March 20
Namibia: Lüderitz Mayor Calls for Vigilance During Rains
Namibian
Lüderitz mayor calls for vigilance during rains mayor Phil Balhao has urged residents to remain vigilant as the town receives a fair amount of rain since late Wednesday night. Read more »
Namibia: Weather Office Warns of Heavy Storms, Flash Floods in Several Regions Across Country
Namibian
The Namibia Meteorological Service, in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister, has issued a warning of moderate to heavy thunderstorms expected to affect several… Read more »
Namibia: Dam Levels Boosted By Widespread Rains
Namibian
THE Hardap Dam's level has reached 36% of the dam's storage capacity, with the reservoir still receiving strong inflow, the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) reported on… Read more »
Namibia: Witbooi Linked to Vice President Position
Namibian
DEPUTY minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security Lucia Witbooi, is reportedly being considered for the vice president position. Read more »
Namibia: Bridge Collapse Near Windhoek Forces Closure of B1 Road
Namibian
A bridge on the B1 road 30 kilometers south of Windhoek has been damaged by continuous heavy rainfall, resulting in the closure of the road until further notice. Read more »
Africa: Zimbabwe Come From Behind to Salvage a Point, Namibia Secure Victory On the Road
CAF
Match Day 5 of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers continued on Thursday, 20 March with intriguing encounters taking place in the early evening matches. Read more »
March 19
Namibia: Cabinet Performed Poorly - Opposition, Analysts
Namibian
Analysts and politicians have summed up the perfomance of the outgoing Cabinet led by president Nangolo Mbumba as below average, citing poverty levels, lacking service delivery and… Read more »
Namibia: Muinjangue Expresses Confidence in President-Elect
New Era
Former Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services and the first woman to lead a political party in Namibia, Esther Utjiua Muinjangue, has expressed confidence in president-elect… Read more »
Namibia: 10 Presidents Attending First Woman President Nandi-Ndaiwtah's Swearing-in
Namibian
Information and communication technology minister Emma Theofelus on Wednesday said 10 heads of state, three vice presidents and two prime ministers will be at the inauguration of… Read more »
Namibia: Parliament Lauds Mbumba's Steadiness
New Era
A solemn, yet celebratory atmosphere filled the National Assembly yesterday as President Nangolo Mbumba delivered his valedictory speech, bidding farewell to the 7th Parliament. Read more »
Namibia: Over 900 Households Registered for Conditional Basic Income Grant in Oshikoto
Namibian
A TOTAL total of 963 households have been enrolled in the Conditional Basic Income Grant (CBIG) programme in the Oshikoto region. Read more »
Namibia: Heavy Rainfall Reported Throughout Namibia, With More Expected to Follow
Namibian
Parts of Namibia have been experiencing heavy rainfall over the past day, with the trend expected to continue, especially for the north-west and central-north regions. Read more »
Namibia: Paratus Expands With N$327 Million, but Profits Lag Behind
Namibian
Paratus Namibia Holdings continues its aggressive expansion, driving strong revenue growth but facing profitability challenges due to rising costs and investment-heavy strategies. Read more »
Namibia: Power Outage Plunges Opuwo, Orumana, Okangwati Into Darkness
Namibian
The areas of Opuwo, Okangwati, and Orumana have been without power since Monday due to an outage at the Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) substation at Ruacana. Read more »
Namibia: Tertiary Institutions Rejects NSFAF Amendments
Namibian
The Association of Private Higher Education Institutions in Namibia has rejected the newly passed Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) amendment law along with… Read more »
Namibia: Traffic Disruptions Expected in Windhoek for Independence Day Celebrations
Namibian
The police have issued a public notice informing road users of temporary road closures and traffic disruptions in Windhoek ahead of Independence Day celebrations from Thursday to… Read more »
Namibia: Mumbwela Welcomes Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah As 5th President of Namibia
Namibian
Odikwa was coined and used as a campaign mantra for Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to become the president of Namibia. Read more »
March 18
Namibia: Dam Levels Improving Amid Wet Weather
Namibian
Hardap Dam near Mariental has received an inflow of more than 15 million cubic metres of water since the start of last week, lifting the dam's level to 27.6% of its storage… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia 3 Weeks Away From First Green Iron Production
Namibian
Hyiron Oshivela is set to produce its first green iron ore in three weeks after the company announced the successful production of green hydrogen last week. Read more »
Namibia: Mbumba Thanks Namibians for Unwavering Support
New Era
"I will be the first to admit that the past 13 months have not been easy by any stretch of the imagination." These were the candid words of President Nangolo Mbumba when addressing… Read more »
Africa: Namibia Won't Follow South Africa's VAT Hike
Namibian
The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises says it will not be following in South Africa's footsteps to raise value added tax (VAT). Read more »
Namibia: Sign Language to Be Introduced in Parliament
Namibian
Parliamentary standing committee on constitutional and legal affairs chairperson Kletus Karondo says the National Assembly has included sign language as part of the languages to be… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Promises Stronger Advisory Council
New Era
President-elect Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah has vowed to build upon the legacy of her predecessors by strengthening the Presidential Advisory Council, and fostering a leadership… Read more »
Namibia: Understanding the Challenges to the 2024 Elections
Namibian
As Namibia's newly elected leaders prepare to take office, it is useful to have a clear understanding of the legal challenges to the 2024 election and the Supreme Court's decision. Read more »
Namibia: Seven Choirs to Battle It Out At Choral Competition
Namibian
Seven choirs out of 22 from across Namibia have been selected to compete in the upcoming Blended Voices Choral Competition, hosted by the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN). Read more »
