Namibia

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 05:43:58 GMT
Swapo Youth League Wants Education Points System Delayed
[Namibian] The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has welcomed the introduction of the Namibia higher education evaluation point scale but wants its implementation delayed by a year to give pupils, teachers and schools more time to adjust.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:37:00 GMT
Nghutenanye to Face Tough Filipino Robles
[Namibian] Fillemon Nghutenanye faces a tough fight when he takes on Berland Robles of the Philippines for the vacant WBO Global flyweight title at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort on 19 September.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:33:53 GMT
Kudus Close in On Semis
[Namibian] Defending champions FNB Kudus have all but sealed their place in the knockout stages of the Rugby Premier League after FNB Western Suburbs withdrew from their encounter tomorrow.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:02:17 GMT
Government Moves to Regulate Number Plate Manufacturers
[Namibian] The Ministry of Works and Transport is planning to tighten regulations for number plate manufacturers in Namibia, citing concerns over counterfeit and illegally produced plates.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:49:32 GMT
Fishing Company Lockout Leaves Workers Without Pay
[Namibian] The lockout at Marco Fishing affecting about 300 employees is still ongoing three weeks later.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:49:31 GMT
Namibia to Test Fuel Quality By Next Year
[Namibian] Namibia plans to gazette its first standards for petroleum products in early 2027.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:49:31 GMT
Namibia Rolls Out Five-Year Investor Permits
[Namibian] The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced the introduction of a specialised residency category designed to attract foreign businesses.

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:49:30 GMT
Ondangwa Town Warns Against Vandalism of Council Property
[Namibian] The Ondangwa Town Council has warned residents against vandalising public property following recent damage to the newly constructed sewage treatment plant.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:11:56 GMT
Personality of the Week - Sankoh's Mission to Grow the Game
[New Era] What started as just a childhood introduction to the game for Alpha Sankoh has grown into a passion for coaching, developing young players and building a stronger grassroots basketball culture in Namibia.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:11:41 GMT
Kruger Eyes New Era for Tennis
[New Era] Larushka Kruger's injury may have ended her dream of playing college tennis in the United States, but it has also opened another door for her, transforming tennis in Namibia.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:11:19 GMT
Desert Queens Ready for Super League
[New Era] Desert Queens FC have secured promotion to the Women's Super League after winning all three of their promotional play-off matches, capping a remarkable first competitive season for the young Erongo-based club.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:55:55 GMT
66% of Teen Pregnancies From Rural Areas
[Namibian] Pupils from rural areas make up about 66% of teenage pregnancies in Namibia, while young mothers in rural communities are also less likely to return to school than their urban peers.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:53:58 GMT
MPs Warn Mental Health Bill Needs Backing
[Namibian] National Council parliamentarians have welcomed Namibia's new mental health bill but warn that the legislation could fail if the government does not provide the infrastructure, staff and funding needed to implement it.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:53:57 GMT
Vice President Lucia Witbooi Calls for Namibia to Turn Oil Discoveries Into National Benefits
[Namibian] Windhoek, 19 August 2026 .

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:27:09 GMT
Govt Urged to Ditch Kavango Water Link Project
[Namibian] Governor questions if project will benefit community

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:27:24 GMT
U.S., Namibia Discuss Nuclear Power
[Namibian] The United States (US) has expressed interest in Namibia's nuclear energy ambitions, including the potential future use of American small modular reactors and microreactors.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:50:57 GMT
No Further Covid-19 Cases Reported At Delta Hostel
[Namibian] Edication minister Sanet Steenkamp has said no further Covid-19 cases have been reported at Delta Primary School hostel in Windhoek.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:59:22 GMT
'Very Weak' Case Against Namdia Robbery Accused, Lawyer Claims
[Namibian] The case against one of the men facing charges in connection with a fatal armed robbery at the Windhoek head office of the Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) in January last year is "very weak", a lawyer argued in the Windhoek High Court yeste...

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:20:15 GMT
Witchcraft Stigma Fuels Mental Health Isolation
[Namibian] National Council parliamentarian Augusta Katembo says mental illness in rural communities is often associated with witchcraft and curses, fuelling stigma, discrimination and isolation.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:39:51 GMT
Govt Avails 508 Tractors for Ploughing Season - Sets Aside N$8m for Repairs
[New Era] In a concerted effort to bolster agricultural productivity ahead of the 2026/27 rain-fed cropping season, the government, through the ministry of agriculture, has launched comprehensive preparatory activities.

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:09:05 GMT
Foreign Artists Need Permits Before Performing in Namibia
[Namibian] International musicians and performers must obtain the required employment authorisation before entering Namibia to work, even when their engagements are limited to a single event or a few days, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, S...

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:09:04 GMT
Pohamba Celebrates 91st Birthday, Praised for Leadership and Sacrifice
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in her birthday message on Tuesday said former president Hifikepunye Pohamba's life was closely linked to some of the most defining moments in the country's history, from colonial rule and the struggle for ...

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:23:25 GMT
Sport Commission Launches Regional Capacity Drive
[Namibian] The Namibia Sport Commission (NSC) has launched a regional capacity-building tour to strengthen sports structures, develop coaches and expand sporting opportunities across five regions.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:23:24 GMT
Voigt Turns Water Into Green Gold
[Namibian] When Justus Voigt (34) returned to Namibia after studying economics in South Africa, he wanted to continue growing plants using hydroponics.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:23:23 GMT
N$2m Study Clears Way for Ekoka Green Scheme
[Namibian] The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has allocated N$2 million for a feasibility study to guide the development of the Ekoka green scheme in the Ohangwena region.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:23:22 GMT
Vet Budget Puts Beef Exports At Risk
[Namibian] The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has exhausted its 2026/27 operational budget, putting prerequisite European Union (EU) export farm inspections under pressure.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:23:22 GMT
Over 500 Tractors Available for Cropping Season
[Namibian] The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform will service and repair more than 500 tractors across the country ahead of the 2026/27 ploughing season.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:23:21 GMT
Afrocat Volleyball Attracts International Support
[Namibian] Afrocat Sports Club has received its third donation from Alexandria Titans Volleyball Club in Virginia, United States, strengthening an international partnership that has supported the Namibian club's grassroots volleyball development sinc...

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:23:21 GMT
OMDIS Residency Brings Oranjemund Art to Windhoek
[Namibian] Woven, painted and mixed media impressions of nature and the people who call Oranjemund home are at the centre of this year's Omdis Artist Residency Exhibition.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:23:21 GMT
'They Ignored My Pain'
[Namibian] Former nurse says hospital could have prevented permanent injuries

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