February 24, 2023
Namibia: Biden Lauds Namibia's 'Vibrant' Democracy
The first lady of the United States of America Jill Biden has applauded Namibia for its vibrant democracy, saying it has prompted her to visit the country and help strengthen the… Read more »
February 23, 2023
Namibia: Army Recruitment Marches On
The Namibian Defence Force is expected to recruit a batch of trainees for the second year in a row later this year as it moves to beef up its personnel, New Era has established. Read more »
Namibia: Opposition Tears Into Shiimi's Pensioner 'Insult'
There is general consensus across opposition parties that the increment of the elderly pension grants by N$100 is insignificant in the face of hardships confronting them, some… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Namibia: 50,000 People Undocumented in Namibia
For his entire life, Nghidipo Rafael has had to prove that he indeed exists. Read more »
Namibia: Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia Commences With Frequency Bid Auction
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) gave notice that on Friday, 17 February 2023, it has commenced with the auctioning process for radio frequency spectrum… Read more »
Namibia: Heavy Rain Leaves Mukwe Villagers Displaced
Heavy rain with strong wind left inhabitants of Shamaghongo village in the Mukwe constituency stranded after their homesteads were damaged last Wednesday. Their housing structures… Read more »
Namibia: Otjinene Experiencing Investor Inflows
Otjinene village in the Omaheke region has been experiencing a relatively high investor inflow for the past years. Read more »
Namibia: Community Hostel Finances a Shambles
A parliamentary standing committee on education matters has noted with grave concern the mushrooming of community hostels, which in some instances, are believed to be established… Read more »
Namibia: Ambulance Woes Alarm MPs
More and more health facilities continue to operate without the emergency services of an ambulance countrywide - a situation putting the lives of many patients at risk as they… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Southern Africa: Namibia, Angola Central Banks Formalise Collaboration
Following renewed efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) and Banco Nacional de Angola (BNA) recently signed an agreement to formalise technical… Read more »
Namibia: Alleged Coitus Killer Pleads Not Guilty
A Gobabis resident, accused of killing his romantic partner during sexual intercourse, pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder, read with the provisions of the Combating of… Read more »
Namibia: Oshikoto Fights Water Woes
In an effort to achieve urgent relief on the water challenges in the Oshikoto region, the agriculture ministry will be introducing three newfangled water supply interventions. Read more »
February 17, 2023
Namibia: Squatter Law Challenge Torn Apart
A three-judge bench of the High Court dismantled land activist Dimbulukeni Nauyoma's constitutionality challenge of the squatters' proclamation law before throwing it out. Read more »
Namibia: Holiday Classes for Flood-Affected Learners
Time lost due to flooding at some northern schools will be made up during school holidays and over weekends. Read more »
Namibia: Government Catches N$110 Million Hake Windfall
The Namibian government has generated N$110 million from the sale of 15 000 metric tonnes of hake. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Namibia: Dilapidated Immigration Office Irks Kasika Community
The community of Kasika in Zambezi region is displeased with the government's efforts in maintaining existing infrastructures. Read more »
February 02, 2023
Namibia: Financial Hiccups Leave Basketballers Hopeless... As Namibia Withdraws From Qualifiers
Ongoing financial constraints have forced the Namibia Basketball Federation (NBF) to withdraw its men and women's teams from the upcoming Afro-Basket Zone Six Qualifiers slated for… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Namibia: Progress Made Against HIV/Aids Fragile
Health Minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said over the past two decades, the number of annual deaths among people living with HIV has more than halved, and the rate of new HIV… Read more »
Namibia: EU Ready to Support Namibia's Beneficiation Goals... New Partnership to Support Green and Digital Transformation
European Union commissioner for internal market, Thierry Breton, has confirmed the willingness of the EU to support Namibia in further developing a home-grown extractive, refining… Read more »
Namibia: Long Distances to School Riles Minister
The long distances many learners in remote rural areas have to travel to access school has on numerous occasions led to them quitting. Read more »
January 27, 2023
Southern Africa: Air Zimbabwe to Expand Domestic Routes
Air Zimbabwe is promoting more domestic routes, as the airline seeks to expand its operations. Read more »
Namibia: Nedbank Cycling Championships This Weekend
The Nedbank National Road and Time Trial and Cycling Championships are set to take place this weekend in the capital, featuring elite athletes competing for national titles in the… Read more »
Namibia: Geingob Blasts Tender Cancel Calls
President Hage Geingob has come out guns blazing against calls for him to cancel a controversial N$650 million tender awarded to Amnics Trading to supply the health ministry with… Read more »
Namibia: National Housing Enterprise Workers Vote to Down Tools
The National Housing Enterprise's workers are expected to embark on industrial action to force the board and management meet their demands as the collective bargaining process has… Read more »
Namibia: Flooded Residents Plead With City for Help
Residents of Samora Machel constituency are demanding the City of Windhoek relocate them following heavy rains that damaged their properties over the weekend. Read more »
