February 02, 2023
Namibia: Flood Victims Living in Inhumane Conditions - Venaani
POPULAR Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani said flood victims housed in makeshift tents at Oshikango are living in squalid conditions. Read more »
Namibia: Corrupt Officials Steal From Jobless, Says Unionist Kavihuha
JOBLESS Namibians rarely benefit from job creation initiatives brought in by international organisations which only benefit a select few, unionist Mahongora Kavihuha told the… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Ready for World Cup
NAMIBIA's men head into the Indoor Hockey World Cup in confident mood after completing three successive victories in warm-up matches this week. Read more »
Namibia: Condoms Outcry Linked to Perceived Corruption in Tenders - Uaandja
THE chief executive officer of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), Nangula Uaandja, said the public outcry over the condom tender is linked to concerns… Read more »
Namibia: Local Horticultural Farmers Satisfy Demand
AT least 10 of the 20 horticultural products on the special controlled products list are still closed for importation for the period from 1 to 28 February. Read more »
Namibia: 'Code Without Power to Eliminate Corruption Meaningless'
RETIRED economist Omu Kakujaha-Matundu said the new code of good practice conduct launched on Tuesday by the Ministry of Finance is meaningless if there is no real power to fight… Read more »
Namibia: Petroleum Association Has New Leadership
THE Namibia Petroleum Operators Association (Nampoa) elected a new leadership at its annual general meeting held on 24 January 2023. Read more »
Namibia: SMEs Compete Trains Entrepreneurs
SMEs Compete, a member of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), is conducting business basics skills development training in Windhoek on Thursday and Friday. Read more »
Namibia: Ancestral SAN Art Vandalised
NAMIBIA is renowned for its ancient San rock art, which showcases the heritage and traditions of the indigenous people, unfortunately, recent incidents of vandalism and ignorance… Read more »
Namibia: Kauandenge Suspects Middlemen in Land Reform
THE secretary general of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo), Joseph Kauandenge, yesterday said it seems some officials in the ministry of land are acting as… Read more »
Namibia: ACC Arrests Health Ministry Employee, Two Others for Fraud
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested a Ministry of Health and Social Services employee and two others after a payment for an invoice totalling N$300 035.58 was… Read more »
Ghana: Women Aiming for Paris Ticket in Accra
THE Namibia Cycling Federation has selected a strong women's team to compete at the Africa Cycling Championships in Accra, Ghana next week, where international ranking points and… Read more »
February 01, 2023
Southern Africa: Namibian President Geingob Worried By Escalation of Tensions in eSwatini
PRESIDENT Hage Geingob yesterday expressed concern about the escalation of tensions in Eswatini, and reiterated his call for authorities in the kingdom to investigate the death of… Read more »
Namibia: Mothers, Babies Sleeping On Floor At Katutura Hospital
MOTHERS at Katutura Intermediate Hospital's paediatric ward in Windhoek have been sleeping on floors with their sick children due to a shortage of beds. Read more »
Namibia: Family of Children Killed in Ethiopia Demands Justice
THE family of two Namibian children who were allegedly murdered by their mother in Ethiopia have called on the police to finalise its investigation into the case that has been… Read more »
Southern Africa: Bring Mswati to the Table - Human Rights Groups
HUMAN rights activists have called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders to be mindful of the victims of unresolved conflicts in the region, the majority of whom… Read more »
Namibia: Ndiyona to Get Village Status
RUNDU Rural constituency councillor Paulus Mbangu says to relieve Rundu of the high rate of rural-to-urban migration, the Kavango East Regional Council has resolved to upgrade the… Read more »
Namibia: Sometimes He Takes Two Days to Call Me - Geingob On Ramaphosa
President Hage Geingob has thanked his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, for making his transition as chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security… Read more »
January 31, 2023
Namibia: Floods Affect 364 Households, Claim One Life
FLOOD waters that arrived in the Ohangwena region about two weeks ago have claimed one life. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Heads for Maize Self-Sufficiency
THE current good rain experienced in the country and the revival of the green scheme projects mean the country is on its way to self-sufficiency of white maize. Read more »
Namibia: Green Scheme Bids Under Evaluation
THE agriculture ministry is pushing ahead with its plan to place some of the country's agricultural projects under private control to improve output. Read more »
Namibia: 87 Rhinos Poached Last Year
ETOSHA National Park has become a poaching hotspot, as rhino poaching remains a serious concern in the country, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has said in an… Read more »
Namibia: Tourism Rebounds in Erongo
THE Erongo region, known for its pristine beaches, natural attractions, and vibrant coastal towns, has recorded a rebound in tourism in the past year - a welcome reprieve from the… Read more »
Namibia: Four Teams Qualify for Mtc Netball Premier League
WANDERERS, Northern Fly Ballers, Young Stars and Fatou Netball Club qualified for this year's MTC Netball Premier League after winning the MTC premier League promotion-relegation… Read more »
Namibia: Stars Held By Fiery Tigers
AFRICAN Stars maintained a seven-point lead in the Debmarine Premiership, despite dropping two points in a goalless draw against Tigers on Sunday. Read more »