Nandi-Ndaitwah warns NDF troops against political interference and bypassing chain of command

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned Namibian Defence Force (NDF) members against political involvement and bypassing the chain of command when raising grievances. She says this could be a threat to the country’s national security. “I am...

Bank of Namibia chief calls for diamond royalty relief extension

Namibia’s central bank governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, on Wednesday called for an extension to a royalty discount granted to Namdeb. This is to help the diamond miner survive a protracted global market downturn, marked by falling demand and a supply...

IMF projects Zimbabwe as best-performing economy in 2025

ZIMBABWE has emerged as Southern Africa's best-performing economy for 2025, with a projected rebound in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of six percent as the country journeys towards Vision 2030. According to the new growth projections for the...

How to watch Newcastle vs Benfica: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game

With Bruno Guimaraes and Richard Rios stalking midfield and Jose Mourinho prowling the touchline, we expect Newcastle's clash with Benfica to be nothing short of full-blooded. The self-proclaimed Special One took the Eagles reins a month ago, but...

Namibian public health workers second-highest paid in SADC

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has stated that Namibia's public health workers are the second-highest paid in the SADC region. The minister responded to a concern raised by Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) MP...

How to watch Villarreal vs Man City: free streams, preview for Champions League 2025/26 game

Man City travel to Villarreal this Tuesday night looking to bounce back from a disappointing draw with Monaco in the previous round of fixtures. Since an early-season blip against Tottenham and Brighton, Pep Guardiola’s side have looked closer to...

Schools to close on election day

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has announced that 26 November will be a public school holiday. This is due to the regional council and local authority elections taking place on this day. The deviation of the...

President urges Parliament to fast-track key bills

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the need for Parliament to urgently consider bills, as the executive relies on Parliament's cooperation to ensure that delays do not hinder the implementation of policies and programmes. The...

Windhoek marks 25 Years of Berlin sister city partnership

Namibia and Windhoek will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Berlin-Windhoek sister city partnership this week. A delegation led by the Mayor of Berlin, Dr. Kai Wegner, is expected in Windhoek on Wednesday. The visiting sister cities also...

Ministers at odds over Stampriet uranium mining as water safety fears persist near Leonardville

Two Cabinet ministers are on opposing sides of the proposed uranium mining many fear would poison one of Namibia’s largest underground water systems. The Stampriet Aquifer system has for long sustained hundreds of thousands of lives in the arid...

SA lists three new government bonds 

Chamwe Kaira South Africa, where Namibian asset managers and pension funds have major investments, has listed three new government bonds. The National Treasury announced the listing of the R010, R187, and R188 fixed-rate bonds on the Johannesburg...

Simesihle Khuzwayo bags two full bursaries at Eskom Expo International Science Fair

At just 18-years-old, young scientist, Simesihle Khuzwayo is already proving that determination, curiosity, and a love for learning can open the door to extraordinary possibilities. The grade 12 pupil at a non-fee-paying school, King Bhekuzulu...

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation CEO and Inaugurated by the Gambia Vice President and Merck foundation Chairman

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Banjul, The Gambia – Business Wire India • First Ladies of Burundi, Central Africa, Liberia, São Tomé & Príncipe and Senegal attend 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, Co-chaired by The Gambia First Lady and...

Namibia launches new health frameworks for universal coverage

WINDHOEK, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- Namibia on Monday launched a five-year health strategic plan and the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Policy to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare services for all citizens by 2030. Speaking at the launch in...

THE TIDE LINE | A farewell to Namibia’s Favourite uncle

The coastal air feels heavier this week. Walvis Bay, usually abuzz with salt, seagulls, and the rhythm of commerce, has fallen a little quieter. The news of the passing of John Savva, or as everyone knew him, Uncle Savva, has rippled across the...

Africa celebrates top women leadership …leaders demand action, not promises

Top African women political leaders said real progress in advancing women will only happen when political will is matched with action, resources, and preparation of future generations. This was the view of various women political leaders from...

First Gentleman calls for visionary military leadership

Date: October 15, 2025 CALLING FOR STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP: The First Gentleman, Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, has highlighted the importance of visionary leadership in the military, calling on leaders to balance strategy and policy while...

Namibia mourns John Savva

WINDHOEK – Tributes are pouring in from across Namibia as Walvis Bay businessman and philanthrop ist, John Sava who died on Saturday is honoured. Savva arrived in Namibia 59 years ago from Cyprus as a young man with nothing but dreams to build a...

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Inaugurated by the Gambia Vice President and Merck Foundation Chairman

(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) Merck Foundation (), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Lu”inary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia, on 14th...

H₂Infra to acquire majority stake in Cleanergy 

The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group announced that it will sell its shares in Cleanergy Solutions Namibia to H₂Infra NV, a company that is part of the international clean energy leader, CMB.TECH. O&L currently owns 51% of Cleanergy. Once approved by...