Botswana: Botswana Gets More From De Beers ...Parties Agreed On New Sales Contract and Mining Licences

De Beers and the government of the Republic of Botswana have reached a new deal on diamond sales that will see Botswana's Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) receive up to 50% of… Read more »

Namibia: Nuyoma Boastful in Govt Institutions' Pension Fund Exit

Outgoing Government Institutions' Pension Fund CEO David Nuyoma has boasted about leaving the fund in a brilliant state, saying its asset-base increased from N$58 billion to over… Read more »

Namibia: Möller Murder Accused Applies to Recall Witnesses

The main accused in the trial of five men accused of the murder of Walvis Bay businessman Hans- Jorg Möller yesterday applied to have three State witnesses recalled for… Read more »

Namibia: AC Boxing to Host Bonanza

AC Boxing Promotions is set to host their first boxing bonanza of the year when they stage a seven-bout event on Saturday at the Nampower Convention Centre. Read more »

Namibia: Cross-Border Maize Meal Smuggling Continues Unabated in Zambezi

The law-enforcement authorities in the Zambezi region have expressed great concern about the high incidences of maize meal smuggling into the region from neigbouring Zambia. Read more »

Namibia: Church Alliance for Orphans Prioritises Early Childhood Development

The Church Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) has made it its mission to educate parents about the importance of early childhood education and development. Read more »

Namibia: Labour Ministry Highlights Delays in Alternative Dispute Resolution

Deputy labour minister Hafeni Ndemula has said delays in alternative dispute resolution put a strain on workplace relations, company finances and productivity. Read more »

Namibia: Namport Concerned About Businesses Operating in Silos

Namibian Ports Authority CEO Andrew Kanime shared his concern about the lack of collaboration between the industry and regulatory bodies as well as the lack of necessary… Read more »

Namibia: Rich-Poor Divide a Ticking Time Bomb, Says First Lady Geingos

First Lady Monica Geingos sounded an alarm regarding the country's economic landscape, revealing that merely 10% of Namibians are actively engaged in the first economy, a statistic… Read more »

Namibia: Land Reform Returns Nearly N$100m to Treasury

The department of agriculture and land reform returned at least N$98 million to the State purse, money which could have been used to address other pressing public needs. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Gears Up for Junior Hockey Tests...Crucial for Development

Preparations for the U/16 and 18 hockey series between Namibia and Zimbabwe which are scheduled to take place from 6 to 8 July 2023 are said to be at an advanced stage, Read more »

Namibia: Coetzee Reveals World Cup Plan

National Rugby coach Allister Coetzee said Namibia's 2023 Rugby World Cup plans are at an advanced stage with four preparatory matches confirmed before the team flies out to… Read more »

Namibia: Asteria Wants a Better Life for Namibian Youth

Asteria Akaide, the founder and owner of Asteroses Catering and Décor, together with her partner Charlotte Mwarakatwe, introduced baking training for the youth to teach them… Read more »

Namibia: Ohangwena Governor's Cup a Success

Over 850 athletes from the 12 constituencies within the Ohangwena region participated in the PstBet Governor's Cup at the Eenhana sports stadium this past weekend. Read more »

Namibia: Omitiomire Copper Project Poised for Development

The Omitiomire Copper Project, located in central Namibia, is moving closer to development. The project is being operated by Omico Mining Corp via its Namibian subsidiary, Craton… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia, Netherlands Sign Visa Letter

Namibia and the Netherlands on Monday signed a letter of intent on a visa waiver agreement for official and diplomatic passport holders. Read more »

Namibia: No End-of-Year Awards for NPFL

The Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) Administrator Mabos Vries says his organisation will not host the end of the 2022/23 season awards due to financial constraints. Read more »

Namibia: ECB Slams Nampower Debt Collection Plan

The Electricity Control Board has expressed concern over the interruptions caused by the recent implementation of NamPower's debt collection plan, as they caused "immeasurable… Read more »

Namibia: Okatyali to Host Leadership Climate Change Youth Camp #AfricaClimateHope

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Namibia: 40 Crocodiles to Go Under the Hammer

In an effort to minimise human-wildlife conflict along rivers in the north eastern regions of Kavango West, East and Zambezi, the environment ministry is set to put 40 crocodiles… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia to Host Africa Hospitality Investment Forum

The land of the brave was this week selected to host the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) in 2024. Read more »

Namibia: Kidnap, Rape and Murder Accused Pleads Not Guilty

A 27-year-old Drimiopsis resident, accused of kidnapping, rape and murder, yesterday pleaded not-guilty to the charges before Windhoek High Court Judge Naomi Shivute. Read more »

Namibia: World Blood Donor Day Celebrated in Namibia

A street parade covering a distance of 2.2km along Independence Avenue will take place tomorrow as part of World Blood Donor Day which was celebrated yesterday. Read more »

Namibia: Municipality Pays N$712 000 Into Wrong Account

Employees of the Walvis Bay municipality expressed concern about the competence of their senior management, saying it is playing Russian roulette with the ratepayers' money. Read more »

Namibia: Second Army Recruitment in 12 Months

The Namibian Defence Force will recruit between 1 400 and 1 600 trainees for the second year in a row, defence executive director Wilhemina Shivute announced. Read more »