Namibia: Over 600 000 Namibians Surviving On Social Grants

The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Socail Welfare says more than 618 000 Namibians are surviving on social grants. These include old-age pensions, grants for… Read more »

Namibia: Ondangwa Allocates Free Erven to Low-Income Earners

The Ondangwa Town Council has prioritised land servicing to make land available for both residential and business property development during the 2023/24 financial years. Read more »

Namibia/Botswana: SA & Namibia Draw While Botswana Win Group a Opener

Hosts South Africa and neighbours Namibia played to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group A match at the 2023 Hollywoodbets Cosafa Cup played at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban… Read more »

Namibia: Ongwediva to Host Over 450 Exhibitors

The Ongwediva Trade Fair Society says it will host over 450 local and international exhibitors at the fair this year. Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Rugby Squad Taking Shape

Namibia's national rugby squad completed a successful training camp last week where team-building was at the forefront. Read more »

Namibia: Shivolo Announced New Diamond Board Chairperson

Former mining commissioner Erasmus Shivolo has been appointed chairperson of the Diamond Board of Namibia. Read more »

Namibia/South Africa: Warriors Off to Battle in Durban

Collin Benjamin retained 13 Brave Warriors from last year's relatively successful Cosafa Cup for the upcoming edition in Durban, South Africa. Read more »

Namibia: Govt Pledges to Protect Local Research

Prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says the government is committed to supporting the research and development of indigenous knowledge. Read more »

Namibia: Bank Windhoek Highlights Role in Economic Growth

Bank Windhoek is committed to the country's economic growth and is proactively engaging small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through information sharing sessions to spur this… Read more »

Namibia: David Mbeha Launches Podcast

Media personality David Mbeha recently launched his own podcast: 'Uninterrupted with David Mbeha'. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Running Out of Athletes

Sport administrator Bethold Karumendu says Namibia must urgently start with programmes to identify potential athletes to take over from the current crop. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Off to Great Start At Ast Bowls

Namibia got off to a great start at the African States Bowls Tournament in Windhoek yesterday, winning three of their opening four matches. Read more »

Namibia: Hockey Stars Still Unpaid, As Nam Readies for Zim Series

The Namibia Hockey Union (NHU) will settle outstanding dues to the national hockey teams once funds are secured from its backers, the federation's spokesperson, Tunomwaameni… Read more »

Namibia: Babylon Starlet Chases Football Dream

Albertina Afrikaaner is absolutely football crazy. Read more »

Southern Africa: Namibia to Host Annual SADC Science, Technology Conference

The International University of Management (IUM) has been selected to host the 2024 Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education… Read more »

Namibia: Scope for Namibian Small-Scale Fisheries

Small-scale fisheries and aquaculture play a vital role in Africa's coastal economies, with 5,2 million tonnes of annual fish production worth around US$5,4 billion (about N$100… Read more »

Southern Africa: Namibian Stars Shine in Eswatini

Helalia Johannes, Lahja Ishitile and Christine Mboma were recognised for their excellence at the African Union Sport Council Region 5 Regional Annual Sport Awards (Rasa) held in… Read more »

Southern Africa: 'Fragmented' Response Hampers SADC's Fight Against Organised Crime

Southern Africa's efforts to combat transnational organised crime (TOC) are being undercut by a lack of cooperation and coordination among its member states and differing law… Read more »

Namibia: Parliament in Race to Avoid Greylisting

Political experts and opposition members of parliament (MPs) have expressed concern about Cabinet ministers rushing to table critical bills in parliament for amendment - seemingly… Read more »

Namibia: Health Ministry Overspends Budget By N$462 Million

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has spent N$462,1 million more than what was allotted for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, after receiving an allocation of N$8 billion. Read more »

Namibia: Breaking the Silence On Child Sexual Abuse in Namibia

OVER THE PAST FEW months, a concerning surge in cases of child sexual abuse have even reported in Namibia, with a large proportion of these heinous acts committed by primary… Read more »

Namibia: When Green Hydrogen Smells Fishy

Hydrogen is odourless, colourless, tasteless and non-toxic. Read more »

Namibia: Nearly 50 Percent of Population Living in Poverty, Says PM

Almost half of the country's population are faced with poverty, says prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. She was speaking at the launch of the delayed sixth National… Read more »

Namibia: Transgender People and Freedom

I AM A transgender woman born and raised in Namibia. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's Cosmetics and Essential Oils Sector Flourishes

Industrialisation and trade minister Lucia Iipumbu says Namibia's cosmetics and essential oils sector has grown in domestic production, enhancing possibilities for active… Read more »