June 05
Namibia: Thabo Bester Asks Court to Consider Death Penalty and Release Co-Accused in His 'Alleged Escape'
Convicted murderer and rapist, Thabo Bester, on Wednesday asked the court to consider imposing a death sentence on him and release his co-accused. Read more »
June 04
South Africa: Shell SA Ponders Next Move After Dismissal of Oil Exploration Appeal
Shell South Africa is considering its next moves regarding continued investment in offshore exploration for oil after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) yesterday dismissed its… Read more »
Namibia: Stop Wasting Salaries On iPhones and Buy Houses - Shikongo Tells Officers
Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo says some police officers complain that they earn too little, but then go gambling before even buying groceries for their homes. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Urged to Reconsider Visa Regime
The Southern African Development Community Business Council Tourism Alliance has encouraged Namibia to reconsider a proposed restrictive visa regime. Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank On Financial Inclusion in Rural Areas
The governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), Johannes !Gawaxab, delivered a public lecture at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) at Eenhana in the Ohangwena… Read more »
Namibia: Former RCC Chief Executive Convicted, Faces Sentencing
Former Roads Contractor Company (RCC) chief executive Kelly Nghixulifwa has to return to the Windhoek High Court for a presentence hearing today, after being found guilty on four… Read more »
Namibia: Justice Ministry Increases Access to Legal Aid
The Ministry of Justice has announced significant amendments to legal aid regulations under the Legal Aid Act, 1990 (Act No. 29 of 1990). Read more »
June 03
Namibia: Former RCC Chief Executive Guilty On Four Charges
Former Roads Contractor Company (RCC) chief executive Kelly Nghixulifwa has been found guilty on four charges after a long-running trial in the Windhoek High Court. Read more »
June 02
Namibia: Presidency to Respond to Venaani's Questions On August 26 Audit Report
Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari says president Nangolo Mbumba will respond to queries raised by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani about the… Read more »
Namibia: 85 Unclaimed Bodies in Northern Mortuaries
Eighty-five unclaimed bodies are lying in state mortuaries in the Ohangwena, Oshana and Oshikoto regions. Read more »
Namibia: Govt's Plan to Borrow N$12,8b Questioned
The government's plan to raise N$12,8 billion domestically to cover its budget shortfall and repay existing debts has raised concern about a potential crowding out of private… Read more »
May 31
Namibia: Govt to Build 512 Classrooms
Executive director of education, arts and culture Sanet Steenkamp on Wednesday announced that the ministry would build 512 new classrooms across the country. Read more »
Namibia: Tourism Frontline Workers Get Training
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is conducting a two-day training workshop at Walvis Bay for frontline workers in the tourism industry to improve customer service standards. Read more »
Namibia: Agribank Introduces New Insurance Product
Clients of the Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank) will start enjoying insurance benefits as the institution introduces a new credit life insurance product. Read more »
May 29
Namibia: Declaring Genocide Remembrance Holiday an Election Ploy - Opposition
... Nama, Herero leaders reject date Read more »
Namibia: Shiimi Named Africa's Top Finance Minister
FINANCE minister Iipumbu Shiimi has been named the minister of finance of the year at the African Banker Awards 2024 on Tuesday evening. Read more »
Namibia: Bank Windhoek Sells Property Worth N$188m in the North
Bank Windhoek sold 142 properties valued at N$188 million through estate agents in northern Namibia last year, up from N$88 million sold in 2021. Read more »
May 28
Southern Africa: The Complexity of the Coloured Identity in Southern Africa
In this article, southern Africa is used to refer to South Africa and Namibia because of the two countries' intertwined histories. Read more »
Namibia: Government Seals 28 May As Genocide Day
Government spokesperson and information and communication technology minister Emma Theofelus confirmed that 28 May will now be Genocide Remembrance Day, and it will be considered a… Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Warned to Prepare for Cold Weather
The Namibia Meteorological Service says the country should expect very cold weather conditions in the coming days. Read more »
Namibia: Poor Toilet Facilities Force Girls Out of School During Menstruation - Muinjangue
Deputy minister of health and social services, Esther Muinjangue says statistics shows that many girls stay out of school when on their menstrual cycle because of poor toilet… Read more »
Namibia: Ministry Takes Stock of National Biodiversity
Minister of environment, forestry and tourism Pohamba Shifeta is currently engaging in national consultations to determinie the success of Namibia's biodiversity efforts. Read more »
May 27
Namibia: Namibia Declares State of Emergency Over Drought
President Nangolo Mbumba has declared a state of emergency regarding the current drought, effective 22 May. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Congress - Ekandjo Met Shaningwa a Day After Geingob's Death
Swapo veteran, Jerry Ekandjo met Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa a day after president Hage Geingob's death to discuss the possibility of holding an extraordinary congress… Read more »
Namibia: Tough Times Ahead for Tourism After Visa Bombshell
The Namibian tourism industry anticipates a drastic decrease in tourist arrivals following a decision by the Cabinet to impose a visa regime on certain countries. Read more »