June 15, 2022
Namibia: Conservation Scientist to Zoom in On Game Count Conservation
The Namibia Scientific Society is inviting the public to a public talk by conservation scientist Novald Iiambo, titled 'Game Count Conservation in Khaudum National Park', on 21… Read more »
Namibia: Gipf Intensifies Member Education Outreach Programme
The GIPF has embarked on a robust member education outreach programme to the Oshikoto and the Ohangwena regions. Read more »
June 14, 2022
Namibia: Poaching Remains Unabated As 11 Rhino Carcasses Discovered in Etosha
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) on Tuesday confirmed that with an ongoing operation in Etosha National Park, 11 rhino carcasses from the beginning of June… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Namibia: Namibia Moves Up 8 Spots in Global Startup Ecosystem Index
Namibia has moved up 8 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022 according to the Startup Ecosystem Report generated from the StartupBlink website. Read more »
June 02, 2022
Namibia: Enrolment of Windhoek's Early Childhood Development Commences
Enrolment for next year's early childhood development and pre-primary children is now open at the City of Windhoek early childhood development (ECD) centres. Read more »
Namibia: Maiden Fourth Industrial Revolution Conference and Expo Slated for Next Week
The Namibia Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Task Force that was appointed by the President, HE Dr Hage Geingob, will host the first-ever the first 4th Industrial Revolution… Read more »
May 31, 2022
Namibia: Namibia, U.S. to Explore Avenues to Grow Businesses Further At Upcoming Annual Trade Mission
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) together with the Embassy of Namibia in Washington, DC, will host a USA delegation from 06 to 10 June. Read more »
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: 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: 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: 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 »