September 03, 2023
Southern Africa: Namibia and Lesotho Surpass Targets for Controlling HIV
Namibia and Lesotho were recently announced as two of six African countries which have achieved HIV epidemic control. Read more »
August 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Declared Winner of Zimbabwean Presidential Poll
Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa has been declared the winner of his country's just-concluded presidential election, after receiving 52,6% of votes cast, according to the… Read more »
August 26, 2023
Namibia: Fishrot Is Alive and Kicking
Namibia's leading fishing companies are seemingly waking up to the reality that the practices that spawned the infamous Fishrot scandal remain in play. Read more »
August 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: D-Day As Zimbabwe Decides
The Namibian head of the government's election observation mission, ambassador Ndali Kamati, says so far there is a climate of peace and stability in Zimbabwe as the country… Read more »
Namibia: Cymot Teams Dominate At Teufelsschlucht
Angolan national champion Igor Silva says Saturday's outing in the Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series at Teufelsschlucht in Windhoek was a good experience for him and… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia V Bulls At Vegkop
Namibia's national rugby team takes on the Blue Bulls in their final home match on Saturday, before leaving for the Rugby World Cup next week. Read more »
Namibia: Mixed Pairs Competition Growing
The Windhoek Golf & Country Club hosted the Namibia Ladies Golf Union's Mixed Pairs competition on Saturday, where 30 pairs of golfers participated in three categories. Read more »
Namibia/South Africa: Bafana Gather Pre-Squad for Namibia
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos yesterday named a 36-member preliminary squad for the international friendly matches against Namibia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)… Read more »
August 19, 2023
Namibia: Deputy Minister Calls for Inclusivity in Schools
Deputy minister of disability affairs Alexia Manombe-Ncube has called on mainstream schools to recognise children with disabilities. Read more »
August 13, 2023
Namibia/South Africa: Brave Warriors to Play Bafana
The Brave Warriors will play Bafana Bafana in an international friendly match in South Africa on 9 September at a venue still to be decided. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Namibia: Deaf Community Urges Govt to Recognise Sign Language
The director of the National Association of the Deaf, Paul Nanyeni, says the community has been excluded from accessing information and basic services. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Namibia: Namibia Eyes Meat Exports to China
Local livestock producers stand to benefit from increased revenue and market access as the government nears a groundbreaking meat export agreement with China. Read more »
Namibia: Sampofu Wants Plans for One-Stop Border Post Fast-Tracked
Zambezi regional governor Lawrence Sampofu has called for the fast-tracking of plans to turn the Katima Mulilo border post into a one-stop border post (OSBP), as well as for it to… Read more »
Namibia: 'Let Diamonds Create Sustainable Economic Progress for All'
The deputy minister of information and communications technology, Emma Theofilus, says the diamond industry should create a sustainable future for all Namibians by ensuring… Read more »
August 05, 2023
Namibia: Illegal Egg Dumping Threatens Poultry Farmers
A recent report on agriculture and aquaculture says the alarming issue of illegal egg dumping, disguised as in-transit exports, poses a significant risk to local poultry farmers in… Read more »
Africa: What the Russia-Africa Summit and Brics Mean for Namibia and Africa
The Russia-Africa Summit ran from 27 to 28 July under the theme 'For Peace, Security and Development' and was attended by 17 heads of state and government, including… Read more »
Namibia: Shimuafeni Rallies Namibians to Be Counted
STATISTICIAN general Alex Shimuafeni has underscored the importance of the forthcoming population census in the planning and allocation of Namibia's resources. Read more »
Namibia: B2gold Produces Over 260 000 Ounces of Gold
B2GOLD Corporation recorded total production of 262 701 ounces of gold in-line with expectations. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Namibia: Meat Board Changes Permit Application Forms
The Meat Board of Namibia, mandated to promote Namibia's meat industry in the country and elsewhere, will introduce new application forms for imports, exports and in-transit… Read more »
Namibia: Taxpayers Implicated in Tax Scam Approach Court Seeking Relief
A group of taxpayers from several companies have approached the High Court seeking an order from the Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) to temporarily halt the decision to deduct huge… Read more »
Namibia: National Hockey Coaches Announced
Trevor Cormack and his wife Shayne Cormack have been appointed as Namibia's national men and women's indoor hockey coaches for the next three years. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Namibia: Namibians Illegally Living in UK Offered Cash to Go Home
The United Kingdom has formally expressed its readiness to assist Namibians living in the UK illegally who wish to return home. Read more »
July 30, 2023
Namibia: Unfair Burden On Nurses, Midwives Exposes Govt's Lack of Accountability
Namibia's nurses and midwives face an unjust burden, raising serious concerns about the government's lack of accountability and transparency in public health budgeting. Read more »
Namibia: Ministry of Mines Needs to Help Traditional Authorities in Issuing 'Consent Letters'
Traditional authorities in Namibia which approve mineral prospecting and mining applications in their areas have been criticised for issuing 'consent letters' for "hamburgers,… Read more »
Namibia: Anti-Graft Body Stands for Anti-Corruption Cover-Up
Namibia's top corruption fighter Paulus Noa is either hopelessly incompetent or knows only too well he was placed in the post to defend politicians and bigwigs - or he's a… Read more »