July 05
Namibia: IPC Trashes 'British-Funded Party' Social Media Claims
The Independent Patriots For Change (IPC) has rubbished a letter circulating on social media that claims the party is British funded. Read more »
Namibia: NBL Still Behind Brave Warriors
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) says it still supports the Brave Warriors and that talks for a new sponsorship deal with the Namibia Football Association (NFA) are underway. Read more »
July 04
Namibia: Govt Oppressing LGBTQI+ Like in Apartheid Days - Walters
Former ombudsman John Walters says the current government is oppressing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and other (LGBTQI+) community in the… Read more »
Namibia: Agriculture Ministry to Up Loans to Resettled Farmers to N$500 000
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform is discussing raising the initial loan amount for resettlement farmers from N$200 000 to N$500 000 with the Agricultural Bank of… Read more »
July 03
Namibia: Prisoners Sue Govt Over Decision to End Internet Access
Eighteen inmates suing the prison authorities over a decision to end their internet access are awaiting a judgement in their case at the end of next week. Read more »
Namibia: Germany Admits to Genocide for the First Time in 120 Years
The German government has for the first time in 120 years admitted that the 1904-1908 massacre that killed more than 60 000 Nama and Herero people should be classified as a… Read more »
Namibia: Namibian First Lady Bears Witness to Sierra Leone Ban On Child Marriage
Namibian first lady Sustjie Mbumba was among the invited guests that witnessed Siera Leone president Julius Maada Bio sign the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act into law this week. Read more »
Namibia: Wanderers Night League in Full Swing
With the Old Mutual Wanderers Night League Hockey series in full swing teams are battling it out to make the knockout stages which will commence next week. Read more »
Namibia: Border Closed for Eight Crops As Farmers Grow
Namibia's nascent horticultural sector continues to satisfy local demand for some produce, resulting in the border being closed for the importation of eight of the 20 crops on the… Read more »
Namibia: Oil and Gas - an Opportunity for Shared Growth in Namibia
In the oild and gas industry, local content refers to the development of local industries, workforce and resources to support the operations of international oil companies (IOC)… Read more »
Namibia: Eagles Back in Action Against Punjab
The Richelieu Namibia Eagles will be back in action for the first time since the T20 World Cup when they host a powerful Indian Punjab Cricket Association team in a five-match… Read more »
July 02
Namibia: Swapo to Use TikTok in Campaign to Charm Gen Z
Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the party will use social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Twitter (X) and YouTube, as part of its campaign to… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Tables Marriage Bill to Make Same-Sex Unions Illegal
Home affairs, immigration, safety and security minister Albert Kawana has tabled an amendment bill to replace the current Marriage Act 25 of 1961. Read more »
Namibia: Public Debt More Than Doubles in 7 Years Under Shiimi
Namibia's national debt has gone up by more than half in relation to gross domestic product (GDP) in the last seven years. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Kick-Starts N$250m Water Supply Project
... state loses N$120m in stolen water pumps, solar panels Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank Launches Instant Pay Project
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) last week launched the Instant Payment Programme (IPP), aiming to modernise Namibia's payment infrastructure. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Deficit Widens to N$11,4 Billion in First Quarter
Namibia's current account deficit widened to N$11,4 billion during the first quarter of this year. Read more »
Namibia: Tuk-Tuk Win Deon Hotto Charity Cup
Okahandja's Tuk-Tuk claimed the fourth edition of the Deon Hotto Charity Cup held at Omaruru over the weekend. Read more »
Namibia: Environmental Activism - the Highs and the Lows
Environmental advocacy is often neglected in local media, leading to a lack of public awareness on issues crucial to sustainable development. Read more »
Namibia: Car Owners to Enjoy Cheaper Transport Costs
Namibia will see some relief in the cost of transportation as the Ministry of Mines and Energy lower fuel prices yesterday. Read more »
Namibia: 4000 Petition Against Power Hike
A petition calling for ministerial intervention against the Electricity Control Board's (ECB) decision to increase the electricity tariff by 8% has reached over 4 000 signatures in… Read more »
Namibia: Young Cyclists Win Six Medals in SA
Namibia's upcoming young mountain bike riders put in some fine performances, winning six medals at the second leg of the South Africa Cup MTB series in Pietermaritzburg over the… Read more »
Namibia: Namwater CEO Abraham Nehemia At the Ground-Breaking of the Ohangwena II Wellfield Water Supply Schemes Project At Eenhana
As the chief executive of NamWater, it is my privilege to welcome you to this momentous occasion, the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ohangwena II Wellfield Water Supply Schemes… Read more »
Namibia: Venaani Condemns Sexual Exploitation of Boy
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani has condemned a woman's alleged sexual exploitation of a boy (6). Read more »
Namibia: Teen in Court Over Rape of Younger Boy
A boy (14) appeared in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Monday after he allegedly raped an 11-year-old boy on Saturday afternoon. Read more »