January 26
Africa: Namibia to Host Africa's Cybersecurity Gathering
Namibia is set to host the International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition (NICSC), slated for 22 to 24 April. Read more »
Namibia: Fugitive Fishrot Lawyer Challenges Police Over N$1.3 Million Pension Seizure
Fugitive lawyer Marén de Klerk is suing the inspector general of the Namibian Police and the prosecutor general in an attempt to prevent them from seizing a retirement… Read more »
Namibia: Oshana Police Hunt Suspects After Oshana Tuckshop Robbery
The police in the Oshana region are investigating a robbery that occurred at Okatana, Onawa, on Friday, where two unknown men allegedly threatened a nanny and stole cash. Read more »
January 25
Namibia: Police Officer Dies After Shooting Girlfriend in Khomasdal
A police officer (39) died from a self-inflicted wound after attempting to kill his girlfriend at Khomasdal on Saturday night while she survived and is receiving medical treatment. Read more »
January 21
Namibia: Alleged N$3.9 Million Fraud Linked to Kharas Regional Council
Documents bearing the state-owned company August 26 Construction's letterhead were allegedly used to steal N$3.9 million from the ||Kharas Regional Council. Read more »
January 20
Namibia: Alcohol Drives Crime and Fights in Erongo
Alcohol fuelled a wave of assaults, public fights and disorder at townships and nightlife areas across the Erongo region during the festive season. Read more »
Namibia: Agriculture Expert Urges Speedy Work Visa Renewals
Agriculture specialist Bertus Kruger has called on the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, and Safety and Security to ensure foreign experts in food security projects receive… Read more »
Namibia: The Independence and Competence of Judges
Some Recent Public statements have questioned the competence and independence of Namibia's judges. Read more »
Namibia: Eleven Charged With Attempted Murder in Zambezi Land Dispute
Eleven suspects have been arrested after they reportedly assaulted a man (58) during a land dispute at Kanono in the Zambezi region on Sunday. Read more »
Namibia: Sankwasa Issues Stern Warning On Land Auctioning
Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa has issued a stern warning that no local authority land will be auctioned off. Read more »
January 18
Namibia: Abduction of Fugitives and Jurisdiction
For decades before 1991, when it came to questions of criminal jurisdiction in cases concerning a trial of a fugitive abducted from a foreign country, courts rigidly followed the… Read more »
Namibia: Ombudsman Shuts Dooron Copyright Clash
The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday dismissed a Keetmanshoop resident's latest copyright complaint against Mobile Telecommuncation Limited (MTC). Read more »
January 15
Namibia: Fourth Namdia Employee Arrested in Diamond Heist
Another Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) employee was arrested in connection with the N$315-million diamond heist at the company's premises last year. Read more »
January 05
Namibia: Correctional Officer Takes Own Life At Omaruru Facility
A 32-year-old correctional officer took his life at the Omaruru Correctional Facility on Saturday afternoon, the police have confirmed. Read more »
January 04
Namibia: Ondonga Traditional Authority Chairperson Condemns Shooting of Oshikoto Headmen
The chairperson of the Ondonga Traditional Authority, John Walenga, has condemned the shooting incident which led to the death of Onelago village headman Sam Nepando and left the… Read more »
December 31, 2025
Namibia: Cabinet Reshuffles Executive Directors Across Key Ministries
The Cabinet has approved a series of senior public service appointments and transfers involving executive directors and accounting officers across key government ministries,… Read more »
December 29, 2025
Namibia: Erongo Records Calm Weekend, With No Serious Crime
The Erongo region recorded no serious crime incidents over the long weekend, the police say. Read more »
Namibia: Woman Accused of Defrauding Osire Refugees Granted Bail
A woman accused of allegedly defrauding refugees with N$58 000 has been granted bail. Read more »
Namibia: 21 Arrested for Drugs Over Christmas, Including Teenagers
At least 21 people aged between 17 and 55 were arrested on drug-related charges across the country between 24 and 27 December. Read more »
December 28, 2025
Namibia: No Festive Celebration for Mother of Missing Spencer Nakale
For five years, the festive season has been without joy for Julia Ndafyaalako (33), the mother of Spencer Mandela Nakale. Read more »
December 27, 2025
Namibia: UK Firm Sues Icelandic Fishing Firm Over Corruption Scandal
A United Kingdom-based debt collection company has reportedly sued Icelandic fishing company Samherji for US$1.11 billion (about N$18.5 billion) over claims tied to the "Fishrot"… Read more »
December 22, 2025
Namibia: 14 Arrested Nationwide for Drug Possession Over Weekend
Fourteen people were arrested across Namibia over the weekend on charges related to the possession and dealing of illicit drugs, police have confirmed. Read more »
December 18, 2025
Namibia: Drones and Live-Streaming to Curb Road Accidents - Nekundi Reveals Namibia's Multi-Pronged Traffic Safety Strategy
Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi says his ministry will roll out live-streaming cameras at blind spots and deploy drones as part of a broader strategy to reduce road… Read more »
Namibia: Police Warned to Stop Using Lack of Vehicles As Excuse for Slow Response
Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo says officers should stop telling the public they have no vehicles to attend to incidents of gender-based violence (GBV) - especially over… Read more »
December 17, 2025
Namibia: Swakopmund Magistrate's Court Postpones Bail Hearing for Rape Accused
The Swakopmund Magistrate's Court could not proceed with a formal bail hearing for businessman Sydney Halupe on Wednesday after a "competent" state prosecutor was absent, leaving… Read more »
