August 25
Namibia: UN Snubs Former Refugees' Plea for Support
The United Nations (UN) has distanced itself from former Namibian refugees demanding that it negotiates with the government on their behalf. Read more »
August 22
Namibia: Namibia Urged to Block Military Cargo Ship to Israel
The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has been asked to deny a ship suspected of carrying military cargo to Israel entry. Read more »
August 17
Southern Africa: Ongoing Civil War in DRC Poses Threat to SADC Peace, Security - Mbumba
President Nangolo Mbumba says the ongoing civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) poses a potential threat to regional peace and security. Read more »
August 11
Namibia: Bill Limiting Public Protests Criticised
Critics say a bill introduced by the government in parliament pushing for strict rules and requirements on public demonstrations stifle opposing views. Read more »
April 09
Namibia: Police Urged to Take GBV Reports More Seriously
Usakos mayor Irene Simeon-Kurtz has urged the police to take cases of gender-based violence (GBV) reported to them more seriously. Read more »
March 25
Namibia: Swapo Condemns Violence Against Russian Citizens
Following a recent terror attack in Russia, Swapo said differences in ideology should never justify the use of violence against innocent and unarmed civilians. Read more »
March 21
Namibia: Don't Threaten Our Peace and Security - Mbumba
President Nangolo Mbumba sounded the alarm against those he says are seeking to disrupt Namibia's peace, unity and economic progress. Read more »
March 06
Namibia: Namibia Denies Withdrawal of Soldiers Along Disputed Chobe River Border
The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs denies reports that Botswana and Namibia are working on an agreement to withdraw soldiers from the disputed Chobe River border. Read more »
February 15
Namibia: Kapofi Remembers Geingob As Great Mentor
Minister of defence and veterans affairs Frans Kapofi expressed his deep gratitude for president Hage Geingob's mentorship. He said this mentorship has shaped his life as a leader. Read more »
January 11
Namibia: Namibia Backs South Africa's Case Against Israel
Namibia has thrown its support behind South Africa's move to bring Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), aiming to end its military operations in Gaza. Read more »
October 24, 2023
Namibia: Martti Ahtisaari and Namibia's Transition to Independence
Finnish diplomat and statesman, Martti Ahtisaari (86), who died earlier this month, played a key role in the way in which Namibia became independent. Read more »
June 13, 2023
Namibia: Army to Recruit About 1 600 New Members
The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) plans to recruit between 1 400 and 1 600 new members through the NDF Recruitment Planning Committee for the 2023/24 financial year. Read more »
April 25, 2023
Namibia: Namibians Safe in Sudan, Will Be Evacuated - Nandi-Ndaitwah
International relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the Namibians whose whereabouts have been confirmed in Sudan are safe and in the process of being evacuated from the… Read more »
February 01, 2023
Southern Africa: Bring Mswati to the Table - Human Rights Groups
HUMAN rights activists have called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders to be mindful of the victims of unresolved conflicts in the region, the majority of whom… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Namibia: Leave Namibia Out of Ukraine-Russia War, Geingob Tells Europe
PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has sternly told European Union (EU) commissioners that they cannot force Namibia to take sides in the Ukraine-Russia war. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Namibia: Geingob Condemns Soldiers Burning Bodies in Mozambique
PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has condemned soldiers who can be seen on video dumping bodies onto a pile of burning rubbish in Mozambique. Read more »
November 18, 2022
Namibia: Refugees in Namibia Face Double Threat of Aid Cuts, Climate Change
REFUGEES in Namibia's remote Osire settlement are facing stark choices, as inflation continues to push up the cost of necessities, such as food and fuel. Read more »
October 25, 2022
Namibia: Geingob Tells African Countries to Take Responsibility for Conflicts
PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has told troubled African countries to take responsibility for their conflict situations. Read more »
October 03, 2022
Namibia: Geingob Back After Whirlwind Trips to Angola, UK and U.S.
PRESIDENT Hage Geingob says Namibia is ready to welcome investors with open arms, following a whirlwind tour that saw him visit Angola, the United Kingdom (UK) and the United… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Namibia: Swanu Says War Veteran Benefits Not Only for Swapo
THE South West Africa National Union of Namibia (Swanu) says not only Swapo war veterans should be benefiting from state coffers. Read more »
July 30, 2007
Namibia: International Court Considers Charges Against Former President Nujoma
THE International Criminal Court (ICC) is considering a submission to hold former President Sam Nujoma and three others accountable for people who went missing under the care of… Read more »