Namibia
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:52:55 GMTWitnesses Claim Killed Girl's Mother 'Misled Police'
[Namibian] The mother of a nine-year-old girl allegedly murdered in Windhoek in January 2020 misled police officers by telling them her daughter was with the child's father in Zimbabwe.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:12:03 GMT'We Do What We Say' ... Nandi-Ndaitwah Ushers in an Era of Hope
[New Era] "We do what we say" is a catchphrase commonly associated with local businessman David 'Kambwa' Sheehama as a guarantee to his clients that they will always deliver the services they promise.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:12:02 GMTSwapo MPs' Secret Ballot 'Under Siege' ... Party Denies Spying On MPs
[New Era] The ruling Swapo Party has denied spying on its Members of Parliament (MPs) following the surprise electoral defeat of one of its own, Fenny Tutjavi, to the Landless People's Movement's Utaara Mootu.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:04:01 GMTFuz Caforio Named 2025 Wildlife Artist of the Year
[Namibia Economist] South African artist, Fuz Caforio was announced the 2025 Wildlife Artist of the Year during the prize giving ceremony which recently took place at the Swakopmund Fine Art Gallery.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:47:10 GMTArchbishop Nashenda Calls for Prayer Amid Pope Francis' Death
[Namibian] The Catholic Church in Namibia is in mourning following Roman Catholic archbishop Liborius Nashenda announcing the death of Pope Francis.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:47:09 GMTNamibia Will Produce First Oil Soonest - Nandi-Ndaitwah
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her administration will focus on ensuring Namibia produces its first oil "within the shortest timeframe".
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:52:21 GMTThe Battle Is On in Rugby Premier League
[Namibian] With the Rugby Premier League at about the halfway stage before the knockout stages begin, the battle is on for a place in the semifinals.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:21:01 GMTChildren Born to Liberation Fighters in Exile Demand Inclusion
[New Era] The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs has recommended that the Ministry of Defence and Veterans' Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, amend the Veterans Act to include all children born ...
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:15:10 GMTNIPDB at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC)
[NIPDB] Let's meet at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) | The 7th edition of the NIEC is underway at the Windhoek Country Club, convening global energy leaders, policymakers, and investors to advance the continent's energy future.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:19:06 GMTSteenkamp Enters Khoekhoegowab Storm ... Says No Language Is Superior to Another
[New Era] A storm is brewing at the Auas Primary School in the heart of Katutura, where disgruntled parents and community members and the school's management are at loggerheads. It is alleged that the staff and principal are plotting to remove the Kh...
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:18:12 GMTN$1b Transnamib Locomotive Tender Blocked
[New Era] Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has halted the procurement of 30 locomotives from a company in the United States by TransNamib.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:39:22 GMTPresident Vows Zero Tolerance for Oil, Gas Corruption
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her administration will not tolerate any corruption in the oil and gas sector.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 04:39:22 GMTGovt to Construct 50 000 Housing Units in Five Years
[Namibian] The government plans to construct 50 000 housing units within five years.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:35:11 GMT26 Schools Without Water in Oshikoto ... No Electricity At 13 Schools
[New Era] Omuthiya -- Twenty-six schools operate without potable water in the Oshikoto region, the Directorate of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture in the region has reported.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:33:20 GMTBusch Backs Budget
[New Era] Member of Parliament and former executive chairperson of the National Youth Council (NYC) Sharonice Busch, has thrown her full support behind the 2025/26 national budget, describing it as a "manifesto of progress".
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:33:54 GMTMasake Drums Up Anti-Graft Fight
[New Era] Swakopmund -- Deputy Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform minister Ruth Masake has urged staff members to uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability while cautioning them against engaging in corruption in any shap...
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:33:37 GMTA Weekend of Drunken Drivers
[New Era] Forty drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol over the Easter weekend.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:12:45 GMTNamibia Aims to Become African Energy Hub - President Declares At Conference Opening
[Namibia Economist] The President H.E. Dr Netumbo Nandi -- Ndaitwah highlighted the country's strategic vision to add value to its natural resources, diversify its economy, and create jobs.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:11:25 GMTElectricity Regulator Approves Revised Transmission Grid Code for Enhanced Power System
[Namibia Economist] The Electricity Control Board (ECB)'s Chief Executive Officer, Robert Kahimise, announced on Tuesday several key resolutions made by the Board during its meeting held on 27 March.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:32:00 GMTLocust Outbreak Hits Zambezi Region, Second Wave Fears Mount
[Namibia Economist] The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has confirmed a concerning locust outbreak in the northeastern Zambezi Region.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:09:47 GMTKavango East Governor Promises Dinner for Cup Winners
[Namibian] Kavango East governor Julius Hambyuka yesterday said he would honour his pledge to treat the newly crowned 2025 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup netball champions to dinner.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:07:53 GMTIifo Appointed As Oshikoto Police Commander
[Namibian] Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo has appointed commissioner Ndafudha Iifo to serve as commander for the Oshikoto region from 1 May.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:10:39 GMTRehoboth Launches Career and Entrepreneurship Day
[Namibian] Rehoboth's Career and Entrepreneurship Day, aimed to inspire, educate and empower young people at the town, is set to take place on 26 April.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:08:59 GMTMwatile Sisters Shine in T20 Series
[Namibian] The Mwatile sisters Wilka (24) and Mekelaye (19) have become leading members of the Namibian Capricorn Eagles squad, while both excelled in their recent International T20 series against Uganda.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:03:43 GMTNamibia Well-Placed At Junior Africa Cup
[Namibian] Both Nambia's men and women's u21 hockey teams are currently second on the log at the Junior Africa Cup in Windhoek and well-placed to qualify for the Junior World Cup later this year.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:49:14 GMTNandi-Ndaitwah Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis
[New Era] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Pope Francis, describing him as an extraordinary leader who served the world with compassion, courage, and integrity.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:49:12 GMTTrump Tariffs to Squeeze Diamonds and Manufacturing
[New Era] Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab has cautioned that the economic fallout from renewed United States of America trade tariffs imposed under president Donald Trump's administration, coupled with the uncertainty surrounding tariff de...
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:05:18 GMTNandi-Ndaitwah Assesses Floods Impact
[New Era] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said government will continue to ensure that affected Namibians receive essential assistance, including food aid, medical care, toilets and shelter.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:05:16 GMTFarmers Aid Hunger-Stricken Gobabis Residents
[New Era] Farmers from the Epukiro constituency donated 84 melons of various varieties to the Gobabis constituency office as contribution to the region's ongoing fight against hunger and malnutrition.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:58:06 GMTMaiden Speech - Infrastructure, Aviation and Accountability
[Namibian] Speech Nelson Tuhafeni Kalangula at the National Assembly on 10 April 2025
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:58:05 GMTKunene Rejoices in Home Success
[Namibian] Tears of joy and relief flowed freely inside a packed Outjo Sport Stadium yesterday as host region Kunene claimed a historic first Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup title following a 2-0 win over Kavango West at Outjo.