July 07, 2025
Namibia: NHE Expands Low-Income Housing in the North
The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) is optimistic that low-income earners will now be able to afford houses through government initiatives aimed at addressing the shortage of… Read more »
July 06, 2025
Namibia: Kenyans Chebet, Kipyegon Light Up Eugene Diamond League With World Records
Beatrice Chebet shattered the women's 5,000m world record with a groundbreaking time of 13min 58.06sec as fellow Kenyan Faith Kipyegon lowered her own 1,500m world record at the… Read more »
Namibia: Pricey Tents, Pressure and Tradition - The High Cost of Namibian Weddings
Money is irrelevant - Nakuumba Mounting family pressure and societal expectation Some couples marry at court against family wishes Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia Keep T20 Series Alive
Namibia kept their hopes alive in the T20 series with a thrilling three-wicket victory over the CSA Women's Emerging Academy in the third T20 at the High Performance Oval in… Read more »
Namibia: Cabinet Halts State-Funded Funerals Until March 2026
Cabinet has imposed a moratorium on the granting of official funerals effective 16 June 2025 until 31 March 2026. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Downgraded As Income Gap Grows, Former Minister Schlettwein Warns of Poorer Future
Former finance minister Calle Schlettwein says Namibia's recent downgrade by the World Bank from an upper middle-income country to a lower middle-income country is a clear… Read more »
July 05, 2025
Namibia: Traders At Ondangwa Exhibition Express Satisfaction
Small traders at Ondangwa have expressed positive sentiments about participating in this year's Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition. Read more »
Namibia: More Than Music - Jericho's Dedication to Youth, Education, Mental Health
Despite almost two decades in the music industry, rapper and songwriter Jericho 'J-Twizzle' Gawanab is still going strong. Read more »
July 04, 2025
Namibia: Namibia Tightens Measures On Foot-and-Mouth Disease
The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) is tightening biosecurity measures at border posts after an increase in foot-and-mouth disease cases in some of Namibia's neighbours. Read more »
Namibia: Lüderitz School Closed After Procedural Breaches, Says Ministry
THE Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture says the owners of Bedrock Montessori School at Lüderitz, which was recently ordered to close down, did… Read more »
Namibia: Nganate Outlines Vision Amid Reappointment Criticism
Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate has expressed recommitment to the region following his recent reappointment. Read more »
Namibia: Lüderitz School Closure Sparks Outcry As Transparency Over Shutdown Questioned
The sudden closure of Bedrock Montessori School at Lüderitz has raised concerns over transparency, safety compliance, and the impact on children's education. Read more »
July 03, 2025
Namibia: Lawyer Accuses Govt of Delaying Cannabis Legislation
Legal practitioner Kadhila Amoomo has accused the government of delaying the review of cannabis legalisation to drain financial resources. Read more »
Namibia: President Completes Governor Appointments, Outlines Service Delivery Expectations
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Windhoek, 1 July 2025 Read more »
Namibia: Cabinet Suspends Official Funerals Pending Policy Review
In a move set to streamline the administration of state-recognised funerals, Cabinet has imposed a moratorium on the granting of official funerals effective 16 June 2025 until 31… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Promises Agro-Processing Facilities for All Regions, Warns Ministers to Deliver or Face Action
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday announced that agro-processing facilities would be established in all 14 regions, with three earmarked for the Omusati, Kavango East… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Stalwart Johnathan 'Tiheb' Goliath Dies, Remembered As Liberation Icon
SWAPO stalwart Johnathan 'Tiheb' Goliath has been described as a unifier and liberation icon. Read more »
Namibia: India's Modi Eyes Stronger Economic Ties With Namibia
INDIA's secretary for economic relations in the ministry of external affairs, Dammu Ravi, has confirmed that trade and investment will be a key focus during prime minister Narendra… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo MP Aupindi Slams 'Voodoo Economics', Wants Locals to Benefit From Natural Resources
Swapo lawmaker Tobie Aupindi has issued a scathing critique of Namibia's current economic model, calling for a fundamental shift in how the country manages its natural resources… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Backs Governors As Critics Raise Concerns
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's appointment of new regional governors earlier this week has sparked national debate on governance, service delivery, and accountability. Read more »
Namibia: Uranium Surges With Clean Energy Push
Rising global demand for clean and reliable energy has propelled uranium to becoming Namibia's most valuable export. Read more »
Namibia: Sinomine Project Gets Greenlight Amid Job Cuts
Sinomines's new metal recycling project has received environmental approval, despite controversy over recent retrenchments and union concerns about inadequate labour consultations. Read more »
Namibia: Health Ministry to Rollout 450 Scholarships
The health ministry plans to award 450 scholarships in critical health fields under Project 2025 to boost Namibia's public healthcare workforce over three years. Read more »
Namibia: Girl (11) Reported Missing for Five Days At Divundu
Victoria 'Tjodi' Siremo (11) has been reported missing for five days at Divundu village in the Kavango East region. Read more »
Namibia: Rehoboth Donates 11 Hectares of Land for New Stadium to Boost Sport, Jobs and Tourism
The Rehoboth Town Council has donated 11 hectares of land for the construction of a modern sport stadium to benefit the community. Read more »
