July 16, 2023
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: 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: 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 »
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 »
June 25, 2023
Namibia: Breaking the Silence On Child Sexual Abuse in Namibia
OVER THE PAST FEW months, a concerning surge in cases of child sexual abuse have even reported in Namibia, with a large proportion of these heinous acts committed by primary… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Namibia: Sign Language Interpreters Get Training
The Namibian National Association of the Deaf is running training workshop in sign language interpreting, which started on Monday. Read more »
June 13, 2023
Namibia: People With Albinism Still Alienated - Youth Representative
National Youth Council of Namibia board member Rozaline Joseph says people with albinism are still alienated in Namibia's society and a lot of work still needs to be done to raise… Read more »
June 03, 2023
Namibia: Anti-Gay Marriage Protests 'Might Create Feelings of Hostility'
Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo has issued conditions to which people planning to protest against the recognition of same-sex marriage in Namibia will have to… Read more »
May 28, 2023
Namibia: Namibia Has 99 Problems but Homosexuality Should Not Be One
The uproar over homosexuality raises a crucial question: What are our priorities as Namibians? Read more »
May 18, 2023
Namibia: WhatsApp Group Formed to Protest Supreme Court Ruling On Same-Sex Marriage
A WhatsApp group has emerged, comprising diverse individuals, including politicians, who are united in their opposition to the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the recognition… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Youth League Blasts Supreme Court Ruling On Same-Sex Marriage
The Swapo Party Youth League has come out against the recent Supreme Court judgement which mandates the government to acknowledge same-sex marriages performed by foreign… Read more »
Namibia: Former Mr Gay Namibia Excited Over Same-Sex Marriage Victory
Gay activist and former Mr Gay Namibia Wendelinus Hamutenya this week took to social media to celebrate the Supreme Court judgement which compels the government to recognise… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Namibia: Supreme Court Gives Legal Status to Same-Sex Marriages
Same-sex marriages legally concluded outside Namibia must be recognised by the Namibian government, the Supreme Court has ruled in a historic judgement. Read more »
May 08, 2023
Namibia: Charcoal Industry Urged to Clean Up Its Act
Trade Union Congress of Namibia president Paulus Hango has called on employers, especially in the charcoal industry, to start considering the health of their employees, as they are… Read more »
April 30, 2023
Namibia: May Day - 'Save Namibians From Low Wages and Small Increases'
Labour expert Herbert Jauch said with collective agreements continuing to conclude with wage increases below the inflation rate, workers are faced with a dire situation in terms of… Read more »
April 23, 2023
Namibia: Are We Doing Enough to Combat Hate Speech?
According to the 2022 World Population Review Report, Africans are fairly racist towards one another, and this racism helps fuel conflicts on the continent. Read more »
March 28, 2023
Namibia: Athletics Namibia Supports Sprinters Mboma, Masilingi on New Athletics Rules
Athletics Namibia is disappointed with World Athletics over the new rules for female athletes with high testosterone. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Namibia: Namdia's Lack of Genocide Remembrance Support Angers Traditional Leaders
THE Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA) has slammed the Namdia Foundation's lack of support with regards to hosting a genocide remembrance slated for 21 and 22 April at… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Namibia: 'Police Chief Can't Prohibit a Demonstration'
HUMAN rights lawyer Norman Tjombe said although it is possible that police inspector general Joseph Shikongo can impose conditions on a public gathering, he cannot prohibit a… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Namibia: Case Seeking Namibian Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages Continues
TWO married couples battling to have their same-sex marriages recognised by the Namibian government were treated with "sheer rudeness" by officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs,… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Southern Africa: 'Bring King Mswati to the Table'
Human rights activists have called on Southern African Development Community (Sadc) leaders to bring King Mswati of Eswatini to the negotiation table to resolve the political… Read more »
February 01, 2023
Southern Africa: Namibian President Geingob Worried By Escalation of Tensions in eSwatini
PRESIDENT Hage Geingob yesterday expressed concern about the escalation of tensions in Eswatini, and reiterated his call for authorities in the kingdom to investigate the death of… Read more »
Southern Africa: Bring Mswati to the Table - Human Rights Groups
HUMAN rights activists have called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders to be mindful of the victims of unresolved conflicts in the region, the majority of whom… Read more »
January 21, 2023
Namibia: Keetmanshoop Police Officers Arrested On Murder Charge
TWO members of the Namibian Police's Special Reserve Force were arrested at Keetmanshoop on Friday in connection with the death of a man alleged to have been fatally injured in an… Read more »
January 12, 2023
Namibia: Teen Allegedly Dumps Baby in Mahangu Silo
A 16-year-old school girl allegedly gave birth and dumped the baby in a mahangu silo some time this month. Read more »