Namibia: Nanso, NSFAF Reach Deadlock in Disbursement of Funds

The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) on Tuesday met with student body organisations to discuss ongoing delays in the disbursement of student tuition and… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Sounds Alarm Over Looming Region-Wide Hunger

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has called for urgent and coordinated regional action to strengthen food security, climate resilience and agricultural systems. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Urges Vigilance Amid SA Xenophobic Attacks

Namibia has urged its citizens in South Africa to remain vigilant and seek consular assistance if needed amid ongoing anti-migrant unrest and xenophobic attacks. Read more »

Namibia: Adultery No Longer Legal Grounds for Namibia Divorce

Adultery will no longer serve as independent grounds for divorce in Namibia under a new law set to come into effect today. Read more »

Namibia: Govt Suspends 15 000 Unverified Pensions

The government has temporarily suspended the grants of 15 825 old-age pension beneficiaries whose names could not be verified on the National Population Registry System. Read more »

Namibia: Govt Pushes Green Hydrogen Agenda Despite Legal Gap

The government says it is ready to implement green hydrogen projects despite the absence of dedicated legislation governing the emerging sector. Read more »

Namibia: Namibians May Face New U.S. Visa Process

Namibians may soon need to travel to South Africa to apply for a visa to the United States (US). Read more »

Namibia: Desert Air Crash Victims to Be Repatriated

The police have confirmed the formal identification of the four victims of a Desert Air crash earlier this month, allowing their bodies to be repatriated to Germany as… Read more »

Namibia: Inequality Leaves Children With Heart Disease At Risk

A new World Heart Federation report reveals widening global inequalities in congenital heart disease care, leaving low-income nations to carry the heaviest burden. Read more »

Namibia: Transnamib Rail Safety Review Backs Reforms After Rovos Derailment

TransNamib says an independent investigation into the Rovos Rail passenger train derailment near Keetmanshoop has reinforced the need for continued improvements in rail safety and… Read more »

Namibia: Mighty Gunners Hungrier After Top 8 Success

Mighty Gunners FC head coach Leonald Nambandi says his side is hungry for more success after being crowned the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 champions in Windhoek. Read more »

Namibia: 'Eight Colours Blue' Opens At Bellhaus

A new multidisciplinary exhibition opening in Windhoek this week will bring together eight artists who use the colour blue as a starting point to explore themes of memory,… Read more »

Namibia: Telecom CEO Takes Up Regional Executive Role

The appointment follows a competitive regional recruitment process and will see Shanapinda lead the organisation responsible for promoting regulatory harmonisation and cooperation… Read more »

Namibia: Visas for International Athletes 'Huge Headache'

Veteran promoter Nestor Tobias says visa requirements, travel costs, medical compliance and currency fluctuations remain major challenges in staging international boxing bouts in… Read more »

Namibia: Lucky Star, Amawandle Shutdown Rattles South African Workers

Left with no resolution or way forward, local workers of two canning factories are at their wits' end. The news that Lucky Star and Amawandle will close at the end of June is a… Read more »

Namibia: Public Enterprises Bill Sparks Division in National Assembly

Opposition and Swapo members remain divided over the public enterprises governance amendment bill of 2025, with some lawmakers rejecting the proposed reforms. Read more »

Namibia: Mathews Hamutenya Denies Political Connections in Namibia Fuel Deal

Businessman Mathews Hamutenya says he has no political connection to State House and has nothing to do with the recent government decision to award international oil trader Vitol… Read more »

Namibia: Edelweiss Airline Brings 285 Passengers On Inaugural Switzerland-Windhoek Direct Flight

With the newly inaugurated direct flight between Zurich, Switzerland, and Windhoek, Edelweiss saw a total of 285 passengers arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Monday… Read more »

Namibia: Land, Petroleum Bills Top National Assembly Agenda

As the National Assembly resumes today, the long-awaited land bill is expected to take centre stage amid growing public concern over land access and calls for the reform of… Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Police Need N$30m to Clear DNA Backlog

The Namibian Police Forensic Science Institute (NPFSI) is facing a significant backlog of 7 000 DNA cases, which impacts the country's investigative and judicial capacities. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Applauds Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme for Full Land Utilisation

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday expressed satisfaction with the achievements of Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in the Kavango East region after the farm fully utilised all… Read more »

Namibia: Union Warns Private Nursing College Oversupply Stalls Jobs

The Namibia Nurses Union has warned the parliament that an oversupply of private college graduates is causing rising unemployment of nurses and compromising clinical training… Read more »

Namibia: International Dance Festival Begins Next Week

A new international dance festival is set to breathe life into Namibia's contemporary dance scene as 'Movement' begins in Windhoek next week. Read more »

Namibia: Ohangwena Comic Eyes Online Success

Namibian content creator Teoflus Shipila, better known as Namcomedy, is turning a passion for comedy and storytelling into a growing digital career while calling for greater… Read more »

Namibia: Couple Pleads Guilty to N$9.9m Fraud

A married couple admitted guilt on more than 800 2charges of fraud, in excess of 800 counts of theft, and more than 800 counts of money laundering involving close to N$10 million… Read more »