September 23
Namibia: Police Officer Dies in Fire At Windhoek Prison
Namibian Police deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi says a police officer died in a fire at police barracks next to Windhoek Correctional Facility on Sunday morning. Read more »
September 22
Namibia: President Nangolo Mbumba Cautions About Technology Like Artificial Intelligence At United Nations Summit
President Nangolo Mbumba has voiced caution about technologies like artificial intelligence at a United Nations summit. Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek Gears for Green City Initiatives
The City of Windhoek says it wants to turn the city green, with plans to implement environmental change and ensure long-term sustainability. Read more »
Namibia: Cost Controversy - Chinese Firms Reduce Namwater Tender Price By N$350 Million
Three Chinese companies appears to have inflated their prices for the construction of a NamWater water purification facility at Oshakati. Read more »
Namibia: Civil Society Wants Anti-Public Gathering Bill Dropped
Civil society, human rights activists and opposition parties have called for the complete withdrawal of the public gatherings and processions bill. Read more »
Namibia: Controversy Erupts Over N$1-Billion Opuwo-Epupa Road Tender Amid Allegations of Favouritism and Lack of Approval
... ignoring treasury and works ministry Read more »
Namibia: Swapo's Shaningwa Dismisses the Namibian As Not My 'Ka Bestie' Amid Energy Discussion
Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa has refused to talk to The Namibian because she says it's not her favourite newspaper. Read more »
Namibia: Media Criticised for Neglecting Women's Voices Ahead of Elections, Says Ombudsman
Media ombudsman John Nakuta says the media is still struggling to amplify women's voices in the run-up to the presidential and National Assembly elections. Read more »
Namibia: 'I Am the Lawyer'
. . . woman refuses lawyer for child-murder trial Read more »
Namibia: Political Parties Disregard Lgbtqi+ Rights Ahead of November Elections
Most political parties say they do not support gay rights ahead of the November elections, but do not mind the gay community's vote. Read more »
September 19
Namibia: PDM Donates Caskets to Families of Four Children Who Suffocated in Freezer At Katima Mulilo
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has donated caskets to the families of the four children who suffocated in a freezer at Katima Mulilo on Monday. Read more »
Namibia: Cabinet Approves Setting Up New Disease-Free Zones From 2027
The Cabinet has approved the construction of new veterinary fences and gates to create new disease-free zones. Read more »
Namibia: PDMlls for Urgent Parliamentary Action to Protect Debt-Ridden Namibians
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of parliament Inna Hengari says the growing number of Namibians who are in debt and struggle to pay their loans is concerning. Read more »
Southern Africa: 'South Africa Can Produce Up to 13 Million Tons of Green Hydrogen By 2050,' Says Zikalala
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has revealed that since the gazetting of nine Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs) by Infrastructure South Africa… Read more »
Namibia: 'Banning Political Activism On Campus Is Wrong'
The Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) does not welcome the ban on political activities at the University of Namibia (Unam). Read more »
Namibia: Universities Collaborate On Energy Sector
The International University of Management (IUM) and Witwatersrand University have collaborated to assist in creating professional qualifications in the energy sector. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia, Zambia to Exchange 21 Prisoners
Namibia and Zambia have officially exchanged 21 sentenced inmates at the Katima Mulilo Border Post in a move to enhance prisoner rehabilitation and reintegration. Read more »
Namibia: Exporting Is Easier Said Than Done
Over the past weeks officialdom and bureaucrats have vociferously urged Namibia's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to make use of preferences ushered in by the African… Read more »
Namibia: Green Hydrogen Too Expensive, While People Are Hungry - Ipc
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) says the country's green hydrogen project is expensive and does not address hunger. Read more »
Namibia: 'Answer Us Before We Vote'
...Katutura residents demand answers before elections Read more »
Namibia: New Era Incurs N$161,4m Loss in Two Years
The state-owned New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC) accumulated losses of N$72,8 million and N$88,6 million in March 2022 and 2023, respectively. Read more »
Namibia: New Ambassadors to Uphold and Defend Namibia's Sovereignty
I welcome all our new heads of missions to State House. Read more »
Namibia: Bank Boosts Financial Literacy
In a world where financial tools and services are more accessible than ever, one question looms large: Why are so many people struggling with financial health? Read more »
Namibia: PDM to Wait Longer for Judgement On Legal Challenge of Russian's Farm Deal
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) will have to wait until 15 October to receive a judgement on an attempt to set aside the lease of four farms to a billionaire. Read more »
Namibia: Ndeitunga Highlights Child Mariages, GBV
Ohangwena governor Sebastian Ndeitunga says child marriages are not a positive tradition for girls. Read more »