May 12, 2023
Namibia: Xinfeng Pays N$10 000 to Mine Lithium
UIS - Daures constituency members have complained bitterly about mining companies running roughshod over rules, doing nothing to develop the area as well as highlighting the loss… Read more »
Namibia: Keetmanshoop Residents Protest Poor Service Delivery
KEETMANSHOOP - A group of unhappy residents protested yesterday in front of the Keetmanshoop Urban constituency councillor, Joseph Isaack's office insisting to have an audience… Read more »
Namibia: Time to Rethink Local Empowerment
Any driver coming from Windhoek on their way to the coast will tell you the 32km stretch of road between Karibib and Usakos is a breeze and usually doesn't take very long because… Read more »
Namibia: Diplomatic Spouses Host Bazaar
The Association of Diplomatic Spouses in Namibia will host an international food and craft bazaar at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort tomorrow, in support of gender-based… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Southern Africa: SADC Force to Restore DR Congo Peace
In light of the worsening political and military situation in the eastern DRC, President Hage Geingob, the chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security… Read more »
Namibia: Lawyer Accuses State of Collusion
Salomon Kanyemba, the defence counsel for one of the American citizen's accused of the assassin-like murder of Namibian André Heckmair in Windhoek in January 2011, yesterday… Read more »
Namibia: Daures Chaos Blamed On Lax Monitoring
The lack of monitoring of mining activities and mines in the Daures constituency has resulted in the mushrooming of illegal activities at the expense of the local community. Read more »
Namibia: Conservancies Want Legal Cost Waived
Conservancies who have dragged ReconAfrica to court in an attempt to stop exploration on community-managed land, are asking government to waive the legal cost which now stands at… Read more »
Namibia: Outjo Remains Kunene's Crime Capital
Between 2016 and now, the police in the Kunene region recorded 11 936 criminal cases across all 16 stations. The cases include murder, rape, stock theft and domestic violence,… Read more »
Namibia: Boulter's Legal Woes Mount...As Emiratis Sue Him for N$57m
Legal trouble seems to follow British businessman and murder-accused, Harvey Boulter everywhere he goes as a group of Emiratis claim he defrauded them out of more than N$56.9… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Namibia: Namibia, Finland to Secure Smart, Sustainable Solutions
President Hage Geingob yesterday said he and his Finnish counterpart held fruitful discussions based on the long-standing relationship between the countries, but took issue with a… Read more »
Namibia: Teen HIV Rate Concerns Namibia Planned Parenthood Association
Ashwell Forbes, a board member of the Namibia Planned Parenthood Association, expressed concern over the rising number of reported HIV/AIDS cases among people aged 10-19 years old,… Read more »
Namibia: Judges Roast Magistrate Over 'Unfair' Ruling
Two judges of the High Court roasted a Mariental magistrate for what they deemed "a flagrant disregard" of an accused's constitutional right to legal representation. Read more »
Namibia: Crayfish Festival Bigger and Better
Lüderitz - Visitors to this year's Lüderitz Crayfish Festival can expect an array of seafood, music and business opportunities. Read more »
Namibia: 'Unhygienic' Lüderitz Grocer Fights Closure
OK Foods, one of only two food retailers in Lüderitz, is seeking the High Court's assistance to get its store up and running again after it was shut down by the municipality… Read more »
Namibia: Ondangwa Trade Exhibition Back With a Bang
The Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition is set to open its doors to the public next week after being dormant for the last three years because of Covid-19 restrictions. Read more »
Namibia: Oshana Strategic Plan to Tackle Challenges
Oshana governor Elia Irimari has implored the leadership and management of the region to work together in ensuring a change in the socio-economic conditions of its people for the… Read more »
Namibia: Teacher Scammed Through Letshego By Relative
A female teacher from the Oshikoto region was swindled through a N$290 500 loan by a relative, who allegedly obtained her identity document on the pretence of wedding registration… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Namibia: Swapo Elders Urged to Pass Torch to Youth
Swapo vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has called on party elders to take action to ensure the party's survival by passing the torch to the youth. During Saturday's opening… Read more »
Namibia: Crypto Company Contests for Frozen Funds
A crypto trading company, CBI Exchange Namibia seeks the help of the High Court to force the Bank of Namibia to release its funds after the bank froze its business account for… Read more »
Namibia: Matyayi Endorsed for City's Top Job
Moses Matyayi, who came second in the protracted recruitment process for the much-coveted City of Windhoek's CEO position, has been recommended to get the job. Read more »
Namibia: Okahandja Municipality Cuts Water to Defaulters
Many residents in Okahandja are without water for close to eight weeks as they owe the municipality millions of dollars in unpaid municipal rates and taxes for years. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Namibia: Nampower Requests 'Inflation Fuelling' Price Hike
Namibians will soon find out if they are going to have to fork out more of their hard-earned dollars, just to keep the lights on. This is after Namibia Power Corporation requested… Read more »
April 14, 2023
Namibia: Mega Drug Dealers' Appeal Bid Fails
The duo incarcerated for dealing in cocaine with a street market value of N$206 million have lost their chance to petition the Supreme Court over their conviction. Read more »
Namibia: Engela Waiting Ward in Disrepair
The shelter for expectant women at the Engela State Hospital is in a dilapidated state, which could be a serious health hazard to over 100 women who are accommodated there on short… Read more »