March 01
Namibia: Namcor Appoints New Acting Managing Director Ndafyaalako
The National Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) board of directors has appointed a new interim managing director, Mtundeni Ndafyaalako, from 1 March. Read more »
February 26
Namibia: You Are Not Forced to Use Public Hospitals - Health Minister
Health minister Esperance Luvindao has told parliamentarians who do not want to use public hospitals that they are not going to be forced to do so. Read more »
Namibia: Govt to Cover 100% for Medical Aid
The government will now pay 100% of medical aid for civil servants, following the removal of the 5% levy previously paid to service providers, effective 1 April, while a 5% levy on… Read more »
Namibia: Pensioners to Receive N$100 Increase
Minister of finance Ericah Shafudah has announced a N$100 pension increase effective 1 April. Read more »
Namibia: Decision On Omaheke Uranium Mining Will Be Based On Science - Government
The ministry of environment has said it will make its decision on the proposed uranium mining project in the Omaheke region based on science, not political considerations. Read more »
Namibia: Nangolo to Face Experienced Mwadziwane
Flame 'Special One' Nangolo will defend his WBO Africa super featherweight title against the experienced Zimbabwean Tinashe Mwadziwane on 2 May. Read more »
Namibia: Hard Work Ahead - Cricket President
Cricket Namibia president Rudi van Vuuren says Namibia's performances at the T20 World Cup were disappointing and hard work lies ahead to improve the country's competitiveness. Read more »
Namibia: Axed Kasaona Bids Blue Waters Farewell
Axed Blue Waters Sport Club (SC) head coach Uerikondjera 'Mammie' Kasaona says she is grateful for the trust the team's management has put in her during her stint with the… Read more »
February 25
Namibia: Govt, Unions Sign Civil Servants' Salary Increase
The government, the Namibia Public Workers Union (Napwu), and the Namibia National Teachers' Union (Nantu) have signed a 5% salary adjustment agreement for civil servants over the… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah's Sons Reject IPC Claims of Oil Industry Involvement
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's two sons say the claim by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula that they are involved in the oil industry is a blatant… Read more »
Namibia: MP Shitana Slams N$2 Royalties
Namibian musicians are still earning as little as N$2 per broadcast play, a rate member of parliament (MP) and artist Frederick Shitana says has remained unchanged since… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo's Elifas Dingara Defends N$1 Million Proposal As He Exits Parliament
Swapo parliamentarian Elifas Dingara, who once proposed that N$1 million be allocated to each Namibian, insists that his proposal was grounded in economic principles and… Read more »
Namibia: Lüderitz Residents Demand Justice for Slain Pensioner
Lüderitz residents are demanding justice after 74-year-old pensioner Frieda Ngwedha died from injuries sustained in an alleged assault and robbery on 16 December 2025. Read more »
Namibia: Grant Recipients Urged to Save As NamPost Expands Payout System
The Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) says its new digital grant accounts are designed to encourage saving among beneficiaries while maintaining access to social grant payments across… Read more »
Namibia: Nghitumbwa to Face Top Colombian
Namibia's WBO global super bantamweight champion Fillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa will take on the highly-rated Colombian, Leonardo Carillo of Colombia in Windhoek on 9 May. Read more »
Namibia: President Challenges Itula to Prove Her Oil Involvement
The Presidency says president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her sons are not involved in the oil sector. Read more »
February 24
Namibia: Namibia Faces Fiscal Pressure As Synthetic Diamonds Devalue Natural Market
The demand for diamonds has increasingly dropped over the years, a move attributed to an increased market for synthetic diamonds, slacking demand from China, and global economic… Read more »
Namibia: Leaked Document Reveals 5% Pay Rise for Namibia Civil Servants and Teachers From 2026
The government has approved a 5% salary increase for civil servants for the 2026/27 financial year - and a further 5% for 2027/28. Read more »
Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah to Use Public Hospitals Under Psemas Directive
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will start using public health facilities, following her directive for state employees under the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme… Read more »
Namibia: Message By President Nandi-Ndaitwah At Erkki Nghimtina Memorial Service
Ohangwena region, 20 February 2026 Read more »
Namibia: Statement By Vice President Witbooi At Oshakati Bomb Blast Victims Tombstone Unveiling
Statement by Lucia Witbooi, vice president of the Republic of Namibia, at the remembrance and unveiling of the 19 February 1988 Oshakati Barclays Bank (First National Bank) bomb… Read more »
Namibia: Gold Mines Bleed State of Millions
Namra fails to conduct thorough tax audits, report says Read more »
Namibia: Political Parties to Hit N$1.6-Billion Jackpot
Political parties are projected to receive N$1.6 billion in state funding between 2020 and 2030. Read more »
Namibia: Police Hunt Serial Rape Suspect in Kavango East
The police in the Kavango East region are searching for a suspected serial rapist believed to have raped at least eight women since last year. Read more »
Namibia: We Cannot Disburse Public Money While Owed - NBC After Arbitration
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) says the company cannot pay an arbitration award of N$295 000 to former employee Johannes |Gaseb. Read more »
