Namibia: Three Arrested for Counterfeit Currency

The police have arrested three people over the weekend in possession of counterfeit currency notes. Read more »

Namibia: Over 34% of Etosha Burnt Down, Wildlife Casualties Reported

The ministry of environment and tourism says ecological damage inside Etosha National Park is extensive, with an estimated 775 163 hectares, approximately 34% of the park, burnt. Read more »

Namibia: Procurement in Namibia - Strong Laws, Weak Enforcement

Public procurement in Namibia is supported by a robust legal and policy framework. Read more »

Namibia: Etosha Wildfire Destroys 1,000 Hectares, Suspected Poaching Fire Sparks Park Emergency

The wildfire that has been engulfing Etosha National Park in the Kunene region since Monday afternoon has destroyed over 1 000 hectares of the park, including a nearby farm. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Demands Urgent Action to End Genocide in Gaza

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on the international community to end Israel's genocide on the Palestinian people in Gaza. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Closes 81% Gender Gap, Tops Africa - Nandi-Ndaitwah

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday told world leaders that Namibia has closed 81% of its gender gap, ranking eighth globally and first in Africa. Read more »

Namibia: Windhoek Court Drops Firearms Theft Case Against Eight Officers

A Case in which eight police officers were accused of stealing close to 200 firearms from the Namibian Police has been struck off the court roll in the Windhoek Regional Court. Read more »

Namibia: Teenager Arrested Over Girl's Rape in Oshikoto

The police in the Oshikoto region are investigating the alleged rape of a girl (14) by an Angolan national. Read more »

Namibia: IPC's Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor Donatus Arrested

The Independent Patriots for Change's Walvis Bay rural constituency councillor, Florian Donatus, was arrested on Monday. Read more »

Namibia: Madlanga Commission Battles Sweeping Scope, Tight Timelines and Unwieldy Terms of Reference

One prominent legal expert says the terms of reference are so vague that they could even end up targeting President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »

Namibia: Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor Charged With Fraud, Money Laundering

The Erongo police have charged Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Walvis Bay Rural constituency councillor Florian Donatus with fraud, theft and money laundering. Read more »

Namibia: Windhoek's New Urban Plan Stirs 'Apartheid' Concerns

Windhoek's new urban structure plan has drawn mixed reactions, with critics warning about deep-rooted divides while the municipality insists it promotes inclusive growth. Read more »

Namibia: IPC's Donatus Rejects Imminent Reports of His Arrest

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Florian Donatus has rejected reports of his imminent arrest. Read more »

Namibia: Justice Minister Announces New Safeguards Against Forced Sale of Homes

Minister of justice and labour relations Wise Immanuel has announced the commencement of the High Court Amendment Act of 2024, a law that strengthens protections for Namibians at… Read more »

Namibia: 365 Attempted Suicides in Ohangwena Between April 2024 and June 2025

The Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Ohangwena region has recorded 365 suicide attempts bewteen April 2024 and June 2025. Read more »

Namibia: Family Seeks Justice in Fatal Namibia-Angola Border Shooting Eight Years Later

A grieving family from the Khwe community is calling on the government to account for the death of Smith Mukwasha (40), who was fatally shot during a cross-border incident in 2017. Read more »

Namibia: SWAPO Blocks Opposition's Objection to Not Adopt 2024 Election Report

SWAPO on Wednesday blocked an objection by opposition parties in parliament to prevent the adoption of the 2024 election report. Read more »

Namibia: Sport Laws Must Be Respected - Mwiya

The just-ended SportsBiz Africa Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda, earlier this month called for national sport laws of individual African countries to be respected. Read more »

Namibia: Two Arrested for Hunting Protected Game Valued At N$91 000

Two people, aged 17 and 25, have been arrested by members of an anti-poaching unit of Etosha National Park and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism after they were… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's New Name Law Sparks Debate Over Gender Roles and Culture

NAMIBIA University of Science and Technology (Nust) lecturer Hugh Ellis-Mwiya says when he married his wife last year, his relatives asked if she was going to pay lobola for their… Read more »

Namibia: Swapo President Warns of Stalled Service Delivery Without Election Majority

Several political parties have hit out at Swapo president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for claiming service delivery will be impossible if the ruling party does not win the majority in… Read more »

Namibia: Eight Regions Benefit From Elephant Meat Drought Relief

Prime minister Elijah Ngurare last week gave an update in parliament that his office, through its drought relief programme, allocated 142 000kg of elephant meat distributed to… Read more »

Namibia: Two Caught With Cannabis and N$47

Two men aged 32 and 33 were arrested after being found in possession of a half pack of cannabis, 4x ballies of cannabis, a small white scale and N$47 in cash on Friday. Read more »

Namibia: Okahandja Murders - Family Takes Legal Action Against School

The grandmother of Ingrid Maasdorp (5) is threatening legal action against the murdered girl's school for failing to tell parents the school was closed on the day of the incident. Read more »

Namibia: Minister Luvindao Highlights Alarming Suicide Toll, Urges Action to Change Namibia's Narrative

Minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao yesterday said 112 Namibians, including four children, have taken their lives between April and August this year. Read more »