March 08
Namibia: Swakopmund Motorists Face Delays At Roadworthy Testing Centre As Backlog Continues
Thousands of motorists at Swakopmund are allegedly facing delays of up to a month to secure roadworthy testing appointments at the National Traffic Information System (Natis)… Read more »
Namibia: A Country On Fire, the World On Edge
The conflict between Israel and the United States (US) and Iran is not a distant geopolitical quarrel; it has evolved into a crisis whose flames threaten to engulf the global… Read more »
Namibia: Gaming the Tender System
The construction industries Federation is right to warn that the government risks concentrating public tenders among parastatals, systematically excluding small and medium… Read more »
Namibia: Point of Order, Mr Kandorozu
Racial attacks by National Unity Democratic Organisation parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu this week were out of order. They have no place in today's society. Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia Must Take the Time to Get the Petroleum Bill Right
Namibia's offshore petroleum discoveries have placed the country on the global energy map, raising hopes of jobs, revenue, and long-term development. Read more »
March 06
Namibia: MTC Rules Out Immediate Telecom Tower Spin-Off
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) says it has no immediate plans to separate its tower and other passive infrastructure assets into a standalone company, distancing itself… Read more »
Namibia: Elephant Tramples Woman to Death At Omusati
A woman (46) from Omugulugombashe village at Tsandi in the Omusati region died after being trampled by an elephant on Thursday. Read more »
Namibia: Gladiators to Get N$10 000 Each
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has announced N$300 000 to be shared by both the Brave Gladiators' players and its technical team. Read more »
Namibia: Newspaper Cup Back for 24th Year
One of Namibia's most enduring sporting events, the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, will be launched for the 24th year on Monday. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Street Classic to Make History
The Namibia Street Classic (NSC) which will feature an array of international athletics stars in Windhoek on 27 and 28 March was officially launched yesterday. Read more »
March 05
Namibia: Minister Sankwasa Orders Okahandja to Stop 101 Plot Sales As Land Dispute Deepens
Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa has ordered the Okahandja municipality to cancel the N$11-million sale of 101 residential plots to private companies to… Read more »
Namibia: Sanet Steenkamp Denounces MP's Comments On Race, Says Matter Must Be Addressed Publicly
"I experienced the hatred of a member of parliament in its rawest form today, as another member of parliament." Read more »
Namibia: Fired Minister Natangwe Ithete Goes Four Months Without Salary
Former deputy prime minister Natangwe Ithete has reportedly not received his parliamentary salary for four months due to administrative delays following his dismissal from the… Read more »
Namibia: Middle East Conflict Prompts Voluntary Evacuation of Over 100 Namibians, Ambassador Confirms
The Namibian Embassy in Cairo says there are more than 100 Namibians in the Middle East as tensions rise amid the ongoing Iran-US-Israel conflict. Read more »
Namibia: Namcor 'Defies' Minister's Directive Not to Appoint New MD
Mines minister Modestus Amutse is intervening at the National Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) after the board allegedly defied directives by replacing interim boss. Read more »
Namibia: Persistent Floods Hit Rundu Training Institute
Persistent flooding at Rundu's Kehemu location has disrupted operations at Ngato Institute of Science and Technology (Nist) for over three weeks, raising health concerns among… Read more »
Namibia: Doctors Doubt Readiness for Vision April 2026
The Namibia Private Practitioners Forum (NPPF) has raised concerns over the country's preparedness to implement the health ministry's reform plan to redirect Public Service… Read more »
Namibia: Two British Nationals Die in Light Aircraft in Namib Desert
Two British nationals died in a light aircraft on Wednesday evening after it crashed at Gobabeb Namib Research Institute in the Namib Desert in the Erongo region. Read more »
Namibia: No Blood Banks in ||kharas and Hardap Regions - MP
Popular Democratic Movement parliamentarian Winnie Moongo says there are no blood banks in the ||Kharas and Hardap regions. Read more »
Namibia: Man City Falter As Premier League Leaders Arsenal Go Seven Points Clear
Manchester City stumbled in the Premier League title race on Wednesday, held to a costly 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest as Bukayo Saka's goal against Brighton sent Arsenal seven… Read more »
March 04
Namibia: Namibia Re-Exports N$307m Oil to Neighbours
Namibia exported oil worth N$307 million to Zambia and Botswana in January. Read more »
Namibia: Bank of Namibia and South African Reserve Bank Sign Deal to Boost Cross-Border Financial Stability
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) on Tuesday signed a revised agreement to strengthen cross-border cooperation and financial stability. Read more »
Namibia: Deputy Minister Ballotti Apologises for 'Unparliamentary' Behaviour
Deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture Dino Ballotti has apologised to the public for his unparliamentary conduct in the National Assembly on… Read more »
Namibia: Brave Gladiators Welcomed Home As Heroes
The Namibian nation was still basking in the glow of the Brave Gladiators' triumph after a heroes' welcome and official reception at State House on Monday night. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo's 48 Votes Seal Approval of Four Public Service Commissioners
Despite disorder erupting in the National Assembly chamber on Tuesday, 48 votes from Swapo members were enough to approve the appointment of four Public Service Commission… Read more »










