Namibia: Namibia's Gambling Industry Revenue Projected to Reach N$948 Million By End of 2025

Namibia's gaming sector is expected to generate about N$948 million in revenue by the end of 2025. Read more »

Namibia: Welding Training Centre Launched At Swakopmund

A welding training centre aimed at improving livelihoods and creating jobs was launched at Swakopmund's industrial area last week. Read more »

Namibia: Three Men Die By Suicide Over the Weekend

The Namibian Police have reported three separate suspected suicide cases over the weekend. Read more »

Namibia: Man Dies On Duty At Hosea Kutako International Airport

A man died while on duty at Hosea Kutako International Airport on the eastern outskirts of Windhoek on Saturday. Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Ambassador Wilbard Hellao Presents Credentials to Trump

Following his appointment as ambassador to the United States by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in September, Wilbard Hellao presented his letters of credence to United States… Read more »

Namibia: 14 Arrested Nationwide for Drug Possession Over Weekend

Fourteen people were arrested across Namibia over the weekend on charges related to the possession and dealing of illicit drugs, police have confirmed. Read more »

Namibia: Five-Wicket Duffy Prompts West Indies Collapse As Nz Win Series 2-0

New Zealand crushed West Indies by 323 runs on Monday to win the third Test at Mount Maunganui and seal a 2-0 series victory, with Jacob Duffy's five-wicket haul proving crucial. Read more »

Namibia: Knicks' Brunson Scores 47, Bulls Edge Hawks Epic

Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 47 points as the New York Knicks toppled the Miami Heat 132-125 on Sunday. Read more »

Africa: Hosts Morocco Off to Winning Start At Africa Cup of Nations

Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations bid off to a winning start by beating minnows Comoros 2-0 in the… Read more »

Namibia: Namra Suspends Non-Compliant VAT Import Accounts

The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) on Monday suspended all Value Added Tax (VAT) import accounts that failed to comply with outstanding payment obligations. Read more »

Namibia: Mukwe Pensioner Frederick Mangimba Keeps Tradition Alive Through Wood Carving in Kavango East

Frederick Mangimba, an elderly resident of Mukwe constituency in the Kavango East region, supplements his old age pension grant through traditional wood carving from a workshop… Read more »

Namibia: NIPDB Bids Farewell to Founding CEO Uaandja

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has announced the departure of its founding chief executive officer (CEO), Nangula Uaandja. Read more »

Namibia: Emilia Nghikembua Secures Second Five-Year Term As Cran Chief Executive

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has renewed the contract of its chief executive, Emilia Nghikembua, for a second five-year term, citing strong leadership… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Rebels Start to Withdraw From Key DRC City, Leaders Say

The rebel group which last week seized the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) city of Uvira say they have begun withdrawing, promising to complete the pullout on Thursday,… Read more »

Namibia: Top Boxing Action Set for Helao Nafidi

TOP-flight boxing action is anticipated at the first-ever Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (NNN) Boxing Bonanza at the Helao Nafidi Expo Hall on Saturday. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's Sport Year of Highs and Hurdles

NAMIBIA Sports Commission chief Freddy Mwiya says the 2025 sporting calendar delivered notable successes, key events and some governance challenges as the sector gears up for major… Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Athletes Hit Their Stride in 2025

NAMIBIA National Olympic Committee (NNOC) president Ndeulipulwa Hamutumwa says both the local committee and Namibian Commonwealth Sport have seen a year characterised by extensive… Read more »

Africa: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Ranks Third Among Africa's Most Powerful Women On Forbes

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been ranked third among Africa's most powerful women by Forbes, placing her alongside influential leaders shaping politics, economies and… Read more »

Namibia: Police Warned to Stop Using Lack of Vehicles As Excuse for Slow Response

Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo says officers should stop telling the public they have no vehicles to attend to incidents of gender-based violence (GBV) - especially over… Read more »

Namibia: 'Don't Touch My Private Parts' Teacher Gelda Waterboer Wins Award for Child Protection Advocacy

An otjiwarongo teacher's child protection advocacy on social media was yesterday recognised by the Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) for helping the organisation reach 170 000 children… Read more »

Namibia: January School Placement Scramble Looming - Ministry

The education ministry says it expects significant school placement pressure in January due to infrastructure shortages and rising national pupil enrolments. Read more »

Namibia: Drones and Live-Streaming to Curb Road Accidents - Nekundi Reveals Namibia's Multi-Pronged Traffic Safety Strategy

Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi says his ministry will roll out live-streaming cameras at blind spots and deploy drones as part of a broader strategy to reduce road… Read more »

Namibia: Govt Gives Overstaying Foreign Nationals One Month's Amnesty

The government has announced a month-long amnesty period for foreign nationals who have overstayed their immigration permit visas in Namibia. Read more »

Namibia: Zambezi Governor Rejects Secession-Harbouring UDP Petition

Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi has turned away United Democratic Party (UDP) members who wanted to submit their petition demanding a dialogue with the government. Read more »

Namibia: Swakopmund Magistrate's Court Postpones Bail Hearing for Rape Accused

The Swakopmund Magistrate's Court could not proceed with a formal bail hearing for businessman Sydney Halupe on Wednesday after a "competent" state prosecutor was absent, leaving… Read more »