Namibia: Gospel Musicians Decry Exclusion From National Events

Namibian gospel musicians have raised concerns about being excluded from major national event line-ups and awards recognition, calling for greater inclusion and genre… Read more »

Namibia: Meatco Seeks Arab Bank Investment Boost

Meatco last Wednesday held high-level talks with Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (Badea) president Abdullah al-Musaibeeh to explore potential investment and financing… Read more »

Namibia: Dâure Daman Authority Claims Exclusion From Traditional Authority Act Workshop

The Dâure Daman Traditional Authority claims that it was excluded from a workshop organised by the government to discuss amendments to the Traditional Authority Act. Read more »

Namibia: James Deserved a Cabinet Post - Kauandenge

The Asoli Progressive Party has expressed disappointment that the late James Uerikua was never appointed as a Cabinet minister. Read more »

Namibia: Govt Auctions 492 State Vehicles, Generates N$36m

The government has raised N$36 million from the disposal of 492 ageing vehicles through public auctions as it moves to phase out its outdated fleet. Read more »

Namibia: Oshana Police Raise Alarm Over Surge in Online Child Exploitation

Oshana police commander commissioner Naftal Sakaria has warned of an increase in online child sexual abuse and exploitation, describing the trend as deeply concerning and harmful… Read more »

Namibia: Sheya Recalls Warning to Stay Away From Uerikua

Former Kunene governor Marius Sheya has revealed he was urged to distance himself from Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua during Swapo's 2024 electoral college, highlighting… Read more »

Namibia: Ministry Relocates Flood-Affected Crops in Zambezi

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has started relocating 57.5 tonnes of salvageable crops of flood-affected residents in the Zambezi region. Read more »

Namibia: Windhoek Central Hospital VIP Unit Sparks Backlash Over Nandi-Ndaitwah Healthcare Reform

The establishment of a separate unit for senior government officials at Windhoek Central Hospital has drawn criticism from the opposition, with some saying it undermines equal… Read more »

Namibia: Livestock Sector Generates N$2.1 Billion in Foreign Exchange - Minister Zaamwani

Namibia remains the only African country with concurrent access to export beef to the United States, China, Norway, and the European Union, generating over N$2.1 billion in foreign… Read more »

Namibia: President Tackles SONA Grilling On Oil, Land

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (NNN) addressed parliament on Wednesday, answering questions on the Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund, land delivery, genocide reparations, the… Read more »

Namibia: RP Accuses Headspring of Influencing Communities

Headspring Investments, a Russian-owned state subsidiary of Rosatom, is accused of influencing communities to accept the mine in the Omaheke region amid concerns over the… Read more »

Namibia: Time to Decolonise Our Classrooms

Now that we have celebrated our independence, it is time we rethink the use of Afrikaans in our schools. Namibia's independence in 1990 marked the end of direct political control… Read more »

Namibia: Rethinking Marriage

Traditional concepts of marriage, particularly the ethical and cultural definitions of husband and wife, have undergone radical transformation under modern socio-economic… Read more »

Africa: Transunion Africa Appoints Botha to Lead Legal

Transunion Africa, a global information and insights company, announced the appointment of Annemie Botha as general counsel, effective 1 February. Read more »

Namibia: Raimond to Serve On Executive Prisa Committee

Victoria Raimond has been selected to serve on the executive committee of the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (Prisa) Namibia. Read more »

Namibia: Oskar Promoted to Senior Communications, Media Specialist

The Bank of Namibia has promoted Josefina Oskar to the position of senior communication and media relations specialist. She joined the bank in 2021 as a strategic communications… Read more »

Namibia: Teenage Sprint Star Gout Powers to 200m Win in Blistering 19.67sec

Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout ran a blistering 19.67 seconds to win the 200m at the Australian championships on Sunday, reinforcing his status as a rapidly rising star. Read more »

Namibia: Former Heavyweight King Fury Outpoints Makhmudov, Calls Out Joshua

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury marked his latest return to the ring with a unanimous points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov on Saturday before immediately challenging… Read more »

Namibia: Mcilroy Falters, Shares Masters Lead With Surging Young

Rory McIlroy charged back late after squandering a six-stroke edge to share the lead with Cameron Young after a wild third round at the Masters on Saturday. Read more »

Namibia: Cattle Herder Discovers Human Skeleton At Otamanzi

A routine cattle grazing trip took a turn when a herder discovered one of his animals chewing a bone, leading to the discovery of a human skeleton at Onkaankaa village in the… Read more »

Namibia: Fishermen Demand Jobs After Years of Unemployment

Former United Fishing Enterprises workers say they have been without jobs since 2018 and are now calling on the government to intervene and help them return to work. Read more »

Namibia: No Plan to Import Bees From SA - Ministry

The agriculture ministry has dismissed allegations of possible bee importation from South Africa to boost Namibia's blueberry harvest. Read more »

Namibia: Schoolboy Risks Total Blindness After Losing One Eye in Childhood Accident

Playing in a sandpit seems like a child's game, but it has turned into a lifelong tragedy for young Rusten !Gu-daob (13). Read more »

Namibia: Last Accused in Namcor Fraud Case, Austin Elindi, Granted N$50 000 Bail

The last person held in custody in connection with the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) fraud and corruption case was granted bail in an amount of N$50 000… Read more »