June 24
Namibia: Swapo Wants to Dance With Henny Again
Namibian
Swapo deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga has extended an invite to former Landless People's Movement (LPM) deputy leader Henny Seibeb to return to the ruling party. Read more »
Namibia: Gay Sex Legalised ...As Queer Namibians Win Right to Love Freely
New Era
Three judges of the High Court of Namibia in Windhoek on Friday ruled that the laws criminalising sexual acts between two consenting male adults are against the spirit of the… Read more »
Africa: Namibia Takes a Step Towards a Healthier Future With the Launch of a National One Health Strategy [press release]
Africa CDC
The Namibian government, in partnership with Africa CDC, officially launched a Tripartite One Health National Strategy 2024-2028 on 19 June 2024. This signifies the country's ONE… Read more »
Namibia: Christian Democratic Voice MP Says ECN 'Declared War' On Party
Namibian
Christian Democratic Voice parliamentarian Gotthard Kandume says the Electoral Commission of Namibia's decision to deregister his party is a declaration of war on them. Read more »
Namibia: Historic Ruling Declares Sodomy Law Unconstitutional Out&Proud Namibia
Namibian
Today marks a pivotal moment in the fight for equality and human rights in Namibia as the High Court of Windhoek has declared the sodomy law unconstitutional under the Namibian… Read more »
Namibia: Minor Earthquake Recorded in Central Namibia
Namibian
Gloria Simubali, the deputy executive director of the Geological Survey of Namibia (GSN) says a minor earthquake was recorded at Kalkfeld on Sunday. Read more »
Namibia: Official Funeral for Nujoma's Sister Questioned
Namibian
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani has accused the committee tasked with granting state and official funerals of bias and favouritism. Read more »
June 23
Namibia: Iol and Independent Media Condemn Threats Against Journalists, Editors and Dr Iqbal Survé Over Renaldo Gouws Story
Namibian
IOL and Independent Media condemn the appalling abuse and threats directed at several of our journalists, editors, our proprietor Dr. Iqbal Survé, and his family following… Read more »
Namibia: Despite Earlier No-Show, Mk Party Members to Be Sworn in to Parliament
Namibian
The Parliament of South Africa has confirmed that Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party members will indeed be sworn in to the National Assembly. Read more »
Namibia: Mk Party's Vote-Rigging Case Against IEC Is Strong On Theatrics but Weak On Evidence, Say Legal Experts
Namibian
The case against the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) by Jacob Zuma's uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party is big on theatrics, claiming that more than 9 million votes are unaccounted for… Read more »
Namibia: Glasgow Shock Bulls to Win United Rugby Championship
Namibian
A dominant second-half showing from Glasgow Warriors delivered a shock 21-16 United Rugby Championship final victory over the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. Read more »
Namibia/South Africa: SA Too Strong for Wales in First Test Since World Cup Triumph
Namibian
South Africa saw off a gutsy Wales 41-13 at Twickenham on Saturday in their first match since winning a record fourth World Cup. Read more »
June 21
Namibia: Namibia's High Court Strikes Down Laws Criminalising Gay Sex
RFI
Namibia's high court on Friday struck down colonial-era laws criminalising same-sex acts between men in a victory for the LGBTQ+ community in the southern African country. Read more »
Namibia: UNAIDS Applauds Namibian Constitutional Court's Decision to Declare Unconstitutional The Law That Had Criminalised Same-Sex Relationships [press release]
UNAIDS
UNAIDS applauds the judgement by the Constitutional Court of Namibia, striking out as unconstitutional the law which had criminalised same-sex relationships. The court found… Read more »
Namibia: Former Mayor Succours Jericho's Return
New Era
"Music is Jericho and Jericho is hip-hop. It's like he never left," says his sister and manager Sade Gawanas. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia - Decision to Overturn 'Sodomy' Laws Is a Victory for Human Rights [press release]
AI London
Responding to the decision by the Namibia High Court to overturn the country's colonial-era "sodomy" and "unnatural offences" laws which had criminalised same-sex sexual conduct… Read more »
Namibia: VP Recognised for Environmental Contribution
New Era
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was awarded the 'thought leadership' at the Namibia Sustainable Development Awards on Wednesday evening. Read more »
Namibia: Hungry, Homeless, Out in the Cold... Mariental Residents Find Refuge On Dumpsite
New Era
The adage that "one man's trash is another's treasure", sadly, is true for several destitute Mariental residents who have found refuge at a dumpsite, where others discard rubbish. Read more »
Namibia: UNAIDS Celebrates Scrapping of Sodomy Law
Namibian
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV-AIDS (UNAIDS) has commended the High Court's decision to declare the common law crimes of sodomy and "unnatural sexual offences" of… Read more »
Namibia: Biomass Fair 2024 Set for August
Namibia Economist
The Standard Bank Biomass Fair 2024 is set to take place from 8 to 10 August in Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region. Read more »
June 20
Namibia: Amnesty International Concerned for Safety of LGBTQ+ People in Namibia
VOA
Amnesty International has called on authorities in Namibia to ensure the safety of the LGBTQ+ community as a court prepares to rule in a case challenging the laws that criminalize… Read more »
Namibia: Activists Hoping for Positive Sodomy Law Judgement
Namibian
A lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and intersex (LGBTQI+) activist and a human rights lawyer say they are hoping for the High Court's positive judgement on… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Commitment for Housing Shines With 119 New Owners in Swakopmund
Namibia Economist
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Hon. Erastus Uutoni officially handed a batch of 119 completed houses to their beneficiaries on Monday at Swakopmund's Matutura… Read more »
Namibia: Kaaronda in Contempt of Court - Swanu Faction
Namibian
Swanu splinter leader Charles Katjivirue said Evilastus Kaaronda is in contempt of court at a media briefing held at their head office on Wednesday. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Launches National Health Strategy
Namibian
A collaboration between three ministries aims to address health risks across human, animal, plant and environmental health sectors. Read more »