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 »
April 13, 2023
Namibia: Judiciary Clears Air On Zim Judge's Appointment
In an effort to clear the air around the appointment of Zimbabwean judge Rita Makarau as acting judge of the Supreme Court until 31 March 2024, which caused uproar on social media,… Read more »
Namibia: MPs Warned Against Weaponising Genocide
While some parliamentarians have expressed support for the establishment of the genocide memorial museum, which was proposed by Josef Kauandenge earlier this year, they are urging… Read more »
Namibia: APP - Youth Must Decide 2024 Vote
The All People's Party has said eligible young Namibians must stand up and be counted in 2024, by showing up at polling stations to cast their vote. Read more »
Namibia: 1 700 Jobs for Fishermen
The fisheries and labour ministries have embarked on a new strategy to offer actual jobs and salaries to unemployed fishermen through the Government Employment Redress Programme.… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Namibia: Geingob Hails Health Achievements
As the world commemorates the World Health Organisation's 75th anniversary tomorrow, Namibian President Hage Geingob commended the global progress in public health over the past… Read more »
Namibia: Mining Threatens Daures Farming - Residents #AfricaClimateCrisis
Farmers in the Daures constituency said their main source of income, farming, is being threatened by the increasing mining activities in the constituency. Read more »
Namibia: 120 Women to Benefit From Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Programme
Women from all 14 regions will have the opportunity to receive training from the third instalment of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs programme that was launched on Tuesday in… Read more »
Namibia: Rössing Refutes Retrenchment Claims
Rössing Uranium mine has denied claims that their voluntary separation process, which will see the mine's workforce reduced by at least 400, is a disguised retrenchment. Read more »
Namibia: Namcol Honours Top Achievers
The Namibian College of Open Learning hosted its annual prize- giving ceremony to recognise the best performers in the National Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary/Advanced… Read more »
April 03, 2023
Namibia: Swartbooi - Frustration to Decide Next Election
Landless People's Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi has claimed finely-crafted manifestos will not decide the outcome of the 2024 general election. Read more »