Namibia: Mariental Father and Son Jailed for Murdering Son in 'Discipline' Tragedy

Two Mariental residents convicted of murdering a close family member in April 2021 were sentenced to effective prison terms of 20 years and 15 years, respectively, at the… Read more »

Namibia: Family Cries Foul Over Rundu Inmate Assault

The family of a Rundu Police Station inmate plans to approach the Office of the Ombudsman after he was allegedly assaulted by police officers. Read more »

Namibia: Mtc Opens First Mobile Home At Divundu

Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has expanded its service footprint with the opening of its first mobile home at Divundu in the Kavango East region. Read more »

Namibia: Desert Foxes Promoted to Women Super League

Desert Foxes from Walvis Bay were promoted to the FNB Women Super League after winning their promotion play-off tournament over the weekend. Read more »

Namibia: 122 Children Under Five Diagnosed With Diabetes in Namibia in One Year

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has recorded 122 cases of diabetes in children under the age of five in the past year. Read more »

Namibia: Presidency Clarifies Nandi-Ndaitwah's 'I Don't Want Employed Sick People' Remarks

The Presidency has clarified a short video circulating online of president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah saying she does not want people who are employed and always sick. Read more »

Namibia: Opposition Warns New Namibia Air Is 'Gamble' Risking Taxpayer Funds

Opposition parties have raised concerns over the government's plan to revive the national airline, warning that Namibians could bear the cost of another failed venture if lessons… Read more »

Namibia: Unisa Honours Nujoma for Contribution to Liberation Struggle

The University of South Africa on Friday presented a posthumous award to Namibia's founding president, Sam Nujoma, for his contribution to the liberation struggle. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Reaffirms Commitment to Universal Health Coverage

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed the government's commitment to universal health coverage, stressing that equitable access to quality primary healthcare remains a… Read more »

Namibia: Race Heats Up for NBC Top Job As Muinjo, Zemburuka and Shimuafeni Join Contenders

The race to lead the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) as director general has attracted almost 10 candidates, including a former Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) chief, the… Read more »

Namibia: Hair We Go! Namibians Splash N$381m On Wigs

The wig business in Namibia is a booming multimillion-dollar industry, with the prices of some high-value wigs reaching levels comparable to a down payment for a car. In the… Read more »

Namibia: Call for Equal Opportunities Across All Regions

Affirmative Action was intended to promote equal employment opportunities and address the injustices of the past. Read more »

Namibia: Diamonds Are a Fool's Best Friend

Several days ago a media outlet in Namibia reported that the government had agreed to invest N$14.8 billion in buying shares in De Beers. Read more »

South Africa: Harmer Stars As SA Stun India in Low-Scoring Test

Spinner Simon Harmer claimed a match haul of eight wickets to lead South Africa to a thrilling 30-run win over India inside three days of a low-scoring opening Test on Sunday. Read more »

Namibia: Opuwo Names New Streets After Four Community Heroes

Four popular Opuwo community members were recognised for their service at a street-renaming ceremony held by the Opuwo Town Council at the council's chambers last Wednesday. Read more »

Namibia: Khomas Governor Distances Self From 5 000 House Pledge, Shifting Responsibility to Swapo Manifesto

Khomas governor Sam Nujoma has distanced himself from his promises to build 5 000 houses in one year, saying the target is part of the Swapo election manifesto and not a personal… Read more »

Namibia: Amupanda Calls for Urgent Public Hearing Over Gipf's Millions Lost in Foreign Investment

Affirmative Repositioning leader and member of the parliamentary standing committee on public accounts Job Amupanda has called for an urgent public hearing over millions in… Read more »

Africa: Hakimi, Osimhen, Salah Shortlisted for Top African Award

Moroccan Achraf Hakimi, Nigerian Victor Osimhen and Egyptian Mohamed Salah were shortlisted on Sunday for the 2025 African men's player of the year award, the Confederation of… Read more »

Namibia: Sinner Caps Eventful Year With Atp Finals Triumph Over Great Rival Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner ended a turbulent season in the best possible fashion on Sunday after seeing off Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets, 7-6 (7/4), 7-5, to retain his ATP Finals title in… Read more »

South Africa: Depoortere Double Helps France Hold Off Spirited Fiji

Centre Nicolas Depoortere scored twice as France bounced back from defeat to South Africa by holding off spirited Fiji 34-21 in the Autumn Nations Series in Bordeaux on Saturday. Read more »

Namibia: Henties Bay Enters 'New Chapter' With Housing, CCTV and First Traffic Lights

Henties Bay has unveiled a range of new developments aimed at improving public safety, boosting economic activity and expanding access to housing. Read more »

Namibia: Palestinian Authority Warns Against 'Agents of Displacement' in Gaza After South Africa Flight

Palestinians, especially those in the Gaza Strip, must be wary of networks that seek to remove them from their homes in line with Israeli interests, the Palestinian Authority's… Read more »

Namibia: City of Windhoek Distances Itself From Municipal Truck Carrying Political Party Flag

The City of Windhoek has distanced itself from a political party flag that was displayed on one of its trucks over the weekend. Read more »

Namibia: Four Pupils to Appear in Court Over Theft of Donated Computers At Zambezi School

Four pupils in the Zambezi region are expected to appear in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court after the theft of five donated computers from their school. Read more »

Namibia: Ngurare Praises Vocational Trainees for Helping to Build School Hostel

A group of young technical and vocational education and training (TVET) trainees and graduates are building a new 128-bed school hostel at Neyuva Combined School in Kavango East. Read more »