January 30
Namibia: China to Expand Support for Namibians in 2026 Exchange Year
Namibian
Chinese ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping says the country will be supporting local people during the 2026 China-Africa activities celebration under the theme 'Year of… Read more »
January 29
Namibia: Namibia Registers Twice-a-Year HIV Prevention Drug
Namibian
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has registered lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention medication administered twice a year, as part of efforts to strengthen the… Read more »
Namibia: No Food Shortages - Namib Mills
Namibian
NAMIB Mills has played down claims that its employees' ongoing strike is leading to food shortages. Read more »
Namibia: Five People Report Experiencing Minor Earthquake-Like Tremor in Windhoek
Namibian
A magnitude 2.4 tremor was recorded in the Windhoek area last Thursday. Read more »
Namibia: Omusati Vaccinates Over 500 Children for Polio
Namibian
A total of 532 children have been vaccinated against polio so far as the vaccination campaign continues at border post clinics in the Omusati region. Read more »
Namibia: ACC Arrests Police Officer and Inmate On Bribery Charges At Ondangwa
Namibian
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested an inmate and a police officer at Ondangwa in connection with an alleged bribery incident dating back to 2023. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Careers Expo Set for March
Namibian
The 15th Namibia Careers Expo is set to take place in Windhoek in March. Read more »
Namibia: Mariental Residents Petition Mayor Over Municipality
Namibian
The Mariental Residents Association, supported by local residents, handed a petition to town mayor Ethel Isaacks, voicing dissatisfaction with the town's municipality. Read more »
Africa: Amutse Expands Frame of Africa in Austria
Namibian
FUTURIST inner and outer worlds, reflections of black masculinity and visions of Aawambo culture are the thematic sparks that ignite photographer Namafu Amutse's current showing at… Read more »
Namibia: Capricorn Foundation Invests N$1.6 Million in Namibian Education, Boosting Rural and Digital Learning
Namibian
The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$1.6 million towards three education initiatives aimed at improving access to quality education for Namibian pupils, particularly in rural… Read more »
January 28
Africa: All of Africa Today - January 28, 2026
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Africa: Namibia Ranks As Africa's Best Country to Start a Business
Namibian
Namibia has been ranked as the most trustworthy and stable country to start a new company in Africa. Read more »
Namibia: Cricket Namibia Passes ICC Test
Namibian
Namibia's hosting of the ICC Under-19 World Cup has been a resounding success and an important learning curve ahead of next year's senior ICC World Cup. Read more »
January 27
Namibia: Another 10 Years Before Oil Generates Returns
Namibian
The Venus oil and gas project is unlikely to generate revenue for the Namibian government before 2035. Read more »
Namibia: Over 1,000 Namibian Pupils Left Without School Places As Classroom Shortages Reach Crisis Point
Namibian
The education ministry is struggling to place over 1 000 pupils in schools nationally due to rapid population growth and a shortage of classrooms. Read more »
Namibia: RA Warns Drivers About Flood-Affected Roads
New Era
Due to continuous rainfall, sections of the road between Bwabwata National Park and Kongola, as well as approximately 30 kilometres from Kongola towards Katima Mulilo, have… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Needs to Introduce Mandatory DNA Testing At Birth
Namibian
A silent crisis is affecting many men across Namibia, one that rarely makes headlines but leaves deep emotional, psychological, and social scars. Read more »
Namibia: Minister James Sankwasa Faces Backlash Over Xenophobic Remarks to Journalist
Namibian
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has been criticised for the xenophobic remarks he made against The Namibian's Tracy Tafirenyika following an article the… Read more »
Namibia: Police Officer Shoots Girlfriend After Three Death Threats in Windhoek Murder-Suicide Attempt
Namibian
A friend of the police officer who fatally shot himself after shooting and injuring his girlfriend over the weekend, says the suspect had threatened to kill her on several… Read more »
Namibia: Namibians See Abortion As Justified in Some Contexts
Afrobarometer
Eight in 10 citizens say that women should make their own decisions about the number and timing of children they want. Read more »
Namibia: Convicted Kauejao Seeks Leave to Appeal
New Era
One of the convicts, Stockley Kauejao (51), who was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment in connection with the murder of stock theft investigator Hiambepo 'Major' Kazeurua, is… Read more »
Namibia: Funeral Cover Under Scrutiny ...As Scams and Greed Shake Up Sector
New Era
Funeral cover in Namibia sits at the intersection of compassion and commerce. It has long been regarded as a financial safety net that allows families to bury their loved ones with… Read more »
Namibia: Parliamentary Committee Holds Housing Consultations With Major Local Authorities At Rundu
Namibian
The parliamentary standing committee on urban and rural development is this week holding consultative meetings at Rundu with the five most populous local authorities to assess land… Read more »
Namibia: Weekend Crime Briefs
New Era
A series of crimes and tragic incidents were recorded in various parts of the country this past weekend, with rape cases, drugs, robbery, fraud, housebreaking, fire incidents,… Read more »
Namibia: Bar 'Shooter' Puts Bail Application On Hold
New Era
Proceedings in Gabes Shiimi's formal bail application took a turn on Friday when he unexpectedly abandoned his application at the outset of the hearing. Read more »
