Namibia: Ending Violence Against Children Goes Beyond Symbolism

In 2023, 928 children were sexually abused and 526 cases of physical abuse of children were reported. Read more »

Africa: Who Is WHO?

The decision by the United States (US) to leave the World Health Organisation (WHO) has reignited serious concerns about the future of global health. Read more »

Namibia: 'We Remember Cassinga' - Kahungu

Casssinga commemorations were underway at Okongo in the Ohangwena region on Sunday, where Namibians gathered to remember the events of 4 May 1978. Read more »

Namibia: President Calls for Unity As Nation Commemorates Cassinga Massacre

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to unite behind her and the eighth administration of the Swapo-led government as the country commemorates Cassinga Day. Read more »

Namibia: Police, Rescuers Search for Man Seen 'Walking Into the Sea' At Swakopmund

The police and emergency services at Swakopmund have been searching for a man who was allegedly seen walking into the ocean near the Swakopmund Jetty around 20h00 on Saturday… Read more »

Namibia: Meatco - Cabinet Overreach Threatens Constitutional Order

A reported directive by the Cabinet to reinstate former Meatco CEO Mwilima Mushokabanji - after the board chose not to renew his contract - has ignited a firestorm. Read more »

Namibia: President Urged to Act On RCC Corruption Allegations

Landless People's Movement (LPM) member of parliament Utaara Mootu has called on president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to take immediate action against the Roads Contractor Company… Read more »

Namibia: ULS Tensions Flare After Community Bombs Chief's House

Erongo police commander commissioner Nikolaus Kupembona has condemned community violence after a petrol bomb attack linked to tensions over the Dâure Daman Traditional… Read more »

Namibia: Walvis Bay Mayor Accuses Municipal Staff of Political Sabotage

Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes has warned some members of the town's municipality of that political sabotage would no longer be entertained. Read more »

Namibia: Bogenfels the Rock Arch of the Sperrgebiet

When I was growing up on a farm east of Windhoek in the late 60s, fetching the mail felt like collecting treasure because of the attractive stamps attached to the envelopes. Read more »

Namibia: Truck Claims Life of Man in Zambezi

The Namibian Police in the Zambezi Region have registered a case of culpable homicide or negligent driving after the driver of a truck allegedly struck a pedestrian along the… Read more »

Namibia: Accused Man Not Guilty of Rape, Burglary

A man accused of raping two women after he had broken into their house nearly five years ago has been found not guilty on all of the charges on which he stood trial in the Windhoek… Read more »

Namibia: Flying Into the Sun?

"Now we are ready to fly to the moon!" Read more »

Namibia: Labour Ministry to Create 3 600 Jobs in Biomass Sector

The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations is planning to create 3 600 jobs through the implementation of the Global Accelerator and Social Protection for Just Transitions… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Hit By 56 000 Malaria Cases This Year

Namibia has recorded over 56 000 malaria cases and nearly 100 deaths in the past five months, prompting a nationwide response to contain the worsening outbreak. Read more »

Namibia: Process, Don't Just Export - Nandi-Ndaitwah

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia must rise beyond being a mere supplier of raw materials, to be an exporter of semi-processed and fully finished products. Read more »

Namibia: Sundowns Move Closer to Eighth Straight League Title

Leaders Mamelodi Sundowns won 2-0 at Cape Town City on Saturday, leaving the Pretoria club needing seven points from four matches to seal an eighth straight South African league… Read more »

Namibia: Simbine Wins 100m in Photo Finish Thriller As Duplantis Dominates

Akani Simbine won a thrilling 100m in a photo finish on Saturday at the second Diamond League meeting of the season while Armand "Mondo" Duplantis dominated the pole vault but… Read more »

Namibia: Electoral Commission Budget Presented for Upcoming Elections

Statement by the speaker of the national assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, delivered on 29 April 2025 in Windhoek, Namibia. Read more »

Namibia: Erongo Conference Tackles Safety in High-Stakes Offshore Industry

The Erongo Offshore Safety Conference is bringing together minds from throughout the sector to ensure safety in a deeply precarious industry that offers both great risk and great… Read more »

Namibia: Parents Warned Against Harbouring Criminals

The Kavango East regional police commander, commissioner Andreas Haingura, says parents harbouring criminals will be charged. Read more »

Namibia: African Horse Sickness Outbreak Confirmed in Namibia

The Directorate of Veterinary Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has announced the outbreak of African horse sickness in various parts of the… Read more »

Namibia: Lüderitz Mayor Removed From Crayfish Activities

Lüderitz mayor, Phil Balhao says he has been instructed by crayfish festival board of trustees chairperson Alex Gawanab that he has been removed from all programmes for this… Read more »

Namibia: Govt Moves to Clear Meatco's N$212-Million DBN Debt

The Ministry of Finance and Social Grants Management has proposed an allocation of N$212 million in the 2025/26 financial year to settle the Meat Corporation of Namibia's (Meatco)… Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Congratulates New Canadian Prime Minister

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday extended her congratulations to newly elected Canadian prime minister Mark Carney. Read more »