June 26
Namibia: Driver Guilty of Murder Gets Court Date in August
A persentence hearing in the trial of Jandre Dippenaar, who has been convicted on six counts of murder in connection with a road collision near the end of 2014, is scheduled to… Read more »
Namibia: Share Million-Dollar Tenders Among SMEs - Katjimune
Lawmaker Maximalliant Katjimune wants the parliament to reconsider the procurement awarding system to share million-dollar tenders among more than one small or medium enterprise… Read more »
June 25
Namibia: Creating an Intra-African Tourism Map Is Essential for Sustainable Economic Development
Perceived as africa's gateway to the world and vice versa, the African tourism market remains at the epicentre of global attention, offering unique travel opportunities to many… Read more »
Namibia: Over 460 Delegates to Convene in Windhoek for Ahif 2024
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) says over 460 delegates from 41 countries, including investors, business leaders, government officials and industry… Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Prefer Netflix Over DStv
Namibians say they prefer streaming platforms such as Netflix and Home Box Office (HBO) over Digital Satellite Television (DStv). Read more »
June 24
Namibia: Christian Democratic Voice MP Says ECN 'Declared War' On Party
Christian Democratic Voice parliamentarian Gotthard Kandume says the Electoral Commission of Namibia's decision to deregister his party is a declaration of war on them. Read more »
Namibia: Historic Ruling Declares Sodomy Law Unconstitutional Out&Proud Namibia
Today marks a pivotal moment in the fight for equality and human rights in Namibia as the High Court of Windhoek has declared the sodomy law unconstitutional under the Namibian… Read more »
Namibia: More Than 1,100 Die of Malnutrition
Minister of health and social services Kalumbi Shangula says about 1 101 Namibians have died of malnutrition in the past four years. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Wants to Dance With Henny Again
Swapo deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga has extended an invite to former Landless People's Movement (LPM) deputy leader Henny Seibeb to return to the ruling party. Read more »
Namibia: Minor Earthquake Recorded in Central Namibia
Gloria Simubali, the deputy executive director of the Geological Survey of Namibia (GSN) says a minor earthquake was recorded at Kalkfeld on Sunday. Read more »
Namibia: Official Funeral for Nujoma's Sister Questioned
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani has accused the committee tasked with granting state and official funerals of bias and favouritism. Read more »
June 23
Namibia: Iol and Independent Media Condemn Threats Against Journalists, Editors and Dr Iqbal Survé Over Renaldo Gouws Story
IOL and Independent Media condemn the appalling abuse and threats directed at several of our journalists, editors, our proprietor Dr. Iqbal Survé, and his family following… Read more »
Namibia: Despite Earlier No-Show, Mk Party Members to Be Sworn in to Parliament
The Parliament of South Africa has confirmed that Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party members will indeed be sworn in to the National Assembly. Read more »
Namibia: Mk Party's Vote-Rigging Case Against IEC Is Strong On Theatrics but Weak On Evidence, Say Legal Experts
The case against the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) by Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party is big on theatrics, claiming that more than 9 million votes are unaccounted for… Read more »
Namibia: Glasgow Shock Bulls to Win United Rugby Championship
A dominant second-half showing from Glasgow Warriors delivered a shock 21-16 United Rugby Championship final victory over the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. Read more »
Namibia/South Africa: SA Too Strong for Wales in First Test Since World Cup Triumph
South Africa saw off a gutsy Wales 41-13 at Twickenham on Saturday in their first match since winning a record fourth World Cup. Read more »
June 21
Namibia: UNAIDS Celebrates Scrapping of Sodomy Law
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV-AIDS (UNAIDS) has commended the High Court's decision to declare the common law crimes of sodomy and "unnatural sexual offences" of… Read more »
June 20
Namibia: Activists Hoping for Positive Sodomy Law Judgement
A lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and intersex (LGBTQI+) activist and a human rights lawyer say they are hoping for the High Court's positive judgement on… Read more »
Namibia: Kaaronda in Contempt of Court - Swanu Faction
Swanu splinter leader Charles Katjivirue said Evilastus Kaaronda is in contempt of court at a media briefing held at their head office on Wednesday. Read more »
Namibia: African Stars Ask FIFA to Reverse Ban
Namibia premiership champions African Stars have approached Fifa to get their transfer ban revoked after settling their debt with Ghanaian striker Peter Ernest Adiwo, the club's… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Launches National Health Strategy
A collaboration between three ministries aims to address health risks across human, animal, plant and environmental health sectors. Read more »
Namibia: Rude Awakening for U19 Capricorn Eagles
With the Namibian Richelieu Eagles' run at the T20 World Cup having come to an end, a new cycle begins at home with junior squads now preparing for upcoming international… Read more »
Namibia: MTC Customers Concerned About Privacy in Conference Calls
Some Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) customers have expressed concern about privacy issues during conference calls, with users saying they are added to calls without their… Read more »
June 18
Namibia: Gibson-Park Ruled Out As Ireland Name Squad for SA Tour
Injured scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park will miss Ireland's two-Test series against world champions South Africa next month, with Jack Conan also absent from the squad announced on… Read more »
June 19
Namibia: Govt Builds 15,198 Houses in 8 Years
A total of 15 198 houses were built and 22 659 plots serviced in urban Namibia by state and private developers in the past eight years. Read more »