May 31, 2022
Namibia: New Report Urges African Govts to Stamp Out Witchcraft Accusations Against Children
Witchcraft accusations and ritual attacks against African children are hidden and ignored, yet are one of the most gruesome forms of violence against children. Read more »
Namibia: Physical Education 4 Life Book Series to Be Available Digitally Via App
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture (MoEAC), the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service (MSYNS) together with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale… Read more »
May 30, 2022
Namibia: City of Windhoek Selling Erven Via Tenders
The City of Windhoek is currently selling 58 unimproved single residential erven, 19 unimproved general residential erven and 24 unimproved business zoned erven, by way of tender. Read more »
Namibia: June Comes With Chilling New Fuel Prices
Motorists will have to fork out more for fuel as of 1 June as the price of petrol will increase by N$2.50 per litre and diesel prices will increase by N$1.50 per litre, the… Read more »
May 19, 2022
Namibia: New Public Awareness Materials Encourage Women At Risk to Take PrEP
The U.S. Government funded DREAMS program and the Ministry of Health and Social Services launched new public awareness materials encouraging young women at risk of contracting HIV… Read more »
Namibia: Covid-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Still Stumbling Block in Fighting Pandemic
Trust related issues continue to drive COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Namibia, as many voice concerns about the safety and possible side effects of the vaccine, a recent survey… Read more »
Namibia: FDI Is Crucial for Diversifying and Developing the Namibian Economy
FirstRand Namibia Group Economist and RMB Namibia Strategy and Business Development Manager. Read more »
Namibia: Wildlife Resorts Reduces Losses By N$77 Million
The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) reduced its losses from N$174 million in 2020 to N$ 97 million in the 2021 financial year, a reduction of N$77 million. Read more »
May 18, 2022
Namibia: National Housing Enterprise Refutes Claims of Employee Discrimination
The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has denied the Public Service Union of Namibia's claims that its executive committee members are discriminating against employees. Read more »
May 16, 2022
Namibia: Agribank Extends Farmland Purchase Loan Repayment to 30 Years for Youth
Namibians under 35 years of age willing to purchase farmland through Agribank, now have up to 30 years to repay their farmland loans. Read more »
Namibia: Motsepe Wants the Domestic League to Restart
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe has said that he wants Namibian football to start as soon as possible, as reported by Xinhua News… Read more »
Namibia: Welfare Organisation Receives Hefty Boost From Capricorn Foundation
Imago Dei Welfare and Poverty Relief, a welfare organisation established to serve the country's vulnerable communities got a boost of N$500,000 from the Capricorn Foundation last… Read more »
Namibia: African Union Launches the Global Dialogue On Drug Demand Reduction
The African Union has launched the Global Dialogue on Drug Demand Reduction between Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean to testify to collective efforts to resolve… Read more »
May 09, 2022
Namibia: Indoor Fistball Classics Tournament Set for Coast
The indoor fistball tournament will take place this coming Saturday in Swakopmund at the SFC. The first match will kick off at 10 a.m. CFC 1 is traded as a favourite as they hold… Read more »
Namibia: Farmers Worry As Namibia Battles Its Worst Brown Locust Outbreak
The Brown Locust outbreaks in Southern Africa have not captured headlines in the same way as the desert locust in the Horn of Africa, and the Arabian peninsula has done. However,… Read more »
Namibia: Namport Increases Total Cargo Handling
Despite the ongoing global shortage of containers, the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) recorded positive growth during its just-ended 2021/22 financial year, increasing total… Read more »
Namibia: City of Windhoek Commences With Seasonally Weeding Clean-Up Campaign
The City of Windhoek (CoW) recently launched the seasonal weeding clean-up campaign at the Katutura Cemetery. Read more »
Namibia: Labour Ministry Works On Minimising Accidents and Injuries Arising From or Occurring During Work
In its National Occupational Safety and Health Policy, Namibia has adopted a strategy to develop occupational safety and health preventative culture framework, to minimize… Read more »
Namibia: Digital Enabler Invests Over N$60,000 to Assist Poiyah Media Interns
Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has come on board sponsoring Poiyah Media interns to continue carrying out its mandate to groom students and aid their practical skills for… Read more »
Namibia: Merchandise Trade Decreases to N$15 Billion in March
A total merchandise trade amounting to N$15 billion was recorded in March, a decrease of 12.5% when compared to the level of N$17.1 billion recorded in February 2022, according to… Read more »
April 29, 2022
Namibia: Temporary Relief for Consumers As Fuel Prices in May Reduced
The Mines and Energy Ministry announced a reduction in petrol prices by N$1.20 and diesel prices by 30 cents, while at the same time introducing temporarily reduced levies on all… Read more »
Namibia: Financial System Remained Resilient, Stable and Sound in 2021 - Report
The country's financial system remained resilient, stable and sound in 2021, within a fluid economic environment, a report released Thursday stated. Read more »
April 28, 2022
Namibia: Unesco Reports That Girls' Performance in Mathematics Now Equal to Boys
According to a new publication by UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring Report, the gender gap favouring boys in early grades in mathematics has gradually disappeared. Read more »
Namibia: Fima Could Be Devastating for Employers, Says Employers Federation
In its current form, the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) poses severe risks for employers and imposes strict obligations as well on the employers, according to the… Read more »
Namibia: Ondonga Chief Pays Visit to Geingob
The Chief of the Ondonga Traditional Authority Omukwaniilwa Fillemon Shuumbwa this week paid a courtesy visit to the President, Dr Hage Geingob at State House, where he pledged… Read more »