Namibia
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:06:01 GMTNandi-Ndaitwah's First 100 Days - Experts Question Substance Beyond Cabinet Optics
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has trimmed the Cabinet from 21 to 14 ministries, advocating a leaner executive and the first female-majority leadership in Namibian history.
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:51:50 GMTInflation Slows Year On Year but Money Supply Expands in the First Quarter of 2025 - Bank of Namibia
[Namibian] Namibia's annual inflation rate declined year on year but rose quarter on quarter in the first quarter of 2025, largely due to increased transport costs, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) reports.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:39:36 GMTUnam Lecturer Elected As President of Social Workers' Association
[Namibian] University of Namibia (Unam) lecturer Lovisa Nghipandulwa has been elected as the president of the Namibia Social Workers' Association (Naswa).
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:39:02 GMTNon-Banking Financial Sector Records Growth Despite Compliance Challenges
[Namibian] The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has reported steady growth across the non-banking financial sector, despite notable compliance challenges.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:38:10 GMTU.S. Embassy Announces Public Social Media Requirement for Visa Seekers
[Namibian] The United States (US) embassy in Namibia has announced that visa seekers will now be required to make their social media accounts public as part of the application process.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:36:57 GMTTribunal Hears Judge President Selby Mbenenge Could Not Take 'No' for an Answer
[Namibian] Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge was persistent in his demands for nude photographs from court secretary Andiswa Mengo, the tribunal has heard.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:36:12 GMTTourists Attacked At Khorixas, Okahandja Man Stabbed to Death
[Namibian] Four tourists were attacked at Kipwe Camping Site at Khorixas on Friday, the police report.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:40:15 GMTGovt Gives Region 5 Games N$127m Boost
[Namibian] The government has made N$127 million available to ensure the smooth running of the African Union Sports Council Region 5 Games, which kick off this week.
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:28:05 GMTNamibia Launches Second Global African Hydrogen Summit
[NIPDB] The second edition of the Global African Hydrogen Summit has been launched in Windhoek yesterday with the international event set to take place from 9 to 11 September 2025 in Windhoek, Namibia, under the theme ''Ambition in Action: Fuelling A...
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:28:36 GMTBillionaire Johann Rupertin Namibia, Erongogovernor Courts Investment
[Namibian] South Africa's wealthiest man, Johann Rupert, is currently visiting Namibia on a private trip and has held talks with Erongo governor Neville Andre to explore possible investment opportunities.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:28:34 GMTNamibia Exports First AfCFTA Consignment
[Namibian] Namibia will launch its first export consignment under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework at Walvis Bay today, following months of delay and low interest.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:15:26 GMTPastor Buries 133 Unknown Souls in Mass Paupers' Grave After Nine Years At Morgue
[Namibian] It is a chilly morning at Grootfontein.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:44:43 GMTHaitope, Paulus Shine in Star-Studded Half Marathon
[New Era] Marathon runner Lavinia Haitope claimed a decisive victory in the women's 21-kilometre race at the 11th edition of the Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon (Qgebertha Half Marathon), held on Saturday in South Africa.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:44:10 GMTNamibia Shifts Focus After Heavy Defeat By Italy
[New Era] After a bruising 73-6 defeat to Italy on Friday at the Hage Geingob Stadium, Namibia's senior rugby team is now setting its sights on the upcoming Rugby Africa Cup, which will take place in Uganda from 8 to 19 July.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:56:01 GMTDry Meat May Be Moved to Disease-Free Zone
[Namibian] The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) has announced that the dried meat of cloven-hoofed animals may be moved into the foot-and-mouth disease-free zone without a veterinary certificate.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:28:37 GMTUs Must Rule Out More Strikes Before New Talks, Iranian Minister Tells BBC
[Namibian] The US must rule out any further strikes on Iran if it wants to resume diplomatic talks, Tehran's deputy foreign minister has told the BBC.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:28:36 GMTNamibia Makes Beach Volleyball History
[Namibian] Namibia made history after winning the gold and bronze medals at the Africa U21 Beach Volleyball Championships in Tetouan, Morocco yesterday.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:47:29 GMTNamibia Officially Launches First AfCFTA Export Consignment
[NIPDB] Today marks a truly historic moment for Namibia as we officially launched our participation in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The first consignment departed from the Port of Walvis Bay this morning, signaling our activ...
