February 20
Namibia: NBC Seeks High Court Order to Stop Property Sale Linked to Ex-Employee Dispute
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has applied for an urgent court interdict to stop the sale of its property through a writ of execution obtained by its former employee,… Read more »
Namibia: Mines Ministry Says Regulatory Powers Remain Unchanged
Minister of industries, mines, and energy Modestus Amutse says regulatory authority over mining and petroleum activities remains firmly within the ministry. Read more »
Namibia: Seven Records On First Day of Swimming Champs
The Bank Windhoek National Swimming Championships got off to a great start with seven records broken on Wednesday. Read more »
Namibia: Duplantis Missing From Star-Studded Line-Up
Swedish superstar pole vaulter Armand Duplantis will not compete at next month's Athletics Street Event, but it will still feature the biggest field of international athletics… Read more »
Namibia: Ricardo Mannetti - the Rolls Royce of Modern-Day Football
Former teen sensation Ricardo 'Bucksy' Mannetti, who made his Namibian senior national football team debut at 17, can easily be described as the Rolls Royce of modern-day football. Read more »
Namibia: Katima Mulilo Police Officer Granted Bail in Extortion Case
A police officer arrested last Tuesday on suspicion of extortion and contravening the Anti-Corruption Act of 2003 has been released on bail following his appearance in the Katima… Read more »
February 19
Namibia: Analysts Warn Nandi-Ndaitwah Power Expansion and Petroleum Bill Could Centralise Authority in Presidency
Political analysts and some members of parliament say proposed legislative changes expanding president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's authority could signal an executive overreach. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Warns Illegal FMD Vaccines, Livestock Smuggling Threaten Beef Exports and Disease-Free Status
Only the state veterinary authority may possess foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines in Namibia's FMD-free zone, the ministry of agriculture has warned. Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek - No Water for 9 Hours On Friday, NamWater Says
The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) says a scheduled water supply interruption will affect parts of Windhoek and surrounding areas on Friday. Read more »
Namibia: Prime Minister Ngurare Vows Tough Action On Non-Performing Contractors
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has warned contractors and service providers that failure to meet agreed timelines or the abandonment of government projects will no longer be… Read more »
February 18
Namibia: Former Air Namibia Employees Remain Unpaid
Former Air Namibia employees petitioned the Supreme Court yesterday, requesting an expedited hearing in a dispute over unpaid severance payments that have been pending for almost… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Records 8th Driest January Since 1981
Namibia has recorded its eighth driest January since 1981, after rainfall declined across most parts of the country despite heavy downpours in sections of the north-east. Read more »
Namibia: Jesse Jackson Was Larger Than Life, Says the Namibian Founding Editor Gwen Lister
The Namibian founding editor Gwen Lister has described American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson as a "larger-than-life" figure whose activism extended beyond American borders. Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek Vendors Count Losses After City Police Clear Traders From CBD
Fernanda Eduwardo (35) is one of the Windhoek street vendors who were told not to trade near the central business district (CBD). Read more »
Namibia: EU Donates Nine Vehicles to Strengthen Livestock Sector in Northern Namibia
The European Union (EU) on Wednesday handed over nine specialised vehicles, worth about N$10 million, to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform to support… Read more »
Namibia: Health Ministry Investigating Negligence After Patient Dies At Otjiwarongo
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is launching an investigation into alleged medical negligence following the death of a 21-year-old man, Elijah Laurenzo Areseb, at… Read more »
Namibia: Chula Chula Focused On Survival Despite Topping League
Eeshoke Chula Chula head coach John Sikerete says his side's primary objective remains survival in the Namibia Premier Football League, despite climbing to the top of the log after… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Aim to Exit With a Bang
Namibia take on Pakistan in their final group match at the T20 World Cup today with only pride to play for. Read more »
Namibia: Rundu Chiefs Fans Urged to Rally Behind Team
Rundu Chiefs head coach Marcelo Wakudumo has called on the club's supporters to rally behind the team, saying constant criticism and negative behaviour are not helping a side… Read more »
Namibia: Kavango West Police Probe Crocodile Poaching After Organs Removed At Bunya Village
The police in the Kavango West region are investigating a suspected wildlife poaching case after a crocodile was allegedly killed and parts of its organs removed in violation of… Read more »
February 17
Namibia: Namibian MPs Call for Review of Former Presidents' Retirement Perks and Wealth
Members of parliament say the benefits presidents receive after retirement need to be revisited. Read more »
Namibia: Mineworkers Union Calls for Urgent Reforms in Mining Sector
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) has called for urgent reforms to transform labour practices and achieve decent work in the country's mining sector. Read more »
Namibia: Nujoma's Worth Over N$100m
Former president Sam Nujoma left an estate valued at N$59 million, though his total wealth - including a farm worth over N$40 million - could exceed N$100 million. Read more »
Namibia: Illegal Occupants Face N$10 500 Rent or April Eviction From Government Housing
Retired civil servants make up the majority of the 200 people currently illegally occupying government houses and flats countrywide. Read more »
Namibia: Only 10% of Namibians Have Over N$50 000 As Deposit Guarantee Doubles to Protect Savers
Only 10% of Namibians have more than N$50 000 in their bank accounts. Read more »
