October 13
Namibia: Rural Communities and Mental Health - Bridging Tradition and Modernity
Namibian
Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA) spokesperson Frans Enkali says authorities in rural communities are grappling with how to integrate evolving views on mental health with… Read more »
October 11
Namibia: In Defence of Monica Geingos [opinion]
Namibian
As the founder of the Global First Ladies Alliance (GFLA) and someone who has had the privilege of working with more than 80 first ladies across 15 years, I feel compelled to… Read more »
Namibia: UN Makes N$53m Available for Drought Relief
Namibian
The United Nations has made US$3 million (roughly N$53 million) available through the UN Central Emergency Relief Fund to support Namibia's response to the ongoing drought crisis. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Earth Science Students Win Frank Arnott Award
Namibian
Four students from the University of Namibia and the Namibia University of Science and Technology received the prestigious Frank Arnott Next Generation Explorers Award (NGEA). Read more »
October 10
Namibia: Namibia's Art Scene Has Been Built By Unsung Heroes - Like Queer Artist Jo Rogge [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A week after the opening of their solo exhibition So She Was Turned To a Pillar of Salt at The Project Room in Windhoek, Jo Rogge also facilitated a workshop for aspiring female… Read more »
Namibia: Environment Ministry to Tighten White Rhino Export Laws After 42 Live Animals Are Sold to U.S.
Namibian
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced it would amend the law on selling white rhinos. Read more »
Namibia: President Mbumba Critiques Western Visa Policies - Namibia's Stand for Dignity and Reciprocity
Namibian
...Mbumba vents at ill treatment of Africans in Europe Read more »
Zimbabwe/Namibia: Billiat's Penalty Seals Zimbabwe's 1-0 Win Over Namibia
CAF
Zimbabwe clinched a crucial 1-0 victory over Namibia in their TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, qualifier at Orlando Stadium on Thursday. Read more »
October 09
Namibia: Mootseng Appointed Acting Chief Executive of Commerce and Industry Chamber
Namibia Economist
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), this week announced the appointment of Helena Mootseng as acting Chief Executive effective 08 October. Read more »
Namibia: Corruption Inflicts Suffering On Namibians - Noa
Namibian
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) director general Paulus Noa says corruption has left few Namibians benefiting from the country's resources. Read more »
Namibia: VP Wants Probe Into Shack Fires
New Era
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wants the cause of frequent shack fires in Walvis Bay thoroughly investigated, as it is not the only town battling the mushrooming of shacks. Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Express Confidence in Elections, but Weakening Trust in Electoral Commission
Afrobarometer
Trust in election management body has dropped by 29 percentage points over the past decade. Read more »
Namibia: Aesthetics Centre Celebrates Namibia's First-Ever Hair Transplant
Namibia Economist
The Aesthetics Centre Olympia performed Namibia's first-ever hair transplant on 26 September, marking a groundbreaking milestone in local healthcare. Read more »
Namibia: Omaheke Community Gardens for Improved Nourishment of Learners
Namibia Economist
Old Mutual Namibia last week officially launched the Omaheke Gardens projects to address hunger among learners in Gobabis. Read more »
Namibia: Delays in Drought Relief Impact Farmers - Calls for Streamlined Aid Process
Namibian
Delays in delivering drought relief to farmers due to bureaucratic processes have led to significant livestock losses. Read more »
Namibia: Simataa Addresses Allegations of Misusing SSC Funds in Memoir
Namibian
Secretary to the Cabinet George Simataa has denied having misused N$11 million availed by the Social Security Commission (SSC). Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Ethical Use of Ai in Media
Namibian
Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the media industry to embrace technological advancements while maintaining ethical standards, accuracy and credibility in the era of… Read more »
Namibia: Overnight Millionaire - Man Wins N$7 Million in Sports Betting With N$16
Namibian
... says those who have been supporting him will get piece of the pie Read more »
Namibia: Geingob Cup Teams Geared Up
Namibian
Teams participating in the tenth and final edition of the Dr Hage Geingob Cup received their playing gear in Windhoek on Wednesday. Read more »
Namibia: Parties Don't Have Money to Translate Manifestos Into Local Languages
Namibian
Some political parties say they do not have money to translate their manifestos into local languages. Read more »
Namibia: Man Claims Accidental Stabbing During Domestic Dispute
Namibian
A man accused of killing his domestic partner by stabbing her with a pair of scissors is claiming the injury that claimed his girlfriend's life happened by accident. Read more »
Namibia: Not All of PDM Happy With Venaani's Nominees
Namibian
Personal assistant to official opposition leader makes party list Read more »
Namibia: Education Ministry Supports Inclusivity in Schools, Rejects Lgbtqi+ Curriculum Claims
Namibian
... Dismisses claims of LGBTQI+ oriented curriculum Read more »
October 08
Namibia: Pohamba's Mass Housing Dream Revived
New Era
The government has decided to revive and expedite the completion of the long-stalled Mass Housing Development Programme, focusing on three key sites: Windhoek, Swakopmund and… Read more »
Namibia/Zimbabwe: Namibia Shuts Warriors Fans Out
The Herald
Warrior fans were yesterday left baffled after the decision by Namibia to have the 2025 AFCON qualifying match against Zimbabwe behind closed doors on Thursday at Orlando Stadium,… Read more »