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May 26, 2026, 12:22 am
Do Ordinary Africans Have Anything to Celebrate?
- [Namibian] Africa will celebrate Africa Day on Monday. But for many Africans it is just another day off.
Africa Day Is a Call to Business, Not Just Governments
- [Namibian] Every year on May 25, Africa Day provides us with a moment to pause and reflect on the kind of continent we are building. But this is not a question for governments nor for development banks alone, it is one that every business that operates on the African soil should be asking.
House Prices Out of Reach for Ordinary Namibian
- [Namibian] About 70% of Namibians can no longer afford formal housing as soaring property prices, weak income growth and limited access to mortgage finance continue to push home ownership beyond the reach of most households.
Mother Accused of Throwing Twins in Pond Denied Bail
- [Namibian] The woman, who allegedly threw her toddler twins into a pond at Omutundungu village in the Omusati region, has been remanded in custody following her appearance in the Outapi Magistrate's Court on Monday.
NamWater Reverses Friday Water Interruption Plan
- [Namibian] NamWater has postponed its planned 24-hour water supply interruption that was scheduled for Friday.
SADC Ministers to Tackle Global Power Shifts
- [Namibian] Southern African Development Community (SADC) ministers of foreign affairs will gather in South Africa this week to map out a unified regional response to changing global geopolitical dynamics.
Katima Hosts Crucial Round 3 Volleyball Battles
- [Namibian] The MTC Volleyball National League heads to Katima Mulilo this weekend for Round 3 action, with teams looking to build momentum after a dramatic and highly competitive second round at Ondangwa.
Windhoek Hit By 24-Hour Water Interruption
- [Namibian] NAMWATER says residents of Windhoek and surrounding areas will experience a 24-hour water supply interruption after a major pipeline supplying the city was damaged Thursday morning.
Govt Targets Colonial Imbalances in Land Reform
- [Namibian] The government is instituting land reform through key policies and laws to address historical injustices that have deprived many Namibians of access to productive land and economic opportunities.
Youth Centres to Be Transformed Into Multi-Purpose Hubs
- [Namibian] Twamanguluka youth organisation in partnership with the ministry of youth has launched a national initiative aimed at transforming youth centres into multi-purpose hubs for education, entrepreneurship, digital skills and employment opportunities.
Ngurare Praises Boy for Saving Toddlers
- [Namibian] Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has described 16-year-old Cornelius Shimwaafeni as a hero after the teenager rescued toddler twins from drowning in a pond at Omutundungu village in the Omusati region on Sunday.
Strong Wrestling Squad Selected for SA Champs
- [Namibian] The Namibia Wrestling Federation (NWF) has named a strong squad of 35 wrestlers for the South African Greco-Roman Championships in Pretoria next weekend and is confident of a rich medal haul.
Doctors Disagree With Luvindao Over Public Hospital Medication Shortages
- [Namibian] Medical specialists at public hospitals are disputing health minister Esperance Luvindao's claims that medicine stock levels have improved.
Namibia's Export Opportunities and the Challenge Over Policy Certainty
- [Namibian] Namibia's recent inclusion under China's zero-tariff market access arrangement represents a major development in the country's external trade relations and export strategy.
'Our Resources Don't Benefit Us' - /Goagoses
- [New Era] Swakopmund -- Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses has called for urgent action and accountability in the management of Namibia's natural resources, saying repeated workshops and discussions have failed to improve the lives of ordinary citizens.
Kasi Vibe Extends Vendor Application Deadline
- [Namibian] Organisers of the MTC Kasi Vibe Festival have announced that the current window for local entrepreneurs, food vendors, and corporate exhibitors to secure stall space for the 2026 edition will close on 29 May 2026.
Ad1187 - Amid Gloomy Economic Outlook, Namibian Youth Identify Unemployment As the Country's Most Urgent Problem
- [Afrobarometer] Almost half of young citizens say they've considered emigrating.
A N$77 000 Sorry ... Murder Accused Pays Victim's Family
- [New Era] During mitigating proceedings yesterday, the court heard that the deceased's family, in the trial of a 34-year-old woman convicted of murder and arson, was paid N$77 000 by the murder accused.
Namibia On Ebola High Alert
- [New Era] The health ministry is actively working with local and international partners through a multisectoral approach to monitor global health threats, including the Ebola virus.
Salary Ghosts Haunt Embattled Hodago
- [New Era] Walvis Bay -- Troubled Hodago Fishing's struggles are far from over as the company's financial crises move from bad to worse while the company's court battles pile up.
Investors Advised to Participate in Treasury Bill Auctions to Fund Govt Projects
- [Namibian] The government does not borrow money for funding for projects from unsolicited bids through individuals, private companies or agents acting on behalf of private companies or individuals.
Genocide Descendants Slam Government Decision to Regionalise Remembrance Day
- [Namibian] Descendants of the victims of the 1904-1908 Nama and Ovaherero genocide have criticised the government's decision to regionalise the Genocide Remembrance Day commemorations.
Namibia Scores Football Agent Tips in Cape Verde
- [Namibian] Namibia was represented at the African Football Agents Conference in Cape Verde to discuss governance, player welfare and the implementation of continental football regulations.
Windhoek Residents Demand Lab Evidence On Tap Safety
- [Namibian] The Residents and Ratepayers Association has demanded laboratory results after a suspected murder victim's body was discovered at a Windhoek water treatment facility.
Entries to Open for the 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash
- [Namibian] Entries for one of Namibia's most iconic endurance sporting events, the 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash, officially open in June, inviting cyclists from Namibia and around the world to take on the legendary 401 km mountain bike challenge across the Namib Desert.
Intern Doctor Denies Role in Alleged Sanlam Medical Fraud Scheme
- [Namibian] Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital intern doctor Kelsey Kudumo (32) has denied allegations that she participated in a fraudulent Sanlam insurance scheme involving falsified medical reports and laboratory results amounting to more than N$2.1 million.
Ngurare Triggers Swapo Succession Debate
- [Namibian] Prime minister Elijah Ngurare is in favour of president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah serving a second term, sparking mixed reactions from political analysts over internal Swapo succession debates.
Entries Open for 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash
- [New Era] Entries for the 2026 Nedbank Desert Dash will officially open in June as the iconic endurance cycling event celebrates 22 years of testing riders across Namibia's rugged landscapes.
NFA Cup Highlights Growth of Women's Football
- [New Era] The rapid growth of women's football in Namibia was once again on display as regional champions emerged from across the country in the inaugural Namibia Football Association (NFA) Cup women's regional league competition.
Swapo-Linked Hodago Attached Over N$7.5-Million Debt
- [Namibian] The High Court has authorised the attachment and possible sale of shares in Swapo-linked Hodago Fishing over a N$7.5-million fish supply debt.
