Namibia: Namibian Scientist Awarded Unesco-Al Prize

A Namibian scientist was awarded the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) Al Fozan International Prize for the promotion of youth in science,… Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Engineer Belete-Tekie Wins Women in Engineering Leadership Award

Namibian civil engineer Sophia Belete-Tekie was awarded the women in engineering leadership award at the 11th Unesco Africa Engineering Week and ninth African Engineering… Read more »

Namibia: Over 34% of Etosha Burnt Down, Wildlife Casualties Reported

The ministry of environment and tourism says ecological damage inside Etosha National Park is extensive, with an estimated 775 163 hectares, approximately 34% of the park, burnt. Read more »

Namibia: Unsafe Abortions Contribute to 13% of Preventable Deaths

As the world marks International Safe Abortion Day, an alarm has been raised over the staggering prevalence of unsafe abortions worldwide, urging decisive action to ensure women… Read more »

Namibia: Rundu Fundraising for Trade Fair Declines

The Rundu Town Council (RTC) raised N$552 900 in cash and in-kind pledges during a fundraising gala dinner held on Saturday at Rundu, in support of its upcoming annual trade fair. Read more »

Namibia: Oshikunde Constituency Councillor Lonia Kaishungu-Shinana Retires

The councillor of the Oshikunde constituency in the Ohangwena region, Lonia Kaishungu-Shinana, celebrated her retirement with a community celebration on Friday and Saturday. Read more »

Namibia: Pogacar Defends Cycling World Title With Solo Run

Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar won an epic men's road race at the cycling world championships on Sunday, going solo from 66km out in the 267km slog over the hills around Kigali. Read more »

Namibia: Gondwana Launches Upgraded Stampriet Butchery

Gondwana Collection Namibia has officially launched its refurbished butchery at Stampriet at Kalahari Farmhouse. Read more »

Namibia: Turning Waste Into Worth

At Gondwana Collection Namibia, we are constantly inspired by the changemakers we meet across the country. Read more »

Namibia: Three Arrested for Counterfeit Currency

The police have arrested three people over the weekend in possession of counterfeit currency notes. Read more »

Namibia: Feinberg-Mngomezulu Scores 37 Points As Springboks Top Table

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored a Springbok record 37 points in a 67-30 triumph over Argentina in Durban on Saturday to take the title-holders to the top of the Rugby Championship… Read more »

Namibia: No Country Can Reach Its Full Potential If Women Are Left Behind - Nandi-Ndaitwah

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says no country can reach its full potential if women are not given an opportunity to lead. Read more »

Namibia: Medical Graduates in Limbo As Internships Stall Due to Lack of Funds

More than 160 medical graduates say they have been left out in the cold after the Ministry of Health and Social Services informed them that their internships, initially scheduled… Read more »

Namibia: Mishake Muyongo Supporters Continue With Calls for Zambezi to Be Separate State

A group that wants the Zambezi region - which they call the Caprivi Strip - as an independent state have called for the return of exiled secessionist leader Mishake Muyongo and the… Read more »

Namibia: Procurement in Namibia - Strong Laws, Weak Enforcement

Public procurement in Namibia is supported by a robust legal and policy framework. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia MP Blames Gambling and Spending for Citizen Debt Crisis

Swapo member of parliament Pohamba Shifeta blames gambling for the debt crisis facing many Namibians. Read more »

Namibia: Environment Ministry Orders Distribution of Meat of 90 Drowned Buffaloes to Communities

Environment and tourism minister Indileni Daniel has directed that the meat of 90 drowned buffaloes be distributed to surrounding communities in the Zambezi region. Read more »

Namibia: Etosha Wildfire Destroys 1,000 Hectares, Suspected Poaching Fire Sparks Park Emergency

The wildfire that has been engulfing Etosha National Park in the Kunene region since Monday afternoon has destroyed over 1 000 hectares of the park, including a nearby farm. Read more »

Namibia: Amta Warns About Food Waste Rising Without Agro-Processing Facilities

The Agro Marketing and Trade Agency (Amta) is warning that Namibia is producing more food but lacks the agro-processing capacity needed to preserve and market it. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Hails Toivo Ya Toivo's Robben Island Statue As Symbol of Sacrifice

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described the unveiling of a statue of the late Andimba Toivo ya Toivo in South Africa as a symbol of Namibian sacrifice. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for End to Sanctions On Cuba, Zimbabwe and Venezuela At UNGA

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the international community to lift sanctions on Zimbabwe, Cuba and Venezuela, describing them as illegal measures that violate… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Demands Urgent Action to End Genocide in Gaza

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on the international community to end Israel's genocide on the Palestinian people in Gaza. Read more »

Namibia: Switch to Pre-Paid to Control Cost - Sankwasa

Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has encouraged low-income households to switch from post-paid to pre-paid electricity metres, saying it offers better cost… Read more »

East Africa: Malawi President Chakwera Concedes Election Defeat

Malawi's president Lazarus Chakwera conceded defeat Wednesday in last week's election, saying in an address to the nation it was clear his rival and predecessor, Peter Mutharika,… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Closes 81% Gender Gap, Tops Africa - Nandi-Ndaitwah

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday told world leaders that Namibia has closed 81% of its gender gap, ranking eighth globally and first in Africa. Read more »