Namibia: National Assembly Finds Shaningwa Did Not Use F-Word

The National Assembly has cleared Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa of using the f-word in the parliament. Read more »

Namibia: Nekundi to Probe Alleged 'Unlawful' Rail Contract

Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi is to investigate an allegedly unlawful contract worth N$175 million awarded to a joint venture for the rehabilitation and maintenance… Read more »

Namibia: Keetmanshoop Municipality Faces Water Supply Disruption Over N$32 Million Debt to NamWater

The Keetmanshoop municipality is racing to pay NamWater N$31.6 million to avoid a bulk water supply disruption, following nine months of non-payment. Read more »

Namibia: Our Identity As Namibians Must Always Stand Above Our Differences - Ngurare

Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has called for national unity during the country's 36th independence celebration at Oshakati in the Oshana region on Saturday. Read more »

Namibia: Govt Dismisses Fuel Shortage Rumours

The government has dismissed circulating reports of a fuel shortage in Namibia, assuring the public that the country has sufficient supply to meet demand in the short, medium and… Read more »

Namibia: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Addresses Independence Anniversary At State House Windhoek

State House, Windhoek. 21 March 2026. Read more »

Namibia: Health Minister Extends Medical Licensing Deadline to 2027 to Ease Pressure On Namibian Doctors

Minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao has granted health professionals a temporary extension to meet new licensing requirements under the Health Professions… Read more »

Namibia: Eastern Zambezi Still Uses Botswana Pula As NDP's Lukato Blames Past Leadership for Bridge Delays

Political leaders and National Democratic Party leader Martin Lukato are blaming past failures and corruption for the continued, illegal use of the Botswana pula in Namibia's… Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Pension Funds Seek Clarity As Fima May Limit Lump-Sum Retirement Payouts

Pension funds are seeking clarity on whether the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (Fima) could limit retirement payout options, including access to lump-sum benefits. Read more »

Namibia: FMD Control Area Established in ||kharas

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has established a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) control area in the FMD-free zone of the ||Kharas region, effective… Read more »

Namibia: Additional Livestock Given to Farmers At Hope Farm Project

The Hope Farm Project in the Erongo region received additional livestock on Monday as part of a joint initiative between the agriculture ministry and Swakop Uranium Foundation. Read more »

Namibia: Geosynth Strikes Gold At Mining Indaba

The African Mining Indaba in Cape Town is not for the timid. Read more »

Namibia: Young Chess Star Claims National Title

Klara Shafondjodi is proving that being eight years old is no barrier to achieving national success. Read more »

Namibia: How Commercial Crime Quietly Became SA's Most Dangerous Growth Industry

Commercial crime is the only major crime category in South Africa -- other than kidnapping -- that police statistics show growing relentlessly, year after year. Billions of rands… Read more »

Namibia: Strong Turnout Marks Successful 2026 Local Film Week

The Namibia Film Commission (NFC) has concluded its 2026 film week, with organisers reporting strong public turnout and growing industry participation, signalling momentum in… Read more »

Namibia: Unique Dance Experience Promotes Mental Well-Being

A Welness-Focused sunset session hosted by Secret Sunrise Namibia drew a full crowd in Windhoek on Friday, highlighting growing interest in alternative fitness and mental… Read more »

Namibia: Smit Replaces Erasmus As Captain

JJ Smit has replaced Gerhard Erasmus as the FNB Namibia Eagles captain for their two-match 50-over series against Uganda, starting today. Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Classic Postponed

The Namibian Classic international athletics meet set for next weekend has been postponed due to the withdrawal of several top-class athletes. Read more »

Namibia: Two National Records At Independence Meet

Namibia's independence was celebrated in style by the country's top athletes with some great performances at the Independence Celebrations Athletics Championships on Saturday. Read more »

Namibia: Paratus Vuma Scoops the Top Score

Paratus Vuma FC won the Top Score seven-a-side soccer tournament on Saturday after beating Saintz FC 3-1 on penalties in a thrilling final on Saturday. Read more »

Botswana: Nam-Botswana Want 'No-Stop' Border Posts

Namibia and Botswana have discussed implementing no-stop border posts to facilitate seamless trade and the smooth movement of people. Read more »

Namibia: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Marks Independence Day Commemoration in Windhoek

Windhoek, Khomas region. 21 March 2026. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Ranks 108 in World Happiness Report

Namibia dropped from 103 in 2025 to 108 in the 2026 World Happiness ranking, out of 147 countries globally. Read more »

Botswana: Botswana's President Seeks to Strengthen Trade Relations With Namibia

President Duma Boko of Botswana says part of his country's plans with Namibia is to strengthen trade between both counties. Read more »

Namibia: Environment Minister Daniel Calls Kunene 'Region of Opportunity' On Independence Day

Minister of environment and tourism Indileni Daniel on Independence Day described the Kunene as a region of development due to its people, environment, and resources. Read more »