December 29, 2023
Namibia: Twelve Acid Tankers Derail Near Omaruru
Twelve acid tankers derailed near Omaruru on Wednesday, leading to a spill of hazardous substances. Read more »
Namibia: Oshakati to Get Traffic Department
Oshakati mayor Leonard Hango says the Oshakati Town Council has made provision in its 2023/24 budget to establish a traffic department. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Namibia: Bodies of Drowned Children Recovered At Henties Bay
The police in the Erongo region have confirmed that the bodies of two young girls who drowned at Henties Bay nearly two weeks ago have been found. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Namibia: Concerns Over Dorob Park New Year's Festival
The upcoming Camp Out Dune Fest '23, scheduled to be held at the Amphitheatre Dune on 31 December, has sparked a wave of concern among local business owners and tour operators. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Namibia: Namibia's Economy Expands By 7 Percent
Namibia managed year-on-year growth of 7,2% in the third quarter of 2023, mainly thanks to its well-performing mining and agriculture sectors. Read more »
Namibia: Oshakati Gets 18 Babies for Christmas
Oshakati Intermediate Hospital has recorded a total of 18 babies born on Christmas Day. Read more »
Namibia: Geingob Reduces Global Trips By 44 Percent and Qualifies for N$700k in S&Ts
President Hage Geingob has reduced his international trips from 74 days last year to 41 days this year - reducing his potential subsistence and travel (S&Ts) allowance to… Read more »
Namibia: Reviewing and Projecting Namibia's International Engagements
Esteemed citizens and valued partners, I am deeply honoured and pleased to reflect upon the significant strides we have taken together in the realm of international relations and… Read more »
December 23, 2023
Namibia: 2023, the Year That Was in Namibia
This year was ... a lot. It had its ups and downs, but in true Namibian fashion, overall fun was had. From international acts touching down in Namibia, to citizens having a… Read more »
Namibia: Katima Residents Left Homeless for Christmas
Residents of Nova compound at Katima Mulilo need to look for shelter amid Christmas preparations after heavy storms destroyed their homes on Wednesday evening. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Namibia: Namibia Speaks Out Against Restrictions On Russian Diamonds
Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo says a proposed restriction on the importation of Russian diamonds by G7 countries needs to be reconsidered. Read more »
Namibia: Onesto 'Overdoses' On Blessings
Singer Onesmus Mwafangeyo, formerly known as Onesto, has rebranded himself as 'Onesto Papy'. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Namibia: Swapo Threatens to Deal With Corrupt Elements Next Year
Uahekua Herunga, the deputy secretary general of Swapo, says the party will decisively deal with those accused of corruption come 2024. Read more »
Namibia: Police Boss Gets Sleek, New Luxury Vehicle
The Namibian Police has splurged over N$2,5 million on a sleek Mercedes Benz for inspector general Joseph Shikongo. Read more »
December 17, 2023
Namibia: Top-10 Finish for Namibia During Bioblitz
Namibia recently joined the rest of the world's southern hemisphere for the Great Southern Bioblitz event, finishing the challenge in 10th place out of 138 projects from over 20… Read more »
December 16, 2023
Namibia: Miss Earth Namibia Reveals National Costume
Miss Earth Namibia 2023 Martha Kautanevali has revealed her national costume 'The Aloe Plant' for the Miss Earth 2023 pageant. Read more »
December 10, 2023
Namibia: COP28 - a First Family Diplomatic Mission
Namibians are grumbling about the first family jetting off to Dubai, acting like they've never taken a trip to the kraal with their own kin. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Namibia: Drop in Fuel Prices Bring Joy to Businesses
Independent economic researcher Josef Sheehama has welcomed the upcoming fuel decrease, saying that lower petrol and diesel prices have a far wider impact than merely benefiting… Read more »
Namibia: Fishrot Proceedings Halted Due to Lawyers' Absence
Plea proceedings in the Fishrot fishing quotas fraud, corruption and racketeering trial have been postponed to Friday, due to the absence of two of the defence lawyers representing… Read more »
Namibia: Coetzee Tames Big Munga in Record Time
Namibian cyclist Drikus Coetzee tamed one of the world's longest ultra-endurance mountain bike races, the Big Munga in a new record time of just under 48 hours on Friday. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Namibia: Energy Back With a Bang
Nestor Tobias is plotting a crack at the world title after Fillipus 'Energy' Nghutumbwa won the WBO Africa super bantamweight title in sensational style with a first round knockout… Read more »
Namibia: Erasmus Proud of Namibia
Namibia Richelieu Eagles captain Gerhard Erasmus praised his players and Cricket Namibia's support staff after they qualified for their third successive T20 World Cup on Thursday. Read more »
Namibia/Ghana: Gladiators On Black Queens' Trail
Ghana's Black Queens can complete a return to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations by avoiding a reversal of Friday's 3-1 win against Namibia tomorrow. Read more »
November 28, 2023
Namibia: Women in Sport Operating On Zero Budget
Namibia Women in Sport Association (Nawisa) president Carol Garoes says the association operates on a non-existing financial budget every year. Read more »
November 25, 2023
Namibia: Namibia Marks Progress in Suppressing HIV-Aids
The use of HIV prevention services in the country has slowed after much attention was directed at the Covid-19 pandemic, says health and social services executive director Ben… Read more »