Ravaged by Fire: What’s Next for Etosha?

Etosha IS more than a tourist magnet. It is a living archive of Namibia’s natural heritage and rhythms, a vast savanna where rain, grass and fire have long interacted to shape species and soils. That normal cycle turned into a national emergency...

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...

New notes stuck until ATMs catch up

People will only be able deposit the new issued banknotes at automated teller machines (ATMs) in November, as calibration work across banks continues. During the repo rate announcement on Wednesday, Bank of Namibia (BoN) governer Johannes !Gawaxab...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Namibia and Botswana sign MoUs across energy, education and health

Cabinet has approved several Memoranda of Understanding between Namibia and Botswana, covering various sectors including energy, education, and health. During the latest briefing by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma...

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...

SA lists three new government bonds 

Chamwe Kaira South Africa, where Namibian asset managers and pension funds have major investments, has listed three new government bonds. The National Treasury announced the listing of the R010, R187, and R188 fixed-rate bonds on the Johannesburg...

Simesihle Khuzwayo bags two full bursaries at Eskom Expo International Science Fair

At just 18-years-old, young scientist, Simesihle Khuzwayo is already proving that determination, curiosity, and a love for learning can open the door to extraordinary possibilities. The grade 12 pupil at a non-fee-paying school, King Bhekuzulu...

Namibia estimates N$16.1 billion needed for Universal Health Coverage

Namibia's total budget requirement to meet its Universal Health Coverage targets is estimated at N$16.1 billion. This was revealed at the launch of the Ministry of Health and Social Services' Ministerial Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2030 and the...

THE TIDE LINE | A farewell to Namibia’s Favourite uncle

The coastal air feels heavier this week. Walvis Bay, usually abuzz with salt, seagulls, and the rhythm of commerce, has fallen a little quieter. The news of the passing of John Savva, or as everyone knew him, Uncle Savva, has rippled across the...

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation CEO and Inaugurated by the Gambia Vice President and Merck foundation Chairman

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Banjul, The Gambia – Business Wire India • First Ladies of Burundi, Central Africa, Liberia, São Tomé & Príncipe and Senegal attend 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary, Co-chaired by The Gambia First Lady and...

First Gentleman calls for visionary military leadership

Date: October 15, 2025 CALLING FOR STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP: The First Gentleman, Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, has highlighted the importance of visionary leadership in the military, calling on leaders to balance strategy and policy while...

Australia bowls first in ODI against India led by new captain Shubman Gill

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Australia has won the toss and chosen to bowl Sunday in the first one-day international cricket match against India at Perth. A strong-looking Indian team is led by Shubman Gill — India’s new ODI skipper replacing Rohit...

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Inaugurated by the Gambia Vice President and Merck Foundation Chairman

(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) Merck Foundation (), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Lu”inary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia, on 14th...

Repeal repressive laws, government urged

Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) chairman Trevor Ncube highlighted the declining state of Press freedom across the region, pointing to repressive legislation as the primary cause. MEDIA practitioners and Press freedom advocates have called on the...

Election season, women’s experiences

Election season, women’s experiences ZIMBABWE has a relatively solid framework for protecting women’s rights. It is a signatory to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, the International Covenant on Civil...

Namibians’ life expectancy rises to 56, but health system still faces major hurdles – Luvindao

Namibians’ life expectancy has risen significantly from 47 to 56 years, yet the country’s healthcare system continues to battle several challenges. These include communicable and non-communicable diseases, minister of health and social services...