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October 10, 2025, 9:32 pm
Our Boxers Need International Training to Elevate Their Game - Ex-Boxer Shimbuli
- [Namibian] Samuel Shimbuli is a name deep-rooted in the archives of Namibian boxing.
African Trade Bloc Comesa Launches Digital Payments System
- [Namibian] The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) has launched a digital payments system to cut transaction costs by allowing businesses to settle deals in local currencies, it said on Thursday.
2026 Wc Qualifiers - Liberia Beats Namibia 3-1
- [Liberian Investigator] - Liberia overpowered Namibia 3-1 on matchday nine of the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville.
Walvis Bay Residents Group Rejects Apartheid Claims
- [Namibian] A Walvis Bay residents association has denied allegations of 'apartheid thinking', saying it is open to all races.
Nearly 84 000 Namibians Assisted As WFP Warns of Funding Deficit
- [Namibian] The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Namibia has warned of a 19% funding shortfall for its operations between October 2025 and February 2026, despite assisting nearly 84 000 Namibians through various food and nutrition initiatives in August.
Over 200 Arrested in September Drug Crackdown
- [Namibian] The Namibian Police Force arrested 211 suspects and seized large quantities of illicit drugs during operations conducted countrywide during the month of September.
Namibia's Orange Sub-Basin Leads Africa With 60% Exploration Success Rate
- [Namibian] The Namibian portion of the Orange Sub-basin has recorded a 60% success rate for high-impact wells since 2022, well above the 16% average across other African frontier basins, according to the African Energy Chamber.
FIFA World Cup Hopes Still Alive
- [Namibian] With two matches remaining in their Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign, the Brave Warriors' hopes of a first-ever qualification for the global showpiece are still alive.
Corruption Accused Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor Ordered to Return Vehicle
- [Namibian] The Erongo Regional Council has ordered Walvis Bay Rural constituency councillor Florian Donatus to return a council vehicle that was given to him as the council chairperson.
Man Allegedly Rapes, Impregnates Daughter
- [Namibian] The Namibian Police Force in the Omusati region are investigating a case of rape, where a man allegedly raped his 15-year-old daughter on various occasions between 2023 and 2024 at Onandjandja village, leading to her pregnancy.
Cric Gen Crowned Desert Ice Champions
- [Namibian] The Nedbank Desert Ice Challenge T20 League concluded its 2025 season by celebrating standout performers at an award ceremony which took place at the Nedbank Campus Sky Garden earlier this month.
A Beginner's Grit and Glory At the Cycle Classic
- [Namibian] First-time cyclist Mitchelin Kangootui defied discouragement and road safety concerns to complete part of The Namibian Rotary Club Cycle Classic this past weekend - driven by determination and courage.
Namibia's Value-Added Sectors to Feel Impact of Agoa Expiry
- [Namibian] The expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) is expected to weaken Namibia's export diversification and reduce investment incentives in value-added industries, Simonis Storm warns.
N$49m Import Duties Blow for Huang's Company
- [Namibian] A company of businessman Jack Huang, Jack's Trading, should have paid N$49.3 million in cement import duties at the time of the imports, instead of having the payment of duties deferred.
Salambala Villagers Win Court Fight Against Conservancy Eviction
- [Namibian] More than 1 200 villagers will remain in the Salambala conservancy in the Zambezi region despite an eviction attempt by the conservancy management, stemming from a decades-old dispute over an area reserved for wild animals.
Fake Websites of Trusted Namibian Institutions
- [Namibian] The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (Nam-CSIRT) has observed a concerning rise in fake websites designed to mislead the public by impersonating trusted organisations.
Stinging Criticism After 'Preventable' Week-Long Fire At Etosha National Park Threatens Biodiversity, Livelihoods
- [Daily Maverick] A massive fire has destroyed large parts of Namibia's Etosha National Park, affecting not only the park's ecology but also the lives of those who live in the area.
Shilongo, Westley Crowned Nedbank for Good Series Champions
- [Namibian] The Nedbank for Good Series concluded in a grand finale at the Omeya Golf Course, as both Fabiano Shilongo and Rose Westley were crowned the king and queen of this year's edition.
National Issues Unite NNN, Iitula
- [New Era] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with the leadership of the official opposition, the Independent Patriots for Change, at State House yesterday.
ICT Minister Urges Responsible Social Media Usage
- [New Era] An exponential increase in the use of social media, in Namibia and globally, holds tremendous opportunities but also encompasses inherent dangers for users.
Persons With Disability Act On Cards
- [New Era] Namibia is set to enact the Persons with Disabilities Act.
Okapare Fishermen, Former PDM, IPC Members Join Swapo
- [New Era] Walvis Bay -- A group of Okapare fishermen, flanked by labour minister Wise Immanuel, walked into a packed Kuisebmond Stadium on Saturday to join the Swapo Party during the launch of the party's regional and local authority election campaign.
Poultry Farming Basics
- [New Era] Poultry farming involves raising domesticated birds such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese for their meat or eggs. The industry has been growing rapidly over the past few years, and chicken farming remains one of the most popular and profitable types of poultry farming.
Okanene Brahman Wins Big At Windhoek Agricultural Show
- [New Era] Okanene Brahman Stud bull 'Pule' contained its dominance at Agricultural exhibition events after it won top honours at the just-ended Windhoek Agricultural Show.
Over N$66 Million Worth of Food Produced By Correctional Services
- [Namibian] The Namibian Correctional Services (NCS) has, over the past four years, produced and supplied food items valued at over N$66 million to its facilities countrywide.
Mayor Says Govt Failed Windhoek After 'Dirtiest City' Label
- [Namibian] Windhoek mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja has slammed urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa for describing the capital as "the dirtiest city in Africa".
Skrywer Defends Mariental Over N$1.2 Million Debt Write-Off
- [Namibian] Landless People's Movement (LPM) City of Windhoek councillor Ivan Skrywer has defended the Mariental municipality for writing off senior citizens' debt of over N$1.2 million.
Katjinakatji Pupils Injured During 'Crawling' Punishment
- [Namibian] Six Grade 10 pupils at Katjinakatji Senior Secondary School in the Kavango West region were injured after a teacher reportedly punished them by forcing them to crawl on the ground for nearly 30 minutes.
Amnesty International Urges Germany to Deliver Reparations for Namibia Genocide
- [Namibian] Amnesty International has called on Germany to fully acknowledge its legal responsibility for the genocide and other colonial crimes it committed in Namibia.
