February 16
Namibia: Namandje Claims Namcor Bail Hearing Was Not Handled 'Competently'
The bail hearing of six individuals charged in connection with alleged fraud and corruption at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) was not conducted impartially… Read more »
February 15
Namibia: Ondangwa Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda Laid to Rest
Ondangwa regional control prosecutor Justine Shiweda was laid to rest at her family cemetery at Onambango village in the Oshana region on Saturday. Read more »
February 13
Namibia: Vacate Govt Houses By April, Works Minister Nekundi Tells Illegal Occupants
The minister of works and transport, Veikko Nekundi, has warned illegal occupants of government houses or flats to vacate the premises by 1 April or face eviction. Read more »
February 12
Namibia: Oil Bill Sparks Outcry As Opposition Warns of Presidency Power Grab and Corruption Risks
Opposition parties are united in opposing a bill that proposes shifting oil and gas regulatory powers from the Ministry of Industries, Mining and Energy to the Presidency. Read more »
February 11
Namibia: Itula Slams Petroleum Bill As Threat to Parliamentary Power, Urges Withdrawal and Constitutional Defence
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) president Panduleni Itula says the proposed petroleum bill centralising oil and gas powers under the Presidency undermines parliamentary… Read more »
Namibia: Otjozondjupa Dropouts Hit 789 As Steenkamp Flags Pregnancies, Migration and Retention Crisis
Otjozondjupa education authorities are alarmed by 789 school dropouts in 2025, citing migration, pregnancies and social challenges the government and communities push for stronger… Read more »
February 10
Namibia: Acting ||kharas Chief Regional Officer and Girlfriend in Court for Fraud
The acting chief regional officer for the ||Kharas Regional Council at Keetmanshoop, Ralph Sachika, and his girlfriend, Lucia Jacob, appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on… Read more »
Namibia: Security Guard Allegedly Takes Own Life At Katima Mulilo
The police have confirmed that a security guard (47) at Katima Mulilo took his own life, after his body was discovered by colleagues on Monday. Read more »
Namibia: Nekundi Asks New Road Safety Board for Dashcams in Police Cars, Ambulances
Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi has asked the new National Road Safety Council board to implement dashcams in 50 traffic police vehicles. Read more »
February 09
Namibia: Prosecutor Justine Shiweda Dies After Acid Attack - Suspects Face Murder Charge for Retaliatory Killing
"I m not happy; my heart is burning," says the father of Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who died on Saturday following a brutal retaliatory attack for her alleged… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Urged to Negotiate From Strength As U.S. Seeks Strategic Energy, Mineral Partnerships
Lawmakers have urged the government to negotiate stronger, value-driven deals in relation to Namibia's natural resources. Read more »
Namibia: Lawyer Questions How N$300 Million in Namdia Diamonds Vanished From Windhoek Robbery Scene
A lawyer representing one of the men accused of involvement in an armed robbery at the Windhoek head office of Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) in January last year on Friday… Read more »
Namibia: Gobabis Man Arrested Over Brother's Railway Murder
A man who fled the scene after reportedly murdering his brother at Gobabis' TransNamib railway area on Thursday was arrested at the town's dumping site on Sunday. Read more »
Namibia: Kunene Unites to Honour Outjo Murder Victim Florencia Jacobs
KUNENE governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has called for regional vigils and donations following the discovery of Florencia Jacobs' body behind an Outjo fire station last Saturday. Read more »
February 05
Namibia: Swapo Chief Whip Uahekua Herunga Steps Down, !naruseb Appointed Replacement
Swapo deputy secretary Uahekua Herunga has stepped down as the party's chief whip in the National Assembly, citing personal reasons. Read more »
Namibia: Justice Minister Accused of Threatening to Throw Bottle At AR's Kambala
Justice and labour relations minister Wise Immanuel has been forced to withdraw what was perceived as a threat in parliament aimed at Affirmative Repositioning (AR) member of… Read more »
February 04
Namibia: Namibia Petroleum Bill - MPs Vow to Scrutinise Transfer of Power to Presidency
Members of parliament (MPs) have vowed to scrutinise the petroleum bill set to be tabled today before passing it, raising concerns over giving too much power to one person. Read more »
Namibia: President Takes Aim At MPs Wanting to Score Political Points
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has taken aim at some parliamentarians who she says use debates merely to score political points. Read more »
February 03
Namibia: President Calls for Stronger Legal Framework
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says a strong legal framework is needed to give confidence to the nation. Read more »
Namibia: Correctional Service Reviews Organisational Structure After Five Years
The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) on Monday opened a four-day workshop to review its organisational structure to improve efficiency, coordination and service delivery across… Read more »
February 02
Namibia: High Court Rejects Bid to Declare Cannabis Possession Law Unconstitutional
AN attempt to have a section of the law criminalising the possession of cannabis declared unconstitutional has failed in the Windhoek High Court. Read more »
Namibia: Presidency Defends Journalist Beukes' Removal From State House
The Presidency has defended the removal of journalist Jemima Beukes from State House on Monday, citing protocol violations, while a media union has condemned the incident as… Read more »
February 01
Namibia: Former ACC Investigator Blames Namibia's Justice System for Unresolved Corruption
Former Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigator Werner Ngashikuao says Namibia's inefficient justice system is to blame for unresolved corruption. Read more »
January 29
Namibia: ACC Arrests Police Officer and Inmate On Bribery Charges At Ondangwa
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested an inmate and a police officer at Ondangwa in connection with an alleged bribery incident dating back to 2023. Read more »
January 27
Namibia: Police Officer Shoots Girlfriend After Three Death Threats in Windhoek Murder-Suicide Attempt
A friend of the police officer who fatally shot himself after shooting and injuring his girlfriend over the weekend, says the suspect had threatened to kill her on several… Read more »
