Namibia: Nujoma and Geingob Remembered As Namibia's Foundational Leaders

Several leaders have praised the late founding president Sam Nujoma and Namibia's third president, Hage Geingob, for steering the country's vision for the benefit of all Namibians. Read more »

Namibia: Venaani Proposes Desert Farming Strategy

Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani has proposed desert farming as a strategy to address agricultural issues. Read more »

Namibia: Cervical Cancer Vaccine Safe Amid Conspiracy Theories - Health Officials

Health officials say the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is safe, following concerns expressed by parents since its introduction in August 2025. Read more »

Namibia: Opposition Warns Namibia's New Oil Bill Could Fuel Fishrot-Style Corruption Under Presidency

Opposition parties are calling on the government to learn from the mistakes of countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Angola and Russia when it comes to the oil and gas sector. Read more »

Namibia: Herunga Resigns Amid Pressure From Young MPs

Swapo deputy secretary Uahekua Herunga has stepped down as the party chief whip following alleged mounting pressure from a group of younger members of parliament (MPs). Read more »

Namibia: Justice Minister Accused of Threatening to Throw Bottle At AR's Kambala

Justice and labour relations minister Wise Immanuel has been forced to withdraw what was perceived as a threat in parliament aimed at Affirmative Repositioning (AR) member of… Read more »

Namibia: Swapo Chief Whip Uahekua Herunga Steps Down, !naruseb Appointed Replacement

Swapo deputy secretary Uahekua Herunga has stepped down as the party's chief whip in the National Assembly, citing personal reasons. Read more »

Namibia: Only One Public Oncologist for Namibia

Health and social services minister Esperance Luvindao says Namibia has only one specialist oncologist in the public health sector, a shortage that is severely limiting early… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Petroleum Bill - MPs Vow to Scrutinise Transfer of Power to Presidency

Members of parliament (MPs) have vowed to scrutinise the petroleum bill set to be tabled today before passing it, raising concerns over giving too much power to one person. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Oil and Gas Bill - Opposition Warns Against President's Control Over Sector

Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani calls on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to maintain transparency in matters concerning her children's business activities. Read more »

Namibia: Health Ministry Accused of Failing to Spray Mosquitoes As Malaria Cases Surge in Northern Namibia

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has been accused of failing to properly implement malaria prevention measures, leading to an increase in the number of cases, including… Read more »

Namibia: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Opens Third Session of Eighth Parliament in Windhoek

February is a month of reflection and remembrance in the history of democratic and independent Namibia. During this month, we lost our third president, Hage Geingob, and our… Read more »

Namibia: Treatment for Rural Cancer Patients Worlds Away

The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) says geographical distance and financial hardship continue to delay cancer diagnosis and treatment for many Namibians, particularly those… Read more »

Namibia: Force Radio Stations to Play Local Music - Swart Baster

Namibian musician Swart Baster says limited radio airplay is undermining local artists' incomes, renewing calls for binding local music quotas as broadcasters review content rules. Read more »

Namibia: President Takes Aim At MPs Wanting to Score Political Points

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has taken aim at some parliamentarians who she says use debates merely to score political points. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Face Huge Task Against Estonia

Namibia face a huge task when they take on Estonia in a Davis Cup World Group II play-off match in Windhoek this weekend. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Denies Allegations of Family Involvement in Oil Industry

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has denied allegations of her family's alleged involvement in the oil industry. Read more »

Namibia: Former Bank Windhoek Employee Heidi Boois in Court Over N$3.36 Million Namcor Fraud Case

The alleged fraudulent opening of a bank account for a fugitive suspect in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) fraud and corruption case landed a former bank… Read more »

Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Family Oil Interest Allegations Spark Transparency Row and State House Media Scuffle

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is facing growing calls to publicly disclose and explain her family's business interests in Namibia's oil and gas sector. Read more »

Namibia: President Calls for Stronger Legal Framework

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says a strong legal framework is needed to give confidence to the nation. Read more »

Namibia: Health Ministry Records 8 000 Malaria Cases, 11 Deaths in January

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has recorded 8 760 cases of malaria and 11 deaths in the northern and north eastern parts of Namibia. Read more »

Namibia: Namcor Accused Tells Court - 'I'm Not a Thief'

One of the accused in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) fraud and corruption case, Panduleni Hamukwaya, says payments of N$1.45 million made to his close… Read more »

Namibia: Union Rejects 500 Planned Job Cuts At Gendev Fishing

The Namibian Seamen and Allied Workers' Union (NASAWU) has rejected Gendev Fishing's planned retrenchment of 489 employees, citing breaches of labour law and inadequate… Read more »

Namibia: Defiant Baboons Return to Eat Mahangu

The baboons which have been intimidating Goreangab residents have returned to the area, despite efforts by the environment ministry to scare them off. Read more »

Namibia: !hanamub Bags Second Award of the Season

Riaan !Hanamub has scooped the man of the match award following an impressive performance against Marumo Gallants FC in the Betway South African Premiership matchweek 16. Read more »