Namibia: Namibia's Export Opportunities and the Challenge Over Policy Certainty

Namibia's recent inclusion under China's zero-tariff market access arrangement represents a major development in the country's external trade relations and export strategy. Read more »

Namibia: Investors Advised to Participate in Treasury Bill Auctions to Fund Govt Projects

The government does not borrow money for funding for projects from unsolicited bids through individuals, private companies or agents acting on behalf of private companies or… Read more »

Cape Verde/Namibia: Namibia Scores Football Agent Tips in Cape Verde

Namibia was represented at the African Football Agents Conference in Cape Verde to discuss governance, player welfare and the implementation of continental football regulations. Read more »

Namibia: Entries to Open for the 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash

Entries for one of Namibia's most iconic endurance sporting events, the 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash, officially open in June, inviting cyclists from Namibia and around the world to… Read more »

Namibia: Windhoek Residents Demand Lab Evidence On Tap Safety

The Residents and Ratepayers Association has demanded laboratory results after a suspected murder victim's body was discovered at a Windhoek water treatment facility. Read more »

Namibia: Ngurare Triggers Swapo Succession Debate

Prime minister Elijah Ngurare is in favour of president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah serving a second term, sparking mixed reactions from political analysts over internal Swapo… Read more »

Namibia: Intern Doctor Denies Role in Alleged Sanlam Medical Fraud Scheme

Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital intern doctor Kelsey Kudumo (32) has denied allegations that she participated in a fraudulent Sanlam insurance scheme involving falsified medical… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Misses World Relays Over Poor Standards

Coach Letu Hamhola says substandard training and poor administrative support have caused Namibia to miss out on the recent World Athletics Relays. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's Afcon 2028 Bid Strengthened

Namibia Football Association president Robert Shimooshili has confirmed Namibia's bid to co-host Afcon 2028, adding that his election to Cosafa's executive committee will improve… Read more »

Namibia: Genocide Descendants Slam Government Decision to Regionalise Remembrance Day

Descendants of the victims of the 1904-1908 Nama and Ovaherero genocide have criticised the government's decision to regionalise the Genocide Remembrance Day commemorations. Read more »

Namibia: Swapo-Linked Hodago Attached Over N$7.5-Million Debt

The High Court has authorised the attachment and possible sale of shares in Swapo-linked Hodago Fishing over a N$7.5-million fish supply debt. Read more »

Namibia: Rising Oil Prices - a Silent Crisis for Namibian Students and Low-Income Families

The persistent increase in Namibia's fuel prices is no longer just an economic concern discussed in government offices or at financial institutions. Read more »

Namibia: NSFAF Delays Leave Hungry University Students Broke

University students have raised serious concerns over delayed Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) non-tuition payments, which they say threaten their education and… Read more »

West Africa: Ghana, Ivory Coast to Clash in 2027 Afcon Qualifying

Ghana were drawn in the same group as the Ivory Coast when the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying draw was made in Cairo on Tueday. Read more »

Namibia: Venaani Demands Rural Banking Access

Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has criticised commercial banks for allegedly neglecting rural communities, saying a lack of banking infrastructure continues to… Read more »

Southern Africa: Namibia Maintains Second Position in Southern Africa's Startup Ecosystem

Namibia has been ranked tenth in Africa and 94th globally in the 2026 StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index (GSEI), reaffirming its growing reputation as an emerging… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's 'Elon Musk' Andreas Defends N$250m Empire

Politically connected businessman Josef Andreas has defended his N$250 million business empire, rejecting allegations that has had influence in governmental affairs despite not… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Face Tough Afcon 2027 Qualifying Encounters

Namibia's senior men's football national team, the Brave Warriors, face a difficult road to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after being drawn against Cameroon, Comoros and Congo in… Read more »

Namibia: Health Ministry Says Medicine Stock At 60% As Shortages Persist

The Ministry of Health and Social Services says national pharmaceutical stock levels currently stand at an estimated 60%, with several essential medicines still low or out of stock… Read more »

Namibia: Government Moves to Cancel N$1.1m Monthly Lease for Unoccupied Chicco Building

Businessman Erastus 'Chicco' Shapumba says he did not draft the lease agreement for his building, which the government allegedly rents for N$1.1 million per month without occupying… Read more »

Namibia: Social Media Rental Finder Scams On the Rise in Namibia, Police Warn

The Namibian Police say they are increasingly receiving complaints from members of the public falling victim to scams while searching for accommodation through 'rental finders' on… Read more »

Namibia: Govt Defends N$13-Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Katutura Hospital Negligence

The government has filed a notice to defend a N$13-million lawsuit brought by a woman who claims an operation at Katutura Intermediate Hospital in Windhoek has left a broken… Read more »

Namibia: Body Found in Windhoek's Water Treatment Machine At Gammams

The body of a man was allegedly found in a machine used in the water treatment process at the Gammams Water Care Works facility in Windhoek on Sunday, the Windhoek Municipality… Read more »

Namibia: German City Mourns Desert Air Plane Crash Victims

Tributes have been pouring in for the German family killed in the Desert Air crash last Sunday. Read more »

Namibia: Health Ministry to Start Issuing Monthly Medicine Delivery Updates

The Ministry of Health and Social Services says national pharmaceutical stock levels currently stand at an estimated 60%, with several essential medicines still understocked or out… Read more »