April 17
Namibia: Swapo Parliamentarian Says Namibians Should Not Work, Must Enjoy Natural Resources
Swapo parliamentarian Eliphas Dingara says if he had his way Namibians would not have to work, as the country has an abundance of natural resources to cater for the daily financial… Read more »
April 07
Namibia: Patriarchal Society a Thorn for Women Presidential Candidates
As Namibia's upcoming presidential and National Assembly elections are seeing more female contenders, analysts say the country's deeply rooted patriarchal mindset may significantly… Read more »
April 04
Namibia: King Nehale Conservancy Attends to Members' Needs
The coordinator of the King Nehale conservancy in the Oshikoto region, Esther Petrus, says the conservancy has come up with a number of initiatives in 2022/23 aimed at improving… Read more »
Namibia: Mbumba Sets Three-Month Deadline for Delimitation Commission Report
President Nangolo Mbumba is giving the Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission three months to complete a report which would assist the Electoral Commission of Namibia… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Spends N$39,8m On Funerals, Celebrations in One Year
The office of the Prime Minister spent N$39,8 million on 38 funerals, Independence Day and Heroes Day celebrations last year. Read more »
March 28
Namibia: Judgement On Withdrawal of UPM Parliamentarians in April
Two former members of parliament of the United People's Movement (UPM) will hear in three weeks' time if they have succeeded with legal action to have their withdrawal from the… Read more »
March 21
Namibia: Don't Threaten Our Peace and Security - Mbumba
President Nangolo Mbumba sounded the alarm against those he says are seeking to disrupt Namibia's peace, unity and economic progress. Read more »
March 17
Namibia: Angolan Street Children's Whereabouts Unknown
The whereabouts of the Angolan street children who were seen roaming the streets of Windhoek over the last few months, selling wooden items and begging for money, is unknown. Read more »
Namibia: Census Shows Govt Planned to Fail
Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba told his Cabinet at a review meeting in 2006 that by failing to plan they would have planned to fail. Read more »
March 13
Namibia: Govt Investigates National Youth Council
The government has launched an investigation into the National Youth Council (NYC) to probe allegations of corruption, mismanagement and non-compliance. Read more »
February 25
Namibia: Nation Gathers to Bid Farewell to Geingob
Namibians, along with members of the international community, have gathered at the Heroes' Acre on Sunday for the funeral proceedings of president Hage Geingob, who died on 4… Read more »
February 15
Namibia: Hage Geingob Was Larger Than Life
They say teachers in Ethiopia used to tell schoolchildren that if former Emperor Haile Selassie were to die, the sun would not rise. Paradoxically, on 4 February 2024, the sun rose… Read more »
Namibia: Cabinet Secretary Simataa Reflects On Geingob's Legacy
Cabinet secretary George Simataa paid tribute to the late president Hage Geingob, describing him as a fearless and charismatic leader. Read more »
Namibia: He Demanded the Best From Everyone - Geingob's Bodyguard
Presidential security chief commissioner Johan Ndjaronguru, who served as president Hage Geingob's bodyguard for about 22 years, says he learned simple things from him, such as… Read more »
February 12
Namibia: I Remember Geingob's Lessons When Confronting SA's Challenges - Ramaphosa
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa says while dealing with many challenges in his country, he continues to remember the lessons on governance given to him by his "elder… Read more »
Namibia: Geingob Told Top Officials He Had Six Months to Live
Minister of environment, forestry and tourism Pohamba Shifeta says president Hage Geingob told him he had six months to live. Read more »
February 11
Namibia: 'Geingob a Lion and a Lamb' - Presidency Staff
I never thought I would one day have to pay tribute to a man who was larger than life, a towering giant, a fearless leader, a lion, and equally as gentle as a lamb. Read more »
Namibia: Nationwide Tour of Geingob's Body Opposed
Senior government officials are leaning towards blocking a proposal to fly president Hage Geingob's body across the country to give citizens the chance to pay their last respects. Read more »
February 06
Namibia: Governors Hail Geingob As a 'True Statesman', Liberation Hero
Several northern governors have paid tribute to president Hage Geingob, following his death on Sunday morning. Read more »
February 04
Namibia: President Geingob Dies After Cancer Diagnosis
Namibia's third president Hage Geingob has died. Read more »
January 24
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Prayers for Geingob's Recovery
Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to pray for president Hage Geingob's swift recovery from cancer. Read more »
January 11
Namibia: Namibia Backs South Africa's Case Against Israel
Namibia has thrown its support behind South Africa's move to bring Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), aiming to end its military operations in Gaza. Read more »
Namibia: Over 39 000 ID Cards Waiting for Collection
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced that 39 168 identity (ID) cards have not been collected at its offices countrywide. Read more »
January 10
Namibia: One Out of Four Candidates Qualify for Tertiary Education
Minister of education, arts and culture Anna Nghipondoka has announced that 25,2% of 40 682 full-time pupils qualified to proceed with Grade 12 or tertiary education. Read more »
January 08
Namibia: Banks to Face Uphill Battle to Repossess Homes
Minister of justice Yvonne Dausab is expected to operationalise a new law protecting homeowners against bank repossessions due to loan defaults. Read more »