January 29
Africa: Amutse Expands Frame of Africa in Austria
FUTURIST inner and outer worlds, reflections of black masculinity and visions of Aawambo culture are the thematic sparks that ignite photographer Namafu Amutse's current showing at… Read more »
Namibia: Capricorn Foundation Invests N$1.6 Million in Namibian Education, Boosting Rural and Digital Learning
The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$1.6 million towards three education initiatives aimed at improving access to quality education for Namibian pupils, particularly in rural… Read more »
January 28
Africa: Namibia Ranks As Africa's Best Country to Start a Business
Namibia has been ranked as the most trustworthy and stable country to start a new company in Africa. Read more »
Namibia: Cricket Namibia Passes ICC Test
Namibia's hosting of the ICC Under-19 World Cup has been a resounding success and an important learning curve ahead of next year's senior ICC World Cup. Read more »
January 27
Namibia: Another 10 Years Before Oil Generates Returns
The Venus oil and gas project is unlikely to generate revenue for the Namibian government before 2035. Read more »
Namibia: Over 1,000 Namibian Pupils Left Without School Places As Classroom Shortages Reach Crisis Point
The education ministry is struggling to place over 1 000 pupils in schools nationally due to rapid population growth and a shortage of classrooms. Read more »
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 »
