November 18, 2025
Southern Africa: South Africa to Refuse Charter Flights of Palestinians Over Fears of 'Cleansing Agenda'
South Africa has said it does not want to receive any more chartered flights carrying Palestinians, days after the controversial arrival of 153 passengers from Gaza in the country. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Chief Pharmacist Sues Over N$500 000 Corruption Tip-Off
Health ministry chief pharmacist Fabiola Vahekeni is seeking N$500 000 from a man accused of circulating a WhatsApp tip-off, claiming she is involved in medicine-related… Read more »
Namibia: Miss Namibia Organisers Vow Legal Action Against Cyberbullies
The Miss Namibia Organisation says it is in consultation with its lawyers and will address the online hate speech Miss Namibia Johanna Swartbooi, who is currently competing in the… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Election Ballot Paper Errors Detected By Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) yesterday confirmed it has detected some discrepancies in the ballot paper packs supplied for next week's regional council and local… Read more »
Africa: Nestlé Accused of 'Risking Health of Babies for Profit' With Sugary Cereals Sold in Africa
Nestlé is still adding sugar to most baby cereals sold across Africa, according to an investigation by campaigners who have accused the company of "putting the health of… Read more »
Namibia: Boys' Camp Builds Leadership and Strength
A week-long leadership camp by the 4x4 Initiative Foundation has aimed to develop responsibility, teamwork, and personal discipline in 50 participating boys through intense… Read more »
Namibia: Mbaisa Sets Sights On Miss International Stage in Japan
Miss International Namibia 2025 Uatjiri Mbaisa says she is ready to represent the country at the 63rd Miss International pageant, taking place on 27 November at the Yoyogi National… Read more »
Namibia: Kambindu Ends Six-Month Injury Lay-Off With Winning Goal
Namibian striker Elmo Kambindu marks his long-awaited return from injury with a crucial goal in AmaZulu FC's 2-1 victory over Njampela FC in the Legacy Cup semi-finals. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Top Flight League to Run Independently Next Season
Following extensive appeals from football analysts and key stakeholders for the autonomy of the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL), the Namibia Football Association announced… Read more »
Namibia: Sport Second-Highest National Priority - Ballotti
Deputy sport minister Dino Ballotti has reaffirmed the government's commitment to sport, saying it has been elevated to the second-highest national priority. Read more »
Namibia: Aroab Academy Chases National Dreams
From street football to competing fiercely in Namibia's Second Division, Aroab Football Academy (AFA) aims to shape champions on and off the field. Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek West Man Kills Girlfriend, Himself
A man in Windhoek West allegedly fatally shot his girlfriend, injured her lover, before taking his own life on Monday night. Read more »
Namibia: Car Ownership Costs Set to Rise for Namibians
Namibian motorists may soon face higher monthly transport costs as the Road Fund Administration plans to increase the fuel levy by N$2.06 per litre to N$4.46. Read more »
November 17, 2025
Namibia: Sick Leave Controversy - Presidency Clears the Air On Nandi-Ndaitwah's Comments
Presidential spokesperson Jonas Mbambo says a short video clip of president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah apparently detesting employees who abuse sick leave has been misinterpreted by… Read more »
Namibia: Opposition Warns N$2.4b Dangote Oil Pipeline Risks Namibian Businesses
Plans for Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote's N$2.4-billion oil storage facility at Walvis Bay and a proposed fuel pipeline to Zimbabwe have been met with caution. Read more »
Namibia: Child Diabetes Casts Shadow Over Namibia's Gains
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced a slight drop in the country's diabetes cases, but warns against a growing number of diagnoses among children. Read more »
Namibia: HIV Kits and Medicine Shortages Loom, Amupanda Warns
Lawmaker and Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader Job Amupanda has warned that HIV testing kits along with other essential medications may soon run out completely at public… Read more »
Namibia: Caprivi Treason Five Take Sentence Appeal to Supreme Court
An appeal against their sentences by five of the men sent to prison after they were found guilty in the second Caprivi high treason trial last year is on its way to the Supreme… Read more »
Namibia: Tsumeb Power Outage Caused By Damage to Cable During Excavation Work
A recent power outage at Tsumeb was caused after a municipal contractor damaged an underground cable with an excavator, Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored)… Read more »
Namibia: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's Address At COP30
Statement by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Belém, Brazil, 6 November 2025 Read more »
Namibia: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's Memorial Service Statement for Kuku Petra Nakwenye Aluvilu Ameya
Statement by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at Ohama ya Ashuunda village, Outapi constituency, Omusati region on 14 November 2025 Read more »
Namibia: Afrikaans Rap Battle Returns to Rehoboth
The long-awaited Afrikaans Hip Hop Rap Battle makes a comeback to Rehoboth next month, promising a night of rhythm, rhyme, and raw creativity. Read more »
Namibia: Why Namibia's Investment Drive Faces Turbulence
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) chief executive Nangula Uaandja says she will be leaving the agency by the end of next month. Read more »
Namibia: Keynote Address By President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah At the Ohangwena II Wellfield Inauguration
Eenhana, Ohangwena region, 13 November 2025 Read more »
Namibia: Jobs Vs Fish - 634 Retrenched As Namibian Fishing Body Blasts Sanctuary 'Threat'
The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) has warned that protecting jobs in the fishing sector should not jeopardise the country's marine resources. Read more »










