December 16, 2025
Namibia: Starlink's Namibian Chapter - Progress, Not Panic
The licensing process marks regulatory maturity, not a threat to our digital future Read more »
Namibia: Passengers Set Taxi Fares for Festive Season
Passengers on long-distance transport are paying increasingly higher fares to secure seats during the festive season. Read more »
Namibia: Medical Supply Ban After Suspected Stolen Syringes Scandal Shakes Namibian Health Procurement System
A medical supply company owned by businessman Sakaria Johanness has been banned from participating in public processes for the next five years for supplying suspected stolen… Read more »
Namibia: Arandis Council Fights N$200 Million Hazardous Waste Dump Near Green Hydrogen Site
A plan to construct a N$200-million dump site near the mining town of Arandis has prompted objection from a lawyer representing the town council, who warns that it will have a… Read more »
Namibia: Journalists Urged Not to 'Sensationalise' GBV Articles
Journalists have been urged to not sensationalise articles on gender-based violence (GBV) to attract attraction. Read more »
December 15, 2025
Namibia: Avian Influenza Outbreak Confirmed At Lüderitz
The Directorate of Veterinary Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in… Read more »
Namibia: Unions Reject Employers Demand for Full Medical Reports
Workers' unions say the Windhoek Country Club's policy requiring employees to reveal their illnesses when submitting sick leave is a breach of privacy and an abuse of authority. Read more »
Namibia: New Minimum Standards for Free Namibian Tertiary Education
Free tertiary education will only be available to first-time students at institutions and for programmes that adhere to new minimum national standards, including higher entry… Read more »
Namibia: Tax Updates - It's Common to Hear Industries Complain That Certain Parts of Their Operations Are Over-Taxed
It's common to hear industries complain that certain parts of their operations are over-taxed or that they don't receive fair deductions. But here's the reality: complaints alone… Read more »
Namibia: Women Still Underrepresented in National Council
Women remain significantly underrepresented in the National Council, with only seven of the 42 members being female, despite a slight improvement from the previous term, National… Read more »
Namibia: Transport Minister Nekundi Condemns 'Illegal' Taxi Fare Hikes
Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi has condemned taxi operators hiking public passenger fares without the legally required Road Transportation Board approval, calling… Read more »
Namibia: MVA Fund Pays Tribute to Paramedic Brian Low, Who Died Saving Drowning Children
The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has paid tribute to Brian Low, the paramedic and emergency responder at Lifelink Henties Bay, who died while saving two children on Thursday. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia to Change Interbanking Rates
Namibian banks will soon be changing the way they lend money to clients with the introduction of a new lending policy. Read more »
Namibia: KOZ Pulls Plug On Waters' Album Over Unpaid Debt
Namibian singer Harry Tjipueja, popularly known as Waters, has landed in hot water after allegedly failing to pay producer DJ KBoz for work done on his 2021 album. Read more »
Namibia: Plus-Size Pageant Fights Body Shaming
Entries have officially opened for Miss Curvylicious Namibia 2026, a new pageant dedicated to celebrating authentic African beauty and combating body shaming. Read more »
Namibia: NPC Director General Admits Government Cannot Track Jobs Created
The government has no system to accurately track how many jobs have been created since the new administration took office. Read more »
Namibia: Youthful Namibians Shine At Nkosi Cup
A youthful Namibian women's indoor hockey team made a strong start to the Nkosi Cup tournament in Cape Town by winning their opening two matches over the weekend. Read more »
Namibia: Muha Vows Disciplined, People-Focused National Council
Re-elected National Council chairperson Lukas Muha has pledged to uphold the decorum of the House, strengthen the council's constitutional mandate and provide firm leadership as… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Win the Abner Trophy At Region 5 Champs
Namibia won the Abner Trophy after obtaining the most points overall at the Region 5 Gymnastics Championships that finished in Windhoek on 11 December. Read more »
Namibia: Trumpelmann Stars in Nepal Premier League
Namibian pace bowler Ruben Trumpelmann won the player of the tournament award in the Nepal Premier League after helping his side, the Lumbini Lions, win the title on Saturday. Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia 24th At Junior Women's Hockey World Cup
Namibia finished 24th at the FIH Hockey Women's Junior World Cup in Santiago, Chile on Saturday after losing their final play-off match 2-1 to Zimbabwe. Read more »
December 14, 2025
Namibia: Weak Law Muzzles Fight Against Corruption
Namibia's fight against corruption is being hindered by weak whistle-blower protection, slow law implementation, and a lack of accountability, according to various voices. Read more »
Namibia: A Nation Built On Sacrifice Still Failing On Shelter
On Windhoek, 10 December, Namibia observed International Human Rights Day, which coincides with Namibia Women's Day, which commemorates the significant contribution of Namibian… Read more »
Namibia: High Court Judge Wants Cannabis Legalisation Issues Trimmed
Lawyers involved in a High Court case about an attempt to have the possession of cannabis legalised in Namibia have been asked to consider limiting the issues on which the court… Read more »
Namibia: Regional Council Election Results
Turnout Rate vs Unemployment Rate: Khomas Region Read more »
