Southern Africa: Namibia Lags Behind With 235 Standards

Namibia currently lags behind its regional peers in the number of active standards and is targeting 1 200 new standards over the next three years under a national strategy led by… Read more »

Namibia: Omusati Farmers Call for Region-First Food Sourcing

The Olushandja Horticulture Producers Association (OHPA) has urged the Onesi constituency councillor to ensure school food suppliers in the Omusati region buy fresh produce from… Read more »

Namibia: Katutura Hospital Solar Water Heating Project 20% Done

The Ministry of Works and Transport says restoration of the solar water heating system at Katutura Intermediate Hospital is 20% complete, with the project targeting early… Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Warns Ndf Troops Against Political Interference and Bypassing Chain of Command

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned Namibian Defence Force (NDF) members against political involvement and bypassing the chain of command when raising grievances. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Tougher Counterterrorism Measures Amid Regional Insurgencies

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for a more stringent counterterrorism mechanism to ensure Namibia remains a force to recon with amid recent neighbouring countries'… Read more »

Namibia: Katjavivi Pays Tribute to Former Kenyan Premier Odinga

Former National Assembly speaker Peter Katjavivi has paid tribute to the late Kenyan opposition leader and former prime minister, Raila Odinga, who died at the age of 80 this week. Read more »

Namibia: Over 5 000 GBV Cases Reported in Namibia Annually

Minister of gender equality and child welfare Emma Kantema says over 5 000 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) are reported in Namibia every year. Read more »

Namibia: End of an Era - MTV's Music Channels Sign Off As Pop Culture Changes

On 12 October, Paramount Global announced it would close five well-known MTV music channels by year-end, marking a big change in the music world. Read more »

Namibia: Green Jobs Theme Leads 2025 Science Film Festival At Swakopmund

Namibia once again joins the internationally celebrated Science Film Festival, currently underway at Swakopmund until 25 October. Read more »

Namibia: Huge Interest in Coaching Course

Close to 60 aspiring coaches are attending a sport coaching short course presented by the Namibia Coaches Commission at the University of Namibia (Unam) this week. Read more »

Namibia: Young Wrestlers Shine At National Championships

Namibia Wrestling Federation (NWF) president Colin Steytler has expressed great hope for Namibian wrestling, following the country's superb performance at the recent South African… Read more »

Namibia: Chess Talent Shines At Oshana Grand Prix 2025

In an effort to promote chess and identify talent in the northern regions, the Oshana Gymnasium Private School at Ongwediva hosted the Oshana Gymnasium Grand Prix 2025 last… Read more »

Namibia: Alvarita Lucungo to Represent Namibia At Inclusive Arts Festival in Germany

Namibian singer, songwriter and disability advocate Alvarita Benedito Lucungo, known professionally as Alvara, is set to represent Namibia at the Grenzenlos Kultur Festival in… Read more »

Namibia: Schools to Close On Election Day

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has announced that 26 November will be a public school holiday. Read more »

Namibia: High Court Confirms Media Ombudsman Correctly Handled NBC Oil Exploration Complaint

A Complaint against the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) about a television programme on oil exploration in the Kavango East region was correctly handled by the media… Read more »

Namibia: Vision 2030 Must Match Socio-Economic Realities - Denga Ndaitwah

First gentleman Denga Ndaitwah has cautioned that Namibia's Vision 2030 risks remaining an academic exercise if it is not aligned with the country's socio-economic realities and… Read more »

Namibia: Parents Urged to Protect Children From Abuse At Indongo Ya Kelu

Parents and caregivers at Indongo Ya Kelu village in the Oshikoto region have been urged to protect children from exploitative individuals following a significant increase in child… Read more »

Namibia: Luvindao Tables Mental Health Bill

Minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao on Tuesday tabled a mental health bill in the National Assembly, seeking to repeal and replace the existing Mental Health… Read more »

Namibia: Erongo Regional Council Chairperson Tegako Donatus Resigns

Erongo Regional Council chairperson Tegako Donatus has resigned from his position as Walvis Bay Rural constituency councillor, effective from Wednesday. Read more »

Namibia: Football Analysts Say Sport Levy Good for African Nations

Local football analysts say the decision by the Ghanaian government to approve a national sport levy as a fund to finance sport development must be emulated by other African… Read more »

Namibia: Big Prizes At 12th Omaruru Powersave Street Mile

More than N$100 000 in prize money will be up for grabs when the Omaruru Powersave Street Mile takes place for the 12th consecutive year on Saturday. Read more »

Namibia: Shimooshili Looks to the Future

Namibia Football Association (NFA) president Robert Shimooshili has expressed disappointment with Namibia's failure to qualify for the Fifa World Cup 2026, but painted a bright… Read more »

Namibia: Madagascar Coup a Betrayal to Governance - Nandi-Ndaitwah

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described the recent events of a coup in Madagascar by its military as a betrayal to stable governance principles. Read more »

Namibia: Magistrates Threaten Legal Action Over Government's Temporary Appointments

Magistrates and judges have threatened legal action if the government goes ahead with recruiting 27 temporary magistrates. Read more »

Cape Verde: Cape Verde Erupts in Celebration After First World Cup Qualification

A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde's capital Praia on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the first time ever for the World Cup. Read more »