January 04
Namibia: Keetmanshoop Elderly Receive Food Parcels From Municipality
The Keetmanshoop municipality handed over food parcels to the elderly at the southern town on Friday. Read more »
January 03
Namibia: SPYL Urges UN to Defend Venezuela's Sovereignty
The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) is urging the United Nations to take action to defend Venezuela's sovereignty. Read more »
Namibia: Shooting of Headmen an Attack On Traditional Authorities - Swapo MP
Swapo Party member of parliament (MP) Willem Amutenya has taken to social media to condemn the shooting of two headmen in the Oshikoto region on Friday. Read more »
Namibia: Oshana Village Resident in Hospital After Violent New Year Brawl At Ongwediva
A resident of a village in the Oshana region was hospitalised with serious head injuries on New Year's Day following a violent altercation involving a panga, bottles and stones at… Read more »
Namibia: Angolan Woman Dies in Ondangwa Road Accident
An Angolan national died on Friday evening after being hit by a pickup truck on the busy B1 road at Ondangwa. Read more »
January 01
Namibia: Canada Warns Tourists of Fraud and Crime Risks in Namibia
The Canadian government has warned its citizens travelling to Namibia to "exercise a high degree of caution," citing high levels of crime and frequent cases of financial fraud,… Read more »
Namibia: Ex-Boxing Champ Joshua Discharged From Hospital After Fatal Car Crash
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, state officials said Wednesday, after surviving a car accident in Nigeria that killed two… Read more »
Namibia: Two Words to Avoid When Making Your New Year's Resolutions
"New year, new you" messages are everywhere right now. Read more »
South Africa: Makhadzi Hospitalised After Car Crash En Route to Johannesburg
South African music star Makhadzi, whose real name is Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, was involved in a car accident while travelling from Limpopo to Johannesburg on Wednesday morning. Read more »
Algeria/Cameroon: Ivory Coast Top Afcon Group Ahead of Cameroon, Algeria Win Again
Reigning champions Ivory Coast pipped Cameroon to top spot in their group after Algeria maintained their perfect record as the first round of the Africa Cup of Nations concluded on… Read more »
December 31, 2025
Namibia: Cabinet Reshuffles Executive Directors Across Key Ministries
The Cabinet has approved a series of senior public service appointments and transfers involving executive directors and accounting officers across key government ministries,… Read more »
Namibia: Ed Reshuffles Weakening Stability in Ministries - LPM
Frequent leadership changes weaken stability in ministries. Read more »
December 30, 2025
Namibia: Tsumeb Urges Residents to Unblock Storm Water Drainage
The Tsumeb Municipality has warned residents about the illegal blocking of storm water drainage points. Read more »
December 29, 2025
Namibia: PayPal Coming to Namibia in 2026 - What It Means for Digital Payments, Fraud Risk and User Protection
The Bank of Namibia has indicated that Namibia is moving closer to full PayPal functionality, with broader access expected from 2026. Read more »
Namibia: Erongo Records Calm Weekend, With No Serious Crime
The Erongo region recorded no serious crime incidents over the long weekend, the police say. Read more »
Namibia: Social Media Mourns Death of Star Baboon Cindy
Cindy the social media star Namibian baboon died on Sunday at the age of 31. Read more »
Namibia: Woman Accused of Defrauding Osire Refugees Granted Bail
A woman accused of allegedly defrauding refugees with N$58 000 has been granted bail. Read more »
Africa: From Diogo Jota to George Foreman, Sporting Deaths in 2025 - Part 2
Former heavyweight champion George Foreman and footballers Diogo Jota and Denis Law were among the sports stars who died in 2025. Here is the second part of AFP's review of the… Read more »
Africa: Global Chocolate Prices Drop
Global cocoa prices have come down after two years of rising costs. Read more »
Namibia: Think Staying Friends With Your Ex Is a Good Idea? Science Says You Might Regret It
Let's be honest: The 'we can still be friends' line after a breakup is as suspicious as it is optimistic. Read more »
Namibia: 21 Arrested for Drugs Over Christmas, Including Teenagers
At least 21 people aged between 17 and 55 were arrested on drug-related charges across the country between 24 and 27 December. Read more »
Namibia: Seidler Wins 12th Pupkewitz Jetty Mile At Swakopmund
Phillip Seidler won the Pupkewitz Jetty Mile for a record 12th time at Swakopmund on Saturday. Read more »
Namibia: Oshakati Town Council Relocates Flood-Affected Residents to Onawa
The Oshakati Town Council relocated over 122 residents who have been living in flood-prone areas for years from Oshoopala informal settlement to Onawa last week. Read more »
Namibia: Six People Take Their Lives Over Christmas Holidays
The police have recorded six suspected suicide cases across several regions between 24 and 28 December. Read more »
December 28, 2025
Namibia: Namibia Agrees to Take Back Illegal Migrants, Criminals in UK
Namibia and Angola have agreed to take back illegal migrants and criminals living in the United Kingdom after the UK government threatened to impose a visa ban on the countries. Read more »










