November 11
Namibia: Ex-Swapo Youth Leader Shipwiikineni Endorses Itula for President, Criticises Swapo Leadership
Swapo member Reinhold Shipwiikineni has endorsed Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) presidential candidate Panduleni Itula. Read more »
Namibia: Koryx Raises N$93m More for Namibian Copper Mine
Canadian company Koryx Copper continues to raise additional funds for the development of the Haib copper project in southern Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: Balhao Re-Elected As Mayor of Lüderitz
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) member Phil Balhao has been re-elected as the mayor of Lüderitz. Read more »
Namibia: Duplicate Voter Cards Available From 18 November
Registered voters who have lost or damaged their voter cards can get duplicates countrywide as of from next week. Read more »
Namibia: Fashion Week Creates Memories
MTC Windhoek Fashion Week 2024 (MTC WFW) concluded with a vibrant celebration of innovation, tradition and cultural pride, creating a memorable event that highlighted both local… Read more »
Namibia: Unam Students Rewriteexam At Short Notice
Some University of Namibia (Unam) students say they were asked to rewrite an exam after the university accidentally scheduled two different exam sessions for the same subject at… Read more »
Namibia: Hardap Resort to Become Conference Facility
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) aims to transform the Hardap Resort into a full conference facility due to low occupancy rates. Read more »
Namibia: Is Your Boss a Bully?
Is your boss making your work life miserable? Or are you surrounded by a team of seasoned bullies? Read more »
Namibia: New Nust SRC President to Foster Inclusive, Vibrant Campus Culture
Newly elected president of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) student representative council (SRC) Michee Masengo says he will address urgent issues facing… Read more »
November 10
Africa: Botswana Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe Reflects On Namibia Detention and Political Mentorship Under Hidipo Hamutenya
Botswana's new vice president, Ndaba Gaolathe, worked in Namibia and was detained for allegedly supporting former Swapo veteran Hidipo Hamutenya's presidency. Read more »
November 07
Namibia: Mbumba Postpones Hosea Kutako Shrine Unveiling to Attend Boko Inauguration
President Nangolo Mbumba has postponed the unveiling ceremony of chief Hosea Kutako's shrine to attend the the inauguration ceremony of Botswana's new president. Read more »
Africa: Namibian Major General Loses Bid for Interpol Vice President for Africa
Namibian Police major general Anne-Marie Nainda has lost in a bid to become Interpol's vice president for Africa. Read more »
Namibia: Trump's Re-Election Could Impact Us Development Aid to Namibia, Raising Concerns Over Future Relations
United States of America president-elect Donald Trump could cut down on development aid and other financial support to countries like Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: More Investment in Hydrogen Required
Energy demand from the production of hydrogen could strain Namibia's supply of renewable energy and may not address the high cost of energy in the foreseeable future. Read more »
Namibia: Minister //Hoëbes Invites /Khomanin Landless Communities to State House Over Land Concerns
Minister in the Presidency Christine //Hoëbes has invited the landless /Khomanin community to State House to discuss land concerns. Read more »
Namibia: Prince William Praises Namibia's Environmental Conservation Efforts At 2024 Earthshot Prize
William, Prince of Wales, has praised Namibia's efforts in environmental conservation. Read more »
Namibia: Security Guard Sentenced to 15 Years in Jail After Attempt to Rape Child in City
A man found guilty of abducting and attempting to rape a five-year-old girl in Windhoek at the end of 2020 has been sentenced to an effective prison term of 15 years. Read more »
Namibia: Small Businesses Want Support for EU Due Diligence Compliance
Small and medium-sized Namibian businesses are concerned about additional costs associated with compliance with the European Union's (EU) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence… Read more »
Namibia: 'Revised Resettlement Criteria Should Benefit All Namibians'
- Minister of agriculture, water and land reform Calle Schlettwein at the national validation workshop on resettlement criteria Read more »
Namibia: Schlettwein Calls for Water Funding to Be Prioritised
Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein has called on African governments to resolve the freshwater crisis. Read more »
Namibia: Majority of Women in Namibia Give Birth At 21
On average, a Namibian woman will have her first child at the age of 21. Read more »
Namibia: Samherji's Board Informed Often and in Detail
In the audit reports of Arnar Árnason, Samherji Group's auditor, it can be seen that Samherji's management was informed about "Samherji's African activities in Namibia"… Read more »
Namibia: ECN Trains Returning Officers On Election Results Transmission
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is currently hosting a two-day training workshop aimed at enhancing transparency and integrity in the 2024 election results transmission… Read more »
Namibia: Otjozondjupa Farmer Loses 17 Sheep in 9 Day Amid Severe Drought Conditions
Otjozondjupa farmer Jannie Labuschagne says he lost 17 sheep worth N$30 000 in nine days due to drought. Read more »
Namibia: Groot Aub Residents Demand Urgent Action From Municipality
Residents of Groot Aub have submitted a petition to the City of Windhoek calling for immediate improvements to essential services, including water, electricity and road… Read more »