November 07
Namibia: More Investment in Hydrogen Required
Namibian
Energy demand from the production of hydrogen could strain Namibia's supply of renewable energy and may not address the high cost of energy in the foreseeable future. Read more »
Namibia: Minister //Hoëbes Invites /Khomanin Landless Communities to State House Over Land Concerns
Namibian
Minister in the Presidency Christine //Hoëbes has invited the landless /Khomanin community to State House to discuss land concerns. Read more »
Namibia: /Khomanin Get State House Date
New Era
President Nangolo Mbumba has invited representatives of the /Khomanin people to State House to hear their plight around a contentious land issue. Read more »
Namibia: Prince William Praises Namibia's Environmental Conservation Efforts At 2024 Earthshot Prize
Namibian
William, Prince of Wales, has praised Namibia's efforts in environmental conservation. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Records 28 Malaria Deaths in 2024
New Era
The health ministry says the country recorded 28 deaths from 12 286 malaria cases in 2024 with the Zambezi, Ohangwena, Kavango East, Kavango West and Oshikoto regions reporting the… Read more »
Namibia: Security Guard Sentenced to 15 Years in Jail After Attempt to Rape Child in City
Namibian
A man found guilty of abducting and attempting to rape a five-year-old girl in Windhoek at the end of 2020 has been sentenced to an effective prison term of 15 years. Read more »
Namibia: Small Businesses Want Support for EU Due Diligence Compliance
Namibian
Small and medium-sized Namibian businesses are concerned about additional costs associated with compliance with the European Union's (EU) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence… Read more »
Namibia: 'Revised Resettlement Criteria Should Benefit All Namibians'
Namibian
- Minister of agriculture, water and land reform Calle Schlettwein at the national validation workshop on resettlement criteria Read more »
Namibia: Schlettwein Calls for Water Funding to Be Prioritised
Namibian
Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein has called on African governments to resolve the freshwater crisis. Read more »
Namibia: Majority of Women in Namibia Give Birth At 21
Namibian
On average, a Namibian woman will have her first child at the age of 21. Read more »
Namibia: Samherji's Board Informed Often and in Detail
Namibian
In the audit reports of Arnar Árnason, Samherji Group's auditor, it can be seen that Samherji's management was informed about "Samherji's African activities in Namibia"… Read more »
Namibia: ECN Trains Returning Officers On Election Results Transmission
Namibian
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is currently hosting a two-day training workshop aimed at enhancing transparency and integrity in the 2024 election results transmission… Read more »
Namibia: Otjozondjupa Farmer Loses 17 Sheep in 9 Day Amid Severe Drought Conditions
Namibian
Otjozondjupa farmer Jannie Labuschagne says he lost 17 sheep worth N$30 000 in nine days due to drought. Read more »
Namibia: Groot Aub Residents Demand Urgent Action From Municipality
Namibian
Residents of Groot Aub have submitted a petition to the City of Windhoek calling for immediate improvements to essential services, including water, electricity and road… Read more »
Namibia: New Divorce Law Sparks Debate On Media Reporting Restrictions and Privacy Protections
Namibian
The newly gazetted Divorce Act, which imposes strict limits on the publication of details related to divorce proceedings, has sparked a mix of opinions from experts. Read more »
Namibia: Zambezi Shocked After Woman Exhumes Baby's Remains
Namibian
The family members of a woman (27) who exhumed her baby's body in the Zambezi region on Saturday say they are still stunned by the incident. Read more »
Namibia: Founding President Sam Nujoma Honours Late Uukolonkadhi Chief Daniel Shooya
Namibian
Founding president Sam Nujoma yesterday expressed his condolences to Uukolonkadhi residents following the death of their chief, Daniel Shooya. Read more »
November 06
Namibia: Couple Scoops Top Farming Prize
Namibian
Farming couple Streicher and Hella Coetzee scooped the Livestock Producer of the Year 2024 award at a glittering gala dinner in Windhoek on Monday evening. Read more »
Namibia: Botswana's Khama Warns SWAPO Risks Losing Elections If Citizens Are Unhappy Amid Southern African Political Shift
Namibian
Ian Khama reflects on Bostwana's historic vote and warns of a similar fate for Swapo if citizens remain dejected. Read more »
Namibia: Descendants of Hosea Kutako Claim Exclusion From Memorial Shrine Unveiling Ceremony
Namibian
The descendants of chief Hosea Kutako claim they have been excluded from an unveiling ceremony of the chief's memorial homestead. Read more »
Africa: We Are Namibia, Not South Africa Nor Botswana [opinion]
New Era
We have seen seismic political changes in both South Africa and Botswana, some of which were projected, others that came as a surprise even to the then-incumbent and succeeding… Read more »
Namibia: 30 Percent Households Without Land Rights
New Era
About 30% of Namibian households do not have rights to the land on which their houses are built, the 2023 Population and Housing Census Main Report shows. Read more »
Namibia: Tapping Into International Relations Through MUN
New Era
Symon Itenge blindly entered the Model United Nations (MUN), but beyond training and information, he had hoped participating would provide a stepping stone to something larger - a… Read more »
Namibia: Emmanuel Seeks Financial Support to Attend Gallaudet University
New Era
Samuel Emmanuel, a 34-year-old hearing-impaired Namibian from Onamunama in Ohangwena region, is appealing for financial help to complete a Bachelor in Deaf Studies degree at… Read more »
Namibia: Neff Wants Mining, Oil Industries Nationalised
New Era
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) has vowed to nationalise the mining and oil industries, if they are elected into power. Read more »
