September 20, 2023
Namibia: 'Extremely' High Rate of Congenital Heart Disease in Namibia
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is an umbrella term used to denote structural and functional defects of the heart and the great vessels entering and/or exiting the heart. Read more »
September 16, 2023
Namibia: More Cattle Slaughtered Than Exported Live
More cattle were slaughtered in abattoirs inside the country than were exported live during the second quarter of 2023, in line with the country's drive for value addition. Read more »
September 05, 2023
Namibia: Namibia to Benefit From AfDB Climate-Smart Agri Course
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will host a two-day hybrid training session for young people from southern African countries, including Namibia, on the role of technology in… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Namibia: Call for Council Employees to Be Allowed to Stand for Elections
Nudo parliamentarian Joseph Kauandenge on Tuesday asked the National Assembly to amend the Constitution to allow employees of regional councils, local authorities and those in the… Read more »
Namibia: Geingob Reshuffles Deputy Ministers, Sacks Kashikola
President Hage Geingob has appointed three new deputy ministers and relieved home affairs deputy minister Daniel Kashikola of his duties. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Namibia: One Death By Suicide a Day in Namibia
A total of 1 542 Namibians took their own lives between 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2023. Read more »
September 10, 2023
Namibia: A Crisis Requiring Urgent Action
The heart-wrenching reality of a parent being unable to provide food for their children is a situation no compassionate person would wish upon anyone. Read more »
Namibia: Ministry Clarifies New Minimum Wage for Agricultural Sector
The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation says the new entry-level minimum wage for the agricultural sector announced by the Namibia Agricultural Labour… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Namibia: Let the World Cup Begin
The wait is finally over as the 2023 Rugby World Cup is due to kick-off tonight when two of the favourites, the host nation France, and three-time winners New Zealand go… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Namibia: Newlands Crew Rescued After Sinking Off Namibian Coast
In a dramatic turn of events, all 10 crew members of the rock lobster vessel, Newlands, which went missing on Sunday, were found and rescued yesterday, after the vessel sunk. Read more »
Namibia: Schlettwein Bashes United Nations, African Union
Minister of agriculture, water and land reform Calle Schlettwein has taken a swipe at the African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN), labelling the organisations as "indecisive"… Read more »
Angola: Namra Bans Whisky, Food Imports From Angola
The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has banned the importation of food, such as macaroni, cooking oil and 'Best' whisky, saying they do not comply with health regulations. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Namibia: New Minimum Wage for Agricultural Sector
The Namibia Agricultural Labour Forum has announced a 10% increase on the minimum wage in the agricultural sector effective from 1 October 2023. Read more »
September 03, 2023
Southern Africa: Namibia and Lesotho Surpass Targets for Controlling HIV
Namibia and Lesotho were recently announced as two of six African countries which have achieved HIV epidemic control. Read more »
August 26, 2023
Namibia: Fishrot Is Alive and Kicking
Namibia's leading fishing companies are seemingly waking up to the reality that the practices that spawned the infamous Fishrot scandal remain in play. Read more »
August 23, 2023
Namibia: Cymot Teams Dominate At Teufelsschlucht
Angolan national champion Igor Silva says Saturday's outing in the Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series at Teufelsschlucht in Windhoek was a good experience for him and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: D-Day As Zimbabwe Decides
The Namibian head of the government's election observation mission, ambassador Ndali Kamati, says so far there is a climate of peace and stability in Zimbabwe as the country… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia V Bulls At Vegkop
Namibia's national rugby team takes on the Blue Bulls in their final home match on Saturday, before leaving for the Rugby World Cup next week. Read more »
Namibia: Mixed Pairs Competition Growing
The Windhoek Golf & Country Club hosted the Namibia Ladies Golf Union's Mixed Pairs competition on Saturday, where 30 pairs of golfers participated in three categories. Read more »
Namibia/South Africa: Bafana Gather Pre-Squad for Namibia
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos yesterday named a 36-member preliminary squad for the international friendly matches against Namibia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)… Read more »
August 19, 2023
Namibia: Deputy Minister Calls for Inclusivity in Schools
Deputy minister of disability affairs Alexia Manombe-Ncube has called on mainstream schools to recognise children with disabilities. Read more »
August 13, 2023
Namibia/South Africa: Brave Warriors to Play Bafana
The Brave Warriors will play Bafana Bafana in an international friendly match in South Africa on 9 September at a venue still to be decided. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Namibia: Deaf Community Urges Govt to Recognise Sign Language
The director of the National Association of the Deaf, Paul Nanyeni, says the community has been excluded from accessing information and basic services. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Namibia: Namibia Eyes Meat Exports to China
Local livestock producers stand to benefit from increased revenue and market access as the government nears a groundbreaking meat export agreement with China. Read more »
Namibia: Sampofu Wants Plans for One-Stop Border Post Fast-Tracked
Zambezi regional governor Lawrence Sampofu has called for the fast-tracking of plans to turn the Katima Mulilo border post into a one-stop border post (OSBP), as well as for it to… Read more »