Namibia: Local Content Must Mean Real Work for Young Namibians

When People Hear "local content", some think it means forcing foreign companies to buy everything locally and immediately. Read more »

Namibia: City of Windhoek Urges Immediate Removal of Recalled Infant Formula

The City of Windhoek on Thursday instructed all retailers operating within the capital to immediately remove Nestlé NAN Special Pro HA infant formula from their shelves,… Read more »

Namibia: Former Defence Minister and Liberation Icon Erkki Nghimtina Dies At 77 - 'We Lost Someone Outstanding'

Defense and veterans affairs minister Frans Kapofi yesterday described former defence minister Erkki Nghimtina as an outstanding leader who played a key role in Namibia's… Read more »

Namibia: Visa On Arrival Generates N$413m in One Year

NAMIBIA'S visa-on-arrival system generated N$413 356 900 in revenue for the state in less than 12 months, following its rollout on 3 March 2025. Read more »

Namibia: Dad Was an Avid Reader - Geingob's Daughter

Nangula Geingos, the daughter of Namibia's third president, Hage Geingob, says her father liked reading to be a better leader. Read more »

Namibia: Weakened Namibia Lose to Estonia

An understrength Namibian men's tennis team failed in their attempt to gain promotion to the Davis Cup World Group II after losing 4-0 to Estonia over the weekend. Read more »

Namibia: Gobabis Man Arrested Over Brother's Railway Murder

A man who fled the scene after reportedly murdering his brother at Gobabis' TransNamib railway area on Thursday was arrested at the town's dumping site on Sunday. Read more »

Namibia: Kunene Unites to Honour Outjo Murder Victim Florencia Jacobs

KUNENE governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has called for regional vigils and donations following the discovery of Florencia Jacobs' body behind an Outjo fire station last Saturday. Read more »

Namibia: Private Aircraft Crashes At Okahao Airfield

A privately owned light aircraft crashed at the Okahao airfield in the Omusati region on Sunday afternoon, leaving one passenger seriously injured and the pilot with minor… Read more »

Namibia: Nujoma and Geingob Remembered As Namibia's Foundational Leaders

Several leaders have praised the late founding president Sam Nujoma and Namibia's third president, Hage Geingob, for steering the country's vision for the benefit of all Namibians. Read more »

Namibia: Venaani Proposes Desert Farming Strategy

Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani has proposed desert farming as a strategy to address agricultural issues. Read more »

Namibia: Cervical Cancer Vaccine Safe Amid Conspiracy Theories - Health Officials

Health officials say the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is safe, following concerns expressed by parents since its introduction in August 2025. Read more »

Namibia: Swapo Chief Whip Uahekua Herunga Steps Down, !naruseb Appointed Replacement

Swapo deputy secretary Uahekua Herunga has stepped down as the party's chief whip in the National Assembly, citing personal reasons. Read more »

Namibia: Opposition Warns Namibia's New Oil Bill Could Fuel Fishrot-Style Corruption Under Presidency

Opposition parties are calling on the government to learn from the mistakes of countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Angola and Russia when it comes to the oil and gas sector. Read more »

Namibia: Herunga Resigns Amid Pressure From Young MPs

Swapo deputy secretary Uahekua Herunga has stepped down as the party chief whip following alleged mounting pressure from a group of younger members of parliament (MPs). Read more »

Namibia: Justice Minister Accused of Threatening to Throw Bottle At AR's Kambala

Justice and labour relations minister Wise Immanuel has been forced to withdraw what was perceived as a threat in parliament aimed at Affirmative Repositioning (AR) member of… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Petroleum Bill - MPs Vow to Scrutinise Transfer of Power to Presidency

Members of parliament (MPs) have vowed to scrutinise the petroleum bill set to be tabled today before passing it, raising concerns over giving too much power to one person. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Oil and Gas Bill - Opposition Warns Against President's Control Over Sector

Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani calls on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to maintain transparency in matters concerning her children's business activities. Read more »

Namibia: Health Ministry Accused of Failing to Spray Mosquitoes As Malaria Cases Surge in Northern Namibia

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has been accused of failing to properly implement malaria prevention measures, leading to an increase in the number of cases, including… Read more »

Namibia: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Opens Third Session of Eighth Parliament in Windhoek

February is a month of reflection and remembrance in the history of democratic and independent Namibia. During this month, we lost our third president, Hage Geingob, and our… Read more »

Namibia: 88 Energy's Namibian Oil Hunt Extended for a Year

The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has extended 88 Energy's PEL 93 licence until October, allowing for further geophysical surveys and prospect de-risking. Read more »

Namibia: The NAD Continues Winning Against the USD

The Namibia dollar (NAD) has continued to trade at a low rate against the United States dollar (USD) since the beginning of the year. Read more »

Namibia: Capricorn to Spend N$1.6 Million On Education Initiatives

The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$1.6 million to three education initiatives to provide learning materials and improve infrastructure for early childhood development… Read more »

Namibia: Zero Tolerance for 'Illness' of Incomplete Hospitals

The parliament has demanded accountability following an oversight visit that revealed stalled infrastructure projects and critical equipment shortages at Okakarara District… Read more »

Namibia: Grysblok Residents Raise Alarm Over Unsafe Bridge

Some Katutura residents have raised serious concerns over a bridge in Windhoek's Grysblok area which has not been repaired for almost a year. Read more »