January 27
Namibia: Namibia Needs to Introduce Mandatory DNA Testing At Birth
A silent crisis is affecting many men across Namibia, one that rarely makes headlines but leaves deep emotional, psychological, and social scars. Read more »
Namibia: Minister James Sankwasa Faces Backlash Over Xenophobic Remarks to Journalist
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has been criticised for the xenophobic remarks he made against The Namibian's Tracy Tafirenyika following an article the… Read more »
Namibia: Police Officer Shoots Girlfriend After Three Death Threats in Windhoek Murder-Suicide Attempt
A friend of the police officer who fatally shot himself after shooting and injuring his girlfriend over the weekend, says the suspect had threatened to kill her on several… Read more »
Namibia: Parliamentary Committee Holds Housing Consultations With Major Local Authorities At Rundu
The parliamentary standing committee on urban and rural development is this week holding consultative meetings at Rundu with the five most populous local authorities to assess land… Read more »
Namibia: Kavango West Pupils Return to School After Suspected Food Poisoning
Twenty-eight pupils from Katjinakatji Senior Secondary School in the Kavango West region were treated at Rundu State Hospital on Monday following a suspected food poisoning… Read more »
January 26
Namibia: Parents Demand Temporary Schools for Stranded Pupils
Weeks after the 2026 academic year officially started, some parents are calling on the education ministry to urgently set up temporary schools or tents to accommodate pupils who… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia On High Alert As Foot-and-Mouth Disease Threatens N$8-Billion Red Meat Industry
Namibia's N$8-billion annual meat industry turnover faces a serious threat should the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, which has already caused livestock deaths in… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Rides Rising Uranium Tide
Namibia stands to benefit from growing global demand for uranium, as countries look to nuclear power to meet clean-energy goals. Read more »
Namibia: Animal Rights Activist Backs Baboon Killings in Goreangab
Animal rights activist Margaret Jacobsohn has expressed support for the killing of three baboons in Windhoek's Goreangab area last week. Read more »
Africa: Namibia to Host Africa's Cybersecurity Gathering
Namibia is set to host the International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition (NICSC), slated for 22 to 24 April. Read more »
Namibia: IShowspeed Set to Arrive in Namibia On Tuesday
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) says American streamer Darren Watkins Jr, popularly known as IShowSpeed, will arrive in the country on Tuesday. Read more »
Namibia: Parliament to Resume Next Week
The National Assembly will resume next Tuesday, following its recess since last November. Read more »
Namibia: NBC Denies Plans to Re-Interview Director General Candidates
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has denied claims that it plans to conduct re-interviews for the position of director general. Read more »
Namibia: Former Refugees Association Apologises After Harassment of NBC Journalists
The Former Refugees Repatriation Association Namibia has issued an apology following alleged abuse of journalists from the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) last week. Read more »
Namibia: Fugitive Fishrot Lawyer Challenges Police Over N$1.3 Million Pension Seizure
Fugitive lawyer Marén de Klerk is suing the inspector general of the Namibian Police and the prosecutor general in an attempt to prevent them from seizing a retirement… Read more »
Namibia: Oshana Police Hunt Suspects After Oshana Tuckshop Robbery
The police in the Oshana region are investigating a robbery that occurred at Okatana, Onawa, on Friday, where two unknown men allegedly threatened a nanny and stole cash. Read more »
Namibia: Electrification Costs Government N$300 000 Per Household
The government is spending between N$80 000 and N$300 000 to put electricity in one house in the rural areas. Read more »
Namibia: Girl (9) Killed in Crocodile Attack At Kavango West
A nine-year-old girl died on Saturday morning following a crocodile attack at Mazwa village in the Kavango West region. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Invests N$10 Million for Return of Namibian Annual Music Awards
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has announced that it will invest N$10 million to revive the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) after a… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Cash Crunch - Government Spending Exceeds Revenue, Experts Warn of Rising Debt Risks
The government is spending faster than it is generating revenue, raising concerns that Namibia could run out of cash to meet its financial obligations and be forced to borrow more… Read more »
Namibia: Sankwasa Vows to Settle Water Debt
Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa says he will settle his water bill while urging the government and businesses to pay debts owed to local authorities. Read more »
Namibia: President Honours Matias Hishoono As Liberation Icon
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described former presidential adviser Matias Hishoono as an icon and a dedicated servant of the Namibian people. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Children Need Stories They Relate to
Teacher and children's book author Yonda Nyathi says by the time many children reach Grade 5, a gap in their cognitive capacity is visible. Read more »
Namibia: Corporate Support Strengthens Access to Education
As Namibia continues to implement its new system of subsidised tertiary education fees, corporate institutions and philanthropic organisations are reinforcing their role in… Read more »
Namibia: Nespresso Sets Up Shop in Windhoek
Well-known coffee brand Nespresso opened its first Namibian nano boutique at the Grove Mall in Windhoek on Friday. Read more »
