July 02
Namibia: Central Bank Launches Instant Pay Project
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) last week launched the Instant Payment Programme (IPP), aiming to modernise Namibia's payment infrastructure. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Deficit Widens to N$11,4 Billion in First Quarter
Namibia's current account deficit widened to N$11,4 billion during the first quarter of this year. Read more »
Namibia: Tuk-Tuk Win Deon Hotto Charity Cup
Okahandja's Tuk-Tuk claimed the fourth edition of the Deon Hotto Charity Cup held at Omaruru over the weekend. Read more »
Namibia: Environmental Activism - the Highs and the Lows
Environmental advocacy is often neglected in local media, leading to a lack of public awareness on issues crucial to sustainable development. Read more »
Namibia: Car Owners to Enjoy Cheaper Transport Costs
Namibia will see some relief in the cost of transportation as the Ministry of Mines and Energy lower fuel prices yesterday. Read more »
Namibia: 4000 Petition Against Power Hike
A petition calling for ministerial intervention against the Electricity Control Board's (ECB) decision to increase the electricity tariff by 8% has reached over 4 000 signatures in… Read more »
Namibia: Young Cyclists Win Six Medals in SA
Namibia's upcoming young mountain bike riders put in some fine performances, winning six medals at the second leg of the South Africa Cup MTB series in Pietermaritzburg over the… Read more »
Namibia: Namwater CEO Abraham Nehemia At the Ground-Breaking of the Ohangwena II Wellfield Water Supply Schemes Project At Eenhana
As the chief executive of NamWater, it is my privilege to welcome you to this momentous occasion, the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ohangwena II Wellfield Water Supply Schemes… Read more »
Namibia: Venaani Condemns Sexual Exploitation of Boy
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani has condemned a woman's alleged sexual exploitation of a boy (6). Read more »
Namibia: Teen in Court Over Rape of Younger Boy
A boy (14) appeared in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Monday after he allegedly raped an 11-year-old boy on Saturday afternoon. Read more »
Namibia: Turkey Set Up Euros Quarter-Final With Dutch After Thrilling Win Over Austria
Turkey will face the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after winning a thriller with Austria 2-1 as both countries reached the last eight of a European Championship… Read more »
June 28
Namibia: Procurement Board Admits Errors in Kanyama Condom Tender
Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) chairperson Amon Ngavetene has admitted that the board has failed to confirm whether local businessman Shapwa Kanyama owns an… Read more »
Namibia: Few Young Voters Show Up for Registration - ECN
Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) spokesperson Mulauli Siluka announced yesterday that only 118 697 young people were registered out of 366 036 registrations in total from 3 to… Read more »
June 27
Namibia: I'm Not a Sell-Out - VP Nandi-Ndaitwah On Genocide Negotiations
Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday said she will never sell Namibia or Namibians out while negotiating with Germany over the 1904-08 genocide. Read more »
Namibia: Vaccine Sceptics Lose Case Against Govt
A group of Covid-19 vaccination sceptics yesterday lost a High Court case directing the government to provide them with information on the safety and efficacy of vaccines against… Read more »
Namibia: Are Namibians Open to Chronic Disease Screening?
When was your last check-up? Read more »
Africa: Homeless Braves Off to Historic Africa Women's Cup
Namibia's women's homeless football team, The Homeless Braves, departed today for Arusha, Tanzania, brimming with excitement as they prepare to compete in the inaugural Homeless… Read more »
June 26
Namibia: Global Warming Hits Namibia At a Higher Rate
Namibia is experiencing a warming rate that is higher than the global average. Read more »
Namibia: Muharukua Joins Swapo
... a party he accused of campaigning with food Read more »
Namibia: Man Accused of Incest Takes Own Life
A man (39) from at Sikali village in the Kavango West region allegedly took his own life by drinking car battery acid, after he was called in by a village headman and elders of the… Read more »
Namibia: Share Million-Dollar Tenders Among SMEs - Katjimune
Lawmaker Maximalliant Katjimune wants the parliament to reconsider the procurement awarding system to share million-dollar tenders among more than one small or medium enterprise… Read more »
Namibia: AR Targets Youth Vote
Affirmative Repositioning (AR) national spokesperson George Kambala says they will go into the forthcoming November elections targeting the youth vote after the party was… Read more »
Namibia: Driver Guilty of Murder Gets Court Date in August
A persentence hearing in the trial of Jandre Dippenaar, who has been convicted on six counts of murder in connection with a road collision near the end of 2014, is scheduled to… Read more »
June 25
Namibia: Over 460 Delegates to Convene in Windhoek for Ahif 2024
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) says over 460 delegates from 41 countries, including investors, business leaders, government officials and industry… Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Prefer Netflix Over DStv
Namibians say they prefer streaming platforms such as Netflix and Home Box Office (HBO) over Digital Satellite Television (DStv). Read more »
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