April 23
Namibia: Landless People's Movement Demands an End to Bailouts for State-Owned Enterprises
The Landless People's Movement (LPM) is calling for state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to become financially independent and end their reliance on government bailouts. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Stalls Replacing Late MP James Uerikua
Swapo has yet to nominate a replacement for James Uerikua's National Assembly seat, despite the party list indicating Peya Mushelenga is next. Read more »
Namibia: Crypto Fraud Accused Flee Namibia, Warrants Issued
Warrants for the arrest of seven people charged with operating an international online fraud scheme from Namibia were issued yesterday, after the accused failed to appear in the… Read more »
Namibia: President Calls for Dialogue Amid Fishing Crisis
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for open dialogue in Namibia's fishing industry as unions warn the sector is in crisis, with workers facing job insecurity, poor… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia-EU Forum Targets N$390 Billion for Green Future
The upcoming Namibia-European Union (EU) Business Forum aims to secure N$390 billion in investment to bolster green energy, logistics hubs, and sustainable economic diversification… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia Welcomes New SADC Wetland Sinitiative
An initiative to promote the use and protection of wetlands in 12 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries has been widely welcomed. Read more »
Namibia: SKW Youth Tournament This Weekend
Excitement is building as one of Namibia's premier youth football tournaments draws closer. Read more »
Namibia: Steenkamp, Ballotti Courting Olympic Committee
Sport minister Sanet Steenkamp has met with International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry in Switzerland to discuss strengthening Namibia's sport infrastructure,… Read more »
Namibia: Kamatuka Ready for Historic Nedbank Cup Final
Namibian forward Joslin Kamatuka has opened up about his journey from a lengthy injury layoff to the Nedbank Cup final with Durban City FC, where they will face TS Galaxy on 2 May. Read more »
Namibia: Thunder Roll Past Suns, Pistons Bounce Back to Level Series With Magic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points to propel the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-107 victory over Phoenix and a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series, as Detroit topped Orlando… Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Shine At ITF Junior Tourney
Namibian tennis players continued to shine at the International Tennis Federation J30 u18 junior tournament in Windhoek yesterday, with three players progressing to the… Read more »
Namibia: Blue Waters Ready for Unam Test in Top 8 Cup
VEN Blue Waters FC chairperson Mathias Haufiku says his side is ready for a tough knockout clash against Unam FC in the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 Cup. Read more »
April 22
Africa: UN Slave Trade Vote Sparks Reparations Hope
A United Nations resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity has bolstered Namibian calls for justice regarding colonial-era genocide and… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Faces N$247 Billion Climate Finance Gap
NAMIBIA faces a US$15 billion (about N$247.5 billion) climate finance gap as policymakers and financial institutions push for reforms to unlock investment and scale up funding for… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Plans Hosea Kutako Airport Expansion
The government has confirmed plans to expand Hosea Kutako International Airport, including the construction of a third terminal, as part of efforts to increase capacity and… Read more »
Namibia: Drugs Worth N$260 000 Found in Delivery Truck Outside Otjiwarongo
The police arrested an Outjo resident on Tuesday after discovering mandrax and cannabis valued at N$259 100 inside a delivery truck on the Otjiwarongo-Outjo road. Read more »
Namibia: Great Start By Dowie
Namibia's Israel Dowie got off to a great start at the International Tennis Federation U18 J30 tournament in Windhoek yesterday with an impressive 6-1, 6-0 victory against Lukas… Read more »
Namibia: Coetzee Makes History in SA
Drikus Coetzee once again made history by winning the inaugural Race Across South Africa in a total time of seven days, 12 hours 2 minutes and 47 seconds on Monday evening. Read more »
Namibia: Leicher Stars for Namibia U23
Namibia u23 beat Zimbabwe u23 by 10 runs at the High Performance Cricket Quadrangular tournament in Pretoria today. Read more »
Namibia: Lüderitz Weighs Lubowski Name Proposal
The Lüderitz Town Council has received a proposal to rename a main street and an airport at Lüderitz after late anti-apartheid activist Anton Lubowski. Read more »
Namibia: Bondelswarts Offices Shut, Services in Limbo
Bondelswarts Traditional Authority offices at Gibeon and Warmbad have been closed for over two years, delaying communal land services and affecting residents' livelihoods. Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek Court Hears Not-Guilty Pleas in Namcor Corruption Trial
The 14 individuals and six corporate entities charged in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) fraud and corruption case denied guilt on all of the charges they… Read more »
Namibia: Us Nuclear Super Carrier Transits Namibia's Waters - What to Know
The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs has confirmed that a United States nuclear-powered super aircraft carrier is currently transiting offf-shore of Namibia's exclusive… Read more »
Namibia: Court Hears Financial Links in Sanlam Fraud Tied to Shiweda Murder Suspect
Petrus Shikwaya (21), one of several accused linked to the murder of Justine Shiweda, has implicated several relatives in his N$1.9 million Sanlam fraud case. Read more »
Namibia: Health Ministry Cancels N$194m Medical Stores Tender Amid Political Interference and Global Fund Concerns
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has asked the Central Procurement Board of Namibia to cancel a N$194-million tender to build new central medical stores in Windhoek. Read more »
