June 01, 2023
Namibia: Namibia Embraces E-Governance for a Modern Future
Namibia is strongly pushing towards embracing digital innovation and ensuring it keeps pace with the global digitalisation trend. Read more »
Namibia: Low Education Rates for Persons With Disabilities
Statistics shared at a stakeholder validation workshop on disability data collection showed low tertiary qualifications among persons with disabilities in Khomas and Kunene… Read more »
Namibia: Cricket Nam Announces Squad, Partnership
Cricket Namibia (CN) has announced a 15-member squad that will play against visiting Indian State Team, Karnataka from 2 to 11 June 2023 in Windhoek. Read more »
Namibia: Met, Farmer Clash Over Cheetahs
A farmer in the Keetmanshoop area is at loggerheads with the environment ministry over two cheetahs that the ministry claims are state property. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Namibia: A-Gs Next Move On Same-Sex Marriage
The matters of Digashu and Seiler-Lilles has a protracted litigation history that is not short of an indictment on article 12 of the Namibian Constitution's trial within reasonable… Read more »
Namibia: Food Poison Death Toll Climbs
Swapo Party Women's Council secretary Fransina Kahungu has called on Namibians to support Kayova's grief-stricken family, who have since Sunday morning lost about 13 people to date… Read more »
Namibia: Re-Elected Zambezi Chairperson Preaches Unity of Purpose
Re-elected Zambezi Regional Council chairperson for the management committee Matengu Simushi, urged fellow council members to do away with infightings and focus on regional… Read more »
Namibia: Woman Arrested for Selling Birds
A 28-year-old woman was allegedly arrested for being in possession of cooked wild bird meat at Casablanca shebeens centre in Oshivelo, Oshikoto region. Read more »
Namibia: Math Muddle Leaves N$23m Tender in Limbo
The review panel of the tender board has turned to the High Court to have its own decision in a N$23.7 million tender set aside. Read more »
Namibia: Okahandja Five Killings Still 'Under Investigation'
The Namibian Police have said no arrests have been made in the shooting incident that occurred in Okahandja last month, where five suspected robbers were allegedly killed by the… Read more »
May 30, 2023
Namibia: Govt Puts Same-Sex Marriage Under Microscope
Attorney general Festus Mbandeka said the government is conducting a legal assessment on the recent groundbreaking ruling of the Supreme Court to recognise same-sex marriages… Read more »
Namibia: Women in Media Conference Inspires Advocacy for Equality
The third annual Nedbank Women in Media conference, held in Windhoek last Saturday, united media professionals, dedicated to advancing women's rights and gender equality. The event… Read more »
Namibia: Mining, Energy Could Liberate Namibia - Minister Alweendo
If Namibia is to be unchained from the triple shackle of unemployment, poverty and inequality, it will depend heavily on how it deals with opportunities presented by the energy and… Read more »
Namibia: High Living Costs Push Down Consumer Demand
Based on the current repo rate of 7.25% and prime lending rate of 11%, it is expected that elevated living costs will weigh heavily on consumer demand. This, in turn, is expected… Read more »
Namibia: Geingob Commemorates International Peacekeeping Day
In a heartfelt message on the occasion of International Peacekeeping Day, President Hage Geingob of Namibia paid tribute to United Nations Peacekeepers and acknowledged their… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Namibia: Green Hydrogen Can Transform Namibia - Geingob
President Hage Geingob has urged Namibians to support government efforts, emphasising that opposition to national projects may hinder much-needed developmental progress. Speaking… Read more »
Southern Africa: SACU Focusses On Free Trade Opportunities
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Secretariat, in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and the United Nations Development… Read more »
Namibia: PM Urges Nation to Venture Into Production
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called on Namibians to venture into production. She indicated that government has launched activities aimed at supporting economic and… Read more »
Namibia: Alarm Over Kunene Conservancies' 'Impunity'
Police in the Kunene region have been besieged with land disputes, particularly between community conservancies and traditional leaders. Read more »
Namibia: Africa's Youth Must Drive Development - Nandi-Ndaitwah
On Thursday, Africans celebrated 25 May, 1963 that marks the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) which later became the African Union (AU). The day marks a time to… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Namibia: Same-Sex Ruling Ruffles Feathers
Following the ground-breaking decision by the Supreme Court to recognise same-sex marriages solemnised outside Namibia, a wave of opposition has surged across the nation as… Read more »
Namibia: Covid-19 Upsurge Worries Geingob
President Hage Geingob has expressed concern over the recent increase in the number of Covid-19 cases. Geingob said it is worrisome, especially when the country's economy is still… Read more »
Namibia: Amukana - Rural Schools Perform Better
Oshana regional director of education Hileni Amukana expressed her surprise and admiration that rural schools are performing better than those in urban areas. She was speaking last… Read more »
Namibia: Increasing Ongwediva Councillors' Allowances Not a Priority
Allowances for councillors at the Ongwediva local authority have remained unchanged for the 2023/2024 financial year. This is as the town's service tariffs have also remained… Read more »
Namibia: Appeal Court Reduces Child Rapist's Sentence
Two judges of the High Court reduced the 30-year sentence a man received in the Katima Mulilo Regional Court for rapes. Read more »