[Namibian] Cabinet is expected to pronounce itself on the abolishment of the common law offences of sodomy and unnatural sexual offences after minister of justice Yvonne Dausab submits a report to it within two weeks.

[New Era] Government's call for Namibians to get vaccinated against Covid-19 has largely fallen on deaf ears in rural Namibia as dead air engulfs the nation's airwaves.

[New Era] Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya yesterday declined to grant the prosecutor general office's application to bar local lawyer Sisa Namandje from defending two men on trial for their alleged involvement in the biggest drug bust in Namib...

[New Era] The ministry of health expressed concern about the steep spike in the number of new Covid-19 infections around the country.

[New Era] Keetmanshoop -- The fact that the three health districts in //Kharas had a combined average Covid-19 recovery rate of 95.4% by 16 May 2021 is encouraging and commendable, said regional governor, Aletha Frederick.

[Namibia Economist] Namibia has recorded a drastic drop in poaching cases with only two rhinos poached so far this year compared to 13 poaching cases recorded at the same period last year, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism spokesperso...

[Namibian] A group of 34 Tobias Hainyeko residents, who say they were arrested on 26 April for allegedly illegally occupying land at the Oshitenda One Nation informal settlement in Windhoek, says their appeals for a solution to their plight are falli...

[Namibian] Former National Assembly member Geoffrey Mwilima's attempt to get a High Court order that would pave the way for his release from prison on medical grounds has failed.

[Namibian] Namibia Diverse Women's Association (NDWA) continues to believe that the systemic biphobia, homophobia, intersexism and transphobia in Namibia leads to the lack of service delivery and the protection of LGBTQ+ community rights.

[Namibian] Landless People's Movement (LPM) parliamentarians Bernadus Swartbooi and Henny Seibeb have asked the Supreme Court to interdict and restrain National Assembly speaker Peter Katjavivi from further interfering with their rights to attend ses...

[New Era] A former parliamentarian who was convicted of high treason and other charges, and is currently serving an 18-year prison term, lost his bid to be released on medical grounds after the High Court dismissed his application yesterday.

[New Era] The health ministry is investigating the matter in which a 62-year-old man died while admitted to a hospital in Windhoek after allegedly receiving his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on 17 May 2021.

[New Era] Keetmanshoop -- More tributes have been pouring in for the late Bishop Emeritus Hendrick Frederick, who passed away on Saturday.

[New Era] Swapo member of parliament (MP) in the National Council, Rocco Nguvauva has urged the urban and rural development ministry to embark on a process of proclaiming settlements such as Epukiro Pos 3, Eiseb 10 and Talismanus in the Omaheke regio...

[New Era] Former deputy ombudsman Ephraim Kasuto yesterday said the Office of the Ombudsman should be an autonomous body.

[Namibia Economist] The Namibia Diverse Women's Association (NDWA) commemorated International Day Against Bi-phobia, Homophobia, Inter-sexism and Trans-phobia (IDAOBIT) on 17 May with the theme,'together: resisting, supporting, healing'.

[Namibia Economist] Local consulting engineers, Knight Piésold, recently celebrated their centenary, reflecting not only on their impressive accomplishments but remaining very optimistic about Namibia's future despite the slump in engineering contra...

[Namibia Economist] The Law Reform and Development Commission (LRDC) has submitted two reports to the Minister of Justice, Hon. Yvonne Dausab. The two reports are the Repeal of Obsolete laws and the Abolishment of the Common Law Offences of Sodomy an...

[Namibia Economist] Bank Windhoek reached a significant milestone this week with the introduction of its new Mobile Banking App on both the Apple App and Google Play Stores.

[Namibia Economist] England-based defender, Ryan Nyambe's football academy on Saturday, 15 May conducted free training sessions to over 30 boys and girls from various age groups in Windhoek.

[Namibia Economist] In the 10 years of its existence, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has been instrumental in the issuance of 58 Telecommunications Service Licenses, 14 Community Broadcasting Service Licences, 1 Signal Dist...

[New Era] Teachers urged the government to recognise the impact and importance of Life Skills teachers when reporting abuse against children.

[New Era] The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) in Khomas have elected their regional leadership that will be serving until 2025.

[New Era] Mariental -- Mariental mayor Adam Kuhlmann says competitions such as the ongoing MTC NFA Cup are pivotal drivers of the local economy and if well executed, they go a long way in creating countless opportunities for traders in the informal s...

[New Era] Omuthiya -- An unidentified man was shot dead in the early hours of Saturday at Oshaakondwa village of Oniipa in Oshikoto region, where he attempted to break into a house.

[New Era] Rössing Uranium will tomorrow be commemorating its 30-year anniversary as official sponsor of the Rössing National Marathon Championship. This milestone event will be celebrated with a virtual marathon to ensure that the event adheres to ...

[New Era] A resident of Otjimbingwe in the Erongo region pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, alternatively contravening the Combating of Immoral Practices Act, three counts of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and three counts o...

[New Era] The transport sector which accounts for 14.3% of the inflation basket in Namibia of goods and services increased by 7.5% compared to -0.1% recorded in April 2020.

[New Era] Tsumeb -- A San family of four is living in a deplorable condition in the Kuvukiland informal settlement here with no other means of survival, while they don't even have identity documents.

[New Era] President Hage Geingob has lauded the "stellar" contribution made during the struggle for independence by Bishop Emeritus Hendrick Frederick, who passed away on Saturday.