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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 Set to Make Higher Education Completely Free for All Citizens

Namibia Set to Make Higher Education Completely Free for All Citizens Starting in 2026, the government of Namibia will provide free tertiary education at all public universities and vocational training centers. The government will cover 100% of...

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...

Namibia stands out as Nigeria ranks low in women’s representation in Africa

Nigeria ranks among the lowest in Africa for women’s political representation, while countries like Rwanda, Namibia, and South Africa lead with robust gender-inclusive policies and high female participation in governance. Nigeria, Africa’s most...

Repeal repressive laws, government urged

Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) chairman Trevor Ncube highlighted the declining state of Press freedom across the region, pointing to repressive legislation as the primary cause. MEDIA practitioners and Press freedom advocates have called on the...

Namibian cue sport team to compete for N$500 000 

A Namibian cue sport team will compete in the Ultimate African Pool Championship in Mpumalanga, South Africa, this week, where total prize money of half a million Namibia dollar will be on offer. A 12-member team, representing the Namibian...

Minister laments Namibians’ reluctance to replant trees

Justicia Shipena Environment, Forestry and Tourism minister Inidelni Daniel says she concerned over Namibians’ reluctance to replant trees despite the country losing thousands of hectares of forest each year to agriculture, mining, urban...

Namibia gets N$60.7m worth of FMD vaccines from Botswana

Justicia Shipena Botswana has supplied Namibia with over 3.8 million doses of foot and mouth disease (FMD) vaccines worth N$60.7 million to strengthen livestock protection and regional food security. The vaccines were delivered through the...

Namibia Faces Surge in Cyber Threats

(MENAFN) Namibia encountered over a million cyber threats alongside a comparable number of system vulnerabilities during the first half of 2025, announced Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus in the National Assembly on...

Transport governance enhanced with new commission  …to regulate, oversee and foster industry innovation 

Namibia’s long – term economic success crucially depends on a well-managed and innovative transportation system. In this regard the newly appointed Transportation Commission is expected to play a critical role in achieving this goal through...

Justice Chinhengo’s courage and integrity in defence of the Rule of Law

Justice Moses Hungwe Chinhengo, who died on 19 September 2025, aged 70, leaves behind an enduring legacy of integrity and an abiding faith in the rule of law. Over a judicial career spanning more than two decades, his judgments—published in...

SMEs’ spotlight with Pricilla Mukokobi – Supporting Namibia’s small businesses

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Namibia’s economy. They create jobs, support families and help drive local development across the country. However, many of these businesses face challenges that limit their growth. The...

Namibia Stun South Africa in T20 Win

Namibia pulled off a stunning victory over South Africa in a one-off Twenty20 international on Saturday, powered by a late flourish from wicketkeeper Zane Green. Green, unbeaten on 30, scored 23 of Namibia’s final 26 runs in the closing two overs...