September 02
Namibia: Lahja 'Ferrari' Ishitile Chases More Glory
Fresh from their stunning Paris Paralympic Games gold medal winning performance, Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda will be looking to maintain their form in the T11 100m… Read more »
Namibia: More Women Needed As Central Bank Governors
Only 29 of the world's 185 central banks are led by female governors. Read more »
Namibia: Bank Windhoek Maintains High Customer Satisfaction Standards
A Bank Windhoek Customer Satisfaction Survey shows an increase in overall satisfaction score and ease of doing business rating from 76% last year to 77% in 2024. Read more »
Namibia: Lahja Upgrades to Gold in Paris
Paris is proving to be a happy hunting ground for Lahja Ishitile, who became only the third Namibian to win a Paralympic Games gold medal on Saturday night. Read more »
Namibia: Remembering Trudi Dicks
When an artist dies, they leave many memorials. Some are secreted in private collections, others are cherished by family and friends and still more make up their first posthumous… Read more »
Namibia: Wanderers, Unam Through to the Final
FNB Wanderers and FNB Unam will meet in the Windhoek Lager Premier League rugby final after beating FNB Kudus 49-24 and FNB Grootfontein 27-15 respectively on Saturday. Read more »
September 03
Namibia: Namibians Urged to Participate in Household Income and Expenditure Survey
Statistician general Alex Shimuafeni has requested the co-operation of residents randomly selected to participate in the upcoming Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey. Read more »
September 01
Namibia: The Dubious Foundations of the 'Substantive' President Argument
Upton* Sinclair's quip that "it is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it", best sums up the presidential press… Read more »
Namibia: Happy Ending for Struggling Couple
Soon-to-be wedded couple Sakaria Ferdinand and Andele Albina could not contain their emotions during a handover of wedding items at the Eenhana Police Station. Read more »
Namibia: Gen Z Wants Accountability, Jobs Ahead of Elections
The stakes are high as politicians vie to be elected into the new government, but it is the voters who will ultimately decide. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Asset Demand Soars Ahead of Election and Amid Oil Discoveries
The discovery of increased reserves of crude oil in Namibia has sparked interest in Namibian assets, with an index fund tracking local government bonds poised for its biggest… Read more »
Namibia: 21 700 People With Disabilities Register to Vote
... while 901 300 young people register to vote Read more »
Namibia: Do We Take Ourselves Seriously?
Government leaders and bureaucrats probably think they are shielding themselves from public scrutiny by avoiding the regular collection of key national statistics. Read more »
Namibia: 'She Was Killed By Those Who Were Supposed to Protect Her'
...Frieda Ndatipo's daughter seeks justice 10 years after her mother's death Read more »
Namibia: PDM's Manifesto to Be Tested in Implementation Stages - Political Analyst
Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah says the ambitious Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) manifesto will be tested in the implementation stage. Read more »
Namibia: Is Namibia a Criminal State?
To some, the title of this article may suggest the Namibian state is a criminal entity. Read more »
Namibia: The Red Line Shuffle - Progress or Prolonging the Past?
The announcement by minister of agriculture, water, and land reform Calle Schlettwein to move the veterinary cordon fence, also known as the red line, further north marks a crucial… Read more »
Namibia: No Home for the Young
Young professionals and middle- to low-income earners in Namibia cannot afford to buy a house. Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Poorer Ahead of Elections
Namibians are for the first time poorer on average during an election year than they were during 2015. Read more »
Namibia: Lack of Diversity in Newsrooms Fuels Under-Reporting On Gender
Human rights activist Linda Bauman says low reporting on gender issues in local media is fuelled by a lack of diversity and insufficient training in local newsrooms. Read more »
August 28
Africa: Geingos Advocates for Sexual Reproductive Rights for Africa's Youth
Former first lady of Namibia Monica Geingos has emphasised the urgent need to champion sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for young people across eastern and southern… Read more »
Namibia: 'Pohamba's Heroism Etched in Democracy'
It is my distinct honour, on behalf of the government and people of Namibia, to extend our best wishes and sincere congratulations, on the occasion of your excellency's 89th… Read more »
August 27
Namibia: Namibia Urged to Invest Oil Revenue in Other Sectors
Namibia has been advised to use oil revenue to invest in other sectors of the economy to diversify income streams. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Pledges Support for Young Namibian Entrepreneurs
Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on young entrepreneurs to meaningfully participate in the socio-economic development of the country. Read more »
Namibia: Judge Orders Fishrot Trial Should Continue
Plea proceedings in the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering trial should continue on 2 September, acting judge Moses Chinhengo has ordered. Read more »