Namibia: Oshana Regional Council to Build 89 Toilets

The Oshana Regional Council plans to build 89 additional toilets this financial year as part of a longer-term campaign to eliminate open defecation across the region. Read more »

Namibia: Nored Seeks New CEO As Nakashole's Contract Ends After Suspension

The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) has announced it is in the process of filling the position of chief executive officer (CEO), currently occupied by Fillemon… Read more »

Namibia: Parties Say ECN Voter Registration Period Too Short, Erodes Public Trust

Political parties say the Electoral Commission of Namibia's just-concluded supplementary registration period for voters was not sufficient to accommodate everyone. Read more »

Namibia: Sankwasa Taking Over Powers of Katima Mulilo Council 'Undemocratic'

Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah says urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa taking over the powers of the Katima Mulilo Town Council is undemocratic. Read more »

Namibia: Capricorn Schools Netball Finals Take Centre Stage

It's all systems go for the Capricorn Schools Netball League finals, slated for tomorrow and Saturday at the Windhoek Gymnasium Netball Courts and United Netball Courts. Read more »

Namibia: Dam Levels Decline to 84. 2 Percent

The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has revealed that national water storage stood at 1 310 million cubic metres on Monday, representing 84.2% of full capacity. Read more »

Namibia: Patients Still Wait Long Despite Health Minister Luvindao's Orders

Lunch breaks, long queues, the state of Namibia's health facilities Read more »

Namibia: Candidate Promises to Develop Lüderitz Without a Budget

RAINHOLD Nuuyoma, the National (NEFC) Empowerment Fighting Corruption party's candidate for Lüderitz, promises to tackle housing shortages and community needs without a… Read more »

Namibia: Seville Storms Past Lyles for Lausanne 100m Win

Jamaica's Oblique Seville trumped Olympic champion Noah Lyles in the 100m at Wednesday's Diamond League meet in Lausanne, just three weeks away from the world championships in… Read more »

Namibia: Engela - A Beacon in Oukwanyama

Situated on the banks of an oshana (seasonal water course), the name Engela has variously been said to mean 'a wet place', or that it is an abbreviation of the name of a trader,… Read more »

Southern Africa: Namibia Needs Skilled Investigators to Tackle High-Profile Corruption

I have followed the recent bail applications related to both the Fishrot, and the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia Fuelrot cases. Read more »

Namibia: High Court Orders Liquidation of Enercon Namibia and Erongo Petroleum in Namcor Scandal

A high Court judge has ordered the final liquidation of the fuel company Enercon Namibia and the close corporation Erongo Petroleum, which are both involved in the National… Read more »

Namibia: Controversial Businessman Denies Political Ties Influence His Appointment

Controversial businessman Joseph Andreas says his recent appointments have nothing to do with his political ties. Read more »

Namibia: Windhoek Narrowly Escapes Sankwasa's Axe As Minister Criticises Councillors' Poor Performance

Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa says if the City of Windhoek's current councillors had a year left in office, he would have dismissed them due to poor… Read more »

Namibia: Urban Minister Sankwasa Takes Control of Katima Council

MINISTER of urban and rural development James Sankwasa has temporarily taken over the powers and functions of the Katima Mulilo Town Council with immediate effect. Read more »

Namibia: Eagles Off to Tentative Start

The FNB Namibian Eagles' tour of Canada got off to a tentative start with a narrow 10-run victory against Canada A in Toronto on Monday. Read more »

Namibia: New Opponent for 'Special One'

Flame 'Special One' Nangolo will defend his WBO Africa super featherweight title against Botswana champion Steve Bagwasi on 13 September. Read more »

Namibia: Man in Child-Marriage Arrangement Case Denied Bail, but Mother Gets Bail

A 26-year-old Angolan man involved in a child-marriage incident in the Kavango West region appeared in the Rundu Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, where he was remanded in custody. Read more »

Namibia: A Critique of Namandje's Op-Ed in the Namibian Newspaper On the Right of Legal Representation

Sisa Namandje is right: the Constitution guarantees every accused the right to legal representation, and no lawyer should be intimidated for doing their job. Read more »

Namibia: Lüderitz Man Attacked Twice At Bar and Hospital, Fears for His Life

The police at Lüderitz are investigating a case of an alleged assault that took place at a local bar on Saturday. Read more »

Egypt: Salah Makes History With Third Pfa Player of the Year Award

Mohamed Salah became the first player to win the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) men's player of the year for a third time on Tuesday after guiding Liverpool to Premier… Read more »

Africa: Senegal Play Out Goalless Stalemate With Sudan As Both Advance in CHAN

Defending champions Senegal booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (Chan) on Tuesday alongside Sudan after the pair played out a 0-0 draw at… Read more »

Eritrea: Isak Says 'Change' Best for Everyone After Newcastle Trust Broken

Alexander Isak believes his departure from Newcastle is "in the best interests of everyone" after breaking his silence on the saga of the Premier League transfer window amid… Read more »

Namibia: Wanyonyi, the Former Cattle Herder Ready to Eclipse Rudisha

Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi reckons Kenyan compatriot David Rudisha's mythical 800m world record will soon fall, but modestly downplayed his own chances given the current… Read more »

Namibia: Shalulile Equals PSL All-Time Scoring Record

The elusive goal has finally materialised. Peter Shalulile eventually notched up career goal number 129 to go level with the legendary Siyabonga Nomvethe, as he helped Mamelodi… Read more »