ma/Gaisa’s next star is gearing up for its fourth season, promising to carve out Namibia’s unique musical identity and challenge the perception that local musicians are merely “copycats” borrowing from other African cultures.

Revered globally as the ultimate revolutionary, whose fight for the liberation of his homeland transcended borders and impacted positively on lives across the region, it goes without saying that Sam Nujoma’s life is the stuff of legends. 

Women's football at the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Technical Centre in Windhoek is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity. Spectator numbers for the FNB Women Super League have doubled compared to five years ago, a testament to the rising quality of the women's game. Residents of Windhoek, particularly those from Katutura and the surrounding areas, are turning out in droves, young and old, to witness the exciting action, creating a boon for marketing the sport.

Top elite male cyclist and 2024 Olympian, Alex Miller, and elite women cyclist, Anri Greef, secured victories in both the Nedbank National Individual Time Trials (ITT) and Road Race (RR) events held from February 7th to 9th at Matchless Mine in Windhoek.

The country’s U-17 girls' team faced a tough challenge against Uganda’s U-17 side last month, losing 18-1 on aggregate in the 2025 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Despite the heavy defeat, defender Shiwaovanhu Haukongo showed bravery and courage for the Namibian team.

Haukongo, a 16-year-old attacker for FNB Women Super League (WSL) side Eleven Arrows, scored Namibia’s only goal across the two legs. This goal came in the second leg, which Uganda won 8-1.

Highly rated 20-year-old Namibian-born rugby player Jurenzo Julius, has decided to play for South Africa instead of his country of birth, having already represented South Africa's U-20 side.

Nicknamed "The Boogie Man," Julius attended Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa, which facilitated his path to playing for the Springboks.