January 12, 2023
Southern Africa: SADC Defence Chairman Geingob Reacts to Violence Video From Mozambique
Namibian head of state and chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defence and Security regarding the SADC Mission in Mozambique (SAMIM)… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Namibia: Avoid Blaming One Another for the Dismal Exam Results - Geingob
The President H.E Dr Hage Geingob this week appealed to all stakeholders, specifically the teachers, the learners, the parents, the ministry and the unions to avoid blaming one… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Namibia: 3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Lüderitz and Rosh Pinah
The Ministry of Mines and Energy on Monday revealed that a 3.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded some 184 kilometres southeast of Lüderitz, during the early hours of Saturday,… Read more »
December 28, 2022
Namibia: Namibian Cuprous Oxide Gemstone May Be Key to Quantum Computers
A new study led by the University of St Andrews in the United Kingdom discovered that a special type of light created using an ancient Namibian gemstone could be the key to new… Read more »
December 21, 2022
Namibia: Kehat Beukes Legacy Chess Tournie Returns to Swakop, Draws Many National Champions
Dion Moyo and Lutopu Khoa are the new male and female chess champions following a successful tournament in Swakopmund on Saturday and Sunday 17 and 18 December Read more »
November 30, 2022
Namibia: Medicines Policy Revised After 24 Years
The Ministry of Health and Social Services this week launched a revised National Medicines Policy (NMP) to guide and develop pharmaceutical services in the country to meet the… Read more »
November 28, 2022
Namibia: Namibia to Step Up Efforts Against Wildlife Crime During Festive Season
Namibia and its partners in wildlife protection and law enforcement will step up efforts against wildlife crime in the country during this year's festive season. Read more »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
April 07, 2006
Namibia: Malaria Identified As Leading Cause of Deaths
"Malaria continues to be a major hindrance to the socio economic development of the world," said the deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social… Read more »