March 20, 2023
Namibia: 'Police Chief Can't Prohibit a Demonstration'
HUMAN rights lawyer Norman Tjombe said although it is possible that police inspector general Joseph Shikongo can impose conditions on a public gathering, he cannot prohibit a… Read more »
March 19, 2023
Namibia: Walvis Bay to Register Backyard Tenants in Need of Land
Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes and members of the municipal council addressed the town's backyard tenants on land allocation plans on Wednesday. Read more »
Namibia: Political Parties Question Kandjeke's Reappointment
Opposition parties have questioned the government reappointing Junias Kandjeke as the auditor general for another five years. Read more »
March 16, 2023
South Africa: Namibian Stars Eye Cape Town Glory
SPORT minister Agnes Tjongarero expects more success for Namibia's athletes at the South African Sport Association for the Physically Disabled (SASAPD) National Championships in… Read more »
Namibia: Ahrens to Head Anoca Athletes Commission
FORMER Namibian Olympian Gaby Ahrens received a high accolade when she was elected as chairperson of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (Anoca) Athletes… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Namibia: Phala Phala Pressure On Geingob
President Hage Geingob says he is too busy preparing for the state of the nation address to respond to calls for him to apologise for allegedly acting "erroneously" and assisting… Read more »
Namibia: Uranium Prospector Sues Govt Over Permit Refusal
A RUSSIAN-OWNED company involved in controversial uranium exploration activities in the Leonardville area of the Omaheke region is complaining that it did not receive a proper… Read more »
Namibia: Opposition Expects 'Rhetoric' From Geingob
OPPOSITION parliamentarians say they expect president Hage Geingob to deliver a rhetoric-filled state-of-the-nation (Sona) address tomorrow. Read more »
Namibia: SADC Govts Should Cooperate to Enhance Cross-Border Energy Trade
//Kharas governor Aletha Frederick says governments in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region should cooperate to establish needed regulatory frameworks and… Read more »
Namibia: Census Has Not Helped Kavango Regions - Councillor
THE Population and Housing Census in the past has not helped the two Kavango regions in terms of planning or allocation of government resources, 33 years after independence, Rundu… Read more »
Namibia: Greek Salad for Elites, Rice for Masses At Independence Celebrations
OMUSATI regional governor Erginus Endjala has come to the defence of a leaked menu detailing the starkly different foods that will be served to members of the public compared to… Read more »
Namibia: N$17,5m Paid to Namandje's Firm 'For Govt Objectives'
FORMER National Fishing Corporation of Namibian (Fishcor) finance manager Paulus Ngalangi said N$17,5 million paid from Fishcor's bank account to the law firm Sisa Namandje &… Read more »
Namibia: Police Attaché to South Africa Dies
Namibia's police attaché to the Namibian High Commission in Pretoria, commissioner, Christoph Nakanyala, has died. He was 59. Read more »
Namibia: Fewer Cattle Sold As Drought Looms
THE livestock sector recorded mixed results during the last quarter of 2022, with a decrease in cattle marketed after poor rainfall was recorded in many parts of the country. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Namibia: '77% of Marginalised Communities Affected By Poverty'
Deputy minister for marginalised people's affairs under the Office of the Vice President Royal Ui/o/oo said poverty among minority communities currently stands at 77%, which… Read more »
Namibia: Another Milestone for Para-Swimmers
TWO para-swimmers competed in the recent Point Break Open Water 2,1km event held at Oanab Dam, continuing an inspiring journey in their budding swimming careers. Read more »
Namibia: Bank Windhoek Launches Sustainability Loan Drive
Climate change would only be harmful if interventions to increase resilience are not practised worldwide, said Bank Windhoek's chief treasurer, Claire Hobbs. Read more »
Namibia: Daures Community Claim Chinese Mine Illegal
The Daures constituency community, farmers, and small miners are up in arms regarding what they claim are the illegal lithium mining activities of Tangshan XingFeng Spodumene… Read more »
Namibia: Female Entrepreneur Trains Youths With Disabilities
Windhoek entrepreneur Kathy Namundjebo has started training youths with hearing impairments as a form of empowering them and as part of her company's social responsibility. Read more »
March 13, 2023
Namibia: Wantenaar Breaks Four Namibian Records
NAMIBIAN swimmer Ronan Wantenaar was in great form over the weekend when he broke four national records in Malaysia. Read more »
Namibia: Two Hippos Poached At Muyako, Zambezi
THE Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has launched an investigation into the poaching of two hippos in the Muyako area of the Zambezi region. Read more »
March 12, 2023
South Africa: Rapper Costa Titch Dies at 27
South African rapper Costa Titch has died. He was 27 years old. Read more »
March 08, 2023
Namibia: Big Turnout At Oshakati GP
THE fifth leg of Athletics Namibia's Grand Prix series which was held at the Oshakati Stadium on Saturday saw a big turnout with close to 300 athletes competing. Read more »
Namibia: Johnson Wins Central Open
KYLE Johnson won the Windhoek Lager Central Open which took place at the Windhoek Golf & Country Club over the weekend. Read more »
March 07, 2023
Namibia: Case Seeking Namibian Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages Continues
TWO married couples battling to have their same-sex marriages recognised by the Namibian government were treated with "sheer rudeness" by officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs,… Read more »