Namibia: Why Namibia's Ai Future Won't Be Found in a Report

The recently published Namibia Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Assessment Report, compiled in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural… Read more »

Namibia: One Country, Two Roads - What Corruption Scandals Reveal About Success and Integrity

In a nation still processing the aftershocks of the Fishrot scandal, Namibia finds itself staring down yet another storm - allegations of corruption at Namcor and a protracted High… Read more »

Namibia: Gaberone United, Costa Do Sol Grab Wins

Gaborone United Ladies FC and Costa do Sol recorded wins on the second day of the CAF Women's Champions League | Cosafa Qualifiers being played at the AW Muller Stadium in… Read more »

Namibia: Aroab Council Tackles Shack Sprawling

The Aroab Village Council in the ||Kharas region requires newcomers needing accomodation to erect their shacks in a designated reception area established by the council. Read more »

Namibia: Ithete Recommends Hinda-Mbuende for Namcor Top Job

Former deputy finance minister Maureen Hinda-Mbuende is set to take over as acting managing director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) - despite resistance… Read more »

Southern Africa: Namibia in Numbers ... Voter Turnout

With the 2025 regional council and local authority elections taking place on 26 November, the Electoral Commission of Namibia has noted poor voter turnout in previous election… Read more »

Namibia: Vice President's Land Purchase Raises Questions At Gibeon

Vice president Lucia Witbooi has started with the construction of residential property at Gibeon while the village council is soliciting objections from the public. Read more »

Namibia: Heroes Day Preparations in Full Swing At Katima Mulilo

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has expressed satisfaction with the progress made in preparations for commemorating Heroes Day at Katima Mulilo on… Read more »

Africa: Ba Fires Holders Senegal Into CHAN Semis As Sudan Edge Algeria

Defending champions Senegal booked their passage into the semi-finals of the African Nations Championships (Chan) with a narrow 1-0 win over co-hosts Uganda at the Mandela Stadium… Read more »

Namibia: President Bans Phones in Cabinet

Senior politicians have raised concerns over a presidential directive requiring government officials to surrender their phones before Cabinet meetings, saying it threatens their… Read more »

South Africa: Leading Conservationist in South Africa Denies Smuggling Rhino Horns Worth $14m

A leading conservationist in South Africa, charged with smuggling rhino horns worth $14 million, has insisted he has "nothing to hide". Read more »

Namibia: Mother Blames Nurse After Twin's Stillbirth At Omaruru Hospital, Wants to Sue Govt

"I almost died," Zoleka Touros (24) says from her hospital bed at Omaruru State Hospital in the Erongo region. Read more »

Namibia: Shell to Resume Namibian Oil Exploration Next Year

Shell is planning to rekindle exploration efforts off Namibia in 2026, the company told Platts in a statement on 18 August. Read more »

Namibia: Chief Justice Warns of Critical Shortage As Namibia Struggles to Fill High Court Bench

Namibia's High Court is facing a "critical shortage" of judges, chief justice Peter Shivute says. Read more »

Namibia: Local Authorities Embark On Food Hygiene Training

SEVERAL local authorities nationwide are actively involved in food hygiene training initiatives as part of broader efforts to improve public health and safety. Read more »

Namibia: European Union Film Festival Returns to the Capital

The European Union (EU) Film Festival returns to the capital this September, bringing together European cinema and Namibian stories in a celebration of cultural exchange and… Read more »

Namibia: Deadline for Submissions of Proposals for National Youth Development Fund Extended

Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has extended the deadline for project proposals to the National Youth Development Fund from 18 August to 1 September. Read more »

Namibia: Govt to Provide Transport to Brave Warriors' Clash

The government, through the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, has made transportation available for local football fans to travel to Francistown,… Read more »

Namibia: Democracy At Risk in Local Government

There is a famous quote well worth heeding: "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." Read more »

Namibia: Fishrot Accused Fail to Challenge Judge's Appointment

Three of the accused in the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering case have failed with a legal challenge about the appointment of the former judge for their trial. Read more »

Namibia: Sankwasa Urges Katima Business Community to Care for the Vulnerable

Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa says it is high time the Katima Mulilo business community starts giving back to the local community. Read more »

Namibia: Commemoration of Samuel Maharero Takes Place At Okahandja This Weekend

The 102nd commemoration of the Ovaherero chief Samuel Maharero will take place at Okahandja in the Otjozondjupa region this weekend. Read more »

Namibia: Prioritising Roads Over Rail Could Derail Namibia's Transport Hub Ambitions - Shiimi

Chairperson of the parliamentary standing committee on economy and industry, public administration and planning, Iipumbu Shiimi, warns that Namibia's ambition to become a regional… Read more »

Namibia: More Than 30 Resettlement Farms Lying Idle in //Kharas

MORE than 30 allocated resettlement farms in the //Kharas region are said to be unoccupied and the land is lying idle. Read more »

Namibia: Bank Windhoek Attracts Over N$500m in Bids for Bond

Bank Windhoek has raised N$250.5 million through Namibia's first-ever sustainability-linked bond (SLB). Read more »