Gawanas calls for Africa’s health self-reliance

Africa must take charge of its health future and reduce reliance on external aid. This is according to Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria vice chairperson Bience Gawanas, who was speaking at the fourth International Conference on...

Young innovators earn massive prizes at Eskom Expo International Science Fair

The 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) ended on a high note as outstanding young scientists were rewarded with generous cash prizes for their rigorous and innovative research projects. The fair, held at the Convention Centre at...

Young scientists celebrated at Eskom Expo International Science Fair

This year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair celebrated South Africa’s leading young scientists with an impressive collection of prizes from full bursaries and cash rewards to tech devices that will support their future in Science,...

Namibian Legend Johanna Benson Shines at World Para Athletics Championships

Johanna Benson, a Namibian para-athletics legend, shined at the World Para Athletics Championships (WPAC 2025) in New Delhi, recording Season Best performances. Reflecting on her career, Benson expressed excitement for the future, including the...

Minister Luvindao outlines Vision April 2026 health reforms and facility assessment findings

Statement by minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao, National Health Facility Assessments Feedback Meeting, Windhoek, 1 October 2025 It gives me profound pleasure to be with you this morning as we receive the feedback report on...

President Nandi-Ndaitwah pledges stronger wildfire response in Etosha and affected regions

Statement delivered by prime minister Elijah Ngurare on behalf of president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Etosha National Park, 30 September 2025 I rise to deliver a statement on behalf of president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, president of the Republic of...

Ngurare highlights education as key to unlocking Namibia’s economic potential

OMBURO, 10 October 2025 - Petrus Shikalepo, the chairperson of the Independent Patriots for Change in the Kunene region, has confirmed 26 IPC candidates for the upcoming Regional Council and Local Authority elections in the Kunene region,...

Windhoek Marks Health and Hygiene Promotion Month

By: Patemoshela Lukolo The City of Windhoek has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting hygiene and sanitation as part of efforts to strengthen public health and reduce preventable diseases. This was highlighted during the official commemoration of...

Seychelles’ Patrick Herminie wins presidential run-off election

Seychelles’ opposition leader, Patrick Herminie (62), has won the country’s presidential race, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off vote, according to the local electoral commission. Herminie won 52.7% of the vote, while...

ACTION, DISCIPLINE AND FOCUS

Staff Reporter THE First Gentleman of the Republic of Namibia, Lt. genl. (retired) Epaphras (Denga) Ndaitwah, removed any doubt about a seismic radical shift from rhetoric to action in implementing policies and development plans that are underway...

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...

Urban Minister encourages ethical behaviour

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has called for a renewed commitment to ethical leadership as a cornerstone for Africa's economic transformation. He made the remarks at the 3rd Economic Summit held under the theme...

Seretse Khama the bond that ties two nations – president

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says honouring Botswana’s founding president, Seretse Khama, with a street name in the heart of the capital city, illustrates the unbreakable bond that ties the two nations. She said this during the renaming of...

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...

Celtic in major injury sweat as key Hoops star withdraws from international duty

THERE’S an injury concern for Celtic ahead of next weekend’s trip to Dundee. That’s after a key Hoops star withdrew from international duty with an injury. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Thank you! Daizen Maeda has withdrawn from international...

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...

Vice President launches report on the direct costs of disability for families in Namibia

Staff Reporter VICE President Lucia Witbooi has officially launched “The Direct Costs of Disability for Families in Namibia: Goods and Services Required by Persons with Disabilities for Full and Effective Participation” report, reaffirming...

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...

Ashipala-Musavyi outlines vision for deeper regional ties between Namibia and Botswana

Staff Reporter The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has expressed optimism about strengthening trade and investment ties between Namibia and Botswana, particularly under the framework of the African...

Feature: A decade in China fuels Namibian woman's journey of learning, ambition

WINDHOEK, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- After more than a decade of living, studying, and traveling in China, 32-year-old Namibian urban planning expert Rosalia Shiweva has returned home with a master's degree, entrepreneurial drive, and a unique...