April 23
Namibia: KFA Upset Windhoek Gymnasium - As Baller Boys Hammer Dama SA 4-1
The Telecom Sports Grounds in Windhoek hosted the U/15 group matches of the MTC HopSol Youth League over the weekend. Read more »
Namibia: Autopsy High On Tucna Congress Agenda
The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (Tucna) will interrogate the government's actions on economic transformation, job-creation and resource redistribution at its upcoming elective… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Imports Avocados Worth N$16.4m
Low levels of production and lack of access to lucrative markets saw Namibia importing 889 tonnes of avocados worth over N$16.4 million in the final quarter of last year, which… Read more »
Namibia: Residents, Councillors Gang Up Against Redforce
Pressure is increasingly mounting on the Walvis Bay municipality to sever ties with debt collector RedForce, as some councillors have now joined the anti-RedForce brigade. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Omaheke Irked By Venaani 'Pensioner' Jibe
Swapo top brass in Omaheke have come out swinging, condemning the recent comments by Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani referring to their presidential candidate… Read more »
Namibia: LPM Fires Corrupt Leaders, Unlike Swapo - Swartbooi
Landless People's Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi says his party fires those in leadership roles when they are involved in corrupt practices, unlike the ruling party Swapo. Read more »
April 22
Kenya: Kenya Pays Military Homage to Army Chief Killed in Crash
With a 19-gun cannon salute and a religious ceremony, Kenya on Saturday paid a military tribute to its army chief who died in a helicopter accident this week. Kenyan president… Read more »
April 19
Southern Africa: El Nino Driving Southern Africa Drought - Study
A drought that pushed millions of people into hunger across southern Africa has been driven mostly by the El Nino weather pattern -- not climate change, scientists said yesterday.… Read more »
April 11
Namibia: Ministry Pumps N$5 Million Into Poultry Farming
The agriculture ministry has set aside N$5 million for the poultry value chain development scheme in all 14 regions. Read more »
Namibia: Treason Judgement Deferred
The remaining seven men accused of trying to secede the then Caprivi Strip from Namibia in 1999 must wait another two months to hear their fate. Read more »
Namibia: China Open to More Namibian Commodities
China has been Namibia's second-largest trading partner for many years, and bilateral trade volumes between the two countries exceeded US$1.3 billion in 2023, with year-on-year… Read more »
April 09
Namibia: Escaped Lion Attacks Zambezi Man
Residents of Katima Mulilo Rural constituency had a rude awakening with two lions. Escaped from the Chobe National Park, roaming around their villages, with one lion having now… Read more »
April 08
Namibia: Woman Killed By Ex-Boyfriend - Sought Police Assistance Prior to Murder
Domestic violence continues to create horror among families as victims, mostly women, lose their lives at the hands of abusive partners. Read more »
Namibia: Ra Extends Permit Conversion Process
The Roads Authority (RA) has announced the extension for the Conversion of indefinite Domestic Road Carrier Permits to two-year renewable permits. Read more »
Namibia: Mulunga Sued Over Unpaid Loan
Suspended Namibian Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) managing director Immanuel Mulunga is being sued by a medical doctor over an unpaid loan of N$50 000. Read more »
April 05
Namibia: Supreme Court Alters Long Sentences
Three acting judges of appeal last week adjusted inordinately long sentences imposed on inmates convicted of gruesome murders, rapes and robberies. Read more »
Namibia: Chinese Defence Attaché Eager to Strengthen Ties
NEW Chinese defence attaché in Namibia, colonel Li Shujun says the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is willing to deepen and expand practical cooperation with the Namibian… Read more »
Namibia: Seal Company Demands Products From Police
A local seal harvesting and processing company, Seal Products, has accused the Namibian Police of seizing 501 boxes of seal products without a court order or judicial warrant. Seal… Read more »
April 04
Namibia: Rising Fuel Can Flame Inflation
Figures from the mines and energy ministry show that during March 2024, global petrol prices increased by 2.7% while international prices for diesel 50ppm decreased by 2.64% ,and… Read more »
Namibia: Economic Momentum Remains Solid - Growth Attracts Investments and Boosts Foreign Reserves
The Namibian economy is on a positive trajectory when compared to fellow SADC states. This is as the latest figures show the domestic economy continued to demonstrate solid growth… Read more »
Namibia: Jumbos Wreak Havoc in the North
Villagers of Okatseidhi in the Otsandi area of the Omusati region have expressed concern over extensive crop damage by elephants. Read more »
April 03
Namibia: Dams Running Dry... As Gobabis Turns to Water Rationing
Taps have run dry in Omaheke's regional capital Gobabis, pushing the municipality into dusk-to-dawn water rationing to balance demands. Read more »
April 02
Namibia: Transnamib's Secretive CEO Recruitment Worries Union
Cash-strapped rail operator TransNamib has spent the last year looking to replace CEO Johny Smith, who left in mid-2023 after turning down a lucrative fresh five-year contract. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Implements Visas On Arrival... Aims to Boost Tourism Access
Namibia has taken a significant step to boost its tourism industry by announcing the implementation of visas on arrival at five key border posts across the country. Read more »
March 28
Namibia: Oshikoto's Education Directorate Still Stuck in Oshana
The Oshikoto region education directorate continues operating from offices in Ondangwa in the Oshana region, despite concerns over the associated costs. Read more »