May 16
Namibia: Govt Intensifies Drought-Counter Offensive
The agriculture ministry will roll out drought mitigation measures from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 in a bid to safeguard and alleviate the impact on the livelihoods of affected… Read more »
Namibia: Another Menzies Supreme Court Defeat
The protracted legal battle of Menzies Aviation to get back the multi-million-dollar ground handling tender that Namibia Airports Company (NAC) awarded to a joint venture between… Read more »
Namibia: I'm Ready to Lead - NNN Takes Aim At an Unproductive Parliament
Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is ready to lead the Namibian people, should she ascend to the highest office in the land in November. Read more »
May 14
Namibia: Govt Approves Oranjemund's Housing Scheme
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has approved the low-cost housing scheme for the Oranjemund Town Council's 56 houses set to be constructed in phase one. Read more »
May 08
Namibia: Anti-Poaching Unit Accused of Terror
Namibians bordering Etosha National Park say it is just a matter of time before they resort to vigilante tactics to defend themselves against the police. Read more »
Namibia: Accused Bought 20 Litres Wine - After 'Murder, Robbery'
One of the men accused of the gruesome murder of an elderly couple allegedly bought 20 litres of box wine with the stolen money from his victims. Read more »
April 30
Namibia: Farmers Tips Learn About the Kalahari Red Goats
The indigenous Kalahari Red goats arrived in South Africa and Namibia with migrating tribes from the north of Africa. Early records describe lob-eared goats in the Western Cape,… Read more »
Namibia: Woman Found Dead in Flat
The lifeless body of 40-year-old Angelique Delia Maasdorp was discovered at her flat in Klein Windhoek, wrapped and tied up in blankets on Sunday. Read more »
Namibia: Using the Value of Diamonds for Upliftment
TaTe Diamonds, an investment holding company headquartered in Windhoek, is on a mission to become a fully vertically-integrated Namibian-owned diamond company operating… Read more »
April 29
Africa: Namibia Credited for South Africa's Freedom
South African High Commissioner to Namibia Thenjiwe Ethel Mtintso says Namibia played a critical role in the freedom and democracy of her nation. Read more »
Namibia: Fuel Hike On Cards As Oil Prices On Upward Trend
The petrol price will go up by 70 cents per litre, while both grades of diesel will increase by 40 cents a litre this Thursday. This means the price at port of import will be N$23… Read more »
Namibia: Belgium's King Phillipe in Windhoek Today
Belgium's King Phillipe will arrive in Windhoek this afternoon on a five-day State visit. Read more »
Namibia: Electricity's Inevitable Price Shocker
Tough times are predicted for electricity consumers as Namibians need to prepare to face an expected double-digit electricity hike. Read more »
Namibia: Redforce Lodges Urgent Application
RedForce debt management company has lodged an urgent application in the High Court of Namibia, after the five-year debt-collecting contract they signed with the Walvis Bay… Read more »
Namibia: Social Grants Abuse Irks Omaheke Leaders
The widespread exploitation of government social grants' recipients by both business owners and cash loan sharks has drawn the ire of Omaheke's top leaders. Read more »
Namibia: Energy Retains Title
Local boxer Fillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa showcased a remarkable performance in defending his WBO international super-bantamweight title against China's DeKang Wang in the MTC… Read more »
April 26
Namibia: Tourism Contributes N$14 Billion to GDP - Shifeta
The tourism sector in Namibia is a significant industry that directly contributes 6.9% to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which amounts to N$14.3 billion in monetary… Read more »
Tanzania: Mbumba Leaves for Tanzania
President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday morning travelled to attend the 60th anniversary celebration of the Union Day of the Republic of Tanzania. Read more »
April 23
Namibia: KFA Upset Windhoek Gymnasium - As Baller Boys Hammer Dama SA 4-1
The Telecom Sports Grounds in Windhoek hosted the U/15 group matches of the MTC HopSol Youth League over the weekend. Read more »
Namibia: Autopsy High On Tucna Congress Agenda
The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (Tucna) will interrogate the government's actions on economic transformation, job-creation and resource redistribution at its upcoming elective… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Imports Avocados Worth N$16.4m
Low levels of production and lack of access to lucrative markets saw Namibia importing 889 tonnes of avocados worth over N$16.4 million in the final quarter of last year, which… Read more »
Namibia: Residents, Councillors Gang Up Against Redforce
Pressure is increasingly mounting on the Walvis Bay municipality to sever ties with debt collector RedForce, as some councillors have now joined the anti-RedForce brigade. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Omaheke Irked By Venaani 'Pensioner' Jibe
Swapo top brass in Omaheke have come out swinging, condemning the recent comments by Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani referring to their presidential candidate… Read more »
Namibia: LPM Fires Corrupt Leaders, Unlike Swapo - Swartbooi
Landless People's Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi says his party fires those in leadership roles when they are involved in corrupt practices, unlike the ruling party Swapo. Read more »
April 22
Kenya: Kenya Pays Military Homage to Army Chief Killed in Crash
With a 19-gun cannon salute and a religious ceremony, Kenya on Saturday paid a military tribute to its army chief who died in a helicopter accident this week. Kenyan president… Read more »