IUM: The Best University in Namibia – A University of the People, by the People

By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) stands tall today as Namibia’s most progressive, people-driven, and transformative institution of higher learning. Founded in 1994 by Professor David Namwandi with a single...

Namibia commemorates 25 Years of WPS agenda

WINDHOEK, 15 OCTOBER- International Relations minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi pictured at the street procession of WPS. (Photo contributed). NAMPA WINDHOEK, 15 OCT (NAMPA) - A street procession led by women in uniform took place in Windhoek on...

OBSERVER DAILY | Celebrating Excellence: Why Namibia must call its best home

When Dr Ndjodi Ndeunyema recently travelled home to Namibia, it was for a profoundly personal reason, to marry the woman he loves, herself an academic of exceptional calibre. The Windhoek Observer congratulates the newlyweds and celebrates their...

Namibia central bank cuts repo rate to support weakening economy

WINDHOEK - Namibia's central bank cut its main interest rate by 25 basis points to 6.50% on Wednesday, saying that the domestic economy had weakened and that inflation was well-contained. The Bank of Namibia had previously kept its lending rate...

YOUNG OBSERVER | Namibian youth join Afro-Arab Dialogue on peace and development

Namibia participated in the Afro-Arab Youth Congress held in Uganda from 6 to 10 October 2025 under the theme “Amplifying Youth Voices for Peace, Unity, and Prosperity.” The event marked the launch of a fundraising drive for the Afro-Arab Youth...

Building Namibia’s future maritime strength means investing in local marine pilots

Bradley Claassen|Published 17 minutes ago 3min Namibia’s maritime sector is the lifeblood of its economy. The ports at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz are gateways for trade, logistics and regional connectivity and are critical not only for Namibia but...

Namibia condemns unconstitutional power grab in Madagascar

Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed Namibia’s grave concern over the recent political developments in Madagascar, where the military has taken control following the impeachment and ousting of President Andry...

Namibia’s gender equality efforts spotlighted in Beijing

Date: October 15, 2025 Staff Reporter THE Deputy Minister of International Relations and Trade, Jenelly Matundu, represented Namibia at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, where she highlighted the country’s progress in advancing...

President leads closing of national counter-terrorism drill

ARRIVAL: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, accompanied by Lt (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, the First Gentleman, has arrived at the Etiro East Training Base in Karibib, Erongo Region, to officiate at the official closing ceremony of the...

Leonard Iipumbu appointed Namibia’s Ambassador to Angola

State Chief of Protocol, Leonard Iipumbu has been appointed as Namibia's Ambassador to Angola. This was announced in a statement issued by the Presidency on Friday. It said Ambassador Iipumbu, as a seasoned diplomat and public servant, brings more...

G4S Namibia says NAMDIA lawsuit lacks clarity and detail

G4S Namibia says that a lawsuit filed by NAMDIA is vague and lacks sufficient detail to assess the alleged loss. NAMDIA seeks N$314 million in damages following a diamond theft at its headquarters on January 18. In court documents, G4S argues that...

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...

Convicted ex-president Kabila rallies opposition to ‘save’ DRC from crisis

Former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) president Joseph Kabila has announced a movement to ‘save’ his country, after a meeting with other opposition leaders in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The meeting, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, resolved to...

Northern Namibia police officer convicted of raping child in Oshakati

A Policie officer from northern Namibia has been found guilty of raping a seven-year-old girl at Oshakati in 2018 and 2019. The police officer, whose name is being withheld to protect the identity of the complainant in his case, was found guilty...

Botswana’s president on “plausible complimentarity”

PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) Speaking during the second session of the Namibia-Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Windhoek last week, the President of Botswana, Advocate Duma Boko, strongly emphasised...

Paulus Kapia and the politics of division

Former deputy minister Paulus Kapia has reminded Namibians that the nation’s political past, darkened by divisive rhetoric, is never far from the surface.Kapia was once at the fo... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

A timely cut, but will lower interest rates be enough to lift Namibia’s economy?

The Bank of Namibia’s decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, from 6.75% to 6.50%, marks a cautious yet significant attempt to breathe life into a sluggish economy. Announced by governor Johannes !Gawaxab, the rate reduction comes amid...

Factors Influencing Cabbage Farming in Namibia

In the quiet yet vital agricultural landscape of Namibia, the cultivation of cabbage holds both economic and nutritional significance, particularly for smallholder farmers in the Omusati Region. Recent research has thrown light on the complex web...

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...