Namibia: Elderly Struggle With Lack of Eye Care At Tsumeb Hospital

Tsumeb pensioners say they are frustrated that the local state hospital does not provide eye care, forcing them to travel nearly 250km to Onandjokwe State Hospital in the Oshikoto… Read more »

Namibia: Father Mourns Sisters Who Died in Mariental Crash

"They wanted to see their children grow up, put them through school and live long enough to bury them." Read more »

Namibia: Oceana Raises Red Flag Over Pilchard Quota Awarded to Etosha Fishing-Linked Company

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Oceana Group has raised concerns after the Cabinet awarded a 10 000-tonne pilchard quota to a shareholder-linked company of Etosha Fishing… Read more »

Namibia: Education Ministry Investigates Suspected Food Poisoning At Rundu School

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture is investigating the alleged food poisoning of more than 33 pupils at a Rundu school on Sunday night. Read more »

Namibia: Okahandja Youth Ready to Tap Into N$257m Youth Fund

Young people at Okahandja have started to prepare to benefit from the N$257-million National Youth Fund which has been set aside by the government to fight youth unemployment. Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Influencer Iyaloo Nghandi Rejects Alabuga Russia Scheme

Local lifestyle influencer and content creator Iyaloo Nghandi has refused to join the controversial Russian employment scheme known as Alabuga Start programme. Read more »

Namibia: Home Affairs Minister Iipumbu Warns Public Against Taking Photos At Accident Scenes

Minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security Lucia Iipumbu has urged the public to refrain from sharing sensitive images at accident sites. Read more »

Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Promotes Agricultural Innovation At Unam Ogongo Campus

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the University of Namibia (Unam) Ogongo Campus to assess agriculture and explore greater-value addition opportunities in the sector. Read more »

Namibia: Pohamba Advices Ngurare to Tackle Social Issues

Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba has encouraged prime minister Elijah Ngurare to tackle pressing social issues such as youth unemployment and to promote unity across all… Read more »

Namibia: Shalulile Enters PSL History Books

Peter Shalulile became the top scorer in the history of the Betway Premiership after his penalty handed Mamelodi Sundowns a 1-0 win over Stellenbosch at Athlone Stadium on… Read more »

Namibia: Erongo Healthcare System Grapples With Resource Shortages

Healthcare workers in the Erongo region continue to face a lack of resources and severe understaffing. Read more »

Namibia: Nearly 200 Households Receive Electricity At Nkurenkuru Extension 10

Nearly 200 households at Nkurenkuru Extension 10, Kakuro village, now have electricity. Read more »

Namibia: Finance Minister Appoints New Public Procurement Review Panel

Minister of finance Ericah Shafudah has appointed 15 individuals to serve on the public procurement review panel for a three-year term, effective from 1 October. Read more »

Botswana: Namibia-Botswana Oil Refinery Project Moves to Feasibility Stage

Feasibility studies are currently underway for a proposed joint oil refinery between Namibia and Botswana, with Walvis Bay and Ghanzi under consideration as possible sites. Read more »

Namibia: Police Launch September Arms Amnesty, Urges Public to Surrender Guns Without Prosecution

National police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi has called on the public to hand in illegal and unwanted guns and ammunition, following the announcement of an… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia's First Paediatric Surgeon Remembered As a Hero

As Namibia reflects on sacrifices and service during Heroes Day commemorations, Dr Kondjela Hamunyela's colleagues say her story is a reminder that heroism is not only found on… Read more »

Namibia: High Electricity Tariffs Take Toll On Cost of Living

The rising cost of electricity is said to have far-reaching effects on consumers and businesses. Read more »

Namibia: Namibians Urged to Protect Peace and Unity On Heroes Day

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the 59th Heroes Day commemoration, Katima Mulilo, Zambezi region, 26 August 2025 Read more »

Namibia: Ngarizemo Enlisting Foreign Players to Beef Up Young African FC

Young African FC owner, Marley Ngarizemo, has his eyes on foreign players to reinforce his outfit for the new football season, including the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup against… Read more »

Namibia: Eagles Primed for Canada Series

The FNB Namibian Eagles start a crucial Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-series campaign when they take on the hosts Canada in Ontario today. Read more »

Namibia: Semifinal Lineup Complete At CAF Women's Champions League

The semifinal lineup at the CAF Women's Champions League | Cosafa Qualifiers is complete after the final matches were played in Groups B and C at the AW Muller Stadium in… Read more »

Namibia: Duplantis, Olyslagers Seal Diamond League Final Wins

Sweden's Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis and Australian Nicola Olyslagers sealed wins in the Diamond League finals in a high-octane 'city event' in downtown Zurich on Wednesday. Read more »

Namibia: Govt Considers VAT Cuts On Essential Goods to Aid Low-Income Households

The Ministry of Finance is considering zero rating value-added tax (VAT) on some essential goods to provide support to low-income families, and improve social grant targeting. Read more »

Namibia: China Town Shop Owner Fined N$230 000 for Humiliating Employee Over Work Uniform

The owner of a shop at the China Town shopping centre in Windhoek must pay N$230 000 to a former employee of his store after he violated her dignity by ordering her to take off her… Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Youth Say Joblessness Is the New Oppression

The Namibian youth say the country's high youth unemployment rate and corruption by those in power overshadow the country's independence that many heroes paid for with their blood. Read more »