September 08, 2023
Namibia: Let the World Cup Begin
The wait is finally over as the 2023 Rugby World Cup is due to kick-off tonight when two of the favourites, the host nation France, and three-time winners New Zealand go… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Namibia: Newlands Crew Rescued After Sinking Off Namibian Coast
In a dramatic turn of events, all 10 crew members of the rock lobster vessel, Newlands, which went missing on Sunday, were found and rescued yesterday, after the vessel sunk. Read more »
Namibia: Schlettwein Bashes United Nations, African Union
Minister of agriculture, water and land reform Calle Schlettwein has taken a swipe at the African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN), labelling the organisations as "indecisive"… Read more »
Angola: Namra Bans Whisky, Food Imports From Angola
The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has banned the importation of food, such as macaroni, cooking oil and 'Best' whisky, saying they do not comply with health regulations. Read more »
September 05, 2023
Namibia: Namibia to Benefit From AfDB Climate-Smart Agri Course
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will host a two-day hybrid training session for young people from southern African countries, including Namibia, on the role of technology in… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Namibia: New Minimum Wage for Agricultural Sector
The Namibia Agricultural Labour Forum has announced a 10% increase on the minimum wage in the agricultural sector effective from 1 October 2023. Read more »
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 »