March 15, 2023
Namibia: Police Attaché to South Africa Dies
Namibia's police attaché to the Namibian High Commission in Pretoria, commissioner, Christoph Nakanyala, has died. He was 59. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Namibia: Daures Community Claim Chinese Mine Illegal
The Daures constituency community, farmers, and small miners are up in arms regarding what they claim are the illegal lithium mining activities of Tangshan XingFeng Spodumene… 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 »
Namibia: Windhoek Constituency to Get Security Cameras in Crime Hotspots
The Samora Machel constituency in Windhoek recently bought CCTV cameras to install in the areas of Wanaheda, Havana and Goreangab Dam. Read more »
Namibia: 'Strong Case' Against Accused in Fishing Quotas Corruption, Court Says
THE state has shown that it has a strong case against six of the men charged in the Fishrot fishing quotas fraud and corruption case, the Supreme Court has concluded in a judgement… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Namibia: Fishrot Accused Rejects State's Plea Deal Offer
ONE of the men charged in connection with the Fishrot fishing quotas fraud and corruption case says he rejected an offer to admit guilt on only one of the nine charges he is… Read more »
March 05, 2023
Namibia: Police Kill Man in Pangolin Skin Sting Operation
The Namibian Police at Rundu on Friday night allegedly shot and killed a 34-year-old man found in possession of a pangolin skin. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Namibia: Same-Sex Couples Prepare for Key Court Hearings
THE Supreme Court of Namibia will this month hear two cases regarding spousal rights for non-Namibians in same-sex marriages with Namibian citizens. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Namibia: Cops Hunt Suspect/s in U.S.$3.4 Million Theft From Investors
The Namibian Police are looking for a suspect/s who allegedly stole N$60 billion from investors. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Namibia: Risto Kapenda in Court Over Refusal to Do Alcohol Test
ARANDIS mayor Risto Kapenda (63) appeared in the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court on Monday on a charge of failing to provide a specimen of breath (to test for alcohol) as directed by… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Namibia: Condoms Outcry Linked to Perceived Corruption in Tenders - Uaandja
THE chief executive officer of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), Nangula Uaandja, said the public outcry over the condom tender is linked to concerns… Read more »
Namibia: Ancestral SAN Art Vandalised
NAMIBIA is renowned for its ancient San rock art, which showcases the heritage and traditions of the indigenous people, unfortunately, recent incidents of vandalism and ignorance… Read more »
Namibia: Kauandenge Suspects Middlemen in Land Reform
THE secretary general of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo), Joseph Kauandenge, yesterday said it seems some officials in the ministry of land are acting as… Read more »
Namibia: ACC Arrests Health Ministry Employee, Two Others for Fraud
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested a Ministry of Health and Social Services employee and two others after a payment for an invoice totalling N$300 035.58 was… 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 »
Namibia: Family of Children Killed in Ethiopia Demands Justice
THE family of two Namibian children who were allegedly murdered by their mother in Ethiopia have called on the police to finalise its investigation into the case that has been… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Namibia: 87 Rhinos Poached Last Year
ETOSHA National Park has become a poaching hotspot, as rhino poaching remains a serious concern in the country, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has said in an… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Namibia: Court to Rule On Fight Over Kanime's Job
A judgement about Windhoek City Police chief Abraham Kanime's reappointment to his post in 2020 is due to be delivered in the Windhoek High Court near the end of May. Read more »
January 25, 2023
Namibia: Defence Lawyers Attack Fishrot Bail Refusal
High Court judge Shafimana Ueitele's decision to dismiss the bail application of six of the men charged in the Fishrot fishing quotas fraud and corruption case was wrong, lawyers… Read more »
January 24, 2023
Namibia: Windhoek City Council Faces Labour Suit
THE Public Service Union of Namibia (PSUN) is threatening to register a case against the City of Windhoek with the Labour Commissioner for not paying their platoon officers and… 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 14, 2023
Namibia: Angolan Migrants Deported From Outapi
ABOUT 80 Angolan migrants were deported by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, in conjunction with the Outapi Town Council and the police on Wednesday. Read more »
January 13, 2023
Namibia: Namibia's Miss Supranational Robbed in Pretoria
Miss Supranational 2021 and fashion designer Chanique Rabe has recounted on her social media platforms that she and her future mother-in-law were robbed at gunpoint in South Africa… Read more »
January 12, 2023
Namibia: Rundu Cautions Residents to Stop Illegal Land Sales
THE Rundu Town Council has warned its residents to stop selling and occupying land at informal settlements since these areas have not been formalised yet. Read more »
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 »