July 27, 2025
Namibia: Communications Ministry Spends N$4m On NBC Van Upgrade
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has obtained a fully equipped high-definition outside broadcasting van valued at N$4 million. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Must Stop Planning Development and Start Delivering
I listened attentively as president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially launched Namibia's sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) this week. Read more »
Namibia: What Namibia Can Learn From Ghana's Petroleum Revenue Governance
As namibia prepares to harness the economic potential of its petroleum resources, valuable lessons can be drawn from other countries. Read more »
Namibia: On Job Amupanda, Elites and the Burdenof Responsibility - A Personal Reflection
For some time, I have followed Job Amupanda's political ascent in Namibia, observing his academic contributions and the rise of the Affirmative Repositioning movement. Read more »
Namibia: Over 30 Victims in Wanaheda Murder Rental Scam
A woman (39) who was shot and killed during a robbery in Wanaheda on Tuesday night is believed to be the latest victim of a long-running scam syndicate that lures unsuspecting… Read more »
Namibia: Beware NDPs Debt Trap
Namibia's president should be applauded for sticking with her predecessor's template of outlining targets and promising to hold her Cabinet ministers responsible for delivery. Read more »
Namibia: New Namibia Bank Notes Celebrate Key Economic Sectors
THE Bank of Namibia (BoN) says the newly launched banknotes and coins were inspired by the renewable energy, retail, sales, agriculture, tourism and diamond sectors. Read more »
Namibia: We Keep Burying Men Who 'Looked Fine'
We sat together from Grade 5 until we finished primary school. Read more »
Namibia: Mines Minister Accused of Trying to Oust Namcor Board for More Control
Minister of mines and energy Natangue Ithete is allegedly pushing to fire the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) board - a move seen as a strategy to get more power… Read more »
Namibia: Burger Promises Better After Namibia Book Dubai Berth With Convincing Play-Off Win Over UAE
Jacques Burger promised that his Namibia side "can be so much better" after they booked a place in November's Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai with a clinical 86-29 win over… Read more »
July 24, 2025
Namibia: Robben Island Prisoners to Reunite in September, Statues of Mandela, Ya Toivo to Be Unveiled
FORMER Namibian Robben Island prisoners will reunite with their South African counterparts on 27 September at the island, marking a historic occasion of remembrance and solidarity. Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Stronger Governance in Public Enterprises
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urges Namibia's public enterprises to prioritise ethical governance, youth empowerment and economic expansion while warning against corruption that… Read more »
Namibia: Commendable Educational Strides Made in Zambezi - Governor
Newly-appointed Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula in her state of the region address (Sora) on Wednesday said several commendable educational strides were made in the region,… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Warns CEOs Against Corruption At Public Firms Annual Meeting
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned public enterprises that corruption will be met with the full wrath of the law. Read more »
Namibia: Namra Hits Smugglers With N$3.5 Million in Fines
The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) last year issued offenders who attempted to smuggle goods into the country fines worth N$3.5 million. Read more »
Namibia: Valetini Returns for Wallabies in Crunch Second Lions Test
Rob Valetini was named Thursday in Australia's side for the second Test against the British and Irish Lions in Melbourne, a big boost for the Wallabies ahead of a clash they must… Read more »
Namibia: Standing Committee Opens Workshop to Strengthen Laws and Improve Public Service Delivery
Sirkka Ausiku, deputy chairperson of the standing committee on constitutional and legal affairs and petitions, Opuwo, 21 July 2025 Read more »
July 23, 2025
Namibia: Manufacturing Sector Expected to Create 80 000 Jobs By 2030
Namibia's manufacturing sector is expected to create more than 80 000 jobs by 2030, up from 53 491 in 2024, according to the newly launched Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). Read more »
Namibia: Swakopmund's Snake Park Appeals for Help to Find New Home
Swakopmund's Living Desert Snake Park has to find new premises by February 2026 or risk closing down. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Plans Billion-Dollar Student Village in Windhoek
A Government-Backed student accommodation project, valued at about N$1 billion, is moving forward to address the persistent shortage of student housing in Windhoek. Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia a Suffer Narrow Defeat to Kenya
The Namibia A cricket team suffered a narrow three-wicket defeat to Kenya in the Pearl of Africa A series in Entebbe, Uganda yesterday. Read more »
Namibia: NDF Helicopter Hired for N$22 000 Says Ministry Spokesperson
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs says the total cost of services rendered to the Miss Namibia Organisation was N$22 470. Read more »
Namibia: Nampa Orders Full Salary Deductions From Overpaid Staff
Acting chief executive of the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) Jata Kazondu has directed that full deductions be made this month from employees overpaid in March who have not refunded… Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Tourism Sector Generates N$171 Million in June
A total of 115 875 visas on arrival were issued in June, contributing to the generation of N$171 million in the tourism sector for the month. Read more »
Namibia: Rugby Referees Partnership Formed
The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) and the Namibia Rugby Referee Academy (NRRA) have formed a partnership to develop referees throughout the country. Read more »










