Namibia: Master Lock Comanche Wins Sydney-Hobart Ocean Race for Fifth Time

Master Lock Comanche took line honours in the 80th Sydney-Hobart ocean race on Sunday, ending LawConnect's bid for a third straight title. Read more »

Namibia: Mkwamalanga Football Tournament Brings Teams Together for Festive Football

A festive football tournament held in the Ohangwena Region on 25 and 26 December successfully brought together teams from different league levels in a spirit of unity, competition… Read more »

Namibia: Ovambanderu Garden Project Progressing, Councillor Says

Ovambanderu Traditional Authority (OTA) councillor Kotoree Kaukuata says a community garden project at Epukiro in the Omaheke region is moving in the right direction following its… Read more »

Namibia: How Much Namibian Private Schools Will Cost You in 2026

The cost of enrolling a child in a private school in Namibia will average N$61 800 for Grade 1 and N$79 500 for Grade 12 in 2026, according to a survey on private education costs… Read more »

Namibia: No Festive Celebration for Mother of Missing Spencer Nakale

For five years, the festive season has been without joy for Julia Ndafyaalako (33), the mother of Spencer Mandela Nakale. Read more »

Namibia: UK Firm Sues Icelandic Fishing Firm Over Corruption Scandal

A United Kingdom-based debt collection company has reportedly sued Icelandic fishing company Samherji for US$1.11 billion (about N$18.5 billion) over claims tied to the "Fishrot"… Read more »

Namibia: Australia Lead England By 46 After 20 Wickets Fall On Crazy Day At Mcg

An astounding 20 wickets fell on a frantic day one of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday with Australia all out for 152 before storming back to dismiss England for 110 and leave the… Read more »

Namibia: Three Mothers Welcome Christmas Babies At Okahandja State Hospital

In a festive coincidence, three mothers gave birth to healthy babies on Christmas Day at Okahandja State Hospital. The babies, two boys and a girl, were welcomed by proud mothers… Read more »

Namibia: Bondi Victims Honoured As Sydney-Hobart Race Sets Sail

Skippers of nearly 130 yachts set sail on a "bumpy" Sydney-Hobart ocean race Friday, many scattering rose petals for the Bondi Beach shooting victims as they ventured into rolling… Read more »

Namibia: Too Hot to Handle? Searing Heat Looming Over 2026 World Cup

With less than six months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, organizers are bracing for what could be their most challenging opponent yet: extreme heat. Read more »

Namibia: Palladino's Atalanta On the Up As Serie a Leaders Inter Visit

Atalanta are on the comeback trail ahead of Sunday night's visit of Serie A leaders Inter Milan, with coach Raffaele Palladino leading the charge for the revitalised Bergamo club. Read more »

Africa: A Lack of Respect? African Football Bows to Pressure With Afcon Change

The decision by African football bosses to change the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial competition to a tournament held every four years has been met with a mixed reaction on… Read more »

Namibia: Walvis Bay Residents Reminded of Fireworks Ban

The Municipality of Walvis Bay has reiterated that the use of fireworks in town is prohibited - unless prior authorisation has been obtained from the relevant authorities. Read more »

Namibia: 'Chilling' in Windhoek for Christmas Not All Bad - Residents

Many Namibians travel to their village or farm of origin for the festive season, but some say Christmas can be enjoyed in town too. Read more »

Southern Africa: Namibia Named Africa's Most Authentic Tourism Destination

Namibia has been recognised as Africa's most authentic and in-demand tourism destination, with the assessment linked partly to the growing influence of digital travel planning… Read more »

Namibia: Malawians Angry About Vice President's Planned UK Trip

There is growing anger in Malawi over a post-Christmas fortnight trip to the United Kingdom that one of the country's vice presidents is due to take. Read more »

Tanzania/Nigeria: Wasteful Nigeria Open Afcon Campaign With Narrow Win Over Tanzania

Ademola Lookman secured a 2-1 win for a wasteful Nigeria against Tanzania in Fes on Tuesday in their opening Africa Cup of Nations match. Read more »

Namibia: Agriculture Ministry Clarifies Decision On Fried Chicken Import Products

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has clarified that all fried chicken products coming into the country are allowed as long as they have a valid… Read more »

Namibia: Jingle Bells All the Way for Govt Employees

Government employees have been granted early leave to celebrate Christmas with their families. Read more »

Namibia: 44 Aussenkehr Households Receive Aid After Devastating Fire

About 44 households were provided with food parcels and temporary tents following a fire outbreak at Aussenkehr last Saturday. Read more »

Namibia/Uganda: Tunisia Ease Past Uganda to Win Cup of Nations Opener

Elias Achouri's double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday. Read more »

Namibia: Children Are Starving in a Country Rich With Natural Resources - Itula

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) president Panduleni Itula says it is unacceptable that Namibian children are going to bed hungry when the country is rich with natural… Read more »

Namibia: Why Inflict Our Own Vendors With Apartheid Municipal Bylaws?

The informal economy is the heartbeat of daily survival in Windhoek. It feeds families, creates self-employment, and absorbs thousands of people excluded from the formal job… Read more »

Namibia: Miss Cosmo Namibia Expresses Pride Over Sharpley's International Award

Miss Cosmo Namibia has expressed gratitude and pride following the country's representation at the Miss Cosmo International pageant by Miss Cosmo Namibia Cassia Sharpley. Read more »

Namibia: Security Workers Union Demands Enforcement of National Minimum Wage

More than 150 members of the Namibia Security Workers Union (Naswu) staged a demonstration at Rundu in the Kavango East region on Monday. Read more »