May 06
Namibia: Meatco Board Member Demands Probeinto Colleagues
A Board member of the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) is calling for an investigation into alleged irregular and potentially corrupt board appointments at the state-owned meat… Read more »
May 05
Namibia: Revenue Agency Uncovers Fraudulent Tax Refund Scheme
The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) says they have uncovered a fraudulent scheme resulting in the illicit payout of tax refunds of over N$666 000 between January and April 2025, to… Read more »
Namibia: Zambezi Man Dies in Suspected Hippo Attack
The police in the Zambezi region on Sunday opened an inquest case after a 56-year-old man died from a suspected hippo attack in the Lusu area. Read more »
Namibia: Inoue Knocked Down but Stops Cardenas in Eighth to Keep Crown
Unbeaten Naoya Inoue of Japan retained his undisputed super bantamweight world crown on Sunday, climbing off the canvas to stop American Ramon Cardenas in the eighth round in Las… Read more »
Namibia: Former Governor and Businessman to Construct Community Clinic in Oshikoto
Former Ohangwena governor Usko Nghaamwa and prominent businessman Pinehas Nambadi will be constructing a community clinic at Omaimbi farm in the Amuteya district of the Ondonga… Read more »
Namibia: Bank of Namibia Issues N$270m in Commemorative Notes
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has disclosed that it has printed commemorative banknotes valued at N$270 million in honour of the country's past presidents, including late president… Read more »
Namibia: Three in a Row Piastri Wins in Miami to Lead Mclaren One Two
Oscar Piastri made it a hat-trick of wins with victory in the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday as McLaren enjoyed a one-two on the podium to continue their dominant Formula One season. Read more »
Namibia: SA Men, New Zealand Women Win Rugby Sevens World Championships in La
South Africa's men and New Zealand's women captured the Rugby Sevens World Championship 2025 titles on Sunday in Los Angeles. Read more »
Namibia: Coastal Municipalities Shine At Sport and Culture Awards
Coastal municipalities were honoured in various categories during the Association of Local Authorities in Namibia's Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture Awards, hosted at… Read more »
May 04
Namibia: Ending Violence Against Children Goes Beyond Symbolism
In 2023, 928 children were sexually abused and 526 cases of physical abuse of children were reported. Read more »
Africa: Who Is WHO?
The decision by the United States (US) to leave the World Health Organisation (WHO) has reignited serious concerns about the future of global health. Read more »
Namibia: 'We Remember Cassinga' - Kahungu
Casssinga commemorations were underway at Okongo in the Ohangwena region on Sunday, where Namibians gathered to remember the events of 4 May 1978. Read more »
Namibia: President Calls for Unity As Nation Commemorates Cassinga Massacre
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to unite behind her and the eighth administration of the Swapo-led government as the country commemorates Cassinga Day. Read more »
Namibia: Police, Rescuers Search for Man Seen 'Walking Into the Sea' At Swakopmund
The police and emergency services at Swakopmund have been searching for a man who was allegedly seen walking into the ocean near the Swakopmund Jetty around 20h00 on Saturday… Read more »
Namibia: Meatco - Cabinet Overreach Threatens Constitutional Order
A reported directive by the Cabinet to reinstate former Meatco CEO Mwilima Mushokabanji - after the board chose not to renew his contract - has ignited a firestorm. Read more »
Namibia: President Urged to Act On RCC Corruption Allegations
Landless People's Movement (LPM) member of parliament Utaara Mootu has called on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to take immediate action against the Roads Contractor Company… Read more »
Namibia: ULS Tensions Flare After Community Bombs Chief's House
Erongo police commander commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona has condemned community violence after a petrol bomb attack linked to tensions over the Dâure Daman Traditional… Read more »
Namibia: Walvis Bay Mayor Accuses Municipal Staff of Political Sabotage
Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes has warned some members of the town's municipality of that political sabotage would no longer be entertained. Read more »
Namibia: Bogenfels the Rock Arch of the Sperrgebiet
When I was growing up on a farm east of Windhoek in the late 60s, fetching the mail felt like collecting treasure because of the attractive stamps attached to the envelopes. Read more »
Namibia: Truck Claims Life of Man in Zambezi
The Namibian Police in the Zambezi Region have registered a case of culpable homicide or negligent driving after the driver of a truck allegedly struck a pedestrian along the… Read more »
Namibia: Accused Man Not Guilty of Rape, Burglary
A man accused of raping two women after he had broken into their house nearly five years ago has been found not guilty on all of the charges on which he stood trial in the Windhoek… Read more »
Namibia: Flying Into the Sun?
"Now we are ready to fly to the moon!" Read more »
Namibia: Labour Ministry to Create 3 600 Jobs in Biomass Sector
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations is planning to create 3 600 jobs through the implementation of the Global Accelerator and Social Protection for Just Transitions… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Hit By 56 000 Malaria Cases This Year
Namibia has recorded over 56 000 malaria cases and nearly 100 deaths in the past five months, prompting a nationwide response to contain the worsening outbreak. Read more »
Namibia: Process, Don't Just Export - Nandi-Ndaitwah
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia must rise beyond being a mere supplier of raw materials, to be an exporter of semi-processed and fully finished products. Read more »