Namibia Seeks Solutions During Dire Drought
allAfrica
Climate shocks and emergencies are no longer distant concerns - they are now a reality. The rains in Namibia might provide a brief respite, but the underlying crisis remains. Read more »
Three Poachers Shot Dead At Etosha
Namibian
Three poachers have been shot and killed at Etosha National Park by the Namibian Police's anti-poaching unit. Read more »
Police Chief Denies 'Ganja' Protest Due to Involvement of Foreigners
Namibian
The Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN) claim they have been denied their right to a peaceful protest by the police due to the involvement of foreign nationals. Read more »
Namibia Records 28 Malaria Deaths in 2024
New Era
The health ministry says the country recorded 28 deaths from 12 286 malaria cases in 2024 with the Zambezi, Ohangwena, Kavango East, Kavango West and Oshikoto regions reporting the… Read more »
Namibians Head for Elections With Confidence in the Freedom of Their Press
Afrobarometer
Most citizens want media to play a watchdog role over government. Read more »
Nandi-Ndaitwah Leads Special Elections, IPC and Ar Gain Ground Ahead of 27 November
Namibian
Swapo's presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has taken the lead in the national elections after securing 60% of preliminary votes in the National Assembly special… Read more »
Botswana Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe Reflects On Namibia Detention and Political Mentorship Under Hidipo Hamutenya
Namibian
Botswana's new vice president, Ndaba Gaolathe, worked in Namibia and was detained for allegedly supporting former Swapo veteran Hidipo Hamutenya's presidency. Read more »
Namibia's Game-Changing 2024 Elections - Swapo Might Face Defeat for the First Time Since Independence in 1990 [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The former liberation movement South West Africa People's Organisation (Swapo) has been in firm political control of Namibia since independence in 1990. Read more »
NDF, Police Ready to Unite to Tackle Crime Surge
Namibian
Defence minister Frans Kapofi says the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is willing to join the police to fight crime if they are called to do so. Read more »
Namibians Share Frustration Over Corruption Ahead of 2024 Elections
Namibian
A former fisherman's daughter was forced to drop out of university in her second year after he lost his job due to the Fishrot corruption scandal. Read more »
Shifeta Irked By Inadequate Climate Financing
New Era
Environment minister Pohamba Shifeta expressed disappointment in developed nations for their unwillingness to provide adequate funding towards climate change. Read more »
Govt Increases Funding to New Era and Nampa By N$30m Amid State Interference Concerns
Namibian
Executive director of information and communication technology Audrin Mathe has failed to explain why the government has increased funding to its media agencies with millions. Read more »
The Cloud - A File Storage Option for SMEs and Individuals
Namibian
On 2 June, A burglar broke through the physical security measures in place at my workplace in broad daylight, stole my laptop and fled the scene. Read more »
PDM Only Party to Transform Namibia - Venaani
New Era
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani says the party is the only vehicle through which Namibia can be transformed. Read more »
Concerns Over Govt Control As Musariri Is Appointed Acting Managing Editor At New Era
Namibian
The appointment of Confidence Musariri as acting managing editor at New Era has triggered concerns over government interference. Read more »
