Namibia: Fixing Potholes Stuck in Funding 'Cartel'

Potholes across Namibia's urban roads are getting deeper as underfunding and centralised control leave local authorities unable to manage maintenance effectively. Read more »

Namibia: Amnesty International Flags Dire Conditions in SA's Informal Settlements

The human rights organisation Amnesty International South Africa has raised the alarm over the country's lack of access to essential services in informal settlements. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's FMD-Free Zone Not Adequately Prepared for Potential Disease Outbreak

Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) free zone is not adequately prepared and ready for a potential outbreak of the animal disease. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Risks Graduate Oversupply If Free Tertiary Education Lacks Job Focus

Namibia risks producing more graduates than the market can absorb if free tertiary education is not linked to employability and practical training, experts have warned. Read more »

Africa: Tanzania Election Failed to Comply With Democratic Standards - African Union

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Namibia: Magistrates Stop Work Countrywide

Courts across the country were paralysed yesterday as magistrates embarked on a work stoppage. Read more »

Namibia: Govt Extends 'Youth' to Age 45 for Youth Fund Applications

The age limit to apply for funds from the National Youth Development Fund has been increased from 35 to 45. Read more »

Africa: Namibia Named Africa's Best Adventure Tourism Destination As Swakopmund Shines

Namibia has been named Africa's best adventure tourism destination at the 2025 Africa Tourism Awards, also known as The Balearica Awards, held in London on 2 November. Read more »

Namibia: St John's Faith Archbishop Julius Hoveka Dies

Newly sworn in St John's Faith Mission archbishop Julius Hoveka has died. Read more »

Namibia: LPM Loses 9 Councils

The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has been excluded from contesting nine southern local authorities and several others nationwide due to alleged technical issues with the portal… Read more »

Namibia: Mayors Share Lessons From Office

Former Lüderitz mayor Phil Balhao describes the time he served as an opposition councillor for the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and as mayor as a learning curve and a… Read more »

Namibia: Leaders Welcome Youth Fund Age Extension to 45

The National Youth Development Fund (NYDF) has raised its eligibility age limit from 35 to 45, aiming to support broader entrepreneurship amid high unemployment and economic… Read more »

Namibia: N$3m Fraud Charges Against Businessman

A bitter end to a business partnership is set to land a Windhoek resident in the dock in the High Court on three charges of fraud and three counts of money laundering, involving a… Read more »

Namibia: Pupils Dressed As 'K*ff*rs' Suspended, Sport Sponsorship Withdrawn

Two white pupils who dressed up in blackface at a Halloween party in Windhoek have been suspended following a public outcry. One of the pupils, a cyclist, has also lost his… Read more »

Namibia: Fishing Industry to Suffer Low Impact From Oil Drilling

Fishing activity taking place on the coastline near the proposed TotalEnergies oil production site at Lüderitz will barely be affected by oil activities. Read more »

Namibia: Producer Withdraws Controversial Cattle Feed Additive

The manufacturer of a controversial livestock feed supplement made from sheep's wool has withdrawn the product for use in animals, he said this week. Read more »

Namibia: ECN Denies Blocking Lpm Nominations

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has refuted claims of blocking the Landless People's Movement's submission of candidates for the upcoming elections. Read more »

Namibia: Chief Justice Urges Magistrates to Halt Planned Work Stoppage

Chief justice Peter Shivute has urged magistrates across the country to halt a planned partial work stoppage set to begin today, while consultations on their grievances are still… Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Dancer Goes Viral On Tiktok, Attracts Celeb

Namibian dancer Jessica 'Sica' Mpinge has gained international recognition after her choreography went viral on TikTok and was performed by Nigerian musician Ayra Starr. Read more »

Namibia: Infantino Visit Postponed

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's visit to Namibia has been postponed till further notice, the Namibia Football Association (NFA) announced yesterday. Read more »

Namibia: Gobabis, Windhoek Crowned Hockey Development Champions

Gobabis and Windhoek were crowned the champions of the Standard Bank National Junior Hockey Festival, which was held in the capital over the weekend. Read more »

Namibia: What Namibia's Local Authorities Needfor Sustainable Urban Growth

Namibia's urban areas are expanding rapidly, yet local authorities often struggle to respond effectively for sustainable urban growth. Read more »

Namibia: Namibians Save N$2.5 Billion With New Tax Adjustments

In the period between September 2024 and 2025, individual income tax payers paid N$2.5 billion less to the Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra). Read more »

Namibia: Movember - Start Conversations About Men's Health This November

As we step into November, a global health movement known as Movember kicks into gear. Read more »

Namibia: Calls for Seamless Africa Railway Line

Experts say Africa needs harmonised railway standards and seamlessly connected railway lines throughout the continent. Read more »