Namibia
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:03:56 GMTNandi-Ndaitwah Promises Better Healthcare, Education
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pledged to continue pushing for economic independence, better healthcare, housing and education after being sworn in as the fifth president on Friday.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:46:06 GMTOpposition Leader Not Invited for Presidential Inauguration
[Namibian] Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula has been snubbed for the inauguration ceremony of president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:05:15 GMTCorruption Should Be Treated As Treason, Nandi-Ndaitwah Says
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has likened corruption to treason.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:00:27 GMTMbumba Salutes Namibian Women for Breaking Glass Ceiling
[Namibian] Outgoing president Nangolo Mbumba has saluted Namibian women for reaching the pinnacle of power following the election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the first woman president of the country in 35 years of independence.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:06:51 GMTNandi-Ndaitwah in History Books, Sworn in As First Woman President
[Namibian] Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah etched her name into the annals of history on Friday after being sworn in as the first woman president for Namibia since independence 35 years ago.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:05:38 GMTRehoboth Community in Fear Over Flood-Damaged Bridge
[Namibian] Members of the Rehoboth community doing a daily commute to Windhoek for work say some of them slept safely in their beds during Thursday night, while others could not.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:04:13 GMTNandi-Ndaitwah Is Setting Africa's Bar High - Tanzanian President
[Namibian] Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu Hassan says Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has set the bar high for African girls.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:46:51 GMTFinance Ministry, BON Investigate Bank Charges
[Namibian] The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises have announced the formation of a joint committee to investigate and set maximums for the fees commercial banks are allowed to charge clients.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:43:23 GMTStrengthening Namibia's Global Investment Network
[NIPDB] As Namibia strengthens its position as a leading investment destination, strategic international partnerships are key to unlocking economic opportunities. Honorary Consuls serve as trusted representatives who promote trade, facilitate investm...
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:07:51 GMTMbumba Acknowledges Eventful Tenure On Last Day of Service
[Namibian] President Nangolo Mbumba says his less-than-two-year term was more than eventful.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:07:38 GMTWindhoek-Rehoboth Bridge Bypass Road Completed
[Namibian] A bypass road at a damaged bridge along the Windhoek-Rehoboth road has been completed and is ready for public use, Roads Authority (RA) spokesperson Hileni Filemon has confirmed.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:39:02 GMTPresident Arrives in Windhoek for Independence, Inauguration Ceremony
[The Herald] President and Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) chairperson, Cde Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Windheok for the inauguration of Namibia's fifth president and the country's 35th Independence Day celebrations slated for Stat...
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:44:23 GMTNamibia's Loss Is SA's Gain As 'The Boogie Man' Jurenzo Julius Sets His Sights On Springboks
[Namibian] If Jurenzo Julius had not been awarded a rugby scholarship to Paul Roos Gimnasium, he could have debuted for Namibia instead of knocking on the door of the mighty Springboks.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 06:49:22 GMTNetumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's Election - Victory for Women Everywhere
[Premium Times] The election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is a collective win for African women who have long fought for equal representation in governance.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:11:46 GMTNandi-Ndaitwah's Inauguration Relocated Due Heavy Rain
[Namibian] THE historic inauguration of Namibia's first woman president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has been relocated to State House following heavy rain in Windhoek and surrounding areas.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:24:37 GMTPublic Witnesses Swearing-in of New Parliamentarians
[Namibian] The parliament public gallery is fully packed as citizens are ready to witness the swearing-in of the lawmakers the public has elected from various parties.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:24:03 GMTLüderitz 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.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:55:55 GMTEquipping MSMEs for Success in Namibia's Oil & Gas Sector
[NIPDB] This week, Moneda Invest in collaboration with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) hosted an interactive workshop in Lüderitz, empowering MSMEs with vital knowledge on HSE compliance, business opportunit...
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:23:39 GMTWeather 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 regions from Friday afternoon, into the weekend and extending in...
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:12:18 GMTDam 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 Thursday.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:12:06 GMTWitbooi 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.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:28:25 GMTCabinet 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 the liquidation of Air Namibia as the biggest failures.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:27:45 GMTMuinjangue 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 Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:24:24 GMTBridge 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.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:03:52 GMTZimbabwe 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.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:28:15 GMTParliament 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.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:44:15 GMT10 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 the first woman president of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah...
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:44:17 GMTOver 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.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 06:44:15 GMTHeavy 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.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:27:15 GMTParatus 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.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:41:27 GMTPower 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.
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:27:43 GMTTertiary 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 students organisations.