Namibia: Namibia's Governance Code Reform - A Positive Move

The Namibia institute of Corporate Governance (NICG) and the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) announced their partnership to update the national governance code at the recent NICG… Read more »

Namibia: Namfisa Campaign Sparks Smarter Financial Habits

Namibia's financial institutions watchdog says its 2025 Consumer Protection Month campaign has led to greater financial awareness and responsible behaviour among consumers. Read more »

South Africa: Ai and Future of Journalism Explored At Johannesburg Conference

Artificial intelligence (AI) could significantly shape journalism's future, with experts exploring possible scenarios and challenges facing the industry over the next decade at a… Read more »

Namibia: Film, Theatre Awards Return to Celebrate Namibian Storytelling

After a seven-year break because of Covid-19, the Namibia Film Commission (NFC) and the National Theatre of Namibia have announced the return of the Namibian Film Week and the… Read more »

Namibia: Art Beats All Odds for Self-Taught Karipo

Jackson Karipo turned to art after several career attempts, using his self-taught talent to create and sell decorative pieces while promoting creativity in Namibia. Read more »

Namibia: Chile FC Finally Clinch the Title

Chile Futsal Club finally won the NDTC Futsal Premier League title after a hard-fought 6-2 victory against JAC FC on Sunday. Read more »

Zimbabwe/Namibia: Shidolo Wins Zimbabwe Premier League Title

Namibian midfielder Moses Shidolo has reached a major career milestone after winning the Zimbabwe Premier League title with Scottland FC in his debut season, with two games to… Read more »

Namibia: ECN Needs 327 Vehicles in Zambezi for Regional Elections

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) in the Zambezi region requires 327 vehicles to successfully conduct the regional council and local authority elections on 26 November. Read more »

Namibia: Windhoek SMEs and Vendors Call for Upgraded Facilities, Ablution and Workshops

The parliamentary committee on the economy has highlighted Windhoek's urgent need for improved trading facilities, workshops, and ablution services to support small and medium… Read more »

Namibia: City of Windhoek, Santam Unveil Flood Warning Signs to Enhance Public Safety

The City of Windhoek, in collaboration with Santam Namibia, unveiled flood warning and depth marker signs on Monday to improve public safety at high-risk river crossings throughout… Read more »

Sudan: He Made His Money Selling Camels and Gold - Now This Warlord Controls Half of Sudan

Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo, known as "Hemedti", has emerged as a dominant figure on Sudan's political stage, with his paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) now controlling half of the… Read more »

Namibia: Health Ministry Dumps Waste in Windhoek Riverbed

Residents of Windhoek West have accused the Ministry of Health and Social Services of dumping hospital waste in a riverbed, raising serious health and environmental concerns. Read more »

Namibia: Mbumba Rallies Supporters Behind Swapo Ahead of November Polls

Former president Nangolo Mbumba has urged Namibians to vote for Swapo, describing it as the only political party that has stood the test of time and consistently worked to improve… Read more »

Namibia: MPs Push for Extra N$850 Million for Free Tertiary Education At UNAM

Members of parliament (MPs) have urged the government to provide the University of Namibia (Unam) with the additional N$850 million it requires if tuition fees are scrapped under… Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Magistrates Threaten Work Stoppage Over Delayed Allowances

Magistrates across Namibia have threatened a partial work stoppage from 5 November if the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations does not engage with the Magistrates' and Judges'… Read more »

Namibia: Tsumeb Blackouts Drag On As Cenored Denies Crisis

Months after residents and businesses at Tsumeb first raised concerns about persistent electricity interruptions, the situation remains unchanged. Read more »

Namibia: Living With Prostate Cancer - Namibian Patients Reflect On Surgery and Early Detection

Living with prostate cancer can be daunting. In some cases, patients have to undergo bilateral orchiectomy (BO), the removal of testicles due to metastatic prostate cancer. Read more »

Namibia: Namcor Fraud Accused Panduleni Hamukwaya Fights for Bail in Windhoek

"My children at the moment are living as refugees in their own house. Read more »

Namibia: Ithete's Firing Leads to Eight Staff Losing Jobs, Swapo Members Demand Answers

Eight government officials were dismissed this week after their boss, deputy prime minister Natangwe Ithete, was fired by the president on Sunday. Read more »

Namibia: GIPF Faces N$1-Billion Loss After Underperforming Offshore Investments in SA

The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is at risk of losing around N$1 billion after a series of underperforming investments, including an "irrecoverable" N$815 million… Read more »

Namibia: Meatco - Questions That Need Answers

When a hungry Namibian steals a cow, they are arrested for stock theft. Read more »

Namibia: New Minister Must Address Exploitation - Mineworkers Union

As the hunt for the next minister of industries, mines and energy continues, the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) wants the next leader to address the exploitation of workers… Read more »

Namibia: Create Pro-Business Culture, Get Rid of Rent-Seeking

If Natangwe Ithete was fired for his anti-business attitude, there is hope that the government's distrust and outright dislike of genuine enterprise will die for the sake of… Read more »

Namibia: Why We Are Corrupt - The (AB)use of Corruption

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's ascendance to State House has created a sense of near-euphoria in some quarters in Namibia. Read more »

Namibia: Rethinking the Public Procurement (Tender) System

This isn't a call to end public procurement, it's a call to rebalance the process. Namibia needs both: Read more »