YOUNG OBSERVER | Namibian youth join Afro-Arab Dialogue on peace and development

Namibia participated in the Afro-Arab Youth Congress held in Uganda from 6 to 10 October 2025 under the theme “Amplifying Youth Voices for Peace, Unity, and Prosperity.” The event marked the launch of a fundraising drive for the Afro-Arab Youth...

Building Namibia’s future maritime strength means investing in local marine pilots

Bradley Claassen|Published 17 minutes ago 3min Namibia’s maritime sector is the lifeblood of its economy. The ports at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz are gateways for trade, logistics and regional connectivity and are critical not only for Namibia but...

Leonard Iipumbu appointed Namibia’s Ambassador to Angola

State Chief of Protocol, Leonard Iipumbu has been appointed as Namibia's Ambassador to Angola. This was announced in a statement issued by the Presidency on Friday. It said Ambassador Iipumbu, as a seasoned diplomat and public servant, brings more...

Limbo to lead Katima Mulilo NCCI branch

Sharon Zibo Limbo has been elected by entrepreneurs in the Katima Mulilo area as the new chairperson of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI). She is deputised by Frankie Mwinga Ntemwa as the vice chairperson as elected during an...

G4S Namibia says NAMDIA lawsuit lacks clarity and detail

G4S Namibia says that a lawsuit filed by NAMDIA is vague and lacks sufficient detail to assess the alleged loss. NAMDIA seeks N$314 million in damages following a diamond theft at its headquarters on January 18. In court documents, G4S argues that...

Ashipala-Musavyi urges Kunene to boost economy through small-stock farming and cultural innovation

Staff Reporter THE Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has urged the Kunene Region to focus on expanding its small-stock industry to ensure that goat farming delivers stronger economic returns. She made these...

Namibia and GCF to Boost Funding for Youth Climate Projects

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Namibian government have agreed on the need to scale up financing for youth-led projects that build climate resilience. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah discussed the issue with GCF's Board Co-Chair Seyni Nafo...

Namibia and Botswana sign MoUs across energy, education and health

Cabinet has approved several Memoranda of Understanding between Namibia and Botswana, covering various sectors including energy, education, and health. During the latest briefing by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma...

Convicted ex-president Kabila rallies opposition to ‘save’ DRC from crisis

Former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) president Joseph Kabila has announced a movement to ‘save’ his country, after a meeting with other opposition leaders in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The meeting, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, resolved to...

NAC posts N$9.4m profit

Chamwe Kaira The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) recorded a profit after tax of N$9.4 million, driven by its route development strategy that attracted new services from South African Airways, Air Angola, FlySafair, and Discover Airlines. Increased...

Northern Namibia police officer convicted of raping child in Oshakati

A Policie officer from northern Namibia has been found guilty of raping a seven-year-old girl at Oshakati in 2018 and 2019. The police officer, whose name is being withheld to protect the identity of the complainant in his case, was found guilty...

Namibia estimates N$16.1 billion needed for Universal Health Coverage

Namibia's total budget requirement to meet its Universal Health Coverage targets is estimated at N$16.1 billion. This was revealed at the launch of the Ministry of Health and Social Services' Ministerial Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2030 and the...

Awards Wrap: PRISM Awards honours PR professionals, Euphoria Telecom launches No Bull Prize, Red & Yellow students thrive at The Loeries

The Media Online’s weekly column delivering news of award wins, entries, competitions, dates to note and winners in the media. PRISMS 2025: The human factor and Africa’s G20 moment Bradly Howland, President of PRISA The Public Relations Institute...

Botswana’s president on “plausible complimentarity”

PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) Speaking during the second session of the Namibia-Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Windhoek last week, the President of Botswana, Advocate Duma Boko, strongly emphasised...

Paulus Kapia and the politics of division

Former deputy minister Paulus Kapia has reminded Namibians that the nation’s political past, darkened by divisive rhetoric, is never far from the surface.Kapia was once at the fo... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

A timely cut, but will lower interest rates be enough to lift Namibia’s economy?

The Bank of Namibia’s decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, from 6.75% to 6.50%, marks a cautious yet significant attempt to breathe life into a sluggish economy. Announced by governor Johannes !Gawaxab, the rate reduction comes amid...

Factors Influencing Cabbage Farming in Namibia

In the quiet yet vital agricultural landscape of Namibia, the cultivation of cabbage holds both economic and nutritional significance, particularly for smallholder farmers in the Omusati Region. Recent research has thrown light on the complex web...

Policy integral to shaping oil and gas outlook – law firm

Although significant oil and gas discoveries across Southern Africa have sharpened investor focus, unlocking that potential is not only geological; it also requires an astute understanding of the legal, fiscal, administrative and commercial...

Election season, women’s experiences

Election season, women’s experiences ZIMBABWE has a relatively solid framework for protecting women’s rights. It is a signatory to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, the International Covenant on Civil...

Namibians’ life expectancy rises to 56, but health system still faces major hurdles – Luvindao

Namibians’ life expectancy has risen significantly from 47 to 56 years, yet the country’s healthcare system continues to battle several challenges. These include communicable and non-communicable diseases, minister of health and social services...