March 28
Namibia: Police Dismiss Brutality Claims
POLICE spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi says claims of police brutality made by Namibian youths last week are vague and misleading. Read more »
Namibia: Athletics Namibia Supports Sprinters Mboma, Masilingi on New Athletics Rules
Athletics Namibia is disappointed with World Athletics over the new rules for female athletes with high testosterone. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Pushes for Construction of Earth Dams #AfricaClimateHope
DEPUTY prime minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah last week visited the Oshana region to familiarise herself with progress made on the government's programme to construct earth dams. Read more »
March 29
Namibia: Namibians Shine At SA Junior Championships
A Namibian team excelled to win 15 medals and finish eighth out of 72 clubs that competed at the South African National Junior Age Group Championships at Kings Park Swimming Pool… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Rugby Union Takes First Steps to Professionalism
THE Namibia Rugby Union yesterday announced that it had signed contracts with 19 players with more to follow ahead of a busy rugby season, which includes the Mzansi Challenge, the… Read more »
Namibia: Kraatz Builds Scrum Machine for Western Suburbs
KRAATZ Engineering (Kraatz), a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, that specialises in engineering services in the marine and offshore, mining, fabrication,… Read more »
March 28
Namibia: Don't Use Unemployment to Score Political Points - Nekongo
SWAPO Party Youth League (SPYL) secretary Ephraim Nekongo says the high youth unemployment rate should not be used to score political points by those who prey on the desperation of… Read more »
March 27
Namibia: Namibian Cheetah Sent to India Dies
One of the eight cheetahs flown to the Kuno National Park in India from Namibia in September last year died on Monday. Read more »
Namibia/Cameroon: Warriors Put Song Under Pressure
THE Brave Warriors may yet get Cameroon coach Rigobert Song fired after "stealing a point" in Yaounde following a 1-1 stalemate on Friday night. Read more »
Namibia: Erongo Wins Amateur Boxing Champs for Fifth Time
THE 2023 National Amateur Boxing Championships concluded on Saturday, with the Erongo region taking its fifth consecutive win. Read more »
March 26
Namibia: Vehicle Carrying 15 Pupils Overturns in Omusati
A vehicle carrying 15 pupils from Onesi Secondary School in Omusati region overturned along the Onesi-Outapi gravel road on Sunday afternoon. Read more »
March 22
Namibia: First Lady Denies Involvement in Political Appointments
FIRST lady Monica Geingos has rejected claims that she is involved in political appointments made by president Hage Geingob. Read more »
Namibia: Hungry People Grab Food At Independence Celebration
CHAOS ensued at yesterday's 33rd Independence Day anniversary at Outapi in the Omusati region as some people grabbed food initially meant for Very Very Important Persons (VVIPs)… Read more »
Namibia: Namdia's Lack of Genocide Remembrance Support Angers Traditional Leaders
THE Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA) has slammed the Namdia Foundation's lack of support with regards to hosting a genocide remembrance slated for 21 and 22 April at… Read more »
Namibia: Outcry Over Opposition Parliamentarian's Arrest After Protest
INTERNATIONAL organisations have voiced their concern over the arrest of Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Inna Hengari. Read more »
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
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
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
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
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
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 »
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