Namibia names 24-man squad for crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

WINDHOEK, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's football governing body, the NFA, on Monday announced a 24-man travelling squad to face Liberia and Tunisia in the final group stage matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The squad is made up of...

Namibia promises to uphold Chicago Convention …as Africa aims to accelerate aviation integration via single market 

Namibia reaffirmed its commitment to the Chicago Convention when works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi, attended the 42nd session of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly last week. The session was hosted at...

Former Miss Namibia launches food security project

Former Miss Namibia Prisca Anyolo has launched her non-governmental project, Crowned Garden, aimed at tackling hunger and malnutrition in Namibia through sustainable food production. Launched at Dordabis last Wednesday, the project employs...

IUM Changing Lives and Reshaping Namibia’s Future

By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) stands as one of Namibia’s most transformative institutions, dedicated to changing lives and reshaping the country’s socio-economic landscape through education, innovation, and...

Kabila’s death sentence puts Namibia in tight spot

Renthia Kaimbi Namibia faces a diplomatic test as the death sentence imposed on former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) president Joseph Kabila draws questions about justice and political stability. International relations analyst Marius Kudumo...

Namibia poised to be Africa’s next big growth story, says Standard Bank CEO

The group CEO of Standard Bank, Africa’s largest lender by assets, says oil and gas finds in Namibia could lift growth in that economy by as much as 7% in the next five years — with the country set to be the continent’s next biggest growth story....

Automechanika Johannesburg Wraps Up Africa Roadshows with Successful Namibia Showcase

The Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshow concluded its six‑nation journey with a highly successful final stop in Windhoek. The gathering provided participants with valuable insights into the evolving automotive aftermarket...

No stopping, reversing Namibian October 

Revolution movement for reparations! Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro When one hears and talks of and about the October Revolution, what ordinarily immediately comes to mind historically and ideologically is the culmination of popular sentiment directed...

Weak laws fuel Namibia’s veldfire crisis

The recent wildfires in Etosha National Park and across Namibia have once again highlighted a glaring weakness in the country’s fire management system: the absence of effective l... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

Only 45% of Namibian households have access to soap and water: UNICEF

\'Clean hands are one of our strongest defences against infections and illnesses.\' UNICEF has warned about the state of hand hygiene in Namibia, revealing that less than half of households have access to basic handwashing facilities with soap — a...

TotalEnergies, Shell, KAESO and more to feature at Namibia Energy Connect & Trailblazer Awards 2025

Staff Reporter THE Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) will host the Namibia Energy Connect & Energy Trailblazer Awards 2025 from 4–5 November at Droombos, Windhoek, bringing together key players in Namibia’s energy sector. Under the patronage of...

Namibia and Botswana to sign research and technology agreement

Namibia and Botswana are to sign an agreement on research, science, and technology during the second Bi-National Commission, which will be co-chaired by the two nations' presidents this week. This was revealed by the Director of Research and...

NAMIBIA’S TOURISM EXPECTS A DROP AFTER A DEVASTATING FIRE

A substantial wildfire has surged through Namibia's Etosha National Park, scarring over a third of the enormous reserve and, generally speaking, jeopardizing Namibia's tourism recovery. After a grueling week-long struggle, authorities brought the...

Namibia tightens used car import rules, bans vehicles older than 12 years

The Namibian government has announced new restrictions on the importation of second-hand motor vehicles older than 12 years. According to the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, the importation of used vehicles older than 12 years from...

National Literary Festival ends on a high note, celebrating Namibian literature

The second National Literary Festival of Namibia concluded on a high note, celebrating Namibian literature and inspiring a culture of reading among children and the youth. The two-day event, organised by the National Arts Council of Namibia,...

Procurement vs Innovation: Namibia’s Framework Discourages Home-Grown Technical Solutions

Namibian developers are building impressive technical solutions that could modernise government services and boost our digital economy. Instead of embracing these innovations, our procurement framework forces them into bureaucratic mazes designed...

Amnesty International urges Germany to deliver reparations for Namibia genocide

Amnesty International has called on Germany to fully acknowledge its legal responsibility for the genocide and other colonial crimes it committed in Namibia. The international body last week demanded that Germany provide reparations to the...

Namibian and UK dentists join forces to promote dental health

Dentists from Namibia and the United Kingdom have united to put smiles on and educate vulnerable communities on dental health. The teams went as far as the Usib farm outside Rehoboth and ended the dental tour at the Orlindi Place of Safety for...

Namibia to host Botswana-Namibia Bi-National Commission

Namibia will host the second session of the Botswana-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) from Monday to Thursday, the Presidency announced on Saturday. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Botswana’s president, Duma Boko, will co-chair the Heads...

Namibia approves nomination of Dâures/Brandberg for Unesco World Heritage List

Namibia has approved the nomination of the Dâures/Brandberg National Monument area for inscription on the Unesco World Heritage List. The submission will be made to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) on 1...