June 13
Namibia: Namibia Cannot Rely On Importation of Seeds for Staple Food Crops - Khomas Governor
Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua says with Namibia facing its worst drought, it is critical to have legislation that provides an environment for a sustainable seed system for… Read more »
Namibia: Health Ministry Urges Action to Address Pharmaceutical Stock-Outs
Health and social services executive director Ben Nangombe says there is a pressing need to tackle pharmaceutical stock-outs across Namibia. Read more »
June 12
Namibia: Pressure Mounts On Mbumba to Reject Anti-Gay Bill
... Petition garners 5 000 signatures Read more »
Namibia: Equal Namibia Petitions President to Veto Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill
The Namibia Equal Rights Movement (Equal Namibia) petition calling for president Nangolo Mbumba to veto the passing of the anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,… Read more »
Namibia: More Than 2,200 Prisoners to Be Released
The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) is set to release 2 228 offenders after president Nangolo Mbumba granted presidential pardons and reprieves to some categories of prisoners. Read more »
Namibia: Walvis Bay Contemplates Closing Old Cemetery
Walvis Bay councillors are debating the issue of closing the unused cemetery situated in the town's industrial area. Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia to Host SADC Parliamentary Meeting
The African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) has announced plans to host its second southern Africa parliamentarian regional meeting in Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: Mbumba Mourns Malawian VP
President Nangolo Mbumba has extended a message of condolences to his Malawian counterpart, President Lazarus Chakwera, following the death of vice president Saulos Chilima in a… Read more »
Africa: Lowly Rwanda, Sudan, Comoros Steal World Cup Show in Africa
Rwanda, Sudan and Comoros, all fifth seeds in six-nation 2026 World Cup qualifying groups, were shock table toppers in Africa on Tuesday after matchday four. Read more »
June 11
Namibia: Man Shot At Omusati Over Change Not Given
A man (24) from Iingapanda village in the Omusati region was shot by a security guard at a bar at Olukanvu village on Monday night, after he alleged that he was not given his… Read more »
Namibia: Weekend Stabbing Incidents Leave Three Dead, One Injured
Violent altercations across the country over the weekend resulted in four individuals being stabbed, leaving three dead and one injured. Read more »
Namibia: Foreigners Implicated in Illegal Lead Mining Ring
A report by three officials from the Ministry of Mines and Energy says Chinese nationals working with locals in the Kunene region are conducting illegal lead mining exploration in… Read more »
Namibia: First National Assembly Sitting Is On Friday - With or Without Mk Party MPs
Amid boycott talk from the MK party, Parliament is not blinking -- and preparations for the first sitting of the National Assembly on Friday are going ahead. Read more »
Namibia: Sintana Energy Strengthens Position in Namibian Oil Industry
Canadian-listed Sintana Energy has acquired an initial 49% stake in Giraffe Energy Investments. Read more »
June 10
Namibia: Venaani Looking for Sympathy Vote - Presidency
The Presidency says Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani's allegations that the Namibia Central Intelligence Service (NCIS) is involved in destabilising… Read more »
June 09
Namibia: Alcaraz Beats Zverev to Win First French Open Title
Carlos Alcaraz fought back to defeat Alexander Zverev in a five-set French Open final on Sunday and become the youngest man to win Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces. Read more »
Namibia: Verstappen Wins 'Crazy' Rain-Hit Canadian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen returned to form and completed a hat-trick of Canadian Grand Prix wins on Sunday when he triumphed for Red Bull in a thrilling, tactical and incident-filled race at… Read more »
Namibia: Bumrah Delivers As India Beat Pakistan in Low-Scoring Thriller
Jasprit Bumrah was the hero as India beat Pakistan by six runs in a low-scoring T20 World Cup thriller in New York on Sunday. Read more »
Africa: Senegal Win, Tunisia Draw to Lead World Cup Qualifying Groups
Senegal got back on the winning trail and Tunisia surrendered a perfect record as the fourth round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Africa kicked off on Sunday. Read more »
June 10
Namibia: Teacher Donates Sanitary Products to Oshikoto
What started off as a one-time initiative of donating sanitary pads to gitls to keep them in school has become an annual tradition for Helena Megumbo (29). Read more »
Namibia: Court Gives Eastern Cape Municipality Green Light to Sue Former Municipal Manager for R7.5m
The Makhanda High Court has given the Emalahleni municipality the go-ahead to sue the former Knysna municipal manager Dr Sitembele Wiseman Vatala for R7.5m. It is alleged that he… Read more »
June 06
Namibia: 'Slums Here to Stay'
... 720 households to be electrified in Windhoek at a cost of N$11,4 million Read more »
Namibia: UK Okays Namibia's Proposed Visa Regime
The high commissioner of the United Kingdom (UK), Charles Moore, says the UK accepts the Namibian government's proposal to impose a new visa regime on 31 countries. Read more »
June 05
Namibia: 'ANC Proposes Formation of Government of National Unity'
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the African National Congress (ANC) has recommended the formation of a government of national unity. Read more »
Namibia: Father Commends Public Hospital After Daughter's Successful Tonsil Surgery
An Oshakati-based father, Tuhafeni Hangula, has commended the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital and doctor Lavinia Johannes, who he described as caring and professional, after his… Read more »