December 08, 2025
Namibia: Family Outing Ends in Tragedy After 12-Year-Old Drowns At Swakopmund
A family trip to Swakopmund's Platz am Meer beach ended in tragedy on Sunday when two 12-year-old girls were swept away by ocean currents, resulting in the death of one and the… Read more »
Namibia: New Walvis Bay Mayor Says 'No Business As Usual'
Newly elected Walvis Bay mayor Johannes Shimbilinga has called for a complete shift in the way the municipality operates, pledging a "no business as usual" approach as he outlined… Read more »
Namibia: Closing Statement By Vice President Lucia Witbooi At the First Cabinet Retreat
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Namibia: Executor Namandje Cautions Public Against Fake Sam Nujoma Investment Scam
The executor of founding president Sam Nujoma's estate, lawyer Sisa Namundje, has dismissed an online report claiming Nujoma endorsed a money-making investment platform before his… Read more »
Namibia: Seven Trial-Awaiting Inmates Escape Zambezi Police Holding Cells
The police in the Zambezi region are searching for seven trial-awaiting inmates who escaped from the Ngoma Police Station holding cells on Sunday. Read more »
Namibia: African Development Bank Commits N$30.3 Billion to Namibia's Economic Transformation Plan
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved an allocation of N$30.3 billion (US$1.78 billion) for Namibia under its newly adopted Country Strategy Paper for 2025-2030. Read more »
Namibia: Capuozzo Grabs Hat-Trick As Toulouse Win Champions Cup Opener
Italy international Ange Capuozzo scored a hat-trick of tries as Toulouse saw off the South African franchise Sharks 56-19 in their Champions Cup opener on Sunday. Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia Sign Off in Style
Namibia signed off with a win as they beat Oman 4-2 in their final match at the Junior Men's Hockey World Cup on Monday to finish 23rd out of 24 nations. Read more »
Namibia: Former Choir Boy Wins Song of the Year
Musician Andreas Andreas (20), popularly known as Shax Champion, says he had a following before he even released one single song. Read more »
Namibia: Unam Strategists Conquer Investment Challenge
The University of Namibia's youth investment team 'The Strategists' has achieved an impressive 22.1% return to conquer this year's massive NSX Scholars Investment Challenge. Read more »
Namibia: 'Boundless Love' -- Will Mercenary Scandal Strain the Bond Between Zuma and Duduzile?
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's absence at Jacob Zuma's Arms Deal trial marks a significant shift in their longstanding father-daughter dynamic, previously anchored in unwavering support.… Read more »
Namibia: Hambuda Debuts New Namibian Thriller
Windhoek's club scene becomes a place of mayhem and murder in Anne Hambuda's debut novel, 'Iniquity'. Read more »
Namibia: Etosha Lodge Unveils '7-Star' Traditional Dining
Mokuti Etosha Lodge has unveiled SkyBoma, an elevated, open-air dining experience blending traditional Aawambo culture and storytelling with luxurious, modern hospitality. Read more »
Namibia: Grace's Nightmare Continues in 'Ready or Not 2'
Horror fans have a new reason for excitement following the release of the 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come' trailer, building on the success of the first film. Read more »
Namibia: NPFL Title Race Intensifies
The title race in the Namibia Premier Football League intensified as Mighty Gunners regained the top position after two crucial away victories over the weekend. Read more »
Namibia: Major Scoop for Namibian Cricket
Namibian cricket made a major scoop with the announcement on Friday that Gary Kirsten had been appointed as coaching consultant to the national team. Read more »
Namibia: 'I Ride With My Heart'
Coetzee, Holtrup win Nedbank Desert Dash Read more »
Namibia: Bitumen Shortage Delays Road Projects - RA
The construction of roads in the country faces delays due to the scarcity of construction material in the country, Roads Authority (RA) project manager Johann Essmann says. Read more »
Namibia: Crash Driver's Murder Verdict Remains After Appeal
The driver of a vehicle that was involved in a collision in which six people were killed near Henties Bay in December 2014 was correctly convicted on six counts of murder, two… Read more »
Namibia: 1 039 House Break-Ins Reported in Windhoek in Four Months
The Namibian Police have recorded 1 039 housebreaking cases in the Khomas region between June, July, August, and September. Read more »
Namibia: Court Corrects Rundu Local Council Seat Allocation
The Electoral Court has reviewed and set aside the erroneous allocation of one seat in the Rundu Town Council to the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). Read more »
Namibia: Roads Authority Boss Tjivikua Appointed Despite Sexual Harassment Investigation
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December 07, 2025
Namibia: Court Orders Ongwediva's 'Potgieter' to Stop Defamatory Murder Claims Against Businessman
Ongwediva resident Toivo Simeon, also known as Potgieter Vilho, may no longer make claims about businessman Benjamin Hauwanga on social media platforms, a Windhoek magistrate has… Read more »
Namibia: Why Are We Still Voting for Parties in Local Elections?
In The aftermath of another low-turnout for regional and local elections, the pundits will blame apathy. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Directing Councillor Appointments Raises Democracy Concerns
Swapo's politburo has directed the deployment of its newly elected regional council and local authority councillors, with defiance seen as misconduct. Read more »










