Namibia: Accused Grootfontein Terrorist to Give Plea On Return to Court

A Grootfontein resident facing charges under Namibia's anti-terrorism law will be asked to give a preliminary plea during his next court appearance in October. Read more »

Namibia: Food for Votes Promotes Indignity

The DTA and apartheid are dead but their lessons live on. Sadly, it is Swapo perpetuating some of the ugly tactics of that bygone era. Read more »

Namibia: Experts Urge Focus On Teacher Training and Curriculum Reform in Education Sector

Public and private industry role-players say infrastructure, teacher training and curriculum reform are currently the top three priorities in the education sector. Read more »

Namibia: Disability Advocates Urge Political Parties to Prioritise Needs Ahead of November Elections

Organisations representing people with disabilities want political parties to make a deliberate effort to cater to them ahead of the November elections. Read more »

Namibia: Start-Up to Launch Agri-Food App to Boost Trade

Namibian start-up Fudlink will be launching a mobile application that could transform agricultural trade in the country. Read more »

Namibia: Starlink - What It Is and How It Works (In Simple Terms)

Imagine having fast, reliable internet anywhere in Namibia - even in the most remote mountains, deserts or deep into rural areas. Read more »

Namibia: Koryx Attracts N$128m for Namibian and Zambian Copper Projects

Canadian copper development company Koryx Copper Inc is securing C$10 million (N$128 million) for the development of the Haib copper project in Namibia. Read more »

Namibia: Ovazemba Forge Ahead in Quest for Recognition

A group of Ovazemba people has issued a stern warning to Uukolonkadhi chiefs, challenging claims that they lack land rights and are of Angolan origin. Read more »

Namibia: PDM Members of Parliament Challenge Venaani's Travel Ban Amid Internal Party Disputes

Some members of parliament under the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) party seem to have defied their president's order against travelling. Read more »

Namibia: Confessions of a Namibian Drug Mule

In 2014 Namibian national *Destiny Tjombe was released from a Brazilian prison after serving five years on drug trafficking charges. A year after her release, Tjombe was… Read more »

Namibia: Securing Namibia's Energy Future - Potential Threats and Strategic Responses

Energy ia a critical sector of Namibia's economy, society and politics. It is the live wire of all other sectors. Read more »

Namibia: Police Officer Dies in Fire At Windhoek Prison

Namibian Police deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi says a police officer died in a fire at police barracks next to Windhoek Correctional Facility on Sunday morning. Read more »

Namibia: President Nangolo Mbumba Cautions About Technology Like Artificial Intelligence At United Nations Summit

President Nangolo Mbumba has voiced caution about technologies like artificial intelligence at a United Nations summit. Read more »

Namibia: Windhoek Gears for Green City Initiatives

The City of Windhoek says it wants to turn the city green, with plans to implement environmental change and ensure long-term sustainability. Read more »

Namibia: Cost Controversy - Chinese Firms Reduce Namwater Tender Price By N$350 Million

Three Chinese companies appears to have inflated their prices for the construction of a NamWater water purification facility at Oshakati. Read more »

Namibia: Civil Society Wants Anti-Public Gathering Bill Dropped

Civil society, human rights activists and opposition parties have called for the complete withdrawal of the public gatherings and processions bill. Read more »

Namibia: Controversy Erupts Over N$1-Billion Opuwo-Epupa Road Tender Amid Allegations of Favouritism and Lack of Approval

... ignoring treasury and works ministry Read more »

Namibia: Swapo's Shaningwa Dismisses the Namibian As Not My 'Ka Bestie' Amid Energy Discussion

Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa has refused to talk to The Namibian because she says it's not her favourite newspaper. Read more »

Namibia: Media Criticised for Neglecting Women's Voices Ahead of Elections, Says Ombudsman

Media ombudsman John Nakuta says the media is still struggling to amplify women's voices in the run-up to the presidential and National Assembly elections. Read more »

Namibia: 'I Am the Lawyer'

. . . woman refuses lawyer for child-murder trial Read more »

Namibia: Political Parties Disregard Lgbtqi+ Rights Ahead of November Elections

Most political parties say they do not support gay rights ahead of the November elections, but do not mind the gay community's vote. Read more »

Namibia: PDM Donates Caskets to Families of Four Children Who Suffocated in Freezer At Katima Mulilo

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has donated caskets to the families of the four children who suffocated in a freezer at Katima Mulilo on Monday. Read more »

Namibia: Cabinet Approves Setting Up New Disease-Free Zones From 2027

The Cabinet has approved the construction of new veterinary fences and gates to create new disease-free zones. Read more »

Namibia: PDMlls for Urgent Parliamentary Action to Protect Debt-Ridden Namibians

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of parliament Inna Hengari says the growing number of Namibians who are in debt and struggle to pay their loans is concerning. Read more »

Southern Africa: 'South Africa Can Produce Up to 13 Million Tons of Green Hydrogen By 2050,' Says Zikalala

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala, has revealed that since the gazetting of nine Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs) by Infrastructure South Africa… Read more »