May 19
Namibia: Namibia's First Presidential Debate a Win for Democracy
Namibian
Public debates between presidential candidates are often regarded as a benchmark of competitive and open elections. Read more »
May 17
Namibia: President Nangolo Mbumba Addresses the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam
Namibian
I feel honoured to have been invited to address this esteemed audience at the World Hydrogen Forum. Read more »
Namibia: 500-Bed Windhoek District Hospital Construction Commences
Namibia Economist
The Groundwork for the Construction of a New 500-bed Windhoek District Hospital was officially initiated this week by the Health Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, marking a… Read more »
Namibia: Eagles Aim to Soar in the Windies
Namibian
The national cricket team, the Richelieu Eagles fly off today to embark on their third successive T20 World Cup in the West Indies. Read more »
Namibia: Depleted Kudus Host Log Leaders Unam
Namibian
A severely depleted FNB Kudus host FNB Unam in a Windhoek Lager Premier League top of the log clash at Walvis Bay tomorrow afternoon. Read more »
May 16
Namibia: Govt Intensifies Drought-Counter Offensive
New Era
The agriculture ministry will roll out drought mitigation measures from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 in a bid to safeguard and alleviate the impact on the livelihoods of affected… Read more »
Namibia: Trade Misinvoicing Fuels Illegal Money Movement
Namibian
Businesses that deliberately misinvoice on transactions are contributing to the gap in Namibia's trade balance and illicit financial flows (IFFs). Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Launches First Creative Summit
Namibian
Namibia will soon host its first-ever creative summit, themed 'The Economy of Talent'. Read more »
Namibia: Another Menzies Supreme Court Defeat
New Era
The protracted legal battle of Menzies Aviation to get back the multi-million-dollar ground handling tender that Namibia Airports Company (NAC) awarded to a joint venture between… Read more »
Namibia: I'm Ready to Lead - NNN Takes Aim At an Unproductive Parliament
New Era
Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is ready to lead the Namibian people, should she ascend to the highest office in the land in November. Read more »
Namibia: Chinese Embassy Backs Namibian Youth
Namibian
The Chinese embassy began its support for youth sport in the country with a N$100 000 donation to the China-bound Namibian School Sport Union (NSSU) under-18 football team on… Read more »
Namibia: A Trip to Namibia - We Are Amazed [editorial]
Namibian
There are many stereotypes about Africa. Read more »
May 15
Namibia: De Beers Operations Safe Amid Separation, Parent Company Says
Namibian
De Beers operations in Namibia will not be affected by the planned separation from its parent company, Anglo American. Read more »
Namibia: EU Ambassador Marks Europe Day in Namibia, Emphasises Green Hydrogen Partnership
Namibian
European Union (EU) ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins hosted a reception at the union's residence in Windhoek to celebrate Europe Day on Tuesday. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Company Denies Bankruptcy Claims
Namibian
The managing director of Gendev Fishing Resources, a fishing company partially owned by Swapo, says allegations that the company is on the brink of bankruptcy circulating on social… Read more »
Namibia: New Dad Scheffler, Divorcing Mcilroy Add Emotion to PGA Drama
Namibian
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler ends a three-week layoff at the PGA Championship with plans to use a back-up caddie Saturday while second-ranked Rory McIlroy will compete after a… Read more »
May 14
Namibia: Police Confirm Discovery of Its 12 Firearms in Cape Town
Namibian
Namibian police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said 12 firearms belonging to the Namibian Police were discovered in South Africa in October 2020. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Engages Unesco, Atomic Energy Agency On Uranium Mining in Omaheke
Namibian
The government has requested advice and technical assistance from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) and the International Atomic Energy… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia Ranked Second in Southern Africa for Cost of Living, According to Numbeo
Namibia Economist
Numbeo, a provider of crowd-sourced global data on quality of life indicators, recently released its cost of living index for Africa, positioning Namibia in second place for… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Strengthens Collection of Migration Data in the Region
Namibia Economist
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of Immigration, Labour Commissioners, and Statistics held a meeting from 6 to 10 May, to report on the indicators of the… Read more »
Namibia: Namport Reaches 8 Million Tonnes Cargo Record
Namibia Economist
Preliminary figures for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 show that the Namibian Ports Authority has just set a new record by handling 8 million tonnes of cargo for the full… Read more »
Namibia: Mbumba Highlights Green Hydrogen's Role in Economic Growth At World Hydrogen Summit
Namibia Economist
The President, HE Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, in a keynote address at the World Hydrogen Summit, on Tuesday underscored the significance of green hydrogen initiatives in fostering economic… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Approves Oranjemund's Housing Scheme
New Era
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has approved the low-cost housing scheme for the Oranjemund Town Council's 56 houses set to be constructed in phase one. Read more »
Namibia: Spectacular Shalulile Goal Lights Up Sundowns Win
Namibian
A spectacular goal by Peter Shalulile set up South African Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns for a 2-0 victory at relegation-threatened Royal AM on Tuesday. Read more »
Namibia: Procurement Board Refutes Corruption Allegations On Pharmaceuticals Supply Tender
Namibian
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) refuted corruption allegations made by activist Michael Amushelolo last week for allegedly awarding an unadvertised N$451,8 million… Read more »