July 27, 2025
Namibia: Over 30 Victims in Wanaheda Murder Rental Scam
A woman (39) who was shot and killed during a robbery in Wanaheda on Tuesday night is believed to be the latest victim of a long-running scam syndicate that lures unsuspecting… Read more »
July 28, 2025
Namibia: Namibia's Tax Policy Gaps Threaten to Scare Investors Off, Experts Warn
Namibia's limited network of tax treaties and lack of clear transfer pricing rules undermine efforts to attract long-term international investment, experts warn. Read more »
July 24, 2025
Namibia: Namra Hits Smugglers With N$3.5 Million in Fines
The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) last year issued offenders who attempted to smuggle goods into the country fines worth N$3.5 million. Read more »
July 22, 2025
South Africa: Ramaphosa Promptly Suspends Andrew Chauke, Alleged State Capture Enabler and South Gauteng Prosecutions Head
Advocate Andrew Chauke, the controversial South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and an alleged central State Capture enabler, has been suspended with immediate… Read more »
July 20, 2025
Namibia: Nine Years in Jail for Man Who Killed Mother's Partner
A Keetmanshoop resident found guilty of murder after he killed his mother's domestic partner with a knife has been sentenced to an effective jail term of nine years at the end of… Read more »
Namibia: Polygamy Still Thrives North of the Redline, Backed By Colonial Law and Cultural Pride
Polygamous marriages remain engrained in the fabric of Namibian rural societies. Read more »
July 17, 2025
Namibia: Namibia to Implement E-Justice System in Supreme Court
The chief justice of Namibia, Peter Shivute, on Wednesday said the Supreme Court is transitioning from manual paperwork to digitisation of case management. Read more »
July 16, 2025
Namibia: Zambezi Police Arrest Two Over Copper Cable Theft At Bukalo
The Zambezi police arrested two men in connection with the alleged theft of electric copper cables at Bukalo village on Monday. Read more »
July 17, 2025
Namibia: Domestic Workers Excluded From Housing and Land Ownership
Domestics workers across Namibia are asking that provision be made to allow them to own houses and land. Read more »
Namibia: Namra Recovers N$2.3 Million in Three Months Through Whistle-Blower Reports
The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) recovered N$2.3 million from April to June, following 37 reports submitted through its whistle-blower hotline. Read more »
July 16, 2025
Namibia: Khomas Suicide Task Force Pleads for Public Support Amid Funding Crisis
The Khomas Suicide Prevention Task Force (KSPT) is calling for public support as funding challenges threaten its efforts to curb suicide in the region. Read more »
July 15, 2025
Namibia: Hengari Claims Arrest Was a Trap
Former minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Mac Hengari says his arrest two and a half months ago was a trap. Read more »
July 14, 2025
Namibia: 'You Shot Me' - Last Words of Man Shot By Neighbour
'You shot me' were the last words reportedly uttered by the late Nawa Shiweda (42) to his neighbour, his girlfriend says. Read more »
Namibia: Opposition Lashes Out Over Sudden End to Drought Relief Without Consultations
Some opposition parties have slammed the government's decision to discontinue the drought relief programme, saying it was premature and was done without consultations. Read more »
July 13, 2025
Namibia: Fuelrot Scandal - Who Are They?
CEDRIC WILLEMSE (52) Read more »
July 14, 2025
Namibia: State Opposes Bail for Namcor Corruption Accused
The state is opposing the granting of bail to eight individuals charged in connection with alleged corruption, fraud and other crimes at the National Petroleum Corporation of… Read more »
Namibia: Man Allegedly Stabs, Kills Girlfriend At Rosh Pinah
A woman (28) was allegedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend at Rosh Pinah in the //Kharas region on Friday. Read more »
July 09, 2025
Namibia: High Court Overturns Rundu Town Council's Sale of Property Occupied By Mbangura Wood Carvers
A Windhoek High Court judge has nullified the Rundu Town Council's decision to sell an erf currently occupied by the Namibia Mbangura Wood Carvers Cooperative. Read more »
July 08, 2025
Namibia: Man Assaults Police Officers During Arrest
A 26-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attacking police officers during an attempted arrest at Omakange in the Omusati region on Sunday. Read more »
Namibia: Sinomine Apologises Over Justice Minister's Visiting Incident
Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter has issued a public apology after an incident involving justice minister Wise Immanuel, and his delegation during a visit to the company on Monday morning. Read more »
Namibia: Ohangwena Family Seeks Refuge After Death Threats From Relative
A family of 13 from Omutemo village in the Ohangwena region has spent two nights at the Endola Police Station after a mentally ill relative allegedly threatened to kill them. Read more »
July 06, 2025
Namibia: Cabinet Halts State-Funded Funerals Until March 2026
Cabinet has imposed a moratorium on the granting of official funerals effective 16 June 2025 until 31 March 2026. Read more »
July 07, 2025
Namibia: Okahandja Activists to Protest Bail for N$52m Cannabis Case Suspects
Activists at Okahandja are bracing to protest the possible granting of bail to South Arican Armand Schultz (29), David Van der Linden (42), and Johannes Kamati (61), who were… Read more »
July 03, 2025
Namibia: Lawyer Accuses Govt of Delaying Cannabis Legislation
Legal practitioner Kadhila Amoomo has accused the government of delaying the review of cannabis legalisation to drain financial resources. Read more »
Namibia: President Completes Governor Appointments, Outlines Service Delivery Expectations
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Windhoek, 1 July 2025 Read more »
