March 03
Namibia: Stranded in Dubai - Namibians Caught in Escalating Iran-Us Conflict
An unspecified number of Namibians are stranded at Dubai International Airport following the closure of the airspace as escalating conflict between Iran, the United States (US),… Read more »
Namibia: NamWater to Suspend Supply to Rehoboth Over N$100-Million Debt
The Namibia water utility (NamWater) has issued a notice of a possible bulk water suspension at Rehoboth in the Hardap region. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Calls for Urgent De-Escalation After Deadly Middle East Strikes
Namibia has called for urgent de-escalation in the Middle East following military strikes by the United States (US) and Israel against Iran that reportedly killed Iran's supreme… Read more »
March 02
Namibia: Nearly 400 Foreigners Exit Namibia Under Immigration Amnesty
At least 379 foreign nationals have voluntarily left Namibia under the government's immigration amnesty programme. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Fuel Price Alert - Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz Oil As Global Supply Fears Mount
Namibia faces potential fuel price hikes and supply disruptions following the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Calls for Transparency, Discipline and Unity
The government called on Namibian sport federations to remain disciplined, transparent and united at sport federations' annual general assembly on Saturday. Read more »
Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Congratulates Brave Gladiators On Historic Cosafa Triumph
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has congratulated the Namibia women's national football team following their first-ever victory over the South African women's national football… Read more »
Namibia: Walvis Youth Needs N$1.8m for Job Creation
A youth-led organisation at Walvis Bay's Kuisebmond area is seeking N$1.8 million in investment to expand a project aimed at creating jobs for unemployed young people. Read more »
Namibia: 'Local Oil and Gh2 Ownership Not a Threat'
The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) says local ownership should be seen as a strength for Namibia's economy. Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek Scouts Honour Long-Serving Leaders
The Combretum Region of the Scouts of Namibia, comprising the Khomas and Erongo regions, last week recognised members who have served the movement for more than two decades. Read more »
Namibia: Charge By President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah At the Commissioning of Namibia's Head of Mission to India
State House, Banquet Hall, Windhoek, 23 February 2026. Read more »
Namibia: From Boston With Love - A leg-Up for Local Youth
John Andjaba is a Namibian scientist who, through his interest in break dancing, feels a vital connection with young people. Read more »
Namibia: NDP Rewards Members After Securing Seats in Elections
The National Democratic Party (NDP) held a formal recognition ceremony on Sunday to honour 25 members for their contribution to the party's performance in national and local… Read more »
Namibia: Construction of New Sport Facilities Begins in Oshana, Kunene and Kavango East
The construction of new sport infrastructure in the Oshana, Kunene and Kavango East regions has officially commenced, marking the government's first phase of building 28 basic… Read more »
March 01
Namibia: Namibian MPs Slam Directive to Use Public Health Facilities As 'Inhumane' and 'Premature'
Former members of parliament (MPs) have condemned a new directive requiring public servants to use state healthcare facilities, citing constitutional concerns and poor public… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia's Brave Gladiators Are Cosafa Cup Champions
Namibia's Brave Gladiators football team made history on Sunday by winning the Hollywoodbets Cosafa Women's Championship 2026 at Polokwane in South Africa. Read more »
Namibia: Fishrot Accused Face Move to Communal Cells
The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) is again seeking to move the Fishrot accused to communal cells at the Windhoek Correctional Facility despite a recent High Court ruling. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Intelligence Chief Seeks Secret Hearing in N$1.8 Million Defamation Case
The director general of the Namibia Central Intelligence Service (NCIS), Bamba Nghipandua, is asking the High Court to order that a defamation case about a vetting process in which… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Tables N$104 Billion Budget With Focus On Operations Over Development
Analysts say the new budget will not allow for the economy to grow as it is focused on operations and too little has been left for development projects. Read more »
Namibia: IPC Raises Concerns About Railway Infrastructure After Rovos Train Derailment
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has raised alarm over the condition of Namibia's railway infrastructure after a luxury Rovos Rail passenger train derailed near… Read more »
Namibia: Three People Killed By Lightning Over Weekend
A 13-year-old boy is one of three people who died over the weekend after allegedly being struck by lightning. Read more »
Namibia: Police Report Two Suspected Suicides
The Namibian Police have reported two suspected suicides over the weekend. Read more »
Namibia: Two Women Reported Raped Over Weekend
Two cases of alleged rape were recorded on Friday, according to police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi. Read more »
Namibia: Build Strong Institutions, Not Empires
The National Assembly is debating the petroleum (exploration and Production) amendment bill, which would shift day-to-day upstream oil governance to the Office of the President. Read more »
Namibia: Psemas Reform - Forcing Faith in Public Healthcare
I've been thinking about the government's decision to require state employees to use designated public hospitals. Read more »
