January 27
Namibia: Funeral Cover Under Scrutiny ...As Scams and Greed Shake Up Sector
Funeral cover in Namibia sits at the intersection of compassion and commerce. It has long been regarded as a financial safety net that allows families to bury their loved ones with… Read more »
Namibia: Weekend Crime Briefs
A series of crimes and tragic incidents were recorded in various parts of the country this past weekend, with rape cases, drugs, robbery, fraud, housebreaking, fire incidents,… Read more »
Namibia: Bar 'Shooter' Puts Bail Application On Hold
Proceedings in Gabes Shiimi's formal bail application took a turn on Friday when he unexpectedly abandoned his application at the outset of the hearing. Read more »
Namibia: NSFAF Launches Online Application ...Urges Stern Compliance to Subsidy
The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) vows to ensure stringent compliance with the eligibility criteria of the new funding model. Read more »
Namibia: Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off ...Targeting 40 000 Children in Kunene
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has launched a polio immunisation campaign as an emergency response following an outbreak of poliovirus type 2 in Rundu, Kavango… Read more »
January 26
Namibia: How Women's Football in Namibia Has Grown
A couple of years ago, I quietly retired from club football. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Allocates N$12m for Peri-Urban Electrification - Scales Up On Existing Projects to Improve Service Delivery
The government has allocated N$12 million to provide electricity to 969 peri-urban households in the Hardap and //Kharas regions. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Vaping Crisis ... Primary School Learners Addicted to 'Choef '
Despite a push by lawmakers to regulate or ban vaping and hubbly products, smoking continues unabated.' Some learners are already exposed to the products in primary school. Vaping… Read more »
Namibia: Thrilling Draws Mark Wsl Opening Weekend ...Round Two to Be More Enticing
The 2025 FNB Women's Super League kicked off in entertaining fashion, with goals, late drama and honest assessments from coaches highlighting both the excitement and early-season… Read more »
Namibia: Employers, Fishermen Clash At Walvis
Tempers flared at a Labour Advisory Council consultative meeting between fishing industry employers and employees in Walvis Bay on Thursday. The two-day consultations were held to… Read more »
Namibia: Oshikoto Equips SMEs
Beneficiaries of the Oshikoto Regional Governor's Micro Income-Generating Projects Programme have welcomed the equipment donated to them, saying it comes at a critical time when… Read more »
Namibia: Gochas Learners Get Hostel
Learners in Gochas, Hardap region, now have a safe place to live and learn following the official handover and inauguration of the Namaqua Kalahari Children's Hope Hostel on… Read more »
Namibia: Khomas Nampol Open Season With Win
The FNB Women's Super League kicked off in Walvis Bay at the Jan Wilken stadium with an exciting encounter between Khomas Nampol FC Ladies and Desert Foxes FC. Read more »
Namibia: Outlook for Uranium Mining Developments in Namibia in 2026
This outlook explores expected trends and developments in Namibian uranium mining, highlighting economic prospects, technological innovation, and the shifting landscape for… Read more »
Namibia: Erongo Leaders Introspect Shambolic Results ... Teachers Refuse Taking Blame
Erongo's poor performance during the 2025 academic year came under fire this week after the region recorded an overall 33.7% pass rate. Read more »
Southern Africa: WBCG Reinforces SADC Trade Gateway Objectives
The primary objective of a recent Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) engagement in the Erongo region was to consult directly with transport and logistics industry partners to gain a… Read more »
Namibia/Kenya: Brave 5 Stun Kenya
Namibia's national futsal team, the Brave 5, won the first leg of their African Cup of Nations (Afcon) Futsal qualifiers 8-4 against Kenya last Friday at the MTC Dome in… Read more »
January 23
Namibia: 'Tate Shikishiki' Enters Swapo Think Tank
Award-winning artist Lazarus Shiimi, better known as Gazza, became the first musician to be appointed to the ruling party's policy unit, the Swapo Party Think Tank. Read more »
Namibia: Nef Calls for Practical Labour Policy to Support Jobs
As Namibia kicks off 2026, the nation's job crisis has reached critical levels, with official statistics showing persistently high unemployment that threatens economic stability… Read more »
Namibia: 'Nostalgia Is Not Strategy'
When the Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos this week, he emphasised the end of the rules-based international order… Read more »
Namibia: Women Super League Kicks Off With Title Ambitions, Fresh Faces ... Competitive Season Loads
The First National Bank (FNB) Women's Super League officially returns this weekend, with matches scheduled across the country as clubs begin another campaign filled with ambition,… Read more »
Namibia: Why Comprehensive Funeral Cover Matters
For many young Namibians, building a successful career goes hand in hand with carrying significant family responsibilities. Read more »
Namibia: EIF Invests in New Boreholes Nationwide ...Ministry Budgets N$40m for Water Treatment Solutions
Namibia is experiencing a severe water crisis, with its central regions facing dire shortages driven by climate change and infrastructure constraints. Read more »
January 22
Mozambique: Mozambique Floods Causing Spiralling Emergency - UN
Severe flooding in Mozambique has triggered a rapidly escalating emergency that is already affecting more than half a million people, the United Nations warned on Tuesday. Read more »
Namibia: Fishrot Trial Starts in March
After nearly six years, the fishing quota corruption trial, in which the country's fisheries resources were allegedly stolen at an unprecedented scale, will start on 9 March 2026. Read more »
