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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Namibia: Gipf Members Contribute N$4.7bn

The Government Institutions Pension Fund has raked in N$4.7 billion in contributions from its members during the 2023 financial year. Read more »

Namibia: Nujoma - EEC Needs More Time

Labour minister Uutoni Nujoma has sought approval in the National Assembly to reappoint the Employment Equity Commissioner, advocate Otniel Podewiltz, whose term expires at the end… Read more »

Namibia: Love Triangle Leads to Attempted Murder Charge

The Ondangwa police have opened a case of attempted murder and assault through threatening against man who reportedly attacked his girlfriend's 30-year-old lover at the town's… Read more »

Namibia: Uerikua - Let's Not Neglect the Boy Child

- Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua says as much as the government has made strides in protecting the rights of women and girls, the rights of the boy child must not be… Read more »

Namibia: Joining Opec, Shaping International Energy Relations

Namibia's possible interest in joining the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries might originate from a number of foreign relations considerations: Read more »

Namibia: Tjongarero - More Work Needed... As Namibia Secures 23rd Africa Games Position

Minister of sports Agnes Tjongarero expressed satisfaction with Team Namibia's performance at the recently concluded 13th Africa Games in Ghana, where Namibia secured the 23rd… Read more »

Namibia: Focus On Vocational Education, Real Life Skills

This is a hotly debated topic that often divides opinion, and I think every student thinks about this and asks, why don't they teach us about important topics like how to make… Read more »

Namibia: Karasburg Debacle Might Increase Voter Apathy

The recent suspension of the Karasburg town council might lead to voters losing trust in the democratic political set-up in the //Kharas region. Read more »

Namibia: Hoveka Traditional Authority Taking Court to Community

The Hoveka Traditional Authority (HTA) will today start an outreach programme to educate the community on the importance of traditional courts and its services. Read more »

Namibia: Finance Minister Urges Namibians to 'Prepare for Oil Opportunities'

NAMIBIA is falling behind in its readiness to enter a burgeoning oil and gas sector, according to Finance and Public Enterprises Minister, Iipumbu Shiimi, who says the country must… Read more »