March 22, 2023
Namibia: Dumped Manganese Removed
THE manganese dumped on the Keetmanshoop to Lüderitz road in the vicinity of farm Brakwater was removed on Tuesday. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Namibia: Another Milestone for Para-Swimmers
TWO para-swimmers competed in the recent Point Break Open Water 2,1km event held at Oanab Dam, continuing an inspiring journey in their budding swimming careers. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Namibia: 'Unmourned Bodies' Opens in Cape Town
Curated by Jo Rogge and featuring the work of 18 artists, 'Unmourned Bodies' coincides with the month of Namibia's independence as it aims to remedy colonial representation of the… Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Stars Shine Bright in Cape Town
NAMIBIA had 26 medals after two days of the South African Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (SASAPD) National Championships, which will conclude in Cape Town today. Read more »
March 21, 2023
Namibia: Farmers Urge Removal of Dumped Manganese
FARMERS in the Goageb area of the //Kharas region urge authorities to urgently remove the manganese reportedly dumped in the vicinity of farm Brakwater. Read more »
March 20, 2023
Namibia: 'Same Issues, No Solutions'
PARLIAMENTARIANS and analysts say president Hage Geingob is out of touch with the reality on the ground in Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: 'Police Chief Can't Prohibit a Demonstration'
HUMAN rights lawyer Norman Tjombe said although it is possible that police inspector general Joseph Shikongo can impose conditions on a public gathering, he cannot prohibit a… Read more »
Namibia: Fallen Baobab Tree Was 'Symbol of Hope'
RESIDENTS of Impalila Island in the Zambezi region say the massive local baobab tree which recently fell over was a symbol of hope. Read more »
March 19, 2023
Namibia: Walvis Bay to Register Backyard Tenants in Need of Land
Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes and members of the municipal council addressed the town's backyard tenants on land allocation plans on Wednesday. Read more »
Namibia: Political Parties Question Kandjeke's Reappointment
Opposition parties have questioned the government reappointing Junias Kandjeke as the auditor general for another five years. Read more »
March 16, 2023
South Africa: Namibian Stars Eye Cape Town Glory
SPORT minister Agnes Tjongarero expects more success for Namibia's athletes at the South African Sport Association for the Physically Disabled (SASAPD) National Championships in… Read more »
Namibia: Ahrens to Head Anoca Athletes Commission
FORMER Namibian Olympian Gaby Ahrens received a high accolade when she was elected as chairperson of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (Anoca) Athletes… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Namibia: Phala Phala Pressure On Geingob
President Hage Geingob says he is too busy preparing for the state of the nation address to respond to calls for him to apologise for allegedly acting "erroneously" and assisting… Read more »
Namibia: Census Has Not Helped Kavango Regions - Councillor
THE Population and Housing Census in the past has not helped the two Kavango regions in terms of planning or allocation of government resources, 33 years after independence, Rundu… Read more »
Namibia: Greek Salad for Elites, Rice for Masses At Independence Celebrations
OMUSATI regional governor Erginus Endjala has come to the defence of a leaked menu detailing the starkly different foods that will be served to members of the public compared to… Read more »
Namibia: Uranium Prospector Sues Govt Over Permit Refusal
A RUSSIAN-OWNED company involved in controversial uranium exploration activities in the Leonardville area of the Omaheke region is complaining that it did not receive a proper… Read more »
Namibia: Opposition Expects 'Rhetoric' From Geingob
OPPOSITION parliamentarians say they expect president Hage Geingob to deliver a rhetoric-filled state-of-the-nation (Sona) address tomorrow. Read more »
Namibia: N$17,5m Paid to Namandje's Firm 'For Govt Objectives'
FORMER National Fishing Corporation of Namibian (Fishcor) finance manager Paulus Ngalangi said N$17,5 million paid from Fishcor's bank account to the law firm Sisa Namandje &… Read more »
Namibia: Police Attaché to South Africa Dies
Namibia's police attaché to the Namibian High Commission in Pretoria, commissioner, Christoph Nakanyala, has died. He was 59. Read more »
Namibia: SADC Govts Should Cooperate to Enhance Cross-Border Energy Trade
//Kharas governor Aletha Frederick says governments in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region should cooperate to establish needed regulatory frameworks and… Read more »
Namibia: Fewer Cattle Sold As Drought Looms
THE livestock sector recorded mixed results during the last quarter of 2022, with a decrease in cattle marketed after poor rainfall was recorded in many parts of the country. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Namibia: Bank Windhoek Launches Sustainability Loan Drive
Climate change would only be harmful if interventions to increase resilience are not practised worldwide, said Bank Windhoek's chief treasurer, Claire Hobbs. Read more »
Namibia: Daures Community Claim Chinese Mine Illegal
The Daures constituency community, farmers, and small miners are up in arms regarding what they claim are the illegal lithium mining activities of Tangshan XingFeng Spodumene… Read more »
Namibia: Female Entrepreneur Trains Youths With Disabilities
Windhoek entrepreneur Kathy Namundjebo has started training youths with hearing impairments as a form of empowering them and as part of her company's social responsibility. Read more »
Namibia: '77% of Marginalised Communities Affected By Poverty'
Deputy minister for marginalised people's affairs under the Office of the Vice President Royal Ui/o/oo said poverty among minority communities currently stands at 77%, which… Read more »