May 22
Namibia: No Cultural Defence for Sexual Exploitation - Activists
Namibian
Civil society organisations and political parties say ignorance of the law and cultural context cannot defend what amounts to sexual abuse and exploitation of vulnerable and… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Rekindles Historic Tanzania Ties
Namibian
Dar es Salaam - NAMIBIAN president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is in Tanzania for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening political, economic, cultural and historical ties between the… Read more »
Namibia: Finance Ministry Tasked With Creating Climate Finance Plan
Namibian
As the world battles with climate change, climate financing has become a priority for many governments, and the Ministry of Finance has been tasked with establishing a framework to… Read more »
May 21
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 21, 2025
allAfrica
Commercial Diplomacy Now 'Core Focus of U.S. Engagement with Africa' Read more »
May 20
Namibia: First Genocide Remembrance Day to Be Marked At Parliament Gardens With Public Holiday
Namibian
Ministry of Information and Communication Technology executive director Audrin Mathe says Namibia will mark the first-ever Genocide Remembrance Day at Parliament Gardens. Read more »
Namibia: Walvis Bay Vows Action On Fishing Sector's Water Woes
Namibian
The Walvis Bay municipality has acknowledged the fishing sector's concerns over recent water shortages caused by power outages, pipeline damage and cable theft at the town. Read more »
Namibia: British Tourist Arrested After Telling San Children to Remove Their Clothes
New Era
A 65-year-old British tourist was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly instructed San children at the Grashoek Living Museum in the Tsumkwe West area to remove their clothes, and… Read more »
Namibia: Tour Operator Slams Police Over Mining Dispute
Namibian
Managing director of tourism company Ultimate Safaris Tristan Cowley has criticised law enforcement failing to stop the removal of ore from the Goantagab Mine in the Sorris Sorris… Read more »
Namibia: //Kharas Security Guards Cry Foul Over Contracts, Wages
Namibian
Security guards at Karasburg government schools claim they are being pressured to accept unlawful contracts amid disputes over unpaid wages and minimum wage compliance. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Passport Moves Up in Global Ranking
Namibian
Namibia's passport has been ranked 63rd globally in the 2025 Henley & Partners Passport Index, granting holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 80 destinations. Read more »
Namibia: MPs Call for Grant System Overhaul
Namibian
A parliamentary committee has urged the government to unify social grants and boost funding after assessing the impact of the Omitara basic income grant pilot project. Read more »
Africa: Journalist to Release Film Investigating Sexual, Reproductive Health Rights in Africa
Namibian
Namibian journalist and African Union Media Fellow Tuyeimo Haidula is set to release a documentary delving into sexual and reproductive health rights. Read more »
Namibia: NDF Lost a Logistician, Social Worker, Academic
New Era
The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is saddened by the tragic loss of Colonel Sofia Kavelishimwe Nepunda Benjamin, who was one of the renowned logisticians in the force. Read more »
Namibia: Nida Aims to Create 35 000 Jobs Over Next Five Years ... As It Builds Momentum On Integrated Strategic Business Plan
New Era
In pursuit of the mandate to advance Namibia's industrialisation agenda by enhancing, promoting, facilitating and managing industrial development in the country, the Namibia… Read more »
Namibia: Farmers - Harvesting Rainwater Must Be Prioritised
New Era
Despite receiving good rainfall this year, most of the rainwater in northern Namibia has gone to waste, leaving livestock farmers concerned about future droughts. Read more »
Namibia: Land Acquisition Fund in Shambles - Misdirected Funds, Overstated Financial Reports
New Era
Non-adherence to accounting protocols, misrepresented financial statements, misallocated funds and unauthorised claims worth millions were some of the key shortcomings flagged by… Read more »
Namibia: Omaheke Crop Farmers' Fair a Resounding Success
New Era
Sandi Tjaronda, the chairperson of the organising committee of the 2025 Omaheke Crop Farmers Fair, said this year's event exceeded expectations. Read more »
Namibia: Shipwikineni's Membership Was Already Terminated - Shaningwa
Namibian
Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa says Reinhold Shipwikineni's membership had already been revoked. Read more »
Namibia: There Is No Conflict With Pohamba - - Nust
Namibian
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) has dismissed last week's media reports on former president Hifikepunye Pohamba's comments about the slow progress of the… Read more »
Namibia: Construction Sector Set to Surge in 2025 - Simonis Storm
Namibian
Namibia's construction sector is expected to be the fastest-growing industry in 2025, with a projected expansion of 8.5%, despite its relatively small contribution of 1.4% to the… Read more »
Namibia: N$7m Needed for Classrooms in Kavango West [opinion]
New Era
Deputy education minister Dino Ballotti said the ministry will require about N$7 million to build 20 classrooms and remedy the problem of 814 learners taught from makeshift… Read more »
Namibia: Stars Stumble As Dropped Points Dent Title Charge
New Era
Despite dropping valuable points on Saturday and Sunday, African Stars remain on top of the Debmarine Premiership log. Read more »
Namibia: Coetzee Wins Gruelling Munga Grit Le Dur
New Era
Namibian cyclist Drikus Coetzee on Saturday completed the 437-kilometre 2025 Munga Grit Le Dur in an impressive time of 16 hours and 54 minutes, finishing shortly after midnight. Read more »
Namibia: Luvindao - Nurses Are Health System's Backbone
New Era
Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao said far beyond the profession itself, nursing is a sacred calling defined not only by the hours on a clock, but by moments of profound impact… Read more »
May 19
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah's First International Trips Reinforce SADC Ties
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's first international official trips since taking office have drawn mixed reactions from international relations experts and political analysts. Read more »
