April 01
Namibia: Namibia's Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths Project Gets Additional Japanese Funding
Namibia Critical Minerals Inc has amended its agreement with the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (Jogmec) to increase funds for the Lofdal heavy rare earths… Read more »
Africa: Namibian Tiktoker Shines At Africa Influencer Awards
Namibian TikToker Jamie-Lee Loss (23) won TikTok star of the year award in Pretoria, South Africa, at the Emerge Star Africa Awards on Sunday. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Musicians Beating the Final Drum for Ou Jomo
The Moses van der Byl Stadium in Soweto, Katutura, will be a hive of activity tonight when Namibian artists stage a fundraising show for their fallen colleague and veteran musician… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Pays Tribute to Former Algerian President Zeroual
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has praised former Algerian president Liamine Zeroual for building a strong bond between Namibia and his country. Read more »
Namibia: Two Die in Crash Between Arandis and Usakos
Two people died after the vehicle they were travelling in allegedly lost control between Arandis and Usakos on Sunday. Read more »
March 31
Namibia: Govt Struggles to Net Fishrot Assets Abroad As Legal Hurdles and Bank Delays Stall Progress
Government-appointed curators are facing significant legal and institutional hurdles while attempting to seize and manage domestic and foreign assets linked to the Fishrot fraud… Read more »
Namibia: New Electricity Pricing Rules On the Cards
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) is introducing new rules that will make electricity companies justify their prices. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Reviews TotalEnergies' Venus Oil Plan
The Namibian government has begun reviewing a field development plan (FDP) submitted by TotalEnergies for the proposed Venus oil project, marking a key step towards formal… Read more »
Namibia: Police Allegedly Assault 21 Kunene Pupils Following Heated School Football Debate
Twenty-one pupils at a Fransfontein school in the Kunene region were allegedly assaulted by the police over a football debate on Sunday. Read more »
March 30
Namibia: U.S. Embassy Warns Namibians of Travel Bans for Visa Overstays
The United States (US) Embassy in Namibia has warned Namibians travelling to the US that overstaying their visas can lead to serious penalties, including travel bans, visa… Read more »
Namibia: Judicial Caution Over 'Fuelrot' Labels As Namcor Six Win Bail Appeal
Courts should avoid adopting informal labels like 'Fuelrot' for the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) fraud and corruption case, High Court judge Philanda… Read more »
Namibia: N$800,000 Surrogacy Scam - Experts Warn of Legal Gaps and Exploitation in Namibia
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Namibia has warned that a lack of surrogacy regulations in the country risks the exploitation of women, following a fraudulent… Read more »
Namibia: Govt's N$500m Fuel Subsidy Deemed Unsustainable By Economists
The government's plan to subsidise fuel in April is unsustainable. This is what economists say following the government's latest fuel price announcement. Read more »
Namibia: City Needs N$1b a Year to Catch Up With Housing
The City of Windhoek requires N$1 billion annually over the next four years to address a 60 000-unit housing backlog worsened by rapid urban migration and funding shortages. Read more »
Namibia: When Fuel Prices Rise, Namibians Start Looking for Relief
A fuel price increase of N$2.50 to N$4 per liter is not merely a technical adjustment. It is a national economic event. The knock-on effects are felt across all 14 regions. Read more »
Namibia: Minister Modestus Amutse Briefs On Fuel Supply and Price Review in Windhoek
Windhoek, 27 March 2026. Read more »
Namibia: Former Otavi HR Officer Granted N$10 000 Bail Over Self-Promotion Scheme
A former human resources (HR) officer at the Otavi Town Council has been granted bail of N$10 000 after being arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Read more »
Namibia: Gobabis Double Killer Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
A Gobabis resident convicted on two charges of murder, two counts of rape and five other charges has been sentenced to life imprisonment at the end of his trial. Read more »
Namibia: 35 Years of Poor Road Maintenance
For 35 years, Windhoek has had inadequate road maintenance, resulting in ageing road infrastructure. Read more »
Namibia: National Research Excellence Awards Return As Namibia Urged to Boost Science Systems
The National Research Excellence Awards returned on Saturday after a lengthy hiatus, bringing together Namibia's scientific community to honour researchers, innovators and emerging… Read more »
Namibia: Namfisa Registrar Kenneth Matomola Issues Fim Act Update in Namibia
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority exists to supervise financial institutions and financial services, and to advise the minister of finance on matters… Read more »
Namibia: Implacable Sinner Overpowers Lehecka to Win Miami Open
World number two Jannik Sinner powered past Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the ATP Miami Masters 1000 for a second time on Sunday, adding the title to his Indian Wells crown. Read more »
Namibia: Councillor Calls for End to Teenage Pregnancy
Teenage pregnancy remains a concern mostly among people living in informal settlements, says Tobias Hainyeko constituency regional councillor Christopher Likuwa. Read more »
West Africa: Undav Rescues Germany Late in Ghana Friendly
A last-gasp Deniz Undav goal saved Germany's blushes in an unconvincing 2-1 win over Ghana in a friendly in Stuttgart on Monday. Read more »
March 29
Namibia: Swapo 'Not Children's Children' As Lucia Witbooi Sounds 2029 Election Alarm
Vice president Lucia Witbooi has urged party members to start preparing for 2029's election immediately to defend the party's foundations against external interference and threats. Read more »
