July 21
Namibia: 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 »
Namibia: 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 »
Namibia: 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 »
Namibia: 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 »
July 20
Namibia: 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 »
July 19
Namibia: Founding President Sam Nujoma in Hospital
Namibian
Namibia's founding president, Sam Nujoma, has been admitted to a Windhoek hospital. Read more »
Namibia: 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 »
Namibia: 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 »
July 17
Namibia: 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 »
July 16
Namibia: Water Cuts for Next Two Days
Namibian
The City of Windhoek has announced water interruptions scheduled for 16 to 18 July. Read more »
Namibia: 85,000 Namibians Could Face Death Due to Hunger
Namibian
A report by the Acute Food Insecurity analysis has projected that a total of 85 000 of Namibians are expected to be in phase 4 of emergency level in terms of hunger. Read more »
Namibia: 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 »
July 15
Namibia: 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 »
July 12
Namibia: Namibia's New Ambassador Hands Over Copies of Her Credentials to Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
Tunis Afrique Presse
New Namibian ambassador to Tunisia with residence in Algiers Panduleni Kaino Shingence on Friday handed over copies of her credentials to Secretary of State to the Minister of… Read more »
July 11
Namibia: Farmers Sell Off Livestock As Drought Bites
Namibian
The biting effects of drought have pushed up the total number of cattle marketed by 47,9% in the first three months of this year. Read more »
July 10
Namibia: Namibia Faces Worsening Food Insecurity
Namibian
Namibia will continue to face a challenge of food security in the next few months. Read more »
Namibia: Understanding the Namibian Court Ruling That Decriminalised Gay Sex
GroundUp
The fact that a section of society believed that homosexuality was wrong did not mean that the violation of the rights of gay men was justified, the court said Read more »
Namibia: 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 »
Namibia: Walvis Bay Determined to Fight Debt Collectors
Namibian
Walvis Bay residents say they will not tolerate RedForce Debt Management's operations on behalf of the town's municipality. Read more »
July 09
Namibia: 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: 'Rebel' Amushelelo Hunts for New Political Home
Namibian
Former Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) member Michael Amushelelo says he is looking for a party willing to accommodate his "rebel, radical, militant" persona. Read more »
Namibia: Same-Sex Marriage Not Namibian Law - Namandje
Namibian
Lawyer and Swapo central committee member Sisa Namandje says same-sex marriage is not in accordance with Namibian law and the sodomy challenge should have been dismissed. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Struggles With Climate Change Effects
Namibian
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing the global community. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Blames Lack of Fake Teeth On Procurement Backlog
Namibian
The health ministry says the procurement process is leading to the country's massive lack of dentures. Read more »
Namibia: Multichoice Encourages Public Participation in Voting for Content Creators of the Year
Namibia Economist
MultiChoice Namibia has launched the nominations for the DStv Content Creator Awards 2024, alongside the unveiling of their new website, namcca.com. Read more »