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:28:35 GMT'Learn a Skill and No One Will Take It Away From You'
[Namibian] Being self-employed is wonderful because it helps you determine your future and success as long as you are willing to work hard.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:28:35 GMTCoastal Players Rule At Wanderers Open
[Namibian] Coastal squash players took the honours at the Huster Wanderers Open Squash Championship on Saturday, with Brandon Grane and Charne Fourie winning the men and women's A Division titles.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:08:09 GMTNamibia Hosts Landmark Forum On Climate Services and Space-Based Early Warning for Africa
[SADC] Namibia Hosts Landmark Forum on Climate Services and Space-Based Early Warning for Africa
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:09:42 GMTTask Force On Track to Meet Free Tertiary Education Deadline - Ministry
[Namibian] The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture says it is on track to meet the deadline to deliver a comprehensive roadmap to Cabinet for the finalisation of a national plan to implement free tertiary education.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:09:42 GMTNandi-Ndaitwah Mourns Former Transport Minister and Climate Change Expert Amweelo
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed her deep sadness at the death of former minister of works and transport Moses Amweelo.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:43:28 GMTX-Men Thrash Flying V By Nine Goals
[New Era] X-Men delivered a massive win in the Futsal League at the weekend, thrashing Flying V 9-0 in one of the biggest victories of the season, while log leaders Chile extended their lead at the top with a convincing 7-1 triumph over Ballers.
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:34:55 GMTOne Dead After Bakkie With 18 People Overturns
[Namibian] A bakkie overturned on the gravel road between Henties Bay and Usakos on Saturday morning, leading to the death of Romario Narib (19).
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:24:08 GMTVolleyball Congress to Discuss Vital Reports
[Namibian] The Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) congress pencilled for Otjiwarongo today is expected to discuss various issues pertaining to the administration of the sport from national to regional level.
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:28:04 GMTNamibia at the USA-Africa Business Summit: Gateway to Southern Africa's Emerging Markets
[NIPDB] Namibia made a compelling case for investment at the "Invest in Namibia" Forum, held on 24 June 2025 in Luanda, Angola, as part of the 17th USA-Africa Business Summit. Her Excellency President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a powerful k...
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:25:37 GMTHuge Battle in Store
[Namibian] The Namibian Welwitschias face their toughest test of the season so far when they take on Italy in a rugby test match at the Hage Geingob Stadium at 15h00 this afternoon.
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:24:39 GMTHard Work Pays Off - Ex-Wingback Tom
[Namibian] Former right wingback Theodore Tom's endurance, pace, and defending ability have propelled the Beautiful Birds, as Blue Waters are popularly known, to numerous successes.
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:54:26 GMTCold Front Brings Snow to Namibia
[Namibian] Areas in the south-west of Namibia experienced some light snowfall on Thursday morning as a cold front sweeps across the country.
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:54:25 GMTTributes Pour in for Climate Change Expert and Ex-Minister Moses Amweelo
[Namibian] Tributes are pouring in following the death of former minister of works and transport, climate change expert, and academic Moses Amweelo, who died on 23 June.
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:00:55 GMTPersonality of the Week - Schmidt Urges Young Footballers to Grow Before Big Moves
[New Era] Shane Jamal Schmidt, the talented midfielder for Tigers Football Club, has urged young footballers to prioritise growth and confidence-building over rushing to join bigger clubs too soon.
Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:00:19 GMTLuvindao Launches Guidelines to Boost Health Security
[New Era] Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao hailed the launch of the first edition of the Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) Technical Guidelines, noting that it marks a significant milestone in strengthening Namibia's health ...