Namibia deploys army to fight wildfire burning third of Etosha game reserve

Namibia has begun deploying hundreds of soldiers 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 country is home...

Investors hold steady as Namibian bond market stalls

Chamwe Kaira Trading on the Namibian Stock Exchange’s (NSX) fixed income market was quiet on Monday, with only one deal recorded, according to NSX data. The government bond market remained largely unchanged, with yields stable across maturities....

Team Namibia returns home from World Para Athletics Championships

Staff Reporter TEAM Namibia has returned home after their inspiring performances at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in India. Upon their arrival, the athletes paid a courtesy visit to Vice President Lucia Witbooi. Deputy Minister of...

Presidency warns of fake AI-generated video using President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s image and voice

Date: October 07, 2025 Staff Reporter THE Presidency has issued a warning about a fake video circulating on social media, which falsely depicts President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah promoting an alleged investment scheme known as “Namibia Money AI.”...

Swartbooi challenges Namibia-Germany genocide declaration in High Court

Leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM) Bernardus Swartbooi is challenging a joint declaration between Namibia and Germany concerning the 1904-1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide. Swartbooi's legal team, led by South African advocate Tshidiso...

Erongo Governor urges strategic fight against corruption and fraud

The Governor of the Erongo Region, Natalia |Goagoses, said Namibians should dismantle the architecture of fraud and corruption by constructing a future of transparency, integrity and shared prosperity. |Goagoses made this remark during the All...

Pride on the line for Orlando Pirates’ international stars

National pride will be on the line for a number of Orlando Pirates stars who have swapped the club’s famous black and white colours for their national outfits ahead of the final rounds of CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in the coming days. Free...

ECN highlights importance of 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections

The Electoral Commission of Namibia's (ECN) Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama, explained what the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections are all about and why they play such a crucial role in Namibia's democratic...

EU blocks Namibia\'s rhino horn trade proposal

The European Union (EU) has rejected Namibia\'s application to allow strictly controlled trade in rhino horns. Namibia wanted to sell horns from legal sources – such as dead anim... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

COLUMNS: Why AML, cybersecurity matter for Africa’s crypto future

DAR ES SALAAM: AS cryptocurrency becomes part of daily life across Africa, the debate over security and trust is no longer optional; it is urgent. Digital assets are reshaping how people move money, invest and build businesses. But with that...

LPM to ditch Rehoboth Urban constituency by-election

The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) says it will not participate in a Rehoboth Urban constituency by-election should the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) call for a by-election. LPM spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa, who spoke to The Namibian...

No by-elections for Okatana and Rehoboth constituencies ahead of 2025 elections

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has said that no by-elections will be held in the Okatana and Rehoboth constituencies following the death of Swapo Party councillor Edmund Ishuwa and the dismissal of Landless People’s Movement (LPM)...

Cremer thrilled to return to Zimbabwe side after seven-year hiatus in Dubai

Graeme Cremer said it feels like a fairy tale after earning a recall to the Zimbabwe national team following seven years living in Dubai. The 39-year-old leg-spinner essentially retired from the sport in 2018, when his family relocated to the UAE...

CAZ responds to ASX price query

Your standout small cap resources stocks for Monday, October 27, 2025. CAZ responds to ASX price query LSR acquires suite of rare earth claims near Mountain Pass mine in US PVT raises $5.4m and reaches a 12-month high Strong gold prices and...

President Nandi-Ndaitwah outlines Inclusive Development vision at University of Pennsylvania

Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to inclusive development, youth empowerment, and gender equality during an engagement with students and faculty at the University of Pennsylvania in...

Mootu demands answers on government using taxpayers’ money to defend Germany on genocide

Landless People’s Movement parliamentarian Utaara Mootu on Tuesday demanded National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila explain how the budget was approved to fund Namibian lawyers defending the joint declaration with Germany on genocide....

Entrepo finance fights ministers over government salary deductions

At the end of the second quarter of the year, government employees owed Entrepo Finance N$2.2 billion. This is according to the quarterly report by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority. The majority shareholder and beneficiary...

Bank of Namibia condemns currency mutilation circulating on social media

The Bank of Namibia has condemned recent acts of currency mutilation circulating on social media. The central bank warns of serious legal action against any person tampering with the features of the country's banknotes and new coinage series. The...

15 Oldest African presidents still in power in 2025

In many African countries, power is a long-term commitment, sometimes extending across decades, coups, and constitutional changes. While some leaders symbolise stability, others represent a continent’s ongoing struggle with leadership renewal and...

15 Africa’s oldest presidents still holding power in 2025

In many African countries, power is a long-term commitment, sometimes extending across decades, coups, and constitutional changes. While some leaders symbolise stability, others represent a continent’s ongoing struggle with leadership renewal and...