Namibia: More Investment in Hydrogen Required

Energy demand from the production of hydrogen could strain Namibia's supply of renewable energy and may not address the high cost of energy in the foreseeable future. Read more »

Namibia: Minister //Hoëbes Invites /Khomanin Landless Communities to State House Over Land Concerns

Minister in the Presidency Christine //Hoëbes has invited the landless /Khomanin community to State House to discuss land concerns. Read more »

Namibia: Prince William Praises Namibia's Environmental Conservation Efforts At 2024 Earthshot Prize

William, Prince of Wales, has praised Namibia's efforts in environmental conservation. Read more »

Namibia: Security Guard Sentenced to 15 Years in Jail After Attempt to Rape Child in City

A man found guilty of abducting and attempting to rape a five-year-old girl in Windhoek at the end of 2020 has been sentenced to an effective prison term of 15 years. Read more »

Namibia: Small Businesses Want Support for EU Due Diligence Compliance

Small and medium-sized Namibian businesses are concerned about additional costs associated with compliance with the European Union's (EU) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence… Read more »

Namibia: 'Revised Resettlement Criteria Should Benefit All Namibians'

- Minister of agriculture, water and land reform Calle Schlettwein at the national validation workshop on resettlement criteria Read more »

Namibia: Schlettwein Calls for Water Funding to Be Prioritised

Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein has called on African governments to resolve the freshwater crisis. Read more »

Namibia: Majority of Women in Namibia Give Birth At 21

On average, a Namibian woman will have her first child at the age of 21. Read more »

Namibia: Samherji's Board Informed Often and in Detail

In the audit reports of Arnar Árnason, Samherji Group's auditor, it can be seen that Samherji's management was informed about "Samherji's African activities in Namibia"… Read more »

Namibia: ECN Trains Returning Officers On Election Results Transmission

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is currently hosting a two-day training workshop aimed at enhancing transparency and integrity in the 2024 election results transmission… Read more »

Namibia: Otjozondjupa Farmer Loses 17 Sheep in 9 Day Amid Severe Drought Conditions

Otjozondjupa farmer Jannie Labuschagne says he lost 17 sheep worth N$30 000 in nine days due to drought. Read more »

Namibia: Groot Aub Residents Demand Urgent Action From Municipality

Residents of Groot Aub have submitted a petition to the City of Windhoek calling for immediate improvements to essential services, including water, electricity and road… Read more »

Namibia: New Divorce Law Sparks Debate On Media Reporting Restrictions and Privacy Protections

The newly gazetted Divorce Act, which imposes strict limits on the publication of details related to divorce proceedings, has sparked a mix of opinions from experts. Read more »

Namibia: Zambezi Shocked After Woman Exhumes Baby's Remains

The family members of a woman (27) who exhumed her baby's body in the Zambezi region on Saturday say they are still stunned by the incident. Read more »

Namibia: Founding President Sam Nujoma Honours Late Uukolonkadhi Chief Daniel Shooya

Founding president Sam Nujoma yesterday expressed his condolences to Uukolonkadhi residents following the death of their chief, Daniel Shooya. Read more »

Namibia: Couple Scoops Top Farming Prize

Farming couple Streicher and Hella Coetzee scooped the Livestock Producer of the Year 2024 award at a glittering gala dinner in Windhoek on Monday evening. Read more »

Namibia: Botswana's Khama Warns SWAPO Risks Losing Elections If Citizens Are Unhappy Amid Southern African Political Shift

Ian Khama reflects on Bostwana's historic vote and warns of a similar fate for Swapo if citizens remain dejected. Read more »

Namibia: Descendants of Hosea Kutako Claim Exclusion From Memorial Shrine Unveiling Ceremony

The descendants of chief Hosea Kutako claim they have been excluded from an unveiling ceremony of the chief's memorial homestead. Read more »

Namibia: Building Workers Pension Fund Calls for Benefits to Be Claimed

The Namibia Building Workers Pension Fund, an umbrella fund for the construction sector, is encouraging pensioners and their beneficiaries to claim their pension benefits. Read more »

Namibia: Christian Democratic Voice Candidate List Case Falls Flat in High Court

An attempt to compel the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to accept a different list of Christian Democratic Voice Party candidates in the National Assembly election has… Read more »

Africa: Namibia Tops Africa Gender Index 2023 As Most Gender Equal Country

Namibia is ranked as the most gender equal country in Africa. Read more »

Namibia: Mbumba Congratulates Boko On Winning Botswana Presidency

President Nangolo Mbumba has congratulated Botswana's president-elect, Duma Boko, following his electoral victory against incumbent Mokgweetsi Masisi. Read more »

Namibia: Caught on Video - Deputy Minister Allegedly Pushing Electoral Body Commissioner

Deputy minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi was allegedly caught on video pushing and shoving an Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) commissioner during an observation… Read more »

Africa: Namibian Ballot Printing Disrupted By Power Outage in South Africa Amid Security Concerns

The entity awarded a controversial tender to produce Namibia's ballot papers says despite a power outage during the printing process, all ballots remained secure. Read more »

Namibia: Judge Allows Confession As Evidence in Child-Rape Trial

A confession made by a Windhoek resident accused of sexually abusing teenage boys and using them to make pornographic material may be used as evidence in his trial. Read more »