March 13
Namibia: NPFL Relegation Battle Heads North and to the Coast
The fight to avoid relegation in the Namibia Premier Football League intensifies this weekend, as crucial fixtures in Rundu and along the coast could determine the fate of several… Read more »
Namibia: MTC Volleyball National League to Start in Otjiwarongo
The third season of the MTC Volleyball National League kicks off this weekend in Otjiwarongo, promising an action-packed start for both men and women's competitions. Federation CEO… Read more »
March 12
Namibia: New Swapo MP to Advocate for Improvement in Health Sector
Newly sworn-in Swapo parliamentarian Christine Haindaka says she will advocate for improvements in the health sector, adding it is close to her heart. Read more »
Namibia: Coastal Heatwave Raises Drowning Risk, Lifeguards Warn
Lifeguards at Walvis Bay warn that the ongoing heatwave affecting Namibia's coastal towns is increasing the risk of drowning as more people flock to beaches and swimming areas to… Read more »
Namibia: Namib Mills Workers Given 72 Hours to Return to Work As Strike Ends
Namib Mills has given its workers 72 hours to return to work after the company reached an agreement with the Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (Naretu) to… Read more »
Namibia: Swartbooi Proposes Labour Export As Govt Struggles to Create Jobs
Landless People's Movement (LPM) leader Bernadus Swartbooi says the government should explore exporting labour by sending qualified Namibians abroad and receiving remittances that… Read more »
Namibia: Urban Ministry's Reduced N$1.9-Billion Budget to Increase Housing Backlog, Says Ipc
Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian Armas Amukoto says the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development's reduced N$1.9-billion budget will fail miserably to address… Read more »
March 11
Namibia: Budget Criticised for Failing to Fund Gender Violence Shelters
The recently tabled budget in the National Assembly has been criticised for failing to address the lack of shelters for gender-based violence (GBV) victims across all regions. Read more »
Namibia: PDM's Hengari Alarmed By Country's Debt Burden
Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Inna Hengari says she is concerned about the accelerating debt-servicing burden, calling it an "interest cost trap." Read more »
Namibia: Woman Denies Double Murder and Arson in Okahandja Park Fire Trial
A Woman accused of carrying out an arson attack that claimed the lives of two people in Windhoek near the end of 2022 says she was sleeping when the fatal fire occurred. Read more »
Namibia: 294 Senior Govt Officials to Use Public Hospitals From April - Minister Luvindao
Health and social services minister Esperance Luvindao says 294 senior government officials are expected to use public health facilities starting 1 April. Read more »
Namibia: Massive N$4.50 Fuel Price Hike Looms for Namibia
Namibian consumers face a potential fuel price increase of N$4.50 per litre in April, driven by international conflict, regional market shifts, and infrastructure constraints. Read more »
Namibia: Ngurare Assures Oil Security Amid Iran, Us-Israel War
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has assured members of parliament and the public that the government has adequate oil for the next three months. Read more »
Namibia: Brilliant Adebayo Scores 83 Points, Second Highest in NBA History
Bam Adebayo erupted for a jaw-dropping 83 points -- the second highest total in NBA history -- as the Miami Heat thrashed the Washington Wizards 150-129 on Tuesday. Read more »
Namibia: Second Accused in Grootfontein Prosecutor Threat Case Remanded in Custody
A second accused in a criminal case involving threats to kill control prosecutor Kristiana Erastus was formally added to proceedings in the Grootfontein Magistrate's Court on… Read more »
Namibia: Outapi Gambler Wins Over N$1.2 Million From N$1 Wager
A 26-year-old sport betting enthusiast from Outapi has won more than N$1.2 million after placing an online football bet of just N$1. Read more »
Namibia: Record Entries for Enduro Leg 1
About 64 entries were received for the first leg of the 2026 National Enduro Championships - the most entries for the past three years. Read more »
March 10
Namibia: Hengari's Case Postponed Again As Prosecutor General Decision Still Pending
The state has again postponed the case involving former agriculture minister Mac Hengari and his 30-year-old co-accused to 14h00 on Tuesday. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Seeks High Court Eviction of Former Exiles Camping At Windhoek Headquarters
Swapo has approached the High Court for an eviction order to remove the group of former exiled Namibians camping at the party's headquarters in Windhoek. Read more »
Namibia: Transport Minister Nekundi Says Public Transport Bill Will Tackle Illegal E-Hailing Operators
Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi says the ministry's soon-to-be introduced public passage bill will address e-hailing services operating illegally in Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: Minister Halts Commissioner Recruitment
Minister of information and communication technology Emma Theofelus halted the recruitment of an information commissioner last week over what she described as insufficient… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Recalls Nutricia Aptamil Baby Formula Over Possible Toxin Contamination
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) in South Africa has alerted consumers to the recall of certain Nutricia baby formula products after the manufacturer reported possible… Read more »
Namibia: Three Govt Officials Appear in Court Over Water Tank Corruption in Omaheke
Three government officials appeared in the Gobabis Magistrate's Court on Monday for allegedly distributing water tanks to the community through a corrupt practice. Read more »
Namibia: Health Ministry Declares End of Mpox and CCHF Outbreaks in Namibia
Minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao has officially declared the end of the mpox outbreak in the Swakopmund district and the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever… Read more »
Namibia: Fishrot Accused Says Recusal Bid Aims to Delay Trial
The first accused in the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering case, Ricardo Gustavo, is alleging that an application for acting judge Marilize du Plessis to step down from… Read more »
