Namibia: Health Ministry Saves N$221.5 Million By Passing Middlemen in Procurement

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has saved N$221 494 485 since August by bypassing middlemen and procuring essential medicines directly from international manufacturers… Read more »

Mozambique: Langford & Brinkmann Win Gold in Maputo

Two young Namibian triathletes, James Langford (15) and Maja Brinkmann (17) excelled by winning gold medals in the elite category at the Regional Triathlon Cup in Maputo on Sunday. Read more »

Namibia: NBL, Navachab Join Forces to Promote Responsible Alcohol Use in Mining Sector

Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) and QKR Navachab Gold Mine have partnered to train employees on the skills and knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about responsible… Read more »

Namibia: Deputy Health Executive Director Calls for Joint Efforts in Preventing Cancer

Deputy executive director of health and social services Theo-Ben Kandetu has called for joint efforts in preventing cancer. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's Draft Oil Policy Lacks Compliance Penalties

The draft oil and gas local content policy that aims to regulate the petroleum industry has been criticised for lacking clear penalties when foreign companies do not comply and can… Read more »

Namibia: State House Under Microscope Over Unauthorised N$131m Expenditure

Auditor general Junias Kandjeke has poked holes in the unauthorised expenditure of over N$131 million of the Office of the President. Read more »

Namibia: Education Minister Soon to Reveal How Free Tertiary Will Work

Education minister Sanet Steenkamp will this month outline how free tertiary education would be implemented, including tuition, registration, and support for Namibian students. Read more »

Namibia: Education Ministry Investigates Food Poisoning of 33 Pupils

Education minister Sanet Steenkamp on Wednesday revealed that they have launched an investigation into the suspected food poisoning of 33 pupils at Maria Mwengere Secondary School… Read more »

Namibia: Paratus Launches N$600m Nationwide Mobile Network Covering 50 Towns

Paratus Namibia has launched a nationwide mobile network backed by a N$600-million investment, the first in the country to be built entirely on 4G LTE technology with no legacy 2G… Read more »

Namibia: Correctional Service Boss Asks Nation for Forgiveness Over Mariental Accident

Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) commissioner general Raphael Hamunyela says he is taking the blame for Saturday's accident at Mariental where 14 officers and two civilians… Read more »

Namibia: Mukwe, Samora Leaders Push for Constituency Split

Some community leaders in the Mukwe, Okavango East and Samora Machel constituencies have proposed that the constituencies be divided into two or three constituencies for better… Read more »

Namibia: Clinic Reaches 1 000 Oshana Students, Hands Out 6 000 Condoms

Befree Care clinic recently provided sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV testing, family planning and sexually transmitted infection (STI) support, to 949… Read more »

Namibia: Nujoma's Bodyguard Prays for Hawala's Place in Heaven

Former president Sam Nujoma's bodyguard, Nepando Amupanda, says since he heard about former Namibian Defence Force (NDF) chief Salomon 'Jesus' Hawala's death, he has been praying… Read more »

Namibia: NCS Travel Woes Hit Breaking Point

Officers of the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) have over the past years complained about insufficient vehicles and being stashed into overcrowded security vans, but their… Read more »

Namibia: Parliament Adjourned Unjustly - AR

Affirmative Repositioning (AR) chief whip Vaino Hangula says the abrupt adjournment of a parliament session by National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila was unjust. Read more »

Namibia: Bondelswarts Office Remains Shut As Leadership Disputes Stall Community Services

The Bondelswarts Traditional Authority office at Gibeon in the Hardap region has been closed for the past six weeks, with leadership disputes and court challenges stalling services… Read more »

Namibia: SWAPO Assets Drop From N$12m to N$960 000 in One Year

The ruling party's assets saw a decline in 2025 to N$958 986, compared to N$12 million in 2024. Read more »

Namibia: Family of Pupil Who Died At Oshakati Hostel Demands Answers

The family members of a boy (17) who died at the Oshakati Secondary School hostel a month ago say they will not rest until the full circumstances surrounding his death are… Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Traditional Leaders to Protect Infrastructure in Omusati

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on traditional authority leaders in the Omusati region to protect government infrastructure from vandalism, especially those at the… Read more »

Namibia: Namibians Abroad Shine Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

In a week that Peter Shalulile made history in South Africa by breaking Siyabonga Nomvethe's all-time PSL goalscoring record, Namibia's other foreign-based professionals also… Read more »

Namibia: Jacobs & De Vries Win Champion of Champions Trophies

Johan Jacobs and Elzaan de Vries were crowned Namibia's top bowlers when they won the men and women's titles at the Champion of Champions bowls tournament in Tsumeb over the… Read more »

Namibia: Memorial for Mariental Crash Victims to Be Held On Wednesday As Colleagues Undergo Counselling

A memorial service will be held at the Mariental sport field on Wednesday to honour the 16 people who died in an accident near Mariental on Saturday. Read more »

Namibia: Nedbank for Good Series Dazzles the Coast

The Nedbank for Good Series recently concluded its coastal swing with three well-supported rounds at Henties Bay Golf and Lifestyle Estate, Rossmund Golf Course, and Walvis Bay… Read more »

Africa: Namibia Gears Up for Africa Aquatics Zone Iv Champs

A team of 23 swimmers, aged between 11 and 23, will represent Namibia at the XXI Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships in Manzini, Eswatini from 3 to 6 September. Read more »

Namibia: Minister Sankwasa Promotes Traditional Marital Advice Over Professionals

Clinical psychologists have raised concerns over minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa's recent criticism of married couples seeking help from social workers over… Read more »