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 »
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: 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 »
Namibia: George Building Collapse - Death Toll Climbs to 30 As Identification Process Remains a Challenge
Namibian
The death toll from the collapsed apartment building in George, South Africa, has reached 30. Read more »
May 13
Namibia: Namibian Police Guns Used for Crime in South Africa
Namibian
The South African Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) has confirmed it is investigating numerous cases in which firearms belonging to the Namibian Police have… Read more »
Namibia: Two Arrested Over Wildlife Products
Namibian
A Namibian (28) and an Angolan national (32) were arrested over the weekend for allegedly being found in possession of pangolin skin without permits, says national police… Read more »
May 10
Namibia: Over 34 000 Namibians Get National Documents in Mass Initiative
Namibian
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced that a total of 34 802 Namibians have acquired national documents since the introduction of its mass… Read more »
May 09
Mozambique: Angolan and Namibian Troops Leave Mozambique After 3 Years
AIM
According to the South African platform "DefenceWeb', a farewell ceremony for the Angolan and Namibian contingents, held at the airport in the Cabo Delgado provincial capital,… Read more »
May 08
Namibia: Concern Over Declining Social Security Grants
Namibian
Labour expert Herbert Jauch has raised concerns over the decline in payout amounts and beneficiaries of social security grants, which is unusual considering the ever-growing… Read more »
Africa: Truck Drivers Warned of Hijackers in South Africa
Namibian
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has advised haulage truck drivers going to and from South Africa to travel in convoys to minimise the chances of being hijacked. Read more »
Namibia: LGBTQI+ Community Statement On Violence Against Members [press release]
Namibian
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI+) community in Namibia hereby expresses our deep concern over the deadly violence meted out to… Read more »
Namibia: Usakos Strategic Vision Overrides Political Differences - Mayor
Namibia Economist
The Mayor of Usakos, H.W. Irene Simeon-Kurtz urged policymakers to set aside their political differences and work together to grow the country's economy. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Justice Minister Ejected From Parliament By Speaker
New Zimbabwe
THE Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi was yesterday ejected from the National Assembly by Speaker Jacob Mudenda. Read more »
Namibia: Anti-Poaching Unit Accused of Terror
New Era
Namibians bordering Etosha National Park say it is just a matter of time before they resort to vigilante tactics to defend themselves against the police. Read more »
Namibia: Accused Bought 20 Litres Wine - After 'Murder, Robbery'
New Era
One of the men accused of the gruesome murder of an elderly couple allegedly bought 20 litres of box wine with the stolen money from his victims. Read more »
Namibia: National Pride Before Money - Benjamin
Namibian
The unsavoury Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) prize money squabble has been put to bed, says Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin. Read more »
May 07
Namibia: Maize Meal Price Set to Go Up
Namibian
The price of the staple white maize is likely to shoot up after the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) set the floor price delivered to millers from 1 to 14 May at N$7 554,37 per… Read more »