July 02, 2025
Africa: Namibia Urged to Join Africa Free Trade
The Namibia Trade Forum (NTF) has cautioned that more work needs to be done for Namibia to fully realise the opportunities presented within the African Continental Free Trade Area… Read more »
Namibia: Online Doctor Chats, Compulsory Service On the Cards - but Not Everyone's Buying It
THE government is considering rolling out online medical consultations and compulsory community service for healthcare professionals, but not everyone is open to the idea. Read more »
Namibia: Economy Registers 2.7 Percent Inflation-Proof Growth
Namibia's economy grew by 2.7% over the past year, making it the 16th quarter in a row the country has seen real growth. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Tourism Board Faces Scrutiny Over N$1.4 Million Disciplinary Hearing Costs
THE Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has paid lawyers Slysken Makando N$630 000 and Kaijata Kangueehi N$800 000 to preside over an internal disciplinary process against a finance… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Tells Governors Not to Betray People's Trust
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday urged the newly appointed governors to work hard towards service delivery and must not betray the trust of the people. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Eagles On Track
Namibia cricket coach Craig Williams has expressed satisfaction with their performances against the Indian state side Assam after Namibia won the series 3-2. Read more »
Namibia: EU Backs Namibia's Cultural Data Drive With €5m (N$104 M) for Unesco Indicators Project
European Union (EU) ambassador Ana-Beatriz Martins at the kick-off workshop, Windhoek, 1 July 2025 Read more »
Namibia: Karasburg Home Affairs Sub-Regional Office Officially Inaugurated
I am delighted to be here this morning to join the residents of Karasburg for the official opening of the new sub-regional office of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration,… Read more »
Namibia: Government Debt Rises, External Sector Shows Signs of Strain, Says Bank of Namibia
Namibia's central government debt stock has risen significantly in the fiscal year ending in March 2025. Read more »
July 01, 2025
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah's First 100 Days - Experts Question Substance Beyond Cabinet Optics
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has trimmed the Cabinet from 21 to 14 ministries, advocating a leaner executive and the first female-majority leadership in Namibian history. Read more »
Namibia: Inflation Slows Year On Year but Money Supply Expands in the First Quarter of 2025 - Bank of Namibia
Namibia's annual inflation rate declined year on year but rose quarter on quarter in the first quarter of 2025, largely due to increased transport costs, the Bank of Namibia (BoN)… Read more »
Namibia: Unam Lecturer Elected As President of Social Workers' Association
University of Namibia (Unam) lecturer Lovisa Nghipandulwa has been elected as the president of the Namibia Social Workers' Association (Naswa). Read more »
Namibia: Non-Banking Financial Sector Records Growth Despite Compliance Challenges
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has reported steady growth across the non-banking financial sector, despite notable compliance challenges. Read more »
Namibia: U.S. Embassy Announces Public Social Media Requirement for Visa Seekers
The United States (US) embassy in Namibia has announced that visa seekers will now be required to make their social media accounts public as part of the application process. Read more »
Namibia: Tribunal Hears Judge President Selby Mbenenge Could Not Take 'No' for an Answer
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge was persistent in his demands for nude photographs from court secretary Andiswa Mengo, the tribunal has heard. Read more »
Namibia: Tourists Attacked At Khorixas, Okahandja Man Stabbed to Death
Four tourists were attacked at Kipwe Camping Site at Khorixas on Friday, the police report. Read more »
Namibia: Dam Levels Slowly Declining Across Namibia - Namwater
Namibia's dam levels are gradually dropping, with the total surface water storage now standing at 1 343.4 million cubic metres. Read more »
Namibia: I Will Be Watching You, President Tells New Governors
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged newly appointed governors to work hard. Read more »
Namibia: Walvis Bay Tycoon Slams Reports Linking Him to Land, Fishing Payouts to Nujoma
Walvis Bay-based businessman Jose Bastos has labelled reports linking him to a piece of land donated to founding president Sam Nujoma nearly 18 years ago as "fake and false". Read more »
Namibia: Govt Gives Region 5 Games N$127m Boost
The government has made N$127 million available to ensure the smooth running of the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Games, which kick off this week. Read more »
Namibia: AR Calls for End to 'Redline' Meat Restrictions
The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) has criticised Thursday's announcement that dried meat of cloven-hoofed animals is now eligible to be moved into the foot-and-mouth disease free… Read more »
June 30, 2025
South Africa: Billionaire Johann Rupert in Namibia, Erongogovernor Courts Investment
South Africa's wealthiest man, Johann Rupert, is currently visiting Namibia on a private trip and has held talks with Erongo governor Neville Andre to explore possible investment… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia Exports First AfCFTA Consignment
Namibia will launch its first export consignment under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework at Walvis Bay today, following months of delay and low interest. Read more »
Namibia: Pastor Buries 133 Unknown Souls in Mass Paupers' Grave After Nine Years At Morgue
It is a chilly morning at Grootfontein. Read more »
Namibia: Dry Meat May Be Moved to Disease-Free Zone
The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) has announced that the dried meat of cloven-hoofed animals may be moved into the foot-and-mouth disease-free zone without a veterinary… Read more »
