May 05
Namibia: Former Governor and Businessman to Construct Community Clinic in Oshikoto
Former Ohangwena governor Usko Nghaamwa and prominent businessman Pinehas Nambadi will be constructing a community clinic at Omaimbi farm in the Amuteya district of the Ondonga… Read more »
Namibia: Bank of Namibia Issues N$270m in Commemorative Notes
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has disclosed that it has printed commemorative banknotes valued at N$270 million in honour of the country's past presidents, including late president… Read more »
Namibia: Three in a Row Piastri Wins in Miami to Lead Mclaren One Two
Oscar Piastri made it a hat-trick of wins with victory in the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday as McLaren enjoyed a one-two on the podium to continue their dominant Formula One season. Read more »
Namibia: SA Men, New Zealand Women Win Rugby Sevens World Championships in La
South Africa's men and New Zealand's women captured the Rugby Sevens World Championship 2025 titles on Sunday in Los Angeles. Read more »
Namibia: Coastal Municipalities Shine At Sport and Culture Awards
Coastal municipalities were honoured in various categories during the Association of Local Authorities in Namibia's Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture Awards, hosted at… Read more »
May 04
Namibia: Ending Violence Against Children Goes Beyond Symbolism
In 2023, 928 children were sexually abused and 526 cases of physical abuse of children were reported. Read more »
Africa: Who Is WHO?
The decision by the United States (US) to leave the World Health Organisation (WHO) has reignited serious concerns about the future of global health. Read more »
Namibia: 'We Remember Cassinga' - Kahungu
Casssinga commemorations were underway at Okongo in the Ohangwena region on Sunday, where Namibians gathered to remember the events of 4 May 1978. Read more »
Namibia: President Calls for Unity As Nation Commemorates Cassinga Massacre
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to unite behind her and the eighth administration of the Swapo-led government as the country commemorates Cassinga Day. Read more »
Namibia: Police, Rescuers Search for Man Seen 'Walking Into the Sea' At Swakopmund
The police and emergency services at Swakopmund have been searching for a man who was allegedly seen walking into the ocean near the Swakopmund Jetty around 20h00 on Saturday… Read more »
Namibia: Meatco - Cabinet Overreach Threatens Constitutional Order
A reported directive by the Cabinet to reinstate former Meatco CEO Mwilima Mushokabanji - after the board chose not to renew his contract - has ignited a firestorm. Read more »
Namibia: President Urged to Act On RCC Corruption Allegations
Landless People's Movement (LPM) member of parliament Utaara Mootu has called on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to take immediate action against the Roads Contractor Company… Read more »
Namibia: ULS Tensions Flare After Community Bombs Chief's House
Erongo police commander commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona has condemned community violence after a petrol bomb attack linked to tensions over the Dâure Daman Traditional… Read more »
Namibia: Walvis Bay Mayor Accuses Municipal Staff of Political Sabotage
Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes has warned some members of the town's municipality of that political sabotage would no longer be entertained. Read more »
Namibia: Bogenfels the Rock Arch of the Sperrgebiet
When I was growing up on a farm east of Windhoek in the late 60s, fetching the mail felt like collecting treasure because of the attractive stamps attached to the envelopes. Read more »
Namibia: Truck Claims Life of Man in Zambezi
The Namibian Police in the Zambezi Region have registered a case of culpable homicide or negligent driving after the driver of a truck allegedly struck a pedestrian along the… Read more »
Namibia: Accused Man Not Guilty of Rape, Burglary
A man accused of raping two women after he had broken into their house nearly five years ago has been found not guilty on all of the charges on which he stood trial in the Windhoek… Read more »
Namibia: Flying Into the Sun?
"Now we are ready to fly to the moon!" Read more »
Namibia: Labour Ministry to Create 3 600 Jobs in Biomass Sector
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations is planning to create 3 600 jobs through the implementation of the Global Accelerator and Social Protection for Just Transitions… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Hit By 56 000 Malaria Cases This Year
Namibia has recorded over 56 000 malaria cases and nearly 100 deaths in the past five months, prompting a nationwide response to contain the worsening outbreak. Read more »
Namibia: Process, Don't Just Export - Nandi-Ndaitwah
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia must rise beyond being a mere supplier of raw materials, to be an exporter of semi-processed and fully finished products. Read more »
Namibia: Sundowns Move Closer to Eighth Straight League Title
Leaders Mamelodi Sundowns won 2-0 at Cape Town City on Saturday, leaving the Pretoria club needing seven points from four matches to seal an eighth straight South African league… Read more »
Namibia: Simbine Wins 100m in Photo Finish Thriller As Duplantis Dominates
Akani Simbine won a thrilling 100m in a photo finish on Saturday at the second Diamond League meeting of the season while Armand "Mondo" Duplantis dominated the pole vault but… Read more »
May 02
Namibia: Electoral Commission Budget Presented for Upcoming Elections
Statement by the speaker of the national assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, delivered on 29 April 2025 in Windhoek, Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: Erongo Conference Tackles Safety in High-Stakes Offshore Industry
The Erongo Offshore Safety Conference is bringing together minds from throughout the sector to ensure safety in a deeply precarious industry that offers both great risk and great… Read more »