Namibia: Namibia 3 Weeks Away From First Green Iron Production

Hyiron Oshivela is set to produce its first green iron ore in three weeks after the company announced the successful production of green hydrogen last week. Read more »

Africa: Namibia Won't Follow South Africa's VAT Hike

The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises says it will not be following in South Africa's footsteps to raise value added tax (VAT). Read more »

Namibia: Sign Language to Be Introduced in Parliament

Parliamentary standing committee on constitutional and legal affairs chairperson Kletus Karondo says the National Assembly has included sign language as part of the languages to be… Read more »

Namibia: Understanding the Challenges to the 2024 Elections

As Namibia's newly elected leaders prepare to take office, it is useful to have a clear understanding of the legal challenges to the 2024 election and the Supreme Court's decision. Read more »

Namibia: Seven Choirs to Battle It Out At Choral Competition

Seven choirs out of 22 from across Namibia have been selected to compete in the upcoming Blended Voices Choral Competition, hosted by the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN). Read more »

Namibia: Communication Ministry Unveils Official Portrait of President-Elect

President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, alongside officials from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, unveiled her official portrait on Tuesday morning. Read more »

Namibia: Pirates Miss Out On Registering Players for First Division

Infighting at one of Namibia's oldest football clubs, Orlando Pirates, has led to the team missing out on registering its players for the 2025 Southern Stream First Division (SSFD)… Read more »

Namibia: Bach's Successor Needs Cool Head to Guide Olympics Through Stormy Seas - Experts

Whoever succeeds Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday will need to be "cool under fire" with some members believing the very existence of the… Read more »

Namibia: President Blocks Anti-Gay Bills

Some human rights activists have applauded president Nangolo Mbumba's decision not to sign Swapo parliament backbencher Jerry Ekandjo's private members' bills seeking to… Read more »

Namibia: Central Bank Takes Chicco to Court Over N$81 000 in Unpaid Rent

The central bank has taken businessman Erastus 'Chicco' Shapumba to the High Court for allegedly failing to pay N$81 000 in rental costs. Read more »

Namibia: Commemorative N$60 Geingob Note Now in Circulation

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has issued the new N$60 commemorative banknote into circulation on Monday with a ceremony at the Khomasdal Grove Mall in Windhoek. Read more »

Namibia: Military Procession Planned for Thursday Ahead of Independence Day

The ministry of defence has announced a military street procession and equipment display in Windhoek on Thursday. This is in honour of the upcoming 35th independence anniversary,… Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Pledges Youth Empowerment, Job Creation Once in Office

President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says once she takes office, her focus will be on youth empowerment, job creation and the eradication of poverty in Namibia. Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Innovator Introduces Cost-Effective Omwe Solution Amid Malaria Outbreak

As Namibia continues to fight the growing malaria outbreak, local entrepreneur Urbano Shetunyenga (28) has introduced Omwe, a new insecticide paper aimed at providing an affordable… Read more »

Namibia: Meekulu Netumbo, It's Your Turn to Sleep, or Not

Dear president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, regardless of political affiliations, I believe most Namibians are happy with your appointment as president of Namibia. Read more »

Namibia: 12-Year-Old Boy Lost in Etosha National Park Finally Found, Reunited With Family

The police in the Oshikoto region and members of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism have found the boy (12) who went missing for five days in the Etosha National… Read more »

Namibia: Parliament Says No to Tabling Communal Land Bill Last Minute

Lawmakers have stood up against agriculture, water and land reform minister Calle Schlettwein after he tabled the communal land bill at "the last moment". Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Launches 25mw Solar Plant, Honouring Freedom Fighter, Advancing Energy Transition

Speech by Namibian president Nangolo Mbumba at the inauguration of the 25MW Khan Solar PV Plant, Usakos, in the Erongo region, 6 March 2025. Read more »

Namibia: SWAPO Mishandled VP Succession - Analysts

Political analyst Henning Melber says Swapo has put themselves in a difficult situation since "tampering" with the appropriate procedures to fill positions using proper elections. Read more »

Namibia: Pirates Vow to Resolve FIFA Ban

Fallen Namibian football giants Orlando Pirates FC intend to make amends with the International Federation of Association Football (Fifa) to be allowed to compete in the Southern… Read more »

Namibia: National Youth Council in Crisis Amid Ministerial Inaction

The minister of sport, youth and national service, Agnes Tjongarero, and minister of finance and public enterprises Iipumbu Shiimi have allegedly failed to properly act on a… Read more »

Namibia: Dam Levels Rise in South, Central Namibia

Dam levels in central and southern Namibia have risen over the past week, with the Naute, Neckartal and Von Bach dams receiving the biggest inflows of water since the start of last… Read more »

Namibia: No Cholera Cases Recorded in Over a Decade

Health ministry executive director Ben Nangombe says Namibia has not recorded any cholera cases in the past 10 years. Read more »

Namibia: Whose Oil Is It? Controls and Benefits in Namibia

Oil and gas exploration, an emerging sector in Namibia, is a naturally high-risk investment. Read more »

Namibia: Govt Calls for Calm, Tolerance On Dâure Daman Dispute

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development is appealing for calm, patience and tolerance in a dispute between the Dâure Daman Traditional Authority at Uis and its community… Read more »