February 11
Namibia: Meya Mining Secures N$400m Ecobank Funding to Boost Diamond Production, Says Trustco CEO
Trustco Group Holdings has confirmed that Meya Mining Limited, in which Trustco holds a minority interest, has secured a N$400-million financing facility from Ecobank Sierra Leone… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia, Gabon Pursue Investment Diplomacy
Namibia and Gabon have moved to forge business relations through an investment engagement hosted in Windhoek. Read more »
Namibia: Oshakati Residents Fuming Over N$83 Annual Dog Tax and Licensing Fees
Dog owners at Oshakati are unhappy that the town council now requires them to pay tax for owning their furry friends. Read more »
Namibia: Itula Slams Petroleum Bill As Threat to Parliamentary Power, Urges Withdrawal and Constitutional Defence
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) president Panduleni Itula says the proposed petroleum bill centralising oil and gas powers under the Presidency undermines parliamentary… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia High Court Judge Beatrix De Jager Slams Workload Crisis and Workforce Shortages
A high Court judge has laid bare the strain on Namibia's courts, using a court order to detail her punishing workload and voice frustration over workforce shortages. Read more »
February 10
Namibia: Acting ||kharas Chief Regional Officer and Girlfriend in Court for Fraud
The acting chief regional officer for the ||Kharas Regional Council at Keetmanshoop, Ralph Sachika, and his girlfriend, Lucia Jacob, appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on… Read more »
Namibia: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah At Candle Light Ceremony Honouring Nujoma and Geingob
Statement by Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, president of the Republic of Namibia, Heroes Acre, 7 February 2026. Read more »
Zambia: Free Education Becomes Zambia's Election Battleground
Although campaigns for Zambia's August general election officially begin in May, education has already emerged as one of the race's topical issues. Read more »
Namibia: Nekundi Asks New Road Safety Board for Dashcams in Police Cars, Ambulances
Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi has asked the new National Road Safety Council board to implement dashcams in 50 traffic police vehicles. Read more »
Namibia: Turning Young Namibians' Business Ideas Into Impact
Across Namibia's cities, towns, and rural communities, young people are showing remarkable creativity, ambition, and resilience. Read more »
Namibia: Make a Date With Beach Fitness for Valentine's Day
The Seawork Cares Beach series has announced its Valentine's Day edition to be held at the Mole at Swakopmund on 14 February. Read more »
Namibia: De Leede Takes Netherlands to Big Win Over Namibia At T20 World Cup
Bas de Leede scored an unbeaten 72 and took two wickets as the Netherlands hammered Namibia by seven wickets for their first win at the T20 World Cup on Tuesday. Read more »
Namibia: Security Guard Allegedly Takes Own Life At Katima Mulilo
The police have confirmed that a security guard (47) at Katima Mulilo took his own life, after his body was discovered by colleagues on Monday. Read more »
Namibia: Petrusfontein Asks Govt for Help to Start Community Garden
The community of Petrusfontein in the Kunene region is asking the government for funding to start a community garden. Read more »
Namibia: Ngurare Warns Staff Against Absenteeism, Slow Capital Project Execution
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare says absenteeism and slow execution of capital projects by public servants will not be tolerated. Read more »
Namibia: ACDT Charity Golf Day Set for February
The annual charity golf day in support of the African Child Development Trust (ACDT) is set for 27 February at the Windhoek Golf Club. Read more »
February 09
Namibia: Former Defence Minister and Liberation Icon Erkki Nghimtina Dies At 77 - 'We Lost Someone Outstanding'
Defense and veterans affairs minister Frans Kapofi yesterday described former defence minister Erkki Nghimtina as an outstanding leader who played a key role in Namibia's… Read more »
Namibia: Private Aircraft Crashes At Okahao Airfield
A privately owned light aircraft crashed at the Okahao airfield in the Omusati region on Sunday afternoon, leaving one passenger seriously injured and the pilot with minor… Read more »
Namibia: Prosecutor Justine Shiweda Dies After Acid Attack - Suspects Face Murder Charge for Retaliatory Killing
"I m not happy; my heart is burning," says the father of Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who died on Saturday following a brutal retaliatory attack for her alleged… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Urged to Negotiate From Strength As U.S. Seeks Strategic Energy, Mineral Partnerships
Lawmakers have urged the government to negotiate stronger, value-driven deals in relation to Namibia's natural resources. Read more »
Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Pays Tribute to Former Minister Erkki Nghimtina
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described former minister Erkki Nghimtina as a veteran who dedicated his life to the liberation of Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: Lawyer Questions How N$300 Million in Namdia Diamonds Vanished From Windhoek Robbery Scene
A lawyer representing one of the men accused of involvement in an armed robbery at the Windhoek head office of Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) in January last year on Friday… Read more »
Namibia: Visa On Arrival Generates N$413m in One Year
NAMIBIA'S visa-on-arrival system generated N$413 356 900 in revenue for the state in less than 12 months, following its rollout on 3 March 2025. Read more »
Namibia: Dad Was an Avid Reader - Geingob's Daughter
Nangula Geingos, the daughter of Namibia's third president, Hage Geingob, says her father liked reading to be a better leader. Read more »
Namibia: Kunene Unites to Honour Outjo Murder Victim Florencia Jacobs
KUNENE governor Vipuakuje Muharukua has called for regional vigils and donations following the discovery of Florencia Jacobs' body behind an Outjo fire station last Saturday. Read more »
