Namibia: Shifeta Irked By Inadequate Climate Financing

Environment minister Pohamba Shifeta expressed disappointment in developed nations for their unwillingness to provide adequate funding towards climate change. Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Army Makes Debut At Skills Competition

The Namibian Army's military team coach Mekondjo Phillipus said the team learnt a lot from the military skills competition, recently held at Potchefstroom in South Africa (SA). Read more »

Namibia: PDM Only Party to Transform Namibia - Venaani

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani says the party is the only vehicle through which Namibia can be transformed. Read more »

Namibia/Kenya: Tjiueza to Lead Warriors Against Kenya

THE Brave Warriors of Namibia are bracing for a crucial encounter against Kenya, determined to bow out of the African Cup of Nations' (Afcon) qualifiers on a high note. Read more »

Namibia: Food Insecurity Affects Vulnerable Populations ... Japan Pledges N$9.3M

Poverty eradication minister Doreen Sioka said malnutrition, food insecurity and inadequate healthcare are pressing issues that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Read more »

Namibia: Over N$60 Million in Tax Refunds On Hold

Despite the Namibia Revenue Agency's (NamRA's) efforts to clear a longstanding tax refund backlog, more than N$60 million in refunds for over 31000 individuals are currently on… Read more »

Namibia: NCAA Restricts Airspace During Elections

The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has established restricted airspaces within the Windhoek Flight Information Region (FYWF) to ensure safety and security during the… Read more »

Namibia: Government Shuts 221 Literacy Centres

A recent education ministry study has uncovered a huge financial drain, revealing that millions of dollars were wasted on ineffective literacy centres. Read more »

Namibia: Tsumkwe's Medical Emergency ... Ambulance Shortage Puts Lives At Risk

Residents of !AM Di, a remote village in the Tsumkwe constituency of the Otjozondjupa region, face a healthcare dilemma due to an acute shortage of ambulances. Read more »

Namibia: /Khomanin Get State House Date

President Nangolo Mbumba has invited representatives of the /Khomanin people to State House to hear their plight around a contentious land issue. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Records 28 Malaria Deaths in 2024

The health ministry says the country recorded 28 deaths from 12 286 malaria cases in 2024 with the Zambezi, Ohangwena, Kavango East, Kavango West and Oshikoto regions reporting the… Read more »

Africa: We Are Namibia, Not South Africa Nor Botswana

We have seen seismic political changes in both South Africa and Botswana, some of which were projected, others that came as a surprise even to the then-incumbent and succeeding… Read more »

Namibia: 30 Percent Households Without Land Rights

About 30% of Namibian households do not have rights to the land on which their houses are built, the 2023 Population and Housing Census Main Report shows. Read more »

Namibia: Tapping Into International Relations Through MUN

Symon Itenge blindly entered the Model United Nations (MUN), but beyond training and information, he had hoped participating would provide a stepping stone to something larger - a… Read more »

Namibia: Emmanuel Seeks Financial Support to Attend Gallaudet University

Samuel Emmanuel, a 34-year-old hearing-impaired Namibian from Onamunama in Ohangwena region, is appealing for financial help to complete a Bachelor in Deaf Studies degree at… Read more »

Namibia: Neff Wants Mining, Oil Industries Nationalised

The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has vowed to nationalise the mining and oil industries, if they are elected into power. Read more »

Namibia: Shaping Namibia's Energy Future - Embracing a Diverse Energy Mix

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Namibia: Cod Member Dies While On Ballot Mission

A dark cloud hangs over the Congress of Democrats (CoD) following the death of party member Johannes Matroos in South Africa last Saturday. Read more »

Namibia: Namdia Launches New Client Registration Campaign

Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has embarked on a new client registration campaign, running from 4 November 2024 to 31 January 2025. Read more »

Namibia: City Financially At Sixes and Sevens - Kandjeke

Auditor general Junias Kandjeke has uncovered substantial financial and operational challenges facing the City of Windhoek, highlighting issues which may threaten its financial… Read more »

Namibia: Orange Army, Otjipereke Win Dr Nandi Ndaitwah Cup

The first edition of the annual Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah tournament, held at Okakarara over the weekend, concluded on Sunday. Read more »

Namibia: Geingos Awarded 2024 Hall of Femme Award

Namibia's former First Lady and advocate for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Monica Geingos was one of three women to be awarded the 2024 Hall of Femme Award by the… Read more »

Namibia: Revised Resettlement Criteria to Be Implemented ... Corridor Farmers, Marginalised a Priority

The national resettlement criteria, whose revision is almost complete and will soon be implemented, aims to prioritise the plight of generational farmworkers, address overcrowding… Read more »

Namibia: Hardap's Desperate Times - Four Die, 188 Hospitalised With Severe Malnutrition As Taps Run Dry

Four children died and 188 people have been admitted to medical facilities in the Hardap region due to malnutrition. Read more »

Namibia: Swapo Intensifies Push for Victory

Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has hit back at naysayers who claim she has achieved nothing in the past 34 years that she has been in government. Read more »