May 08
Namibia: Tennis Association Commits to Growth of Sport
Namibian
"For the next four years the priority is backing our elite players to put them in a position to bring success to themselves and the country," Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) vice… Read more »
Namibia: Outjo Plays Host to Top 8 Semi-Final Contenders
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The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup heads to Outjo this weekend, with four teams battling for a place in the final after a dramatic quarter-final round that saw defending champions African… Read more »
Namibia: Rugby Returns On Sombre Note
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The Namibian Rugby Premier League continues on a sombre note this weekend, in the shadow of the untimely death of former FNB Unam captain Graham April, who died in a car accident… Read more »
Botswana: Nandi-Ndaitwah Pays Tribute to Former Botswana President Festus Mogae
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has paid tribute to former Botswana president Festus Mogae, who died on Friday at the age of 86. Read more »
May 07
Namibia: State Secrets Leak Sparks Security Concerns
New Era
The Presidency has acknowledged growing concern over the leaking of key presidential decisions on public platforms before they are officially announced, saying the trend reflects… Read more »
Namibia: Competition Commission Faces Heat in Tourism Probe
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The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) faces criticism over its investigation into conservancy tourism partnerships, amid calls to probe alleged anti-competitive conduct by… Read more »
Namibia: State House CCTV Footage Withheld As Investigation Continues
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The police say closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage linked to an incident in which Giano Seibeb (29) was discovered naked on a private floor at State House last Thursday will… Read more »
May 06
Namibia: Fishrot Case Appeal Attempt Fails
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An Attempt to appeal against a ruling on an application for a postponement of the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering case has ended in failure. Read more »
Namibia: Education Ministry Backs School's Hostel Food Ban As Parents Raise Hunger Concerns
Namibian
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture says while there is no policy prohibiting pupils from bringing food to school hostels, the Basic Education Act… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Swimmers Shine On Opening Day of African Champs
Namibian
The Namibian flag flew high on the first day of the 17th African Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria as our young athletes made waves in the pool. Read more »
Namibia: NSA Gets New Deputy Statistician General
Namibian
Israel Tjizake has been appointed as the new deputy statistician general of the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) from 1 May. Read more »
Namibia: Nation Urged to Protect Livestock, Crops As More Rainfall Expected Nationwide
Namibian
More rainfall is expected across the country in the next seven days, according to weather data prepared using Meteologix Icon model charts. Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Among Most Debt-Shy in Region
Namibian
NAMIBIANS are borrowing much less than other nations in the Common Monetary Area (CMA), the Bank of Namibia says. Read more »
Namibia: Mental Observation Ordered for State House Intruder
Namibian
A man alleged to have been found naked in a residence on the State House premises in Windhoek last Thursday is set to undergo a period of psychiatric observation to determine if he… Read more »
Namibia: 'Dagga' Farm Auctioned for N$44.5m
Namibian
A farm linked to a N$52-million cannabis plantation has been auctioned for N$44.5 million in a 10-day bidding process that ended on Monday. Read more »
Namibia: Riverheights U/19 Edge City Pillars
New Era
It was yet another action-packed weekend, with a total of 53 games taking place over the weekend in the MTC HopSol Youth Football League. Read more »
Namibia: Wrestlers Shine At African Champs
Namibian
Namibian wrestlers won two silver and one bronze medal at the Africa Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt over the past week. Read more »
Namibia: NCS Set Early Pace in MTC Netball Premier League
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Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) have already created daylight at the top of the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League after another commanding performance in… Read more »
Namibia: Chamber of Mines Appoints Fabian Shaanika As New Chief Executive
Namibian
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has appointed Fabian Shaanika as its new chief executive, effective 1 May. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Genetics Auction Records 84 Percent Clearance
Namibian
The Namibia Genetics Auction recorded an 84% clearance rate after 58 of 69 lots were sold at a recent auction held in Windhoek. Read more »
Namibia: Student Entrepreneur Launches Tech Startup
New Era
Recognition at the National Youth Week Awards, held on the 29th of April 2026, placed Antonio Shapwanale among Namibia's young innovators when he received an award for exceptional… Read more »
Namibia: Emerging Bankers Step Into the Spotlight
New Era
With youth unemployment a major challenge in Namibia, Bank Windhoek, through its social investment vehicle, the Capricorn Foundation, is addressing it with the 18-month Emerging… Read more »
Namibia: Youth Urged to Embrace Global Opportunities
New Era
During the Commonwealth Day event on the final day of the National Youth Week at the Windhoek Showgrounds, leaders called on young Namibians to take advantage of global… Read more »
Namibia: ACC to Train Ohangwena Officials On Corruption
New Era
Ohangwena Regional Council chairperson Lebeus Efraim Shipindo says officials from the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) will be in the region next week to conduct a workshop on… Read more »
Namibia: Calling Choreographers to Join African Dance Experience
Namibian
Namibian choreographers and film-makers are invited to enter their productions to the 2026 JOMBA! Digital Open Horizons platform, which will be staged as part of South Africa's… Read more »
