SMEs’ spotlight with Pricilla Mukokobi – Seafood venture creates jobs, hope in Northern Namibia 

Petty’s Cuisine, a seafood restaurant in northern Namibia, is helping fight unemployment and bring hope to a local community, after its founder turned a personal setback into an opportunity. Petty’s Cuisine, founded by Petrina Ngalagombe, opened...

Eskom Expo International Science Fair kicks off with global participation

This year’s Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF) is set to be a global celebration of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation (STEMI), where hundreds of bright minds will showcase their research...

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...

1 dead, 6 injured during mass shooting at Pennsylvania HBCU Lincoln University homecoming

“We’re operating as if this is not an incident where someone came in with the design to inflict mass damage on a college campus” One person has been killed and another six have been injured in a shooting that occurred on Saturday during homecoming...

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,...

State office rental costs increase by N$22 million

Justicia Shipena The government will spend N$22 million more on office rentals this year. In total, it will pay N$364 million to rent offices, up from N$342 million last year. This was revealed by Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi in...

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)...

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...

Gauteng learner crowned Top Junior Scientist at Eskom Expo

Khushi Lall has achieved remarkable success at the 45th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), earning the coveted title of Top Junior Scientist. With a deep curiosity for the natural world and a creative spirit that extends far beyond the...

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....

Mozambique leads Zambia in top SADC nations attracting Foreign Direct Investment

Edward Chisanga Prologue Zambia welcomed President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique last week and I hope Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), not necessarily between the two countries, was discussed because this article is about Mozambique and Zambia’s role...

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...