August 03, 2023
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 »
July 29, 2023
Namibia: Namibia Close in On Cricket World Cup Spot
They were made to work for it, but Namibia have now almost certainly confirmed their place in the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka next year, with another victory… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Namibia: Swakopmund to House Africa's First Hydrogen Power Plant
Swakopmund is set to host Africa's first-ever green hydrogen power plant. Read more »
Namibia: Disabled Flight Access Denial a Blessing in Disguise - Manombe-Ncube
Deputy minister of gender equality, poverty eradication and social welfare Alexia Manombe-Ncube says an incident earlier this year in which Elizabeth Angondji (28) was denied… Read more »
Namibia: No Reason for Namibians to Flee to UK - Naanda
Namibia is a free state, therefore, there is no need for Namibians to flee to the United Kingdom, international relations executive director Penda Naanda says. Read more »
Namibia: Food Safety Training Launched
Food manufacturers and service providers received training on food safety compliance at Walvis Bay yesterday offered by Iyalago Food Assurance Consultants. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia, Us Sign N$177m Deal to Develop Farmer Cooperatives
Namibia and the United States (US) have signed a five-year agreement to promote the development of farmer cooperatives. Read more »
Namibia: Culpable Homicide Among Charges for Woman Linked to Fatal Helicopter Crash
Antje Nauhaus (34), accused of fraud, forgery, contraventions of the civil aviation regulations and culpable homicide, made her first appearance in the Swakopmund Magistrate's… Read more »
Namibia: Geingob Hospitalised for Follow-Up Procedure
Following his aortic valve procedure in South Africa last month, president Hage Geingob has been admitted to a local hospital for a follow-up procedure, the Presidency announced on… Read more »
Namibia: Pepfar to Continue Funding Namibia
Head of the United States President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (Pepfar) John Nkengasong said the US will continue supporting Namibia to combat the spread of HIV-AIDS, despite… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Willing to Consider Incentives Allowances
Investors willing to invest in Namibia, but who are looking for incentives, can approach the government to have their requests considered while the country is finalising its… Read more »
Namibia: Police Inspector General's Docket Not Yet in Prosecutor General's Hands After Almost 8 Months
Nearly eight months after Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo was involved in a head-on collision in which three people travelling in the other vehicle died,… Read more »
Namibia: NCCI Takes SMEs On Trade Mission to Zambia
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) is inviting members of the business community, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), on a trade mission to Zambia from… Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank Urges Namibians to Seize Economic Opportunities
The Bank of Namibia has urged Namibians to take advantage of the economic opportunities existing now. Read more »
Namibia: Kombat Prepares for First Concentrates Sales
Trigon Metals Inc, has spent more than US$14 million (N$280 million) at its Kombat Mine in Namibia for upgrades to the mill and constructing a new tailings facility in preparation… Read more »
July 23, 2023
Namibia: Over 50% of Namibians Unaware of Climate Change #AfricaClimateCrisis
A study on climate change awareness in Namibia has found that only 45% of the Namibian population has heard of climate change. Read more »
Namibia: Ekandjo Never Consulted Swapo On Anti-Gay Bills - Geingob
President Hage Geingob says the anti-same-sex marriage bills put forward by Swapo parliamentarian Jerry Ekandjo lacked proper consultation with the party. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Sees Rise in Sexually Transmitted Infections
Statistics indicate that there has been an upward trend in sexually transmitted infections in Namibia, health minister Kalumbi Shangula has said. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Namibia: Reconafrica Gets N$133m for Kavango Oil Exploration
Canadian company ReconAfrica has raised N$133 million to look for oil in Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: National Council Passes Bill to Regulate Poultry, Pork, and Dairy
The National Council (NC) has approved the livestock and livestock products amendment bill, which will see poultry, pork and dairy falling under the same regulatory umbrella as… Read more »