A world on one campus - UP celebrates cultural diversity International Students Day

The University of Pretoria (UP) recently hosted its annual International Students Day celebration, a vibrant event that honoured the rich cultural diversity of its international student community. The day-long event, held under the beautiful...

President Mahama commissions second batch of 11 new ambassad...

President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday commissioned the second batch of 11 new ambassadors and high commissioners at the Jubilee House in Accra. The 11 new envoys included Mr Benjamin Anani Quashie, High Commissioner to South Africa, Captain...

Namibian “fuel tourists” detained in Angola

Staff Reporter THE exact number of Namibian vehicle owners who are currently detained in Angola accused of “fuel tourism” is still unknown. Some were fined and allowed to return to Namibia with or without their vehicles. The fine amounts per...

Namibia’s debt burden will still rise after eurobond repayment 

Chamwe Kaira Namibia’s total debt stock is expected to dip in October when a US$750 million eurobond is repaid but rise again to reach N$172.4 billion by the end of the 2025/26 financial year, equal to 62% of gross domestic product (GDP)....

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 to be Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation Chief Executive Office (CEO) and Inaugurated by the President of The Gambia

(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) Merck Foundation (), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Lumina”y”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in...

Nust vice chancellor suspended over alleged N$700 000 legal fee dispute

Naomab’s contract ends in two months The Namibia University of Science and Technology’s (Nust) governing council has suspended vice chancellor Erold Naomab over alleged mismanagement, including a N$700 000 legal fee claim linked to his contract...

President Sheikh Mohamed holds call with UK’s Keir Starmer

President Sheikh Mohamed on Wednesday spoke on the phone to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The call reviewed UAE-UK ties and explored opportunities to strengthen co-operation, state news agency Wam reported. The two leaders also stressed their...

Namibia announces end of wildfire in Etosha National Park

A wildfire has ravaged Namibia’s Etosha National Park, destroying more than a third of the country’s flagship reserve before firefighters finally contained it. Environment Minister Indileni Daniel announced on Monday that the blaze, which burned...

African penguin population crashes in Namibia, now critically endangered

The population of the African penguin, mainly found in Namibia’s marine protected islands, has dropped by 97%, leaving only 1 200 breeding pairs. They have been uplisted to critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of...

President Tinubu’s bold statement at UNGA 80 and its impact on global governance

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) just concluded in New York, United States. However, what has continued to dominate national discourse is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s national statement to world leaders at the annual...

Namibia launches Sustainable Finance Alliance to boost climate resilience

WINDHOEK, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has launched the Namibia Sustainable Finance Alliance (NSFA), a multi-stakeholder platform uniting regulators, banks, insurers, and investment bodies to promote sustainable finance and strengthen resilience to...

Is Namibia losing the battle against drugs?

When a 21-year-old woman is caught smuggling cannabis and illicit tobacco into police holding cells at Oshakati, one has to pause and ask: what is really going on? How did we arrive at a point where criminal activity boldly infiltrates the very...

ASOLI pledges to prioritise people over politics ahead of local elections

The Association for Localised Interest (ASOLI) has reaffirmed its commitment to put people over politics as it gears up for the upcoming Local Authority Elections. Speaking during a media briefing, ASOLI President Joseph Kauandenge expressed deep...

Namibia national park fire no longer active: govt

A massive fire which scorched through more than a third of Namibia's best-known national park is no longer active, government authorities said Wednesday. The blaze at Etosha National Park, a top tourist site and one of Africa's largest game...

Namibia, Cuba commit to deepening ties

Date: October 01, 2025 Staff Reporter MINISTER of International Relations and Trade, Hon. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has paid a courtesy call on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez on the sidelines of the Inaugural Session of the Namibia–Cuba...

Namibia seeks deeper trade and city partnerships with Philadelphia

Remarks by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Philadelphia City Hall, 25 September 2025 I stand before you today with deep humility and sincere gratitude, representing the people of the Republic of Namibia. It is an honour to address this esteemed...

President Mahama commissions second batch of envoys

By Iddi Yire, GNA Accra, Oct. 01, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday commissioned the second batch of 11 new ambassadors and high commissioners at the Presidency in Accra. The 11 new envoys included Mr Benjamin Anani Quashie, High...

OBSERVER DAILY | Namibia first: The optics of justice and the burden of history

The legal battle unfolding in the High Court over the joint Namibia–Germany genocide declaration is far more than a constitutional dispute; it is a moral mirror reflecting how we, as a nation, navigate justice, memory, and sovereignty in the...

Namibia projects tourism decline after wildfire in game reserve

WINDHOEK (Reuters) -Namibia’s tourism industry is expected to suffer over the next three years after a week-long wildfire ravaged over a third of its largest game reserve, Etosha National Park, a senior government official said. Established as a...

President Tinubu’s Bold Statement At UNGA 80 And The Impact On Global Governance

By Stanley Nkwocha The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) just concluded in New York, United States. However, what has continued to dominate national discourse is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s national statement to world...