Namibia: Home Affairs Ministry Takes 200 Children Off the Streets

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security recently provided temporary shelter for about 200 street children, many believed to be Angolan nationals, at… Read more »

Namibia: LGBTQI+ Rights - to Comply or Not to Comply Is Not the Question

Over the past five years, the highest courts in Namibia and Botswana have made significant decisions in favour of minority groups' human rights through judgements and court orders. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Loses More Than N$5b Through Natural Resources

Namibia lost over N$5 billion in recent years to illicit financial flows due to the exploitation of its natural resources, Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) commissioner Sam Shivute… Read more »

Namibia: Vivo Energy, Engen Merge

Engen and Vivo Energy announced the completion of a transaction combining the respective businesses, with Petronas on Tuesday selling its 74% shareholding of Engen to Vivo Energy,… Read more »

Namibia: I Want to See the 'Political' Graves of Itula, Venaani Here - Nekundi

... analyst flags comments as hate speech Read more »

Namibia: Mining - Are Namibia's Environmental, Social and Governance Practices Up to Par?

As sustainability in Namibia's mining sector grows in importance, the focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices will become greater. Read more »

Namibia: Suspects in Oshikoto Drought Relief Theft Not Yet Arrested

The Oshikoto police have not yet arrested the person(s) accused of stealing drought relief food found at Leeu Pos Farm in the Guinas constituency. Read more »

Namibia: Environment Chamber to Release Manifesto Opposing Green Hydrogen Developments At Sperrgebiet

The Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) will release a manifesto against proposed green hydrogen developments in the Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park (TKNP) on Wednesday. Read more »

Namibia: Business Owners, Cops in Fraud Investigation

The police are investigating a complaint against two police officers who allegedly received bribes and certified forged official documents, helping two business owners in allegedly… Read more »

Namibia: NTB Investigates Acting Chief for Alleged Irregular Appointments

The Namibian Tourism Board (NTB) is currently investigating allegations against its acting chief executive, Bonnie Mbidzo, for making several staff appointments without adhering to… Read more »

Namibia: Japan Invests in Shoe Laundry Initiative to Empower Youth

The Japanese government has invested approximately N$370 000 in a shoe laundry initiative which aims to empower unemployed youth to start their own businesses and generate income. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Inclusive Economy, Educated Swapo Youth

Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged all Swapo members, supporters and sympathisers to remain focused on the goal of achieving inclusive economic emancipation for all… Read more »

Namibia: Ohangwena Crisis - 9 077 Teen Pregnancies in 4 Years

The Ohangwena region has recorded a total of 9 077 girls below the age of 19 who fell pregnant between January 2020 and April 2024. Read more »

Namibia: Over 900 Complaints Against Police Brought to Ombudsman

The Office of the Ombudsman says it has been inundated with 967 cases brought forward against the police by both members of the public and police officers. Read more »

Namibia: Fishrot Accused Express Prison Safety Fears

Former National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor) chief executive Mike Nghipunya has informed the prison authorities he has fears about his safety if he is held in custody… Read more »

Africa: ICC's Karim Khan - A Prosecutor in a Hurry to Effect International Law

Swift pursuit of arrest warrants against war leaders in Ukraine and now Gaza is a bold show of legal rule without fear or favour Read more »

Namibia: Veteran Journalist Ronelle Rademeyer Dies

Veteran Namibian journalist Ronelle Rademeyer, who was a former news editor of the Afrikaans newspaper Republikein, died in Windhoek on Monday evening, following a period of ill… Read more »

Namibia: Schauffele Birdies Final Hole, Captures First Major At Pga Championship

Xander Schauffele outdueled Bryson DeChambeau and Viktor Hovland down the back nine on Sunday to win the PGA Championship, capturing his first major triumph and snapping a two-year… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's First Presidential Debate a Win for Democracy

Public debates between presidential candidates are often regarded as a benchmark of competitive and open elections. Read more »

Namibia/Egypt: Ahly Stay On Track for 12th Title After Holding Esperance

Al Ahly of Egypt stayed on course for a record-extending 12th CAF Champions League title by holding hosts Esperance of Tunisia to a 0-0 draw on Saturday in the first leg of the… Read more »

Namibia: Benjamin Wins La 400m Hurdles in Blistering 46.64sec

American Rai Benjamin won the men's 400m hurdles in a world-leading 46.64 seconds at the Los Angeles Grand Prix on Saturday as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone posted an impressive 200m… Read more »

Namibia: President Nangolo Mbumba Addresses the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam

I feel honoured to have been invited to address this esteemed audience at the World Hydrogen Forum. Read more »

Namibia: Eagles Aim to Soar in the Windies

The national cricket team, the Richelieu Eagles fly off today to embark on their third successive T20 World Cup in the West Indies. Read more »

Namibia: Depleted Kudus Host Log Leaders Unam

A severely depleted FNB Kudus host FNB Unam in a Windhoek Lager Premier League top of the log clash at Walvis Bay tomorrow afternoon. Read more »

Namibia: Trade Misinvoicing Fuels Illegal Money Movement

Businesses that deliberately misinvoice on transactions are contributing to the gap in Namibia's trade balance and illicit financial flows (IFFs). Read more »