September 24
Namibia: Swapo Yearns for Walvis' Return
Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the ruling party is not only seeking victory at this year's polls, but also wants Walvis Bay under its control again. Read more »
Namibia: ECN Goes Online With Candidate Nominations
Streamlining the application process, reducing the time it takes for candidates to register, and allowing parties to focus more on campaigning is what the online candidate… Read more »
September 19
Namibia: Hengari Urges Parliament to Tackle Loan Sharks
Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Inna Hengari on Tuesday moved a motion to discuss and find a Read more »
Namibia: Unam Maintains Ban On Political Activities
The University of Namibia has said it upholds its position regarding political activities on its campuses, including the main campus in the capital. Read more »
June 28
Namibia: Helicopter Used to Register Remote Kunene Voters
The government has provided a helicopter to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to register eligible voters in the hard-to-reach remote areas of Kunene region. Read more »
June 26
Namibia: Village Gripped By Hunger
The residents of Onamhinda village on the outskirts of Helao Nafidi town near Oshikango Border Post are struggling to feed themselves as a result of the prolonged drought and a… Read more »
Namibia: Over 36 000 Register to Vote in Otjozondjupa
The voter registration activities in the Otjozondjupa region by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) have progressed well in all seven constituencies since the exercise began… Read more »
June 17
Namibia: MPs Express Dissatisfaction With Fima Regulations
Heated debates continue in the National Assembly regarding the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) (Act No. 2 of 2021, which was gazetted on 30 September 2021 to replace… Read more »
June 14
Namibia: Combating Content Piracy Together
Partners Against Piracy (PAP)- a Pan-African initiative aimed at combating content piracy, one of the creative sector's most pressing challenge, was launched in Windhoek earlier… Read more »
Namibia: Oshakati Politicians Halt Taxi Registration
An attempt to crack down on illegal taxis in Oshakati was halted after the town council decided to cancel registration of taxis in accordance with the Local Authorities Act and the… Read more »
June 04
Namibia: Cabinet Endorses Minimum Wage
Cabinet has endorsed the labour, industrial relations and employment-creation's decision to issue a wage order to introduce the National Minimum Wage (NMW), effective January 2025. Read more »
May 27
Namibia: Tamson Denies 'Plundering' Namibia's Resources
One of the alleged masterminds of the Fishrot scandal, Tamson Hatuikulipi (43), has denied the assertion by the lower court in his previous failed bail application that he was part… Read more »
Namibia: Presidential 'Hopefuls' Square Off ...Top Four Parties Absent
Five political leaders took part in a presidential candidate discussion in Windhoek on Friday to promote the general robustness of democratic and political discourse as well as… Read more »
May 16
Namibia: I'm Ready to Lead - NNN Takes Aim At an Unproductive Parliament
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 »
April 29
Africa: Namibia Credited for South Africa's Freedom
South African High Commissioner to Namibia Thenjiwe Ethel Mtintso says Namibia played a critical role in the freedom and democracy of her nation. Read more »
March 28
Namibia: Gipf Members Contribute N$4.7bn
The Government Institutions Pension Fund has raked in N$4.7 billion in contributions from its members during the 2023 financial year. Read more »
March 18
Namibia: Mbumba Pledges Unity With International Community
PRESIDENT Nangolo Mbumba has pledged to continue strengthening bilateral relationships with the international community. Read more »
Namibia: Karasburg Debacle Might Increase Voter Apathy
The recent suspension of the Karasburg town council might lead to voters losing trust in the democratic political set-up in the //Kharas region. Read more »
Namibia: Hoveka Traditional Authority Taking Court to Community
The Hoveka Traditional Authority (HTA) will today start an outreach programme to educate the community on the importance of traditional courts and its services. Read more »
Namibia: Finance Minister Urges Namibians to 'Prepare for Oil Opportunities'
NAMIBIA is falling behind in its readiness to enter a burgeoning oil and gas sector, according to Finance and Public Enterprises Minister, Iipumbu Shiimi, who says the country must… Read more »
March 07
Namibia: Serious Water Scarcity in Windhoek Prompts Borehole Use
The City of Windhoek has announced that it is experiencing serious water scarcity, prompting the activation of an emergency borehole programme to boost its drinking water supply as… Read more »
February 27
Namibia: Namibia Found Wanting By Financial Action Task Force
Ineffective implementation of compliance with international anti-money laundering (AML), combatting the financing of terrorism (CFT), and combating proliferation financing (CPF)… Read more »
Namibia: 'Israel's Brutal Occupation Evokes Apartheid Memories'
Namibia, through Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausab and international lawyer Phoebe Okowa, presented oral statements on Friday at the International Court of Justice in The Hague,… Read more »
Namibia: City of Windhoek Crafts Recovery Plan...Aimed At Securing Long-Term Financial Sustainability
City of Windhoek CEO Moses Matyayi has assured the City's stakeholders, partners, and the residents that for now and in the foreseeable future, the capital city is "a going… Read more »
Namibia: Bwabwata Communities Divided Over Regional Borders
The Khwe community living within the Bwabwata National Park bordering the Kavango East and Zambezi regions are divided over regional demarcation. Read more »