Namibia: Insufficient Storage Blamed for Namibia's Medicine Shortages

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has attributed the medicine shortage to a lack of adequate medicine storage facilities in the country. Read more »

Namibia: Ombudsman Questions Legality of Okahandja Curfew Announced By President

The Office of the Ombudsman has raised concerns over the legality of the Okahandja curfew recently announced by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in response to the recent murder… Read more »

Namibia: Over 150 Portuguese Language Books Donated to Windhoek Public Library

The embassies of Angola, Brazil and Portugal donated over 150 language books to the Windhoek Public Library as part of their commemoration of Portuguese in Namibia on Tuesday. Read more »

Namibia: Windhoek Declaration Inscribed Into Unesco Memory of the World Register

The 1991 Windhoek Declaration, a historic document advocating for the freedom of the press, was on Wednesday inscribed into the Unesco Memory of the World Register. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah to Travel to Angola for First Foreign Visit

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will be visiting Angola to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, trade, oil and gas. Read more »

Namibia: No Plan On Improving Namibia's Investment Environment

The Institute for Public Policy Research says there is a lack of initiatives on improving Namibia's investment environment. Read more »

Namibia: Dam Levels Show Mixed Changes Across Country

Dam levels across Namibia have shown both increases and declines this week, with national water storage standing at 89.3% of total capacity, according to the Namibia Water… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Turns Spotlight On Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer remains one of the most common and deadliest cancers globally, and Namibia is no exception. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Hosts Regional Conference to Advance Chemical Weapons Legislation

Namibia this week hosted a key regional conference aimed at advancing national implementation legislation for the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), drawing participation from 27… Read more »

Namibia: Rundu Mothers Frustrated Over Late Child Support Payments

Over 20 mothers who receive their child support money at the Rundu Magistrate's Court have expressed frustration over payment delays. Read more »

Namibia: Namibian MPs Propose One-Off Veteran Payment to Cut Budget Costs

Several members of parliament (MPs) have proposed a one-off lump sum payment to veterans to cut costs. Read more »

Namibia: Rundu State Hospital Out of Meds As Malaria Surges, Patients Told to Buy Their Own

Rundu State Hospital has run out of essential medical supplies, forcing patients to buy their own medicine, including malaria test kits, amid a regional malaria surge. Read more »

Namibia: I Will Not Tolerate Corrupt Police Officers - Police Chief

Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo has highlighted with concern and disappointment corruption involving members of the police in the Ohangwena region. Read more »

Namibia: Selma Kamanya Unveils Sun-Inspired National Costume Ahead of Miss World 2025

Miss World Namibia 2025 Selma Kamanya unveiled her national costume over the weekend during an emotional send-off ceremony. Read more »

Namibia: Boy Dies of Suspected Snake Bite in Kavango West Region

The Namibian Police in the Kavango West region reported two deaths over the long weekend. Read more »

Namibia: 'Everything Burned' - Eduán Van Der Merwe Recalls the Call That Shattered His World

Eduan van der Merwe recalls the moment he heard the news of the accident that claimed the lives of both his parents - Christian missionaries Eddie and Linda van der Merwe (both 63)… Read more »

Namibia: Police Chief Lashes Out At Illegal Angolan Fuel Traders At Oshikango Border

Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo on Saturday lashed out at illegal Angolan fuel traders, also known as 'ngungula' traders, who are allegedly disrespecting him as the chief… Read more »

Namibia: IPC Blasts 'Shirt-Changing' Defectors Chasing Power, Says Politics Isn't About Prestige and Perks

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has dismissed recent defections by senior members as opportunistic, saying they were driven by self-interest and not political conviction. Read more »

Namibia: Trustco Loses High Court Battle Against Namibia Revenue Agency Over Tax Dispute

Trustco Group Holdings has lost a High Court battle against the Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra). Read more »

Namibia: Young Man Not Guilty of School Hostel Rape

A Former pupil at a school for visually impaired children in Windhoek has been found not guilty of raping a fellow pupil in a school hostel five years ago. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Education Emergency - Why the Clock Is Ticking

French President Emmanuel Macron's recent assertion that Africa "is not yet ready to manage its own affairs" and his warning that a French withdrawal could halt African progress… Read more »

Namibia: Meatco Board Member Demands Probeinto Colleagues

A Board member of the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) is calling for an investigation into alleged irregular and potentially corrupt board appointments at the state-owned meat… Read more »

Namibia: Revenue Agency Uncovers Fraudulent Tax Refund Scheme

The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) says they have uncovered a fraudulent scheme resulting in the illicit payout of tax refunds of over N$666 000 between January and April 2025, to… Read more »

Namibia: Zambezi Man Dies in Suspected Hippo Attack

The police in the Zambezi region on Sunday opened an inquest case after a 56-year-old man died from a suspected hippo attack in the Lusu area. Read more »

Namibia: Inoue Knocked Down but Stops Cardenas in Eighth to Keep Crown

Unbeaten Naoya Inoue of Japan retained his undisputed super bantamweight world crown on Sunday, climbing off the canvas to stop American Ramon Cardenas in the eighth round in Las… Read more »