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,...

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...

Namibia condemns unconstitutional takeover in Madagascar

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Selma Ashipala-Musavyi briefed Parliament on the political unrest in Madagascar, where the military has taken control following the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina. She said SADC and the...

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...

President Nandi-Ndaitwah wraps up NDF “||Khau ||Ae” counter-terrorism exercise

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officiated at the closing ceremony of the counter-terrorism exercise code-named ||Khau ||Ae, a Khoekhoegowab phrase translating to "Shield Together", at the Etiro East Training Base in the Erongo Region. The...

Namibian Broadcasting Corporation denounces false corruption and tax evasion claims

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has condemned allegations made by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP John Louw Mouton, who claimed the public broadcaster failed to pay taxes to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) and alleged...

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...

Namibia commemorates 25 Years of WPS agenda

WINDHOEK, 15 OCTOBER- International Relations minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi pictured at the street procession of WPS. (Photo contributed). NAMPA WINDHOEK, 15 OCT (NAMPA) - A street procession led by women in uniform took place in Windhoek on...

Namibia central bank cuts repo rate to support weakening economy

WINDHOEK - Namibia's central bank cut its main interest rate by 25 basis points to 6.50% on Wednesday, saying that the domestic economy had weakened and that inflation was well-contained. The Bank of Namibia had previously kept its lending rate...

Namibia condemns unconstitutional power grab in Madagascar

Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed Namibia’s grave concern over the recent political developments in Madagascar, where the military has taken control following the impeachment and ousting of President Andry...

Women in uniform lead procession to mark Namibia’s 25th anniversary of UNSCR 1325

Staff Reporter REPRESENTATIVES of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), the Namibian Police (NamPol), the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS), and the City Police conducted a street procession in Windhoek to commemorate the 25th anniversary of United...

Namibia’s gender equality efforts spotlighted in Beijing

Date: October 15, 2025 Staff Reporter THE Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jenelly Matundu, represented Namibia at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, where she highlighted the country’s progress in advancing...

President leads closing of national counter-terrorism drill

ARRIVAL: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, accompanied by Lt (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, the First Gentleman, has arrived at the Etiro East Training Base in Karibib, Erongo Region, to officiate at the official closing ceremony of the...

Over 5 000 GBV cases reported in Namibia annually

Minister of gender equality and child welfare Emma Kantema says over 5 000 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) are reported in Namibia every year. According to police data, women and girls make up a large part of this number. Kantema revealed...

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...

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...

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...

Zelenskyy fails to secure Tomahawk missiles at talks with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears to have come away empty-handed from a White House meeting after United States president Donald Trump indicated he was not ready to supply sought-after Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine. Zelenskyy said after...

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...