March 04
Namibia: Deforestation and Poaching Threaten Endangered Species
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has sounded the alarm on the rapid decline of wildlife habitats due to deforestation and industrial emissions, exacerbating the… Read more »
March 01
Namibia: N$9 Million Emergency Shelter Approved By Swakopmund Municipality
The Swakopmund Municipal Council has approved the construction of an emergency shelter with N$9.5 million allocated to phase one of the project, the council said after its most… Read more »
February 16
Namibia: Scheduled Power Outage to Impact Windhoek and Surrounding Areas
The City of Windhoek has issued a notification regarding a scheduled power outage set to affect various neighbourhoods and establishments on 10 March, from 08:00 to 16:00. Read more »
February 15
Namibia: City of Windhoek Pledges Action On Rising Homelessness
Addressing a pressing concern, the Mayor of Windhoek, Queen Kamati, emphasized the urgent need for intervention from all relevant stakeholders to address the growing number of… Read more »
February 12
Namibia: Swakop Uranium Foundation Donates to Westside High and Venessa Kindergarten
The Swakop Uranium Foundation recently made donations to Swakopmund's Westside High School and the Vennesa Kindergarten at handover ceremonies at both schools. Read more »
January 30
Namibia: New Chapter Unfolds As U.S. Embassy Transitions to New Windhoek Facility
The U.S. Embassy in Windhoek last week underwent a historic transition, marking the closure of the familiar diplomatic outpost on 14 Lossen Street and the formal opening of the new… Read more »
Namibia: Shangula Urges Action Against Leprosy Stigma On World Leprosy Day
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, emphasized the need for continued awareness and action against the persistent issue of leprosy in the country. Read more »
January 29
Namibia: Rental Market Exhibits Resilience in the Face of Economic Challenges
The FNB Rent Price Index has demonstrated remarkable resilience, remaining positive for two consecutive quarters after emerging from contractionary territory in March 2023,… Read more »
Namibia: Satellite Technology to Enhance Communication Services Under Spotlight
In a significant development towards improving communication services, the country is actively exploring the implementation of satellite technology. The Minister of Information and… Read more »
January 11
Namibia: Government Reiterates Condemnation of Israel's Actions in Occupied Palestinian Territory
The government expressed its strong condemnation of Israel's actions, specifically focusing on the killing of innocent civilians and the forcible displacements of Palestinians in… Read more »
January 09
Namibia: Diversifying Rural Livelihoods in Namibia - Karangana Poultry Project Thrives
In 2020, Namibia faced a menacing wave of locust outbreaks that exacerbated the already dire food insecurity situation in the country. Read more »
Namibia: Swakopmund Municipality Against Selling Build Together Houses to Third Parties
By Adolf Kaure. Read more »
January 04
Namibia: Three-Month Grace Period for Mandatory SIM Card Registration
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Hon Peya Mushelenga has given mobile operators a grace period after recently extending the mandatory Subscriber Identity… Read more »
December 15, 2023
Namibia: Unesco Eyes Youth Organisations Working On Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
By Freeman Ya Ngulu. Read more »
November 02, 2023
Namibia: An Opportunity to Deepen Trade and Investment Between the U.S. and Namibia
"The United States is all in on Africa." President Biden affirmed during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit last December. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Namibia: City of Windhoek Activates Emergency Borehole Scheme
The City of Windhoek announced on 18 October that the emergency borehole scheme had been activated, which may result in changes to the taste, color, and smell of drinking water. Read more »
Namibia: The AfCFTA Presents Unique Collaboration Opportunities - Chapman
Bank Windhoek's Executive Officer of Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, James Chapman, said that the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a unique… Read more »
Namibia: New Substation Project to Boost Bulk Electricity Supply in the Coastal Region
Last Friday, an executive announced that a new indoor substation with a 132/66/33kV capacity will be constructed outside Swakopmund's coastal town. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Namibia: 'Namibia Has Enough Uranium to Meet Energy Needs'
The Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tjekero Tweya said that Namibia has natural resources that can mitigate its energy challenges when he… Read more »
Africa: 'To Silence the Guns We Must Raise the Voices for Peace'
This article provides an understanding of the interplay between geopolitics and economics, and of the impact of that dynamic global political economy. Read more »
October 04, 2023
Africa: African Airlines Record a Decline in Cargo Volumes in August
African airlines had the weakest performance in August 2023, with a 4.7% decline in cargo volumes compared to August 2022, according to the International Air Transport Association… Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek Municipality Mulls Writing Off Debt
During an ordinary council meeting, on 28 September, the City of Windhoek confirmed that they are working on a proposal to write off the debts of residents. Read more »
Namibia: National Broadcaster Launches nbcPlus App
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) recently unveiled a mobile phone app, 'nbcPlus', that provides users with access to 11 radio stations and three television stations. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Namibia: Suicide Is a Significant Public Health Concern Says Health Minister
623 suicide cases were recorded between August 2022 and June 2023 and out of these, 511 (82%) were male, while 92 (15%) were female. Read more »
September 07, 2023
Namibia: Drought Relief Programme to Be Launched Next Month
The Prime Minister, Hon Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, asserted that to address the circumstances of drought and food insecurity, the government, through the Office of the Prime… Read more »