March 19
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 »
Namibia: Communication Ministry Unveils Official Portrait of President-Elect
Namibian
President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, alongside officials from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, unveiled her official portrait on Tuesday morning. Read more »
Namibia: Pirates Miss Out On Registering Players for First Division
Namibian
Infighting at one of Namibia's oldest football clubs, Orlando Pirates, has led to the team missing out on registering its players for the 2025 Southern Stream First Division (SSFD)… Read more »
Namibia: Bach's Successor Needs Cool Head to Guide Olympics Through Stormy Seas - Experts
Namibian
Whoever succeeds Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday will need to be "cool under fire" with some members believing the very existence of the… Read more »
March 17
Namibia: President Blocks Anti-Gay Bills
Namibian
Some human rights activists have applauded president Nangolo Mbumba's decision not to sign Swapo parliament backbencher Jerry Ekandjo's private members' bills seeking to… Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank Takes Chicco to Court Over N$81 000 in Unpaid Rent
Namibian
The central bank has taken businessman Erastus 'Chicco' Shapumba to the High Court for allegedly failing to pay N$81 000 in rental costs. Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah - Pray for Me
New Era
President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to continue praying for her as she prepares to take on a significant responsibility this week. Read more »
Namibia: Commemorative N$60 Geingob Note Now in Circulation
Namibian
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has issued the new N$60 commemorative banknote into circulation on Monday with a ceremony at the Khomasdal Grove Mall in Windhoek. Read more »
Namibia: Military Procession Planned for Thursday Ahead of Independence Day
Namibian
The ministry of defence has announced a military street procession and equipment display in Windhoek on Thursday. This is in honour of the upcoming 35th independence anniversary,… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Pledges Youth Empowerment, Job Creation Once in Office
Namibian
President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says once she takes office, her focus will be on youth empowerment, job creation and the eradication of poverty in Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: Ngishililwa Bags Silver At Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge
New Era
The Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge held in George, South Africa on Saturday saw Namibian paralympic athlete Gabriel Ngishililwa clinching a well-deserved silver medal in the… Read more »
March 16
Namibia: Namibian Innovator Introduces Cost-Effective Omwe Solution Amid Malaria Outbreak
Namibian
As Namibia continues to fight the growing malaria outbreak, local entrepreneur Urbano Shetunyenga (28) has introduced Omwe, a new insecticide paper aimed at providing an affordable… Read more »
