April 11
Namibia: Health Ministry Allocates N$10 Billion to Address Expanding Populace
Namibia Economist
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has unveiled plans to allocate N$10.9 billion toward meeting evolving health and social requirements in the nation. Read more »
Namibia: Ministry Pumps N$5 Million Into Poultry Farming
New Era
The agriculture ministry has set aside N$5 million for the poultry value chain development scheme in all 14 regions. Read more »
Namibia: Treason Judgement Deferred
New Era
The remaining seven men accused of trying to secede the then Caprivi Strip from Namibia in 1999 must wait another two months to hear their fate. Read more »
Namibia: Multi-Million Dollar Comprehensive Facelift Projects At Etosha and Hardap Commence
Namibia Economist
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism on Wednesday announced the commencement of renovation works at three entrance gates to Etosha National Park, alongside upgrades… Read more »
Namibia: City of Windhoek Extends Deadline for Pensioners' Debt Relief Registration
Namibia Economist
The City of Windhoek (CoW) has extended the deadline for pensioners to register for debt relief until May 31. Read more »
Namibia: China Open to More Namibian Commodities
New Era
China has been Namibia's second-largest trading partner for many years, and bilateral trade volumes between the two countries exceeded US$1.3 billion in 2023, with year-on-year… Read more »
April 09
Namibia: Escaped Lion Attacks Zambezi Man
New Era
Residents of Katima Mulilo Rural constituency had a rude awakening with two lions. Escaped from the Chobe National Park, roaming around their villages, with one lion having now… Read more »
Namibia: Police Urged to Take GBV Reports More Seriously
Namibian
Usakos mayor Irene Simeon-Kurtz has urged the police to take cases of gender-based violence (GBV) reported to them more seriously. Read more »
April 08
Namibia: Woman Killed By Ex-Boyfriend - Sought Police Assistance Prior to Murder
New Era
Domestic violence continues to create horror among families as victims, mostly women, lose their lives at the hands of abusive partners. Read more »
Namibia: 'Original' Black Africa Win Case Over Control of Club
Namibian
The leadership of Black Africa Sports Club under interim chairperson Thomas Adams has won a High Court case in which its control of the club was disputed by a rival leadership… Read more »
Namibia: Ra Extends Permit Conversion Process
New Era
The Roads Authority (RA) has announced the extension for the Conversion of indefinite Domestic Road Carrier Permits to two-year renewable permits. Read more »
Namibia: Mulunga Sued Over Unpaid Loan
New Era
Suspended Namibian Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) managing director Immanuel Mulunga is being sued by a medical doctor over an unpaid loan of N$50 000. Read more »
April 07
Namibia: Patriarchal Society a Thorn for Women Presidential Candidates
Namibian
As Namibia's upcoming presidential and National Assembly elections are seeing more female contenders, analysts say the country's deeply rooted patriarchal mindset may significantly… Read more »
April 05
Namibia: Supreme Court Alters Long Sentences
New Era
Three acting judges of appeal last week adjusted inordinately long sentences imposed on inmates convicted of gruesome murders, rapes and robberies. Read more »
Namibia: Chinese Defence Attaché Eager to Strengthen Ties
New Era
NEW Chinese defence attaché in Namibia, colonel Li Shujun says the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is willing to deepen and expand practical cooperation with the Namibian… Read more »
Namibia: Seal Company Demands Products From Police
New Era
A local seal harvesting and processing company, Seal Products, has accused the Namibian Police of seizing 501 boxes of seal products without a court order or judicial warrant. Seal… Read more »
April 04
Namibia: !gawaxab Warns of 'Dutch Disease' Amid Oil, Green Hydrogen Discoveries
Namibian
Bank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab has cautioned against the phenomenon whereby the rapid development of the oil and gas and green hydrogen industries in Namibia may lead… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Spends N$39,8m On Funerals, Celebrations in One Year
Namibian
The office of the Prime Minister spent N$39,8 million on 38 funerals, Independence Day and Heroes Day celebrations last year. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Urged to Grow in Sectors That Create Jobs
Namibian
Namibia should make a deliberate effort to invest in improving agriculture production and value chains, as well as target other sectors like construction to stimulate employment… Read more »
Namibia: Bon Launches Modified N$100 Note
Namibian
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has launched a modified N$100 note that now bears the signature of governor Johannes !Gawaxab. Read more »
Namibia: Mbumba Sets Three-Month Deadline for Delimitation Commission Report
Namibian
President Nangolo Mbumba is giving the Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission three months to complete a report which would assist the Electoral Commission of Namibia… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Records N$26,3m Worth of Fraud Cases in Banking Sector
Namibian
Namibia has recorded a total of 357 fraud cases in 2023, which has led to losses amounting to N$26,3 million. Read more »
Namibia: Body of Baby Discovered At Walvis Bay Dump
Namibian
The lifeless body of a newborn baby was discovered at the Walvis Bay municipal dump site by a local sub-contractor on Wednesday. Read more »
Namibia: SOS Children's Villages Namibia Launches Donation Box At International Airport
Namibian
SOS Children's Villages Namibia (SOSCVN), in partnership with the Namibia Airports Company (NAC), recently unveiled a new initiative at the Hosea Kutako International Airport aimed… Read more »
Namibia: Recognition Might Motivate Better Behaviour
Namibian
Although an entrepreneur par excellence, the veteran broadcaster Kolie van Coller, the founder of one of Namibia's commercially most successful radio stations, is not known outside… Read more »