January 05
Cote d'Ivoire/Namibia: Cosafa Countries Gear Up for Afcon Finals in the Ivory Coast
Cosafa will have five representatives at the African Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast that get under way next week, with two former winners and much hope that they might claim… Read more »
Namibia: Sulphur Bloom Causes Marine Life Wash-Out Along Central Coast
The shores of Dolphin Beach and Long Beach near Walvis Bay were a hub of activity on Friday morning as hundreds of locals were seen gathering dead fish scattered across the sand. Read more »
Namibia: Want to Get Into Stargazing?
There are few things more peaceful and relaxing than a night under the stars. Read more »
January 04
Namibia: Walvis Rape and Murder Suspects Plead Guilty
The two men charged with the rape and murder of Walvis Bay resident Vernon Gavin (52) on 30 December pleaded guilty in the Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court on Tuesday. Read more »
January 02
Namibia: Analysts Critique Geingob's Proposed Old-Age Grant Increase
Analysts have questioned president Hage Geingob's remarks that he wants to raise the state's monthly old-age grant from N$1 400 to either N$2 000 or N$3 000, commenting that the… Read more »
Africa: Brics Expands With Five New Members
The Brics group of countries has expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Read more »
December 29, 2023
Namibia: Govt Extends SIM Card Registration Deadline to March
The minister of information and communication technology, Peya Mushelenga, has announced the extension of the SIM card registration deadline to 31 March. Read more »
Namibia: Oshakati to Get Traffic Department
Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango says the Oshakati Town Council has made provision in its 2023/24 budget to establish a traffic department. Read more »
Namibia: Twelve Acid Tankers Derail Near Omaruru
Twelve acid tankers derailed near Omaruru on Wednesday, leading to a spill of hazardous substances. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Namibia: Bodies of Drowned Children Recovered At Henties Bay
The police in the Erongo region have confirmed that the bodies of two young girls who drowned at Henties Bay nearly two weeks ago have been found. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Namibia: Concerns Over Dorob Park New Year's Festival
The upcoming Camp Out Dune Fest '23, scheduled to be held at the Amphitheatre Dune on 31 December, has sparked a wave of concern among local business owners and tour operators. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Namibia: Namibia's Economy Expands By 7 Percent
Namibia managed year-on-year growth of 7,2% in the third quarter of 2023, mainly thanks to its well-performing mining and agriculture sectors. Read more »
Namibia: Oshakati Gets 18 Babies for Christmas
Oshakati Intermediate Hospital has recorded a total of 18 babies born on Christmas Day. Read more »
Namibia: Reviewing and Projecting Namibia's International Engagements
Esteemed citizens and valued partners, I am deeply honoured and pleased to reflect upon the significant strides we have taken together in the realm of international relations and… Read more »
Namibia: Geingob Reduces Global Trips By 44 Percent and Qualifies for N$700k in S&Ts
President Hage Geingob has reduced his international trips from 74 days last year to 41 days this year - reducing his potential subsistence and travel (S&Ts) allowance to… Read more »
December 23, 2023
Namibia: Katima Residents Left Homeless for Christmas
Residents of Nova compound at Katima Mulilo need to look for shelter amid Christmas preparations after heavy storms destroyed their homes on Wednesday evening. Read more »
Namibia: 2023, the Year That Was in Namibia
This year was ... a lot. It had its ups and downs, but in true Namibian fashion, overall fun was had. From international acts touching down in Namibia, to citizens having a… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Namibia: Namibia Speaks Out Against Restrictions On Russian Diamonds
Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo says a proposed restriction on the importation of Russian diamonds by G7 countries needs to be reconsidered. Read more »
Namibia: Onesto 'Overdoses' On Blessings
Singer Onesmus Mwafangeyo, formerly known as Onesto, has rebranded himself as 'Onesto Papy'. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Namibia: Police Boss Gets Sleek, New Luxury Vehicle
The Namibian Police has splurged over N$2,5 million on a sleek Mercedes Benz for inspector general Joseph Shikongo. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Threatens to Deal With Corrupt Elements Next Year
Uahekua Herunga, the deputy secretary general of Swapo, says the party will decisively deal with those accused of corruption come 2024. Read more »
December 17, 2023
Namibia: Top-10 Finish for Namibia During Bioblitz
Namibia recently joined the rest of the world's southern hemisphere for the Great Southern Bioblitz event, finishing the challenge in 10th place out of 138 projects from over 20… Read more »
December 16, 2023
Namibia: Miss Earth Namibia Reveals National Costume
Miss Earth Namibia 2023 Martha Kautanevali has revealed her national costume 'The Aloe Plant' for the Miss Earth 2023 pageant. Read more »
December 10, 2023
Namibia: COP28 - a First Family Diplomatic Mission
Namibians are grumbling about the first family jetting off to Dubai, acting like they've never taken a trip to the kraal with their own kin. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Namibia: Coetzee Tames Big Munga in Record Time
Namibian cyclist Drikus Coetzee tamed one of the world's longest ultra-endurance mountain bike races, the Big Munga in a new record time of just under 48 hours on Friday. Read more »