January 14
Botswana: Power Cuts in Parts of Zambezi and Botswana
Katima Mulilo, Ngoma and a part of Botswana to which NamPower is supplying electricity have been experiencing power cuts since Sunday morning. Read more »
Namibia: President Hage Geingob Slams Germany's Support of Israel on Genocide Claim
President Hage Geingob has expressed deep concern over Germany's decision to support Israel against South Africa's accusation that it is committing genocide against Palestinians in… Read more »
January 11
Namibia: TotalEnergies Acquires Larger Chunk of Orange Basin Shares
TotalEnergies has signed an agreement to acquire an additional 10,5% participating interest in block 2913B, and an additional 9,39% participating interest in block 2912 offshore… Read more »
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 »
Namibia: Fashion Designer's Creativity Lives On
Relatives, friends and clients say Rehoboth's late well-known fashion designer, Sean Renaldo Cloete's talent will always be remembered. Read more »
Namibia: Schimming-Chase to Head Retirement Fund Board
Afra Schimming-Chase has been appointed as Benchmark Retirement Fund's new chairperson. Read more »
Namibia: Over 39 000 ID Cards Waiting for Collection
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced that 39 168 identity (ID) cards have not been collected at its offices countrywide. Read more »
Namibia: Dordabis Road Race Kicks Off Cycling Season
The Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power (WPP) Race Series will kickstart the 2024 cycling season on Sunday, 14 January, on the Dordabis Road, east of Windhoek. Read more »
Namibia: Katti's Company Hits Oil in Orange Basin
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has announced it has made a significant oil discovery in the Mopane-1X exploration well offshore Namibia, which is co-owned… Read more »
Namibia: Crocodile Nightmare Continues in Kavango East
Ongoing crocodile attacks during periods of increased water levels and floods remain a significant concern for communities in the Kavango East region. Read more »
Namibia: UIs Woman Running Through Life
In a remarkable feat of determination, Riana Scholtz of Uis in the Erongo region became the first Namibian woman to successfully complete the gruelling Desert Ultra, a 250km race… Read more »
Namibia: SA Players Dominate Junior Tennis Champs
South African players dominated the International Tennis Federation Confederation of African Tennis junior tournament in Windhoek, winning three of the four singles titles on… Read more »
Namibia: Over 100 Arrested Over Drugs in December
The police arrested 112 people in connection with illegal substances in December. Read more »
Namibia: Jacobs to Join Pirates
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has rejected allegations that Woody Jacobs has been appointed as head coach of the Brave Gladiators, while Namibian premiership club Orlando… Read more »
January 10
Namibia: One Out of Four Candidates Qualify for Tertiary Education
Minister of education, arts and culture Anna Nghipondoka has announced that 25,2% of 40 682 full-time pupils qualified to proceed with Grade 12 or tertiary education. Read more »
Namibia: Multichoice Kicks TB Joshua's Channel to the Curb
MultiChoice Namibia is getting rid of Emmanuel TV. Read more »
Namibia/Ghana: Brave Warriors' Salaries Agreed On Before Team Left for Ghana - Markus
The Brave Warriors will compete in the upcoming TotalEnergies Afcon Ivory Coast 2023 showdown with no salary concerns as they aim to progress beyond the group stages. Read more »
Namibia: 'I Am Happy Where I Am ' - Jacobs
Botswana-based Matebele FC head coach Woody Jacobs says he is in a good space and enjoying the respect his employers have for him. Read more »
January 09
Namibia: Namibian Athletes Aim for the Olympics
Namibia's top athletes are hard at work preparing for the new season during which a host of international events will take place. Read more »
January 07
Namibia: My Campaign for Presidency Starts Now - Sharpley
Miss Namibia 2022 Cassia Sharpley (23) says she has started her presidential campaign now, although she will only be eligible to run as an independent candidate once she turns 35. Read more »
Namibia: 'We Don't Want That Sandpit in Our Community'
Marriane Penda is overcome with grief and anger. Read more »
January 08
Namibia: Osino Raises N$70m in Share Capital for Twin Hills
Canadian gold exploration and development company Osino Resources Corporation has raised C$5 million (about N$70 million) for the development of the Twin Hills gold project in… Read more »
Namibia: Banks to Face Uphill Battle to Repossess Homes
Minister of justice Yvonne Dausab is expected to operationalise a new law protecting homeowners against bank repossessions due to loan defaults. Read more »
Namibia: QSB Camp Successfully Concluded
The Quinton Steele Botes Athletics Coaching and Training Camp was successfully concluded for the 31st year at Windhoek's Independence Stadium on Saturday. Read more »
Namibia: Amphitheatre Dune Left 'Pristine' After New Year's Festival
The Amphitheatre dune near Swakopmund has been left in pristine condition after the recently concluded Camp Out Dune Fest '23, the festival's organisers say. The festival, which… Read more »