February 01
Namibia: The School Where Students Pay With Plastic Bags
On a misty Thursday morning in the village of Pamohi in the northeast Indian state of Assam, children walk to school carrying two bags. One holds their books; the other contains 25… Read more »
Namibia: Namcor Accused of Supplying Substandard Fuel to Botswana and Namibia As Engine Damage Fears Rise
The oil was allegedly imported by Puma, which Namcor recently contracted to supply the national oil storage facility. Read more »
Namibia: Made in Namibia - A Future Built At Home
Namibia has achieved growth and stability. However, without strong local industries we remain dependent, and that dependency comes at a cost. Read more »
Namibia: Honouring the Village While Securing the Future
As 2026 unfolds, many of us have returned from our holiday destinations, often from our villages - whether Ongenga, Katjinakatji, Tsumkwe or Sesfontein. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia in Numbers - N$115 Billion in Exports From Jan to Nov 2025
The total value of Namibia's export basket from January to November 2025 came to N$115 billion, with primary commodities carrying most of the basket. Read more »
Namibia: Walvis Bay Marathon Man Delivers 400 000 Pies a Month
Many a traveller in Namibia stops at a service station for a quick pie on the way home or on holiday. Read more »
Namibia: Bank Bic Namibia Appoints Erastus Hoveka As Chief Executive
Bank BIC Namibia Limited has appointed Erastus Hoveka as its new chief executive with effect from 2 February. Read more »
Namibia: Emergency Tender Probe Raises Red Flags Over Procurement Integrity - Analyst
A N$4.9 million emergency tender linked to urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has sparked debate over the transparency of Namibia's public procurement system. Read more »
Namibia: Former ACC Investigator Blames Namibia's Justice System for Unresolved Corruption
Former Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigator Werner Ngashikuao says Namibia's inefficient justice system is to blame for unresolved corruption. Read more »
Namibia: Still No Decision On Karibib Lithium Project
ILC Critical Minerals Ltd has extended its option to buy the Karibib Lithium Project to 27 February. Read more »
Namibia: Fuel Prices to Drop in February
Fuel prices in Namibia will decrease by N$1 per litre of petrol and 50 cents per litre of diesel on 4 February. Read more »
January 30
Namibia: China to Expand Support for Namibians in 2026 Exchange Year
Chinese ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping says the country will be supporting local people during the 2026 China-Africa activities celebration under the theme 'Year of… Read more »
January 29
Namibia: Namibia Registers Twice-a-Year HIV Prevention Drug
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has registered lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention medication administered twice a year, as part of efforts to strengthen the… Read more »
Namibia: No Food Shortages - Namib Mills
NAMIB Mills has played down claims that its employees' ongoing strike is leading to food shortages. Read more »
Namibia: Five People Report Experiencing Minor Earthquake-Like Tremor in Windhoek
A magnitude 2.4 tremor was recorded in the Windhoek area last Thursday. Read more »
Namibia: Omusati Vaccinates Over 500 Children for Polio
A total of 532 children have been vaccinated against polio so far as the vaccination campaign continues at border post clinics in the Omusati region. Read more »
Namibia: ACC Arrests Police Officer and Inmate On Bribery Charges At Ondangwa
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested an inmate and a police officer at Ondangwa in connection with an alleged bribery incident dating back to 2023. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Careers Expo Set for March
The 15th Namibia Careers Expo is set to take place in Windhoek in March. Read more »
Namibia: Mariental Residents Petition Mayor Over Municipality
The Mariental Residents Association, supported by local residents, handed a petition to town mayor Ethel Isaacks, voicing dissatisfaction with the town's municipality. Read more »
Africa: Amutse Expands Frame of Africa in Austria
FUTURIST inner and outer worlds, reflections of black masculinity and visions of Aawambo culture are the thematic sparks that ignite photographer Namafu Amutse's current showing at… Read more »
Namibia: Capricorn Foundation Invests N$1.6 Million in Namibian Education, Boosting Rural and Digital Learning
The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$1.6 million towards three education initiatives aimed at improving access to quality education for Namibian pupils, particularly in rural… Read more »
January 28
Africa: Namibia Ranks As Africa's Best Country to Start a Business
Namibia has been ranked as the most trustworthy and stable country to start a new company in Africa. Read more »
Namibia: Cricket Namibia Passes ICC Test
Namibia's hosting of the ICC Under-19 World Cup has been a resounding success and an important learning curve ahead of next year's senior ICC World Cup. Read more »
January 27
Namibia: Another 10 Years Before Oil Generates Returns
The Venus oil and gas project is unlikely to generate revenue for the Namibian government before 2035. Read more »
Namibia: Over 1,000 Namibian Pupils Left Without School Places As Classroom Shortages Reach Crisis Point
The education ministry is struggling to place over 1 000 pupils in schools nationally due to rapid population growth and a shortage of classrooms. Read more »
