Mayor hails Swakopmund for hosting Sport events

The Mayor of Swakopmund, Blasius Goraseb, has praised the town's rising profile as Namibia's hub for sports tourism. This follows the successful hosting of two major events-the Region 5 Youth Games and the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)...

Namibia Records Over 4,000 Defamation Cases in 3 Years

By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia has recorded more than 4,835 cases of defamation of character in the past three years, Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force Joseph Shikongo revealed this week. Speaking at the launch of the Ethical Use of...

Ethical use of social media campaign launched in Windhoek

Emma Theofelus, minister of information and communication technology, Windhoek, 13 August 2025 It is with great pride and a deep sense of responsibility that I stand before you today on this auspicious occasion of the launch of the ‘Ethical Use of...

Youth week celebrations act towards Namibia’s future

International Youth Day and National Youth Week were commemorated in Namibia last week, with events in Windhoek placing the spotlight on young people’s role in shaping the country’s future. The grand celebrations, held at the Namibian College of...

Gondwana scoops five wins at Best of Namibia 2025 Awards

Gondwana Collection Namibia has been named one of the standout winners at the Best of Namibia 2025 Awards, taking home five honours across key accommodation, travel and transport categories. In the accommodation division, Etosha Safari Lodge was...

Campus Connect magazine launched in Windhoek

WINDHOEK, 13 AUG (NAMPA) – Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Dino Ballotti, on Tuesday launched the first edition of Campus Connect, a student-led magazine aimed at amplifying young voices and fostering...

Namibia Joins 37 Other Countries In Adopting Information And Communications Technology (ICT) Initiative For Remote Monitoring And Evaluation Of Development Projects

(MENAFN- APO Group) Namibia has become the latest country to adopt cutting-edge technology for development project management, as senior government officials and the African Development Bank ( ) jointly launched the transformative Remote...

Art and science fuse to spotlight Namibia’s genocide history

A new exhibition at the National Art Gallery offers a unique blend of 3D reconstructions, oral testimonies and archival research, giving voice to and confronting Namibia's brutal and painful colonial history. The National Art Gallery of Namibia...

Namibia declares end of malaria and cholera outbreaks

MINISTER of health and social services Esperance Luvindao on Wednesday announced the end of the malaria and cholera outbreaks in Namibia. Luvindao during a media briefing in Windhoek confirmed that no new cholera or malaria cases have been...

The Digital Divide Stealing Namibian Dreams

How many of Namibia’s 2.8 million citizens know about the existence of the Namibian Securities Exchange (NSX)? How many understand they can buy shares in the institutions that hold their savings? The sobering reality: While 78% of Namibians are...

Indian high commission in Namibia hosts first India bazaar

The Indian high commission in Namibia hosted its inaugural ‘India Bazaar’ in Windhoek on Saturday – an event that saw the attendance of diplomats and high-ranking Namibian officials. Delivering his keynote address at the event, India’s high...

The Sacred Place of Legal Practitioners in Namibia

Despite 35 years of independence, a lamentable lack of understanding persists in Namibia regarding the fundamental right of an accused person to legal representation. While we should all be well-versed in the principle that people are presumed...

USA seal qualification for 2026 U19 World Cup in Zimbabwe & Namibia

The USA have sealed the final berth for the 2026 ICC U19 men’s World Cup, becoming the 16th team to confirm their spot in the tournament to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Led by wicketkeeper-batter Arjun Mahesh, the USA side dominated the...

Namibia and Germany renew 30-year youth sport exchange partnership

Hilma Nalupe Namibia and Germany have taken a step to continue fostering youth development through sports, formalising the extension of a partnership that has spanned three decades. The renewed agreement focuses on strengthening athletic training,...

Namibia, Germany renew 30-year Youth Sport Exchange partnership

Staff Reporter A NAMIBIAN delegation has travelled to Germany to formalise the renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture and the Fussball- und Leichtathletik...

Media Persecution: President Mahama Doth Protest Too Much

I sincerely don’t believe for a split-second that President John “I Have No Classmates in Ghana” Dramani Mahama has any vestigial remnants of both credibility and integrity left, when it comes to the righteous condemnation of the wanton abuse of...

Namibia social media clampdown

The Biggest Party in Sport bowls off – Can TKR end search for fifth CPL title?

Sports Jelani Beckles 6 Hrs Ago Trinbago Knight Riders' Nicholas Pooran plays a shot during the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League. - Photo courtesy CPL T20 IT is that time of year again for the Biggest Party in Sport – the Republic Bank...

Namibia faces surge in serious online crimes, police warn

• Social media misuse fuels crime wave Police have launched a campaign to warn Namibians about a rise in online crimes, including high levels of fraud and defamation, dozens of human trafficking cases and the growing threat from online predators...

Four against one in Windhoek court

As a key prosecution witness, ACC chief investigator Oberty Inambao has held his ground while being cross-examined by a formidable team of defence lawyers in the Enercon–Namcor courtroom saga. The Windhoek Magistrate’s Court has seen its share of...