March 22
Namibia: 30 Omusati Youth Businesses Approved for Funding - Shafudah
Thirty youth-owned businesses in the Omusati region have so far been approved for funding under the National Youth Development Fund. Read more »
Namibia: Orano Desalination Plant Back Online After Sulphur Levels Halt Supply to Mines
The Orano desalination plant in the Erongo region came back online on Saturday afternoon after it paused operations on Friday morning due to high sulphur levels. Read more »
Namibia: Two Men Take Own Lives Over Weekend
The police have reported two suspected cases of suicide in the northern regions over the weekend. Read more »
Namibia: Peace Is More Than Just the Absence of War
In remembering Independence Day, I need to begin with my return from exile. Read more »
Namibia: Avoiding the Ghosts of Mass Housing Past
The presidential task force on land and housing, announced last year, has generated high expectations in the land and housing sector and among those who need secure land and… Read more »
Namibia: Rethinking Independence - Beyond Political Freedom
Independence is the state in which a nation exercises full control over its political, economic, and social systems without external domination. Read more »
Namibia: Namcor Fraud Accused to Plead in April As Court Delays Case
The 14 individuals charged in connection with alleged fraud and corruption at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) are due to be asked to plead to the charges… Read more »
Namibia: Kehemu Sidamenena Flooding - Council Must Turn the Tide
The local authorities Act and the Disaster Risk Management Act clearly establish the legal responsibilities of town councils in Namibia to protect communities from disasters such… Read more »
Namibia: Smart Money for Soldiers
Financial literacy IS the possession of skills, knowledge and behaviours required to make informed, effective, and smart money management decisions. Read more »
Namibia: People, Productivity and Prudence
Namibia's 2026/27 national budget was presented under the theme 'People, Productivity and Prudence'. Read more »
Namibia: 'Echoes of Omusati' Hits Silver Screen
A story of homecoming and heritage is set to light up the silver screen as 'Echoes of Omusati - A Forgotten Heritage' prepares for its Windhoek premiere on 27 March. Read more »
Namibia: The Silent Suffering of Namibia's Snorers
The rights of snorers are an overlooked human rights issue in bedrooms across Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Threatens to Impound Vehicles of Unregistered E-Hailing Operators
The ministries of transport and information have granted unregistered e-hailing operators a 56-day compliance period to secure public passenger permits or face their vehicles being… Read more »
Southern Africa: Internal Migration in Namibia
Namibia has a strong pattern of internal migration (movement between regions within the country), with the 2023 census showing that 32% of Namibians currently live in a region they… Read more »
Namibia: 'Unsafe' Pre-Colonial Swakopmund Post Office Sparks Dispute
A developer has raised safety concerns over a historic building at the centre of a redevelopment dispute at Swakopmund, warning that the structure is unsafe for occupation and… Read more »
Namibia: Yango Namibia Vows Compliance With Govt's Regulatory Requirements
E-hailing company Yango Namibia on Friday said it is taking steps to comply with regulatory requirements set by the Ministry of Works and Transport. Read more »
Namibia: Cheetah Cement Faces Closure and 87 Retrenchments After Nacc Blocks Ohorongo Merger Attempt
Cheetah Cement faces closing operations and retrenching about 87 employees by 15 April, following sustained financial losses, regional import restrictions, and a prohibited merger… Read more »
Namibia: Nasan Energies to Become Namibia's Third-Largest Fuel Retailer After Vivo Energy Service Station Acquisition
Nasan Energies is set to become the third-largest fuel retailer in Namibia after the competition commission approved the acquisition of 52 service stations from Vivo Energy. Read more »
Namibia: Why Opposition Leaders Slam President's Midnight Independence Day TV Address
Independent Patriots for Change president Panduleni Itula has criticised president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's decision to deliver a televised midnight Independence Day address… Read more »
Namibia: NFA Spends Over N$1.1m On Funerals Amid Funding and Policy Concerns
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) spent over N$1.1 million on the funerals of two executives last year, expenses that included flights and allowances for a select group of… Read more »
March 20
Namibia: Gondwana - Miss Universe 1992 Returns to Namibia
More than three decades after Michelle McLean was crowned Miss Universe, she is finally welcoming the friends who shared that moment with her - not on stage, but on a journey… Read more »
Namibia: Five People Die in Car Crash Between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo, One Survivor
Five people died in a car crash between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on Thursday evening at 18h00. Read more »
Namibia: Sky Abrahams - From Footballer to Financial Adviser
Former Ramblers and junior national team goalkeeper, Gerhard 'Sky'Abrahams, is among the rare footballers who quit football and its fame for a lecture room at a university,… Read more »
Namibia: Handura Building a New Legacy At Ella Du Plessis
Experienced hockey coach Erwin Handura is building a new legacy at Ella du Plessis High School, which is already starting to bear fruit. Read more »
Namibia: Otjozondjupa Confident of Success
Otjozondjupa is one of the most successful teams at the Nedbank Namibia Newspaper Cup and they are confident of adding more silverware to their collection at this year's edition at… Read more »
