October 27, 2022
Africa: African Nations Urged to Prioritize Adaptation and Mitigation to Address Climate Change
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta called on African countries to lay down concrete and result-based actions on adaptation and mitigation including… Read more »
Namibia: Outbreak of Lung Sickness Contained, Control Measures Lifted
The control measures that were imposed following an outbreak of contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia, commonly known as Lung sickness which occurred in most parts of the Northern… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Namibia: Geingob Urges Nations to Speak With One Voice Against Conflicts and Diseases
The President, HE Dr. Hage Geingob on Monday urged nations to speak against poverty and inequalities creating tensions and division. Read more »
Namibia: Albinism Foundation Gets Support From German Embassy
Support in Namibia of Albinism Sufferers Requiring Assistance (SINASRA) signed a funding agreement with Ambassador Herbert Beck of Germany to Namibia recently. Read more »
September 20, 2022
Namibia: Kunene Farmers Equipped With Climate Change Adaptation Skills
Trainers working with farmers in the Kunene region recently received further training on integrating climate change adaptation in farming activities in Khorixas. Read more »
September 05, 2022
Botswana: Geingob to Attend Inaugural Session of the Botswana-Namibia Bi-National Commission
The President, HE, Dr. Hage Geingob, President will travel to Gaborone, Botswana, from 8 to 9 September, to attend the inaugural Session of the Botswana-Namibia Bi-National… Read more »
September 09, 2022
Namibia: Environment to Sustain Economic Recovery Needed Says !gawaxab
The Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab, at a recent engagement with the banking industry, said it is crucial to step up efforts to create an environment that will… Read more »
Namibia: Scabies Relief for Epukiro and Drimiopsis SAN Communities
An outbreak of scabies in the Bushman communities of Omaheke required drastic intervention which came in the form of a commercial partnership between the Naankuse Foundation, A.… Read more »
August 19, 2022
Southern Africa: Tshisekedi Throws Weight Behind SADC Vision 2050
By Kizito Sikuka in Kinshasa, DRC Read more »
August 10, 2022
Namibia: 120 Rural SAN Artisans Receive Support to Boost Production and Sales of Handicrafts
The Capricorn Foundation donated N$120,000 to the Omba Arts Trust in Windhoek to support 120 artisans with logistical assistance in the production and selling of handicrafts,… Read more »
July 07, 2022
Namibia: 21 Victims of a Suspected Human-Trafficking Ring Now Back in the Country - Official
Twenty one out of the 31 victims of a suspected human-trafficking ring in the Middle East, were safely repatriated to Namibia as of 30 June Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Namibia: Bank Windhoek Adjusts Fee Structure Effective July
Bank Windhoek this week announced its new fee structure, effective Friday, 1 July 2022. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC to Increase Renewable Energy Generation to Reduce Carbon Emissions
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is developing the Regional Gas Masterplan to enable the utilisation of the abundant gas reserves in the region to reduce its… Read more »
Namibia: GDP Rises 5.3% Year/Year in First Quarter
The Gross Domestic Product for the first quarter grew by 5.3% year /year the statistics agency (NSA) said Thursday. Read more »
Namibia: 'Food Waste Challenge' to Reduce Waste Launched
The Capricorn Foundation recently announced the launch of the Capricorn Foundation Food Waste Challenge, to reduce food waste in the country. Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank and Banco Nacional De Angola Strengthen Ties
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and Banco Nacional de Angola (BNA) have agreed to collaborate on various fronts, to further their respective price and financial stability mandates as… Read more »
Namibia: Transboundary Water Resources Cooperation Is a 'Must, Not a Choice' - Official
Transboundary water cooperation is crucial for water security, sustainability, and socio-economic development as the country shares perennial rivers with neighboring countries. Read more »
June 23, 2022
Namibia: Agriculture Ministry, Agronomic Board Staff Receive Training On Crop Yield Estimation
The University of Namibia (UNAM) conducted a training workshop on crop yield estimation for technical staff from the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) and the Ministry of Agriculture,… Read more »
Namibia: Local Art Exhibition to Open in the UK in July
Start Art Gallery, an online contemporary local art gallery, in collaboration with Guns & Rain Art is thrilled about the prospect of hosting its first exhibition in London,… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia-South African 3rd Bi-National Commission Set for Next Week
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a delegation to Namibia for the 3rd Session of Namibia South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) from 28 June to 1 July in… Read more »
Namibia: Benjamin Announces 31-Man Provisional Squad Ahead of Cosafa Cup
Brave Warriors' head coach, Collin Benjamin this week announced a provisional 31- man squad for the 2022 COSAFA Cup scheduled to take place in Durban next month. Read more »
June 15, 2022
Namibia: Conservation Scientist to Zoom in On Game Count Conservation
The Namibia Scientific Society is inviting the public to a public talk by conservation scientist Novald Iiambo, titled 'Game Count Conservation in Khaudum National Park', on 21… Read more »
June 08, 2022
Namibia: Namibia Moves Up 8 Spots in Global Startup Ecosystem Index
Namibia has moved up 8 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022 according to the Startup Ecosystem Report generated from the StartupBlink website. Read more »
June 15, 2022
Namibia: Walvis Bay Aquapark 4 Oyster Area Closed As Harmful Bacteria Detected
The Walvis Bay Aquapark 4 production area for oyster harvesting was closed following the detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria, a food-borne pathogen that causes diarrhoea,… Read more »
Namibia: Gipf Intensifies Member Education Outreach Programme
The GIPF has embarked on a robust member education outreach programme to the Oshikoto and the Ohangwena regions. Read more »