Namibia: New National Plan of Action On Gender-Based Violence in the Works

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare is working on a revised action plan to combat the ongoing gender-based violence (GBV) crisis. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's Interbank System Facilitates Massive N$1.2 Trillion in Transactions

Bank of Namibia communications practitioner Josefina Oskar says the Namibia Interbank Settlement System (Niss) has facilitated over 97 000 transactions with a total value… Read more »

Namibia: N$56-Million Checkpoint Unjustifiable, Says Former MP

Former member of parliament and Rally for Democracy and Progress president Mike Kavekotora has criticised the construction of the N$56-million Okahandja checkpoint, calling it… Read more »

Namibia: Ex-MP's Family Clarifies Funeral Disappointment

The family of former Swapo parliamentarian and long-serving Okahao constituency councillor Isai Kapenambili says their disappointment following his recent death was not due to the… Read more »

Namibia: EU Invests N$1 Million to Support Local Crafters in Khomas and Zambezi Regions

The European Union (EU) has committed N$1 million to support local crafters in the Khomas and Zambezi regions through training and business development initiatives. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Undertakes State Visits to Botswana, Zambia

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will be visiting Botswana and Zambia this week. Read more »

Namibia: Justice Ministry Shuts Down Calls for Mandatory DNA Testing Amid Gender Bias Debate

The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has ruled out mandatory DNA testing following calls from members of parliament (MPs) to address paternity fraud. Read more »

Namibia: President, VP No-Show Sparks Funeral Fury

The absence of both president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and vice president (VP) Lucia Witbooi at the funeral of Ovambanderu Traditional Authority councillor Gerson Katjirua has upset… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Attracts N$114.9 Billion in Foreign Investment in Four Years

Namibia has received N$114.9 billion in foreign direct investments (FDI) over the last four years. Read more »

Namibia: Ministry Tightens Lumpy Skin Controls, Okakarara Cattle Need Jabs and Documents to Move

The agriculture ministry has introduced stricter cattle movement controls at Okakarara, following a lumpy skin disease (LSD) outbreak in the veterinary district. Read more »

Namibia: Independent Candidate Mbangu Slams Venaani's Call to Dip Into Emergency Budget for Parliament

Independent candidate and National Council member Paulus Mbangu on Tuesday rejected a proposal to boost the council's coffers with emergency budget funds. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Loses 3,700 Lives to Aids in 2023, but Infections and Deaths On the Decline

A total of 3 700 Namibians succumbed to AIDS in 2023, with 2 100 being women and 1 600 men. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's Currency Circulation Hits N$5.6 Billion

At the end of 2024, the total value of Namibian currency (both coins and banknotes) in circulation within the Namibian economy was N$5.6 billion. Read more »

Namibia: Police Probe Cross-Order Trade in Stolen Namdia Diamonds

The Namibian Police's deputy inspector general, Elias Mutota, has confirmed that the three family members arrested in connection with the Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) heist in… Read more »

Namibia: Man Found Guilty of Murdering Pregnant Girlfriend in Windhoek High Court

A man who fatally injured his pregnant girlfriend when he stabbed her with a knife more than five years ago has been found guilty on charges of murder and defeating or obstructing… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's Orange Basin Boom Expands Into Walvis Basin

Namibia's offshore oil and gas exploration is continuing its rapid expansion, with recent developments indicating that the success of the Orange Basin is spilling into the… Read more »

Namibia: Teen Pregnancy in Zambezi Linked to Poverty, Education Policy Gaps

The Zambezi region recorded a total of 279 cases of teenage pregnancies last year, according to the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture's deputy… Read more »

Namibia: Outjo Reaps Economic Rewards From Newspaper Cup

The recently held Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup has left a lasting economic impact on the town of Outjo, with local infrastructure upgrades of the school hostels and the Outjo… Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Tennis 'In Good Space'

Tennis in the country is experiencing a resurgence this year, says Namibia Tennis Association vice president Vekondja Kuzee. Read more »

Namibia: MPs Approve N$398-Million Budget for 2025/26 After Lengthy Discussions and Concerns

Members of parliament (MPs) on Friday approved the National Assembly's N$398-million budget for the 2025/26 financial year after weeks of objections, consultations and concerns… Read more »

Namibia: Kaizer Chiefs Beat Pirates to End Long Trophy Drought

Famed South African club Kaizer Chiefs won a first trophy since 2015 when they beat fierce rivals Orlando Pirates 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Read more »

Namibia: Aupindi Slams Nampower for 'Raping Consumers'

Swapo lawmaker Tobie Aupindi has slammed the national power utility, the Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower), for putting undue pressure on consumers with tariff hikes on… Read more »

Namibia: Born of War, Raised By Wind - Namibia's Wild Horses

In an area forged by wind and silence, a herd of horses run freely across the gravel plains near Garub. These are the wild horses of the Namib Desert, feral, tenacious, and… Read more »

Namibia: Transport Union Financially Aids Striking Workers

The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (Naretu) on Wednesday provided financial support to workers of Pretorious Plant Hire, who have been on strike since… Read more »

Namibia: Namdeb, NamPower Join Forces On Renewable Energy

Namdeb and the Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) have formalised an agreement aimed at fostering collaboration on the development and integration of renewable electricity… Read more »