July 18, 2023
Namibia: State House Appoints Lpm Councillor to Hydrogen Council
The Office of the President has appointed Landless People's Movement (LPM) councillor Joseph Isaacks as a special adviser to the Green Hydrogen Council. Read more »
Namibia: Oshakati's Abandoned Children
Aili Shilongo is a 66-year-old woman who has dedicated her life to caring for children with disabilities. She runs a small care centre out of her home in the Okandjengedi area at… Read more »
July 16, 2023
Namibia: Lawmakers Divided on Definition of Spouse
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani said Jerry Ekandjo's proposed anti-gay law must pass a constitutionality test. Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek Police Ex-Chief Wins Case Against City
The City of Windhoek has lost a case in which it was trying to get former Windhoek City Police chief Abraham Kanime to pay back about N$6,8 million that he received from the city… Read more »
Namibia: Labour Union Backs Ekandjo's Anti-Gay Bills
The National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) has thrown its weight behind Swapo lawmaker Jerry Ekandjo's anti-gay marriage bills. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Namibia: Semenya Ruling Won't Affect Mboma, Masilingi for Now
Semenya's victory in an appeal at the European Court of Human Rights will not have an immediate effect on Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi's ban from competition, although it… Read more »
Namibia: Cricket - Eagles Crush Ugandan Cranes
The Namibian Eagles' supremacy over the Ugandan Cranes continued when they crushed them by ten wickets in their first 50-over match at the Trustco United field. Read more »
Namibia: Witchcraft Cannot Be Associated to Special Sport - Garises
Disability Sports Namibia (DSN) board member Juliene Garises says allegations of witchcraft and self-blame should not hold Namibian children with intellectual disabilities back… Read more »
Namibia: Netball Title Race Wide Open
The MTC Netball Premier League title race is wide open with three teams currently sharing the lead and another two hot on their heels following the weekend's matches at Ongongo. Read more »
July 10, 2023
Namibia: Namibia Win Hockey Gold
Namibia saved the best for last when they won gold in both the boys and girls competitions of their hockey test series against Zimbabwe on Saturday evening. Read more »
Namibia/Eswatini: Wheels Come Off for 'Sleepy' Warriors
There are likely to be wholesale changes made to the Brave Warriors for their final Cosafa Cup group fixture against Botswana tomorrow, following Saturday's dismal showing when… Read more »
July 09, 2023
Namibia: SWAPO Backs Ekandjo's Anti-Same Sex Bill
Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa has backed the private member's bill tabled by former youth minister Jerry Ekandjo seeking to change sections of the Immigration Control… Read more »
July 08, 2023
Namibia: Agriculture, Forestry to Play Key Role in Namibia's Carbon Markets
Namibia has placed more weight on agriculture and forestry as key sectors in which carbon credits can be traded in Namibia, as agricultural practices, such as conservation tillage… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Namibia: Over 600 000 Namibians Surviving On Social Grants
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Socail Welfare says more than 618 000 Namibians are surviving on social grants. These include old-age pensions, grants for… Read more »
Namibia: Ondangwa Allocates Free Erven to Low-Income Earners
The Ondangwa Town Council has prioritised land servicing to make land available for both residential and business property development during the 2023/24 financial years. Read more »
Namibia/Botswana: SA & Namibia Draw While Botswana Win Group a Opener
Hosts South Africa and neighbours Namibia played to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group A match at the 2023 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Cup played at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban… Read more »
July 04, 2023
Namibia: Ongwediva to Host Over 450 Exhibitors
The Ongwediva Trade Fair Society says it will host over 450 local and international exhibitors at the fair this year. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Rugby Squad Taking Shape
Namibia's national rugby squad completed a successful training camp last week where team-building was at the forefront. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Namibia: Shivolo Announced New Diamond Board Chairperson
Former mining commissioner Erasmus Shivolo has been appointed chairperson of the Diamond Board of Namibia. Read more »
Namibia/South Africa: Warriors Off to Battle in Durban
Collin Benjamin retained 13 Brave Warriors from last year's relatively successful Cosafa Cup for the upcoming edition in Durban, South Africa. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Namibia: Govt Pledges to Protect Local Research
Prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says the government is committed to supporting the research and development of indigenous knowledge. Read more »
Namibia: Bank Windhoek Highlights Role in Economic Growth
Bank Windhoek is committed to the country's economic growth and is proactively engaging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through information sharing sessions to spur this… Read more »
Namibia: David Mbeha Launches Podcast
Media personality David Mbeha recently launched his own podcast: 'Uninterrupted with David Mbeha'. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Running Out of Athletes
Sport administrator Bethold Karumendu says Namibia must urgently start with programmes to identify potential athletes to take over from the current crop. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Off to Great Start At Ast Bowls
Namibia got off to a great start at the African States Bowls Tournament in Windhoek yesterday, winning three of their opening four matches. Read more »