August 27
Namibia: Investors Must Invest On Our Terms - Shaningwa
...says Swapo manifesto will demand fair share Read more »
Namibia: Understanding the New Minimum Wage
A Wage Order was published this month under the authority of the Labour Act 11 of 2007, setting a new minimum wage for all employees. Here is a look at the details. Read more »
Namibia: Health Ministry Dismisses Local Mpox Rumour
Executive director of health and social services Ben Nangombe has dismissed the rumour of mpox cases being reported in the country. Read more »
August 25
Namibia: Erongo Governor Meets Churches Over Crime
Erongo governor Neville Andre on Wednesday met with church leaders and community members at Walvis Bay to discuss the impact of crime at the town. Read more »
Namibia: Compassionate Governance Needed in the Informal Sector
Windhoek Mayor Queen Kamati's recent site visits to assess traffic flow and enforce by-laws, particularly concerning illegal trading, have sparked a significant debate about the… Read more »
Namibia: Competitive Dynamics in Public Sector Recruitment
Filling positions in Namibia's public sector remains fiercely competitive, with significant delays in hiring new graduates. Read more »
Namibia: A Time of Empty Manifestos?
In a country where words have lost much of their meaning, Namibians will once again vote for their preferred parties and candidates in the upcoming elections. Read more »
Namibia: It's Nandi-Ndaitwah or Nothing - Namandje
Lawyer Sisa Namandje says Swapo will not reverse the nomination of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the party's presidential candidate, whether some members like it or not. Read more »
Namibia: Lgbtqi+ Community Wants to Be Included in Parliament
... race for election to next National Assembly heats up across parties Read more »
Namibia: Swakop Hospital Accused of Abandoning Premature Babies
Some concerned Swakopmund residents have accused nurses at Swakopmund State Hospital of not attending to premature babies. Read more »
Namibia: Ominous Implications for Satire
A cursory reading of the Hinda v Amupanda judgement hints at a subtle but major mistake by the court, similar to that made by the apex court in South Africa in the case of Le Roux… Read more »
Namibia: Nust Investigates N$2,3 Million Student Fraud
...over 200 students affected Read more »
Namibia: 400 Timber Planks Confiscated in Kavango West
Approximately 400 timber planks were confiscated in the Kavango West region this month. Read more »
Namibia: Punish Reckless Trading At Parastatals
In a normal world, directors and managers at many of Namibia's state-owned enterprises would have routinely faced criminal charges and served jail time for reckless trading. If… Read more »
Namibia: Breweries Toasts to N$394-Million Wine Packaging Hall
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has invested N$337 million in a wine packaging facility to expand its production capacity and diversify the brand's portfolio. Read more »
Namibia: UN Snubs Former Refugees' Plea for Support
The United Nations (UN) has distanced itself from former Namibian refugees demanding that it negotiates with the government on their behalf. Read more »
August 26
Namibia: Governor Urges Veterans to Put Struggle History in Writing
Oshikoto governor Penda ya Ndakolo is encouraging war veterans to write about their encounters during the liberation struggle. Read more »
August 23
Namibia: Three Children Die After Eating Food Suspected to Be Poisoned
Witvlei constituency councillor Sheya Goagoses says three children died and another four people are in a critical condition following suspected food poisoning in the Omaheke… Read more »
Africa: Artisst Are Undervalued - Smuts
Doek Arts Trust patron justice Dave Smuts says artists are undervalued in Africa. Read more »
Namibia: Tebogo Tops 200m, Wanyonyi On Fire in Mixed Night for Olympic Champs
Emmanuel Wanyonyi went close to breaking David Rudisha's vaunted 800m world record in Thursday's Diamond League meet in Lausanne in what was a mixed night for Olympic champions… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Dairies Juicing Up Zim
Namibia Dairies has exported its first shipment of juice to Zimbabwe. Read more »
August 22
Namibia: Khomasdal Boasts Most Building Activities in Capital
The construction sector showed modest growth in July, with Khomasdal being the most active area in Windhoek. Read more »
August 23
Namibia: Hengari Recounts How Political Rival Came to Her Rescue After Accident
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) parliamentarian Inna Hengari says she is proud of the political tolerance among Namibian politicians, especially during the time of elections. Read more »
Namibia: Call for an Urgent Sport Indaba
Former Athletics Namibia (AN) president Alpha Kangueehi says there is an urgent need for a national sport indaba to spearhead positive sport development. Read more »
Namibia: Celebrating a Legacy of Bravery
As Namibia commemorates Heroes Day on 26 August, we honour those who fought tirelessly for our freedom and laid the groundwork for our nation's prosperity. Read more »