October 15
Namibia: Namibian Lawyer Gawanas Appointed As Chancellor of UK University
Namibian lawyer, diplomat and social justice advocate Bience Gawanas has been appointed as the chancellor of the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom (UK). Read more »
Namibia: Amushelelo Announces Withdrawal From the LPM Parliamentary List
Political activist Michael Amushelelo says he will withdraw his name from the parliamentary list of the Landless People's Movement (LPM). Read more »
Namibia: Nasria Gives Govt N$16-Million Dividend
The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria) handed over a N$16-million dividend to the government in Windhoek yesterday. Read more »
Namibia: Police Seize Illegal Substances Worth N$5 930 Over the Weekend
In five separate incidents over the weekend, the police seized illegal substances valued at around N$5 930. Read more »
Namibia: Lioness Set to Drop New Album
If you're a local rap connoisseur with a taste for feisty flows, catchy hooks and stylish visuals, there's a phrase bound to stop your scrolling: "Lioness is coming." Read more »
Namibia: Energy Stays Relevant
Fillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa thrust his name into the world-title conversation with an emphatic first-round stoppage of former world champion Yukinori Oguni of Japan in Yokohama on… Read more »
Namibia: Chile Go Top of the Log
Chile Futsal Club went to the top of the NDTC Futsal Premier League log after a hard fought 3-2 victory against Knights FC on Saturday. Read more »
Namibia: Miller, Krugel-Greef Claim National Crowns
Alex Miller and Anri Krugel-Greef were crowned the 2024 Nedbank Namibia National XCM Champions at Swakopmund on Saturday. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Challenges Urgent Application Against Extraordinary Congress Decision, Labels It As Abusive
Swapo has labelled an urgent application against the party about its decision to hold an extraordinary party congress next year as abusive. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Airports Company Doubles Profits
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has announced profits of N$40.8 million for the 2023/2024 fiscal year, more than double recorded in the previous fiscal period. Read more »
October 13
Namibia: Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar to Be Held in Namibia
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) will host its annual Trade Finance Seminar and Factoring Workshop in Windhoek next month. Read more »
Namibia: Kandjoze Defends Green Hydrogen Projects
The government's green hydrogen council chairperson, Obeth Kandjoze, has defended its renewable energy project against continued criticism about its environmental impact. Read more »
Namibia: Firefighters Criticise Lack of Fire Safety Awareness in Namibia
A lack of coordination and synergy is the biggest challenge faced by Namibian fire brigades, says a senior firefighter. Read more »
Namibia: ECN Admits Error in Deregistration of CDV and Neff
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it realises it made an error in deciding to cancel the registration of two political parties that failed to comply with the Electoral… Read more »
Namibia: Simataa Breaks Silence On Controversial Harassment Accusations
Secretary to Cabinet George Simataa has broken his silence about a barrage of sexual harassment accusations. Read more »
Namibia: Pupils Back in Class At Ndama Junior Primary School After Water Crisis Resolution
Pupils at Ndama Junior Primary School at Rundu resumed classes yesterday. Read more »
Namibia: Drug Mules Threaten Visa-Free Travel to Brazil
At least 25 Namibians have been arrested in Brazil since 2016 for drug trafficking. Read more »
Namibia: United States to Promote Namibia's Energy Security
The United States (US) says it will promote Namibia's energy security and support the country in becoming a regional leader in clean energy solutions. Read more »
Namibia: Rural Communities and Mental Health - Bridging Tradition and Modernity
Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA) spokesperson Frans Enkali says authorities in rural communities are grappling with how to integrate evolving views on mental health with… Read more »
October 11
Namibia: In Defence of Monica Geingos
As the founder of the Global First Ladies Alliance (GFLA) and someone who has had the privilege of working with more than 80 first ladies across 15 years, I feel compelled to… Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Earth Science Students Win Frank Arnott Award
Four students from the University of Namibia and the Namibia University of Science and Technology received the prestigious Frank Arnott Next Generation Explorers Award (NGEA). Read more »
Namibia: UN Makes N$53m Available for Drought Relief
The United Nations has made US$3 million (roughly N$53 million) available through the UN Central Emergency Relief Fund to support Namibia's response to the ongoing drought crisis. Read more »
October 09
Namibia: Delays in Drought Relief Impact Farmers - Calls for Streamlined Aid Process
Delays in delivering drought relief to farmers due to bureaucratic processes have led to significant livestock losses. Read more »
Namibia: Simataa Addresses Allegations of Misusing SSC Funds in Memoir
Secretary to the Cabinet George Simataa has denied having misused N$11 million availed by the Social Security Commission (SSC). Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Ethical Use of Ai in Media
Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the media industry to embrace technological advancements while maintaining ethical standards, accuracy and credibility in the era of… Read more »