Namibia: Eileen Private School in Kavango East Defies Directive, Offers Unauthorised Grade 10 Classes

A private School in the Mukwe constituency of the Kavango East region is reportedly offering Grade 10 classes despite a directive from the region's education directorate to stop… Read more »

Namibia: Omusati Toddlers Accused of Killing One-Year-Old

A twenty-two month old child died on Monday evening after allegedly being harmed by two twin toddlers (2). Read more »

Namibia: Climate Pushes Zambezi States to Cooperate On Water

Officials from countries in the Zambezi River Basin say growing climate variability is increasing pressure on shared water resources, prompting renewed cooperation on water… Read more »

Namibia: Private Schools Warned to Operate Within Approved Grades

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has instructed private schools to operate strictly within the grades and programmes approved in their… Read more »

Namibia: Amutse Aims for 80 Percent Power Access in Four Years

Minister of industries, mines and energy Modestus Amutse says with hard work, Namibia can achieve a national electricity connectivity rate of 80% in four years. Read more »

Namibia: Southern Regions Dig Deepest for Beef Stew

Consumers in zone three, comprising the ||Kharas, Erongo, Hardap and Omaheke regions, paid the highest price for beef stew at N$113.96 per kilogramme during the month of February. Read more »

Namibia: 15 Pupils At Kavango East School Hospitalised Over Suspected Food Poisoning

Fifteen pupils from Rundu Secondary School in the Kavango East region are currently at the Rundu State Hospital for suspected food poisoning. Read more »

Namibia: NamPower Warns N$700 Million in Unpaid Bills Threatens Finances

The Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) says it is struggling to recover about N$700 million in unpaid electricity bills that are more than 90 days overdue, warning that the… Read more »

Namibia: Oversight Needed to Avoid Oil Resource Curse - IPPR

The Institute for Public Policy Research says several governance issues need to be addressed to put Namibia in a good position to capitalise on an oil economy. Read more »

Namibia: Theofelus Criticised After Blaming Pensioners for Falling Victim to Online Scams

Minister of information and communication technology Emma Theofelus has come under fire from consumer rights activists after saying pensioners who fall victim to online scams are… Read more »

Namibia: Alleged Food Poisoning Takes 130 Omuthiya Inmates to Hospital

About 130 inmates from the Omuthiya police holding cells were transported to the Omuthiya District Hospital on Sunday for showing symptoms of suspected food poisoning. Read more »

Namibia: Convicted Outjo Murderers to Be Sentenced in April

Two prisoners convicted of murdering an Outjo resident during a violent house robbery in October 2014 are due to be sentenced in the Windhoek High Court in April. Read more »

Namibia: Govt Gets 30% in Desalination Plant While Chinese State-Owned Giant Gets 70%

Political leaders have blasted the government's decision to hand a foreign company a 70% controlling stake in a coastal desalination plant, leaving the state with a minority 30% in… Read more »

Namibia: Actors Need Money and Support - Masters

For Namibian actress Diana Masters, acting has never been a phase. Read more »

Namibia: Breathe Music Like Your Air - Sunny Boy

Sunny Boy has become a household name in the Namibian music industry. Read more »

Namibia: Family Demands Answers From Police and Businessman After Two-Month Search for 'Tuna' Iiyambo

"Nangaye nda zako kOwambo. Kamu monandje we, onda ka ninga ombwiti." Read more »

Namibia: Erongo Police Urge Taxi and Bus Drivers to Act As Informants in Fight Against Drug Trafficking

The Erongo police have asked taxi drivers and bus operators to serve as informants in the battle against drug trafficking in the region. Read more »

Namibia: Faith and Liberation - The Story of Salatiel and Anita Ailonga in Exile

A new book shares a manifestation of faithful perseverance, but it also is a story of stigmatisation and discreditation when speaking truth to power within the anti-colonial… Read more »

Namibia: A Return to Wuthering Heights

There's a scene at the beginning of 'Wuthering Heights'- the book, not the recent movie - where the ghost of Catherine Linton begs to be let into her former home. It's the kind of… Read more »

Namibia: Kandorozu's Debut Stand-Up Comedy Special

Every country has its national symbols. A flag, an anthem, a coat of arms. Read more »

Namibia: Balancing the Blackboard and the Bottom Line - Side Businesses Ban Misses the Mark

Many Teachers rely on side businesses to make ends meet, yet punitive audits risk demoralising the very educators tasked with shaping Namibia's future. Read more »

Namibia: Maryke Van Lill to Lead O&l Leisure

O&L Leisure, the hospitality division of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has appointed Maryke van Lill as managing director, effective 1 March. Read more »

Namibia: Namra Warns Foreign Companies Mineral and Petroleum Licence Transfers Are Subject to Namibian Tax

The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has warned that all mineral and petroleum licence transfers, including those conducted abroad, are subject to tax despite industry concerns. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's Investment Bill - Balancing Protection and Investor Confidence

Namibia has long enjoyed a reputation as one of Africa's most stable and investor friendly economies. Read more »

Namibia: Golden Oldies Set for Upington Friendlies

Namibia's Golden Oldies football club is gearing up for important friendly matches at Upington. Read more »