July 16
Namibia: Water Cuts for Next Two Days
The City of Windhoek has announced water interruptions scheduled for 16 to 18 July. Read more »
July 15
Namibia: 146 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Zambezi to Be Deported
The Zambezi regional police say about 146 illegal immigrants from Zambia and Zimbabwe, who have been arrested, will be deported soon. Read more »
July 11
Namibia: Farmers Sell Off Livestock As Drought Bites
The biting effects of drought have pushed up the total number of cattle marketed by 47,9% in the first three months of this year. Read more »
July 10
Namibia: Namibia Faces Worsening Food Insecurity
Namibia will continue to face a challenge of food security in the next few months. Read more »
Namibia: Walvis Bay Determined to Fight Debt Collectors
Walvis Bay residents say they will not tolerate RedForce Debt Management's operations on behalf of the town's municipality. Read more »
July 09
Namibia: 'Rebel' Amushelelo Hunts for New Political Home
Former Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) member Michael Amushelelo says he is looking for a party willing to accommodate his "rebel, radical, militant" persona. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia to Lose U.S.$14,7 Million Over UK's Anti-Trophy Hunting Bill
Namibia stands to lose more than N$260 million annually in potential revenue from the hunting industry due to the decision by the United Kingdom's ruling Labour Party to implement… Read more »
Namibia: Same-Sex Marriage Not Namibian Law - Namandje
Lawyer and Swapo central committee member Sisa Namandje says same-sex marriage is not in accordance with Namibian law and the sodomy challenge should have been dismissed. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Struggles With Climate Change Effects
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the global community. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Blames Lack of Fake Teeth On Procurement Backlog
The health ministry says the procurement process is leading to the country's massive lack of dentures. Read more »
July 08
Namibia: Mbumba Wants Drought Relief Distributed Fairly
President Nangolo Mbumba has urged village headmen, pastors and regional councillors to ensure drought relief is distributed fairly and transparently. Read more »
July 05
Namibia: Itula Promises Lean Govt of 15 Ministers
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) president Panduleni Itula says he intends to reduce the country's ministries from 23 to 15 to save the treasury about N$2 billion if voted… Read more »
Namibia: Battle for Semi Spots Intensifies
While log leaders FNB Unam are strong favourites to increase their lead in the Windhoek Lager Rugby Premier League when they host bottom-of-the-log Simonis Storm Dolphins at Unam… Read more »
Namibia: IPC Trashes 'British-Funded Party' Social Media Claims
The Independent Patriots For Change (IPC) has rubbished a letter circulating on social media that claims the party is British funded. Read more »
Namibia: NBL Still Behind Brave Warriors
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) says it still supports the Brave Warriors and that talks for a new sponsorship deal with the Namibia Football Association (NFA) are underway. Read more »
Namibia: Ghana Keen to Work With Namport
A delegation from Ghana, led by Ghana's minister of foreign affairs and regional integration, Shirley Botchwey, paid the Namibian Ports Authority a visit yesterday. Read more »
July 04
Namibia: Govt Oppressing LGBTQI+ Like in Apartheid Days - Walters
Former ombudsman John Walters says the current government is oppressing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and other (LGBTQI+) community in the… Read more »
Namibia: Agriculture Ministry to Up Loans to Resettled Farmers to N$500 000
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform is discussing raising the initial loan amount for resettlement farmers from N$200 000 to N$500 000 with the Agricultural Bank of… Read more »
July 02
Namibia: Turkey Set Up Euros Quarter-Final With Dutch After Thrilling Win Over Austria
Turkey will face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after winning a thriller with Austria 2-1 as both countries reached the last eight of a European Championship… Read more »
July 03
Namibia: Germany Admits to Genocide for the First Time in 120 Years
The German government has for the first time in 120 years admitted that the 1904-1908 massacre that killed more than 60 000 Nama and Herero people should be classified as a… Read more »
Namibia: Namibian First Lady Bears Witness to Sierra Leone Ban On Child Marriage
Namibian first lady Sustjie Mbumba was among the invited guests that witnessed Siera Leone president Julius Maada Bio sign the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act into law this week. Read more »
Namibia: Oil and Gas - an Opportunity for Shared Growth in Namibia
In the oild and gas industry, local content refers to the development of local industries, workforce and resources to support the operations of international oil companies (IOC)… Read more »
Namibia: Prisoners Sue Govt Over Decision to End Internet Access
Eighteen inmates suing the prison authorities over a decision to end their internet access are awaiting a judgement in their case at the end of next week. Read more »
Namibia: Wanderers Night League in Full Swing
With the Old Mutual Wanderers Night League Hockey series in full swing teams are battling it out to make the knockout stages which will commence next week. Read more »
Namibia: Border Closed for Eight Crops As Farmers Grow
Namibia's nascent horticultural sector continues to satisfy local demand for some produce, resulting in the border being closed for the importation of eight of the 20 crops on the… Read more »