June 27
Africa: Homeless Braves Off to Historic Africa Women's Cup
Namibian
Namibia's women's homeless football team, The Homeless Braves, departed today for Arusha, Tanzania, brimming with excitement as they prepare to compete in the inaugural Homeless… Read more »
Namibia: Computer and Digital Literacy Training in Oshikoto Region
Namibia Economist
Collaboration between the Khomas and Oshikoto Regional Offices of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) hosted a training session from 10 to 21 June to… Read more »
Namibia: Government Approves Construction of Second Desalination Plant
Namibia Economist
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, announced this week the government's approval for the construction of a second desalination plant in the… Read more »
June 26
Namibia: Village Gripped By Hunger
New Era
The residents of Onamhinda village on the outskirts of Helao Nafidi town near Oshikango Border Post are struggling to feed themselves as a result of the prolonged drought and a… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia Inks Amendment to Establish SADC Parliament
Namibia Economist
Namibia has become the 10th SADC Member State to sign the Agreement amending the SADC Treaty to transform the SADC Parliamentary Forum into a SADC Parliament. Read more »
Namibia: Global Warming Hits Namibia At a Higher Rate
Namibian
Namibia is experiencing a warming rate that is higher than the global average. Read more »
Namibia: Landmark Judgement Relieves Queer Community
New Era
The recent judgement to decriminalise gay sex has provided a brief reprieve for Namibia's queer community, still reeling from political and societal attempts to criminalise their… Read more »
Namibia: Muharukua Joins Swapo
Namibian
... a party he accused of campaigning with food Read more »
Namibia: Shifeta Urges Unified Response to Drought Crisis Affecting 1.4 Million People
Namibia Economist
The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta has called for coordinated action to address the severe drought crisis, which is currently impacting 1.4 million… Read more »
Namibia: Farmers' Associations Are an Important Link Between the Farmer and the Industry
Namibia Economist
The agricultural sector in Namibia is the backbone of the country's economy through its three main pillars, namely, food production, employment creation, and income generation. The… Read more »
Namibia: No, Video of 'Fun Moment' At 2019 Ugandan Music Festival Doesn't Show Marriage 'Cultural Practice' in Namibia
Africa Check
No, video of 'fun moment' at 2019 Ugandan music festival doesn't show marriage 'cultural practice' in Namibia Read more »
Namibia: Over 36 000 Register to Vote in Otjozondjupa
New Era
The voter registration activities in the Otjozondjupa region by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) have progressed well in all seven constituencies since the exercise began… Read more »
Namibia: Man Accused of Incest Takes Own Life
Namibian
A man (39) from at Sikali village in the Kavango West region allegedly took his own life by drinking car battery acid, after he was called in by a village headman and elders of the… Read more »
Namibia: Share Million-Dollar Tenders Among SMEs - Katjimune
Namibian
Lawmaker Maximalliant Katjimune wants the parliament to reconsider the procurement awarding system to share million-dollar tenders among more than one small or medium enterprise… Read more »
Namibia: Warriors Squad Headed to Cosafa ... As Benjamin Confirms List
New Era
A youthful 23-man Brave Warriors squad is set to compete in the 23rd edition of the Cosafa Cup, scheduled from 26 June to 7 July. Read more »
Namibia: AR Targets Youth Vote
Namibian
Affirmative Repositioning (AR) national spokesperson George Kambala says they will go into the forthcoming November elections targeting the youth vote after the party was… Read more »
Namibia: Driver Guilty of Murder Gets Court Date in August
Namibian
A persentence hearing in the trial of Jandre Dippenaar, who has been convicted on six counts of murder in connection with a road collision near the end of 2014, is scheduled to… Read more »
Namibia: Telecom Inks Another Partnership to Improve Network Capabilities and Coverage
Namibia Economist
Telecom Namibia (Tn) Has Embarked On a Significant Threeyear partnership with a Joint Venture between ZTE Corporation and Huafull International Limited, marking a pivotal step in… Read more »
June 25
Namibia: Namibia Court Decriminalizes Consensual Same-Sex Conduct [press release]
HRW
A Major Step for Equality, Nondiscrimination, and Inclusion in Africa Read more »
Namibia: Education and Training Providers Should Get Accreditation - Qualifications Authority
Namibia Economist
Education and training providers are required to ensure that their institutions and qualifications are accompanied by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA). Read more »
Namibia: Ohangwena's Top Entrepreneurs Recognized in Om Seed 2024
Namibia Economist
The 2024 Old Mutual Sustainable Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) initiative has successfully concluded in the Ohangwena Region, celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit and… Read more »
Namibia: Over 460 Delegates to Convene in Windhoek for Ahif 2024
Namibian
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) says over 460 delegates from 41 countries, including investors, business leaders, government officials and industry… Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Prefer Netflix Over DStv
Namibian
Namibians say they prefer streaming platforms such as Netflix and Home Box Office (HBO) over Digital Satellite Television (DStv). Read more »
Namibia: Creating an Intra-African Tourism Map Is Essential for Sustainable Economic Development [opinion]
Namibian
Perceived as africa's gateway to the world and vice versa, the African tourism market remains at the epicentre of global attention, offering unique travel opportunities to many… Read more »
June 24
Namibia: More Than 1,100 Die of Malnutrition
Namibian
Minister of health and social services Kalumbi Shangula says about 1 101 Namibians have died of malnutrition in the past four years. Read more »