January 11
Namibia: Jacobs to Join Pirates
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has rejected allegations that Woody Jacobs has been appointed as head coach of the Brave Gladiators, while Namibian premiership club Orlando… Read more »
Namibia: TotalEnergies Acquires Larger Chunk of Orange Basin Shares
TotalEnergies has signed an agreement to acquire an additional 10,5% participating interest in block 2913B, and an additional 9,39% participating interest in block 2912 offshore… Read more »
Namibia: Schimming-Chase to Head Retirement Fund Board
Afra Schimming-Chase has been appointed as Benchmark Retirement Fund's new chairperson. Read more »
Namibia: Katti's Company Hits Oil in Orange Basin
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has announced it has made a significant oil discovery in the Mopane-1X exploration well offshore Namibia, which is co-owned… Read more »
Namibia: Over 100 Arrested Over Drugs in December
The police arrested 112 people in connection with illegal substances in December. Read more »
January 10
Namibia: Multichoice Kicks TB Joshua's Channel to the Curb
MultiChoice Namibia is getting rid of Emmanuel TV. Read more »
Namibia/Ghana: Brave Warriors' Salaries Agreed On Before Team Left for Ghana - Markus
The Brave Warriors will compete in the upcoming TotalEnergies Afcon Ivory Coast 2023 showdown with no salary concerns as they aim to progress beyond the group stages. Read more »
Namibia: 'I Am Happy Where I Am ' - Jacobs
Botswana-based Matebele FC head coach Woody Jacobs says he is in a good space and enjoying the respect his employers have for him. Read more »
Namibia: One Out of Four Candidates Qualify for Tertiary Education
Minister of education, arts and culture Anna Nghipondoka has announced that 25,2% of 40 682 full-time pupils qualified to proceed with Grade 12 or tertiary education. Read more »
January 09
Namibia: Namibian Athletes Aim for the Olympics
Namibia's top athletes are hard at work preparing for the new season during which a host of international events will take place. Read more »
January 08
Namibia: Banks to Face Uphill Battle to Repossess Homes
Minister of justice Yvonne Dausab is expected to operationalise a new law protecting homeowners against bank repossessions due to loan defaults. Read more »
Namibia: Osino Raises N$70m in Share Capital for Twin Hills
Canadian gold exploration and development company Osino Resources Corporation has raised C$5 million (about N$70 million) for the development of the Twin Hills gold project in… Read more »
Namibia: QSB Camp Successfully Concluded
The Quinton Steele Botes Athletics Coaching and Training Camp was successfully concluded for the 31st year at Windhoek's Independence Stadium on Saturday. Read more »
Namibia: Amphitheatre Dune Left 'Pristine' After New Year's Festival
The Amphitheatre dune near Swakopmund has been left in pristine condition after the recently concluded Camp Out Dune Fest '23, the festival's organisers say. The festival, which… Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Eagles Drawn in Tough Group
Namibia's Richelieu Eagles have been drawn in a tough group for the T20 World Cup which includes the defending champions England and the 2021 champions Australia. Read more »
January 07
Namibia: Calls to Strip President of Power to Appoint Governors
Commentators and opposition politicians are calling for the scrapping of the law that gives the head of state the power to appoint regional governors. Read more »
Namibia: Remains of Child Found Inside Crocodile
The remains of a nine-year-old Namibian boy snatched by a crocodile on the Angolan side of the Okavango River on Friday morning were found on Sunday. Read more »
Namibia: 'We Don't Want That Sandpit in Our Community'
Marriane Penda is overcome with grief and anger. Read more »
Namibia: My Campaign for Presidency Starts Now - Sharpley
Miss Namibia 2022 Cassia Sharpley (23) says she has started her presidential campaign now, although she will only be eligible to run as an independent candidate once she turns 35. Read more »
January 05
Namibia: Sulphur Bloom Causes Marine Life Wash-Out Along Central Coast
The shores of Dolphin Beach and Long Beach near Walvis Bay were a hub of activity on Friday morning as hundreds of locals were seen gathering dead fish scattered across the sand. Read more »
Namibia: Nata Fishing Cleared - Vessels and Rights Restored
After more than a year of allegations of illegal fishing, human trafficking and financial setbacks, Nata Fishing Enterprises has been vindicated by the High Court of Namibia. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Namibia: Cosafa Countries Gear Up for Afcon Finals in the Ivory Coast
Cosafa will have five representatives at the African Cup of Nations finals in Ivory Coast that get under way next week, with two former winners and much hope that they might claim… Read more »
Namibia: Want to Get Into Stargazing?
There are few things more peaceful and relaxing than a night under the stars. Read more »
January 04
Namibia: Walvis Rape and Murder Suspects Plead Guilty
The two men charged with the rape and murder of Walvis Bay resident Vernon Gavin (52) on 30 December pleaded guilty in the Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court on Tuesday. Read more »
January 02
Namibia: Analysts Critique Geingob's Proposed Old-Age Grant Increase
Analysts have questioned president Hage Geingob's remarks that he wants to raise the state's monthly old-age grant from N$1 400 to either N$2 000 or N$3 000, commenting that the… Read more »