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...

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...

Namibia national park fire no longer active: govt

A massive fire which scorched through more than a third of Namibia's best-known national park is no longer active, government authorities said Wednesday.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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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’s Economic Defence Mode in 2025

By: David Shoombe The founding fathers of the Namibian Constitution had a dream in mind to bring an end to Namibians’ struggles and end exploitation of all kinds, building a nation that is united, prosperous, having equal rights and equally...

Congo to start building gold reserves as price surges, central bank governor says

By Duncan Miriri and Sonia Rolley NAIROBI (Reuters) -The Democratic Republic of Congo will start building gold reserves to bolster its currency and lift its economy, the central bank governor said, joining a rush in Africa and elsewhere to...

Namibia, Cuba strengthen with inaugural Intergovernmental Commission

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met with International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi in Havana. Ambassador Ashipala-Musavyi heads the Namibian delegation taking part in the inaugural session of the Intergovernmental...

Highligts and Goals Liberia 3-1 Namibia in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

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Namibia supports Africa Keystone Protected Area Partnership for sustainable conservation

Statement by Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, president of the Republic of Namibia, at the Africa Keystone Protected Area Partnership reception for ICCF African Wildlife Foundation, New York City, 22 September 2025 Good evening. It is an honour to join you...

International Olympiad on Financial Security opens in Russia’s Krasnoyarsk

The final stage of the International Olympiad on Financial Security has opened in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, bringing together about 600 schoolchildren and students from 40 countries, including CIS, BRICS, and SCO states, according to a local media...

Government to investigate wildlife losses following Etosha National Park fire

Staff Reporter THE Namibian Government is set to carry out an on-the-ground assessment to determine the extent of wildlife losses following the recent devastating fire that raged for several days in Etosha National Park and the surrounding areas....

Strategic partnership powers Namibia Critical Metals’ Lofdal deposit

Namibia Critical Metals is developing the Tier-1 Heavy Rare Earth Project, Lofdal, which is a globally significant deposit of the heavy rare earth metals dysprosium and terbium. Lofdal is the most advanced project in the company’s portfolio, with...

‘November in Namibia’ initiative will boost tourism – Alhaji Haruna Attah

By Evelyn ARTHUR Ghana’s High Commissioner to Namibia, Alhaji Abdul-Rahman Haruna Attah, has expressed his commitment to strengthening tourism, trade, culture and other exchange programmes between Ghana and Namibia. He said he intends to achieve...