Namibia’s Taekwondo Federation eyes global stage 

Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Taekwondo Federation has marked a significant milestone with the country’s first-ever international medal. It is now preparing for its debut at the World Taekwondo Championships in China next month. This was disclosed at a...

The woman who wants to end Cameroon president's 43-year rule

There was great surprise when Cameroon's electoral commission announced the 12 candidates for the October 12 presidential election. For the third time in Cameroon's political history, one of the contenders running for the highest office in the...

Namibia Deploys Army to Battle Raging Wildfire in Etosha National Park

The Namibian government has mobilized its army to combat a massive wildfire raging through the iconic Etosha National Park. The fire, which has already consumed vast stretches of vital wildlife habitat, threatens one of Africa’s...

McDermott and PETROFUND Partner to Advance Namibia’s Energy Talent Pipeline

The collaboration will align with international standards to provide Namibian students, job seekers, and service providers access to training, mentorship, and employment opportunities. The upskilling and knowledge transfer aspect of the agreement...

Berlin mayor en route to Windhoek

The City of Windhoek has confirmed that the governing mayor of Berlin, Dr Kai Wegner, will pay an official visit to Namibia’s capital from 15 to 18 October 2025 to commemorate th... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

EDITORIAL: Are Namibians growing weary of traditional political parties?

As Namibia approaches the November regional councils and local authority elections, the country is witnessing a notable surge in residents’ and ratepayers’ associations. This w... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

Namibian engineer Belete-Tekie wins women in engineering leadership award

Namibian civil engineer Sophia Belete-Tekie was awarded the women in engineering leadership award at the 11th Unesco Africa Engineering Week and ninth African Engineering Conference in Kampala, Uganda last week. Belete-Tekie received the award for...

UAE President receives head of Emirates Oncology Society in Abu Dhabi

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday met Humaid Al Shamsi, president of the Emirates Oncology Society, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. Mr Al Shamsi, who is also the chief executive of the Burjeel Cancer Institute, is the first Emirati physician...

Namibia deploys 500 soldiers to fight fire in Etosha National Park

Namibia deployed 500 soldiers Sunday to help to fight a fire that has burned through a third of the vast Etosha National Park, one of Africa's largest game reserves, officials said. The park in the north of the largely desert nation is home to 114...

Boosting intra-African trade tops agenda at Botswana–Namibia BNC

Staff Reporter Boosting intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is one of the key issues under discussion at the Second Session of the Botswana–Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC). This was highlighted by...

NNFU President urges treating agriculture as economic pillar

The President of the Namibia National Farmers' Union wants agriculture to be treated as a strategic pillar for economic development, rather than as a social welfare project. Adolf Muremi was speaking at the Agri Outlook Conference, which is...

Erongo Governor says agriculture key to food security

Erongo Regional Governor Nathalia |Goagoses has said agriculture remains a driver of food security, especially in the face of changing climate conditions and increasing economic difficulties. |Goagoses made these remarks at the handover of...

Thousands expected at AUSC marathon …Namibia fields eight at inaugural event

Namibia has sent a team of eight athletes for the first African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Marathon, scheduled to take place this weekend in Tshwane, South Africa. This will be the first edition of the event, which aims to bring together...

Namibia sends hundreds of soldiers to help battle huge wildfire in Etosha National Park

WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Namibia has sent more than 500 soldiers to help battle a huge wildfire that has burned… WINDHOEK, Namibia (AP) — Namibia has sent more than 500 soldiers to help battle a huge wildfire that has burned across 30% of the...

Liberia Seeks Vital Win Over Namibia to Keep World Cup Dream Alive

A win for Liberia would close the gap to just one point and keep their World Cup hopes alive heading into the final game against Equatorial Guinea. Paynesville –The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up this Thursday, October 9, 2025, as...

Namibia–Cuba bilateral commission holds inaugural session

The inaugural session of the Namibia–Cuba Intergovernmental Commission on Bilateral Cooperation is underway in Havana, the capital city of Cuba. Speaking at the opening of the session, Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma...

Namibia deploys army to fight fire in one of Africa’s largest reserves

Published On 29 Sep 202529 Sep 2025 Namibia has deployed more than 500 soldiers to help fight a fire that has burned through a third of the vast Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s largest wildlife reserves, Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare...

Vice President Witbooi urges lawmakers to understand disability challenges

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has stressed the importance of lawmakers understanding the challenges faced by persons with disabilities and their caregivers. She stressed the urgent need to accelerate discussions about increasing the disability...

Veterans camp outside Swapo HQ demanding promised exile funds

A group of Namibian veterans repatriated from exile in 1989 has set up camp outside the Swapo headquarters in Windhoek, demanding the immediate release of funds and benefits they say were promised to them more than three decades ago. The veterans...

Namibia footage shows wildfire devastation in Etosha natural park – video

A fire has burned through a third of Namibia's vast Etosha national park, one of Africa’s largest game reserves. The site in the north of the largely desert country is home to 114 mammal species, notably the critically endangered black rhinoceros,...