May 21
Namibia: Environment Chamber to Release Manifesto Opposing Green Hydrogen Developments At Sperrgebiet
The Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) will release a manifesto against proposed green hydrogen developments in the Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park (TKNP) on Wednesday. Read more »
Namibia: Business Owners, Cops in Fraud Investigation
The police are investigating a complaint against two police officers who allegedly received bribes and certified forged official documents, helping two business owners in allegedly… Read more »
Namibia: NTB Investigates Acting Chief for Alleged Irregular Appointments
The Namibian Tourism Board (NTB) is currently investigating allegations against its acting chief executive, Bonnie Mbidzo, for making several staff appointments without adhering to… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Energy Entrepreneurs Meet in Windhoek
Eleven select entrepreneurs from different SADC countries are taking part in a capacity building workshop which started in Windhoek on Monday and ends on Thursday. Read more »
Namibia: Japan Invests in Shoe Laundry Initiative to Empower Youth
The Japanese government has invested approximately N$370 000 in a shoe laundry initiative which aims to empower unemployed youth to start their own businesses and generate income. Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Inclusive Economy, Educated Swapo Youth
Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged all Swapo members, supporters and sympathisers to remain focused on the goal of achieving inclusive economic emancipation for all… Read more »
Namibia: Ohangwena Crisis - 9 077 Teen Pregnancies in 4 Years
The Ohangwena region has recorded a total of 9 077 girls below the age of 19 who fell pregnant between January 2020 and April 2024. Read more »
Namibia: Over 900 Complaints Against Police Brought to Ombudsman
The Office of the Ombudsman says it has been inundated with 967 cases brought forward against the police by both members of the public and police officers. Read more »
Namibia: Fishrot Accused Express Prison Safety Fears
Former National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor) chief executive Mike Nghipunya has informed the prison authorities he has fears about his safety if he is held in custody… Read more »
Namibia: Mbumba Remembers Veteran Journalist Rademeyer
President Nangolo Mbumba expressed his condolences on the passing of veteran journalist Ronelle Rademeyer, who died on Monday evening. Read more »
Namibia: Home Affairs Ministry Takes 200 Children Off the Streets
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security recently provided temporary shelter for about 200 street children, many believed to be Angolan nationals, at… Read more »
Namibia: LGBTQI+ Rights - to Comply or Not to Comply Is Not the Question
Over the past five years, the highest courts in Namibia and Botswana have made significant decisions in favour of minority groups' human rights through judgements and court orders. Read more »
May 20
Namibia: Schauffele Birdies Final Hole, Captures First Major At Pga Championship
Xander Schauffele outdueled Bryson DeChambeau and Viktor Hovland down the back nine on Sunday to win the PGA Championship, capturing his first major triumph and snapping a two-year… Read more »
May 21
Namibia: Namibia Loses More Than N$5b Through Natural Resources
Namibia lost over N$5 billion in recent years to illicit financial flows due to the exploitation of its natural resources, Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) commissioner Sam Shivute… Read more »
May 19
Namibia/Egypt: Ahly Stay On Track for 12th Title After Holding Esperance
Al Ahly of Egypt stayed on course for a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title by holding hosts Esperance of Tunisia to a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the first leg of the… Read more »
Namibia: Benjamin Wins La 400m Hurdles in Blistering 46.64sec
American Rai Benjamin won the men's 400m hurdles in a world-leading 46.64 seconds at the Los Angeles Grand Prix on Saturday as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone posted an impressive 200m… Read more »
May 20
Namibia: Veteran Journalist Ronelle Rademeyer Dies
Veteran Namibian journalist Ronelle Rademeyer, who was a former news editor of the Afrikaans newspaper Republikein, died in Windhoek on Monday evening, following a period of ill… Read more »
May 19
Namibia: Namibia's First Presidential Debate a Win for Democracy
Public debates between presidential candidates are often regarded as a benchmark of competitive and open elections. Read more »
May 15
Namibia: New Dad Scheffler, Divorcing Mcilroy Add Emotion to PGA Drama
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler ends a three-week layoff at the PGA Championship with plans to use a back-up caddie Saturday while second-ranked Rory McIlroy will compete after a… Read more »
May 17
Namibia: Eagles Aim to Soar in the Windies
The national cricket team, the Richelieu Eagles fly off today to embark on their third successive T20 World Cup in the West Indies. Read more »
Namibia: Depleted Kudus Host Log Leaders Unam
A severely depleted FNB Kudus host FNB Unam in a Windhoek Lager Premier League top of the log clash at Walvis Bay tomorrow afternoon. Read more »
Namibia: President Nangolo Mbumba Addresses the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam
I feel honoured to have been invited to address this esteemed audience at the World Hydrogen Forum. Read more »
May 16
Namibia: Trade Misinvoicing Fuels Illegal Money Movement
Businesses that deliberately misinvoice on transactions are contributing to the gap in Namibia's trade balance and illicit financial flows (IFFs). Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Launches First Creative Summit
Namibia will soon host its first-ever creative summit, themed 'The Economy of Talent'. Read more »
May 14
Namibia: Spectacular Shalulile Goal Lights Up Sundowns Win
A spectacular goal by Peter Shalulile set up South African Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns for a 2-0 victory at relegation-threatened Royal AM on Tuesday. Read more »