Namibia: Smoking Declines in Namibia

Research carried out by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention indicated a 0.5% decline in smoking habits in Namibia. Read more »

Africa: Investigative Journalism Under Threat in Africa

Investigative journalists in Africa have to find innovative ways to do their work as resources become scarce and safety concerns grow. Read more »

Namibia: Fishrot Fugitive De Klerk in South African Court Today

Fishrot paymaster Marén De Klerk was on Friday arrested in Pearl, South Africa, following the issuing of his warrant of arrest by a Windhoek Magistrate in April 2021. Read more »

Namibia: June Petrol Price Unchanged As Diesel Retreats

Namibian petrol prices for June 2023 will remain unchanged while the price of diesel 50 ppm will decrease by 80 cents per litre and that of diesel 10 ppm will drop by 60 cents per… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »