November 23, 2022
Namibia: Govt Plugs Loopholes in Exploration Permits Application
THE mines and energy ministry has strengthened the evaluation process for the application of mining exploration permits to stem corruption, minister Tom Alweendo has said. Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek Prepares for Replacement of Von François Statue
CITY of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya said the future utilisation of the site where the statue of German military officer Curt von François stands will be the subject… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Namibia: Zambezi Forest Under Daily Threat From Illegal Timber Harvesters
THE Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism said the 100-kilometre-long state forest in the Zambezi region is under threat due to foreigners entering at undesignated points… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Delegates Housed At Farms to Block Temptations
SOME Swapo delegates have been kept in centralised spots such as farms and guest houses across the country to prevent them from being enticed by money and job offers from rival… Read more »
Namibia: Court Stops Sale of Transnamib Vehicles
THE planned sale of 11 TransNamib vehicles that were attached by the deputy sheriff of the High Court two weeks ago may not proceed, a judge ordered in the Windhoek High Court… Read more »
November 21, 2022
Namibia: 'Germans Can Keep Their Blood-Stained Money'
A GROUP of people from the Ancestral Land Foundation of Namibia (Aflon), who protested against ancestral land dispossession on Friday in Windhoek, say Germany can keep its… Read more »
Namibia: Witbooi Withdraws From Swapo Deputy Secretary General Race
PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has announced that parliamentarian Lucia Witbooi has withdrawn from the ruling party's deputy secretary general contest ahead of this weekend's Swapo… Read more »
November 20, 2022
Namibia: 54 Percent of Babies Die From Preterm Birth
Deputy minister of health and social services Esther Muinjangue says 54% of newborn deaths in Namibia can be attributed to preterm birth and low birthweight. Read more »
Namibia: Malnourished and Diabetic At 17
At the age of only 17, Laimi Shitapata suffers from malnutrition and diabetes. Read more »
Namibia: 'Clean Water Is Everything' - Omusati Residents
IT'S a few minutes after 08:00 at Okapuku village in the Anamulenge constituency in the Omusati region. Read more »
November 19, 2022
Namibia: Geingob Calls Out Name-Droppers Ahead of Congress
The presidency has called on campaigners to desist from using president Hage Geingob's name to influence the Swapo congress. Read more »
November 18, 2022
Namibia: Refugees in Namibia Face Double Threat of Aid Cuts, Climate Change
REFUGEES in Namibia's remote Osire settlement are facing stark choices, as inflation continues to push up the cost of necessities, such as food and fuel. Read more »
November 15, 2022
Namibia: High Fuel Prices Threaten Namibia's Fish Markets
REGARDLESS of sourcing N$10 billion in export earnings during the last financial year, increasing fuel prices are putting the fishing industry in a difficult position in its… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Namibia: Ministry Urged to Deal With 'Greedy' Fishing Quota Holders
THE fishing industry has called on the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources to control "greedy" quota holders, as they are damaging the sustainability of the industry. Read more »
Namibia: I Will Pay for My Own Security During Fishrot Testimony - Stefánsson
THE man who exposed the Fishrot scandal, Jóhannes Stefánsson, says he is planning to come back to Namibia to testify in the forthcoming court proceedings to ensure… Read more »
Namibia: Transnamib Continues With Railway Upgrades
MINISTER of works and transport John Mutorwa over the weekend inspected the upgraded railway between Kranzberg and Tsumeb at Omaruru. Read more »
Namibia: Charcoal in Containers Threatens Exports
NAMIBIA produces more than 200 000 tonnes of charcoal a year from invader bush, with more than 80% of this destined for different export markets. Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Retain African Titles
NAMIBIA's two African flyweight champions Fillemon Nghutenanye and Immanuel Josef retained their titles in the main fights of the Back to Action boxing bonanza at the Safari Hotel… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Namibia: Opposition MPs Walk Out of Parliament Over Remarks By Nekundi
The National Assembly's session on Wednesday ended on a sour note after opposition members walked out of the chamber in protest against what they termed abuse from the deputy… Read more »
November 02, 2022
Namibia: UN Diplomat Advises Namibia to Export More Finished Products
The outgoing United Nations (UN) resident coordinator, Sen Pang, believes Namibia should stop exporting raw materials to become self-sustainable. Read more »
Namibia: Haingura Shines in Durban, Announces Bigger Plans
GROOTFONTEIN-based relief teacher and self-taught cook Magdalena Haingura (25) has added modelling to her impressive list of achievements, after winning the Miss Eco-Tourism World… Read more »
Namibia: On Your Marks, Get Set, Wait
The Namibia Football Association's plans to kick off its Namibia Premier Football League this weekend appear to be in disarray due to opposition from the majority of clubs over… Read more »
October 31, 2022
Namibia: Namibia, SA Share Hockey Honours
Namibia's women and South Africa's men took the honours on conclusion of a thrilling indoor hockey test series at the Windhoek Showgrounds yesterday. Read more »
October 27, 2022
Africa: Namibia Could Become Africa's Energy Capital
NAMIBIA Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) chief executive officer Nangula Uaandja said Namibia's ambition is to become the energy capital of Africa. Read more »
Namibia: Geingob to Attend Matekane Inauguration in Lesotho Tomorrow
PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has been invited by Lesotho King Letsie III to attend the inauguration of the newly elected prime minister, Sam Matekane, tomorrow morning in Maseru,… Read more »