Namibia: Namibia's Traditional Leaders Serve Villages From Windhoek Despite Legal Residency Requirements

"We cannot be confined to our villages." Read more »

Namibia: Nust to Refund Registration Fees As Government-Subsidised Tertiary Education Begins

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) announced yesterday that it will refund eligible students who had already paid their registration fees, after some students… Read more »

Namibia: NNN in Good Health, Says Presidency

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's spokesperson, Jonas Mbambo, has said that she is in good health. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia in Numbers - How the Cost of Living Evolved in 2025

Inflation slowed in 2025, and prices did not rise as fast throughout the year as in recent years, with the Namibia Consumer Price Index (NCPI) suggesting that the cost of living… Read more »

Namibia: Rare Goat Triplets Delight Mariental Farmer

A farmer from Mariental in the Hardap region was pleasantly surprised when he discovered that one of his goats gave birth to triplets this week. Read more »

Namibia: Abduction of Fugitives and Jurisdiction

For decades before 1991, when it came to questions of criminal jurisdiction in cases concerning a trial of a fugitive abducted from a foreign country, courts rigidly followed the… Read more »

Namibia: Ombudsman Shuts Dooron Copyright Clash

The Office of the Ombudsman on Tuesday dismissed a Keetmanshoop resident's latest copyright complaint against Mobile Telecommuncation Limited (MTC). Read more »

Namibia: Ministry Condemns Illegal Sand, Gravel Mining

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has strongly condemned the ongoing rise in illegal sand and gravel mining activities, warning that the practice poses serious risks to human… Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Youth Face High Unemployment Despite Rising Post-Secondary Education

Nearly a quarter of young Namibians have attained post-secondary education, but only a small proportion are in full-time employment, highlighting a gap between education and labour… Read more »

Namibia: Unam Faces Student Housing Crisis As Applications Far Exceed Available Beds

About 2 389 students have applied for 1 150 available beds at at the University of Namibia's (Unam) Main Campus in Windhoek for the 2026 academic year, highlighting severe pressure… Read more »

Namibia: Kavango West Governor Says No Community Borehole Funds Stolen in Break-in Case

Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo has denied claims that money stolen from her home was intended for a community borehole, following a suspect's court appearance. Read more »

Namibia: Hundreds On Waiting List As Namibia's Three Special Needs Schools Face Major Capacity Crisis

More than 400 children with intellectual and physical disabilities have not been placed in special needs schools because there are too few such schools in the country. Read more »

Namibia: Subsidised, Not Free - Namibia's Tertiary Education promise Needs Clarity and Resolve

When President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced in parliament that tertiary education would become "100% subsidised by the government" from 2026, the declaration was widely… Read more »

Namibia: U.S. Trade Window Reopens for Namibia

Namibia could be presented with a renewed opportunity to strengthen its trade relationship with the United States (US) after the US House of Representatives passed legislation… Read more »

Namibia: Venaani Wants Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to Start Parliament Early

Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani has called on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to recall parliamentarians to resume their National Assembly work early. Read more »

Namibia: Fourth Namdia Employee Arrested in Diamond Heist

Another Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) employee was arrested in connection with the N$315-million diamond heist at the company's premises last year. Read more »

Namibia: Swapo Veteran Hishoono Dies

Former presidential adviser and ex-secretary of the Swapo Party Elders Council, Kanana Hishoono, has died. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Hails Veteran Hishoono As 'Brave'

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has hailed veteran Matias Hishoono as the bravest and a selfless son of the land. Read more »

Namibia: Ledecky Posts Second Fastest 1500m Free Time Ever in Pro Swim Win

Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky clocked the second-fastest women's 1500m freestyle time in history on Wednesday to launch the US Pro Swim Series event in Austin,… Read more »

Namibia: The Wait Is Over

The wait is over as the u19 Cricket World Cup kicks off in Namibia and Zimbabwe today. Read more »

Namibia: Cycling Season in Full Swing

The Namibian cycling season is in full swing with the second leg of the Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power due to take place this weekend. Read more »

Africa: Morocco Beat Nigeria On Penalties to Reach Africa Cup of Nations Final

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend… Read more »

Namibia: Ngurare Calls for Improved Service Delivery

Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has called on government officials and public servants to work diligently, with a strong focus on improving service delivery across all 14 regions. Read more »

Namibia: Ministry All Set for Results Release, New Academic Year

Education minister Sanet Steenkamp says preparations for the release of 2025's exam results and the 2026 academic year are proceeding according to plan. Read more »

Namibia: Reading Making Quiet Comeback

Hobbies are no longer just about being productive, they're about supporting mental health while having fun. Read more »