August 18
Namibia: Nudo Members Toyi-Toyi for Elective Congress
National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) members have demanded that the party's leadership hold the congress. Read more »
Namibia: Decision to Deregister Neff 'Momentous', Says Judge
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) took a "momentous step" when it decided to cancel the registration of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) two months ago. Read more »
Namibia: Kavango East Governor Wants More Resources for Development
Kavango East governor Bonifatius Wakudumo says they have built four new schools, 35 classrooms, seven administration blocks and 15 storeroom facilities to the value of N$24… Read more »
August 11
Namibia: Bill Limiting Public Protests Criticised
Critics say a bill introduced by the government in parliament pushing for strict rules and requirements on public demonstrations stifle opposing views. Read more »
August 07
Namibia: Hengari Defends Indecisive Mbumba On Anti-Gay Bills
President Nangolo Mbumba is not in a rush to sign private members' bill outlawing gay sex in Namibia into law. Read more »
Namibia: Venaani Wants Three-Month Transition Period After Elections Reduced
Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani says the transition period between the election of a president and when the president-elect is sworn in should be reduced. Read more »
August 05
Namibia: We Are Tired of Being Insulted - Pohamba
Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba has spoken out against insults directed at him and his predecessor, Sam Nujoma. Read more »
July 29
Namibia: You Will Not See Heaven If You Don't Vote Swapo - MP
Swapo member of parliament Hamunyera Hambyuka has told Swapo supporters that if they do not vote for Swapo and its candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, they will not go to heaven. Read more »
July 25
Namibia: Govt Appeals Against Judgment Saying Gay Sex Law is Unconstitutional
A landmark High Court judgement in which the common law crimes of sodomy and "unnatural sexual offences" were declared unconstitutional a month ago is set to be challenged in… Read more »
Namibia: Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta At the National Stakeholders' Forum On Wildlife Protection and Law Enforcement
Since controlling a surge in poaching in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Namibia has experienced comparatively low levels of the illegal killing of wildlife, particularly of rhinos… Read more »
July 23
Namibia: Swapo Will Never Participate in Public Debates - Nekongo
Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) secretary Ephraim Nekongo says the party will never participate in presidential debates. Read more »
July 21
Namibia: Ministry Resolves Food Supply Delays in Schools
The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has resolved the delays that led to over 15 000 Windhoek pupils going hungry. Read more »
July 16
Namibia: Over 1,6 Million Namibians Eligible to Vote
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says about 1,6 million Namibians are eligible to vote in the November presidential and parliamentary elections. Read more »
July 09
Namibia: 'Rebel' Amushelelo Hunts for New Political Home
Former Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) member Michael Amushelelo says he is looking for a party willing to accommodate his "rebel, radical, militant" persona. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Blames Lack of Fake Teeth On Procurement Backlog
The health ministry says the procurement process is leading to the country's massive lack of dentures. Read more »
July 08
Namibia: Mbumba Wants Drought Relief Distributed Fairly
President Nangolo Mbumba has urged village headmen, pastors and regional councillors to ensure drought relief is distributed fairly and transparently. Read more »
July 05
Namibia: Itula Promises Lean Govt of 15 Ministers
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) president Panduleni Itula says he intends to reduce the country's ministries from 23 to 15 to save the treasury about N$2 billion if voted… Read more »
July 04
Namibia: Govt Oppressing LGBTQI+ Like in Apartheid Days - Walters
Former ombudsman John Walters says the current government is oppressing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and other (LGBTQI+) community in the… Read more »
July 03
Namibia: Germany Admits to Genocide for the First Time in 120 Years
The German government has for the first time in 120 years admitted that the 1904-1908 massacre that killed more than 60 000 Nama and Herero people should be classified as a… Read more »
July 02
Namibia: Govt Tables Marriage Bill to Make Same-Sex Unions Illegal
Home affairs, immigration, safety and security minister Albert Kawana has tabled an amendment bill to replace the current Marriage Act 25 of 1961. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo to Use TikTok in Campaign to Charm Gen Z
Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the party will use social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Twitter (X) and YouTube, as part of its campaign to… Read more »
June 28
Namibia: Few Young Voters Show Up for Registration - ECN
Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) spokesperson Mulauli Siluka announced yesterday that only 118 697 young people were registered out of 366 036 registrations in total from 3 to… Read more »
June 27
Namibia: I'm Not a Sell-Out - VP Nandi-Ndaitwah On Genocide Negotiations
Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday said she will never sell Namibia or Namibians out while negotiating with Germany over the 1904-08 genocide. Read more »
June 26
Namibia: Muharukua Joins Swapo
... a party he accused of campaigning with food Read more »
Namibia: AR Targets Youth Vote
Affirmative Repositioning (AR) national spokesperson George Kambala says they will go into the forthcoming November elections targeting the youth vote after the party was… Read more »