Founding President Sam Nujoma in Hospital
Namibian
Namibia's founding president, Sam Nujoma, has been admitted to a Windhoek hospital. Read more »
Nujoma Recuperating Well, Doctor Says
Namibian
Founding president Sam Nujoma's doctor, Tshali Ithete, and Nujoma's personal assistant, Paul Shipale, announced on Sunday that Nujoma is recuperating well in hospital. Read more »
Partnership Boosts Namibia's Oil Search
Namibian
The Oslo-listed company BW Energy has bought shares in ReconAfrica to further the search for oil in Namibia. Read more »
How Training Dogs to Dodge Snakes Helps Protect Livestock and Save Namibia's Cheetahs
RFI
Dogs trained to guard goats and sheep against cheetahs in Namibia are being felled at an alarming rate by venomous snakes - so conservationists are piloting a new training method… Read more »
Ministry Resolves Food Supply Delays in Schools
Namibian
The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has resolved the delays that led to over 15 000 Windhoek pupils going hungry. Read more »
Matengu Re-Elected As President of Pan-African University Council
Namibian
University of Namibia vice chancellor Kenneth Matengu has been re-elected as the president of the Pan-African University (PAU) council for another three-year term. Read more »
Namibia Refuses to Extend Visa for Ugandan Monarch
Namibian
The Namibian government has refused a request to extend the visa for a Ugandan king who has been getting medical treatment in the country since April. Read more »
Namibia to Lose U.S.$14,7 Million Over UK's Anti-Trophy Hunting Bill
Namibian
Namibia stands to lose more than N$260 million annually in potential revenue from the hunting industry due to the decision by the United Kingdom's ruling Labour Party to implement… Read more »
Namibia Launches National One Health Plan [press release]
Africa CDC
The Namibian government in partnership with Africa CDC officially launched on 19 June, a five-year plan on One Health geared to address shared health threats between animals,… Read more »
Namibia Says 'Unscrupulous' Kabaka Subjects Maligned Its Image
Nile Post
The Namibian government has explained it's decision to deny Buganda King Ronald Muwenda Mutebi a visa extension to continue receiving medical treatment in its hospital. Read more »
Tragic Accident Claims Five Lives On B1 Road Near Tsumeb
Namibia Economist
Early Tuesday morning, a devastating accident on the B1 road between Tsumeb and Oshivelo in the Oshikoto Region resulted in the loss of five lives. Read more »
Over 1,6 Million Namibians Eligible to Vote
Namibian
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says about 1,6 million Namibians are eligible to vote in the November presidential and parliamentary elections. Read more »
Water Cuts for Next Two Days
Namibian
The City of Windhoek has announced water interruptions scheduled for 16 to 18 July. Read more »
146 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Zambezi to Be Deported
Namibian
The Zambezi regional police say about 146 illegal immigrants from Zambia and Zimbabwe, who have been arrested, will be deported soon. Read more »
Namibia Struggles With Growing Seal Population That Threatens Fishing Industry
VOA
Namibia will attempt to reduce the local seal population by 80,000 this year, officials recently announced, despite opposition from animal rights groups. Read more »