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February 1, 2026, 11:26 am
China to Expand Support for Namibians in 2026 Exchange Year
- [Namibian] Chinese ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping says the country will be supporting local people during the 2026 China-Africa activities celebration under the theme 'Year of People-to-People Exchanges'.
Namibia Registers Twice-a-Year HIV Prevention Drug
- [Namibian] The Ministry of Health and Social Services has registered lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention medication administered twice a year, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's HIV prevention response.
No Food Shortages - Namib Mills
- [Namibian] NAMIB Mills has played down claims that its employees' ongoing strike is leading to food shortages.
Five People Report Experiencing Minor Earthquake-Like Tremor in Windhoek
- [Namibian] A magnitude 2.4 tremor was recorded in the Windhoek area last Thursday.
Omusati Vaccinates Over 500 Children for Polio
- [Namibian] A total of 532 children have been vaccinated against polio so far as the vaccination campaign continues at border post clinics in the Omusati region.
ACC Arrests Police Officer and Inmate On Bribery Charges At Ondangwa
- [Namibian] The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested an inmate and a police officer at Ondangwa in connection with an alleged bribery incident dating back to 2023.
Namibia Careers Expo Set for March
- [Namibian] The 15th Namibia Careers Expo is set to take place in Windhoek in March.
Mariental Residents Petition Mayor Over Municipality
- [Namibian] The Mariental Residents Association, supported by local residents, handed a petition to town mayor Ethel Isaacks, voicing dissatisfaction with the town's municipality.
Amutse Expands Frame of Africa in Austria
- [Namibian] FUTURIST inner and outer worlds, reflections of black masculinity and visions of Aawambo culture are the thematic sparks that ignite photographer Namafu Amutse's current showing at Offenes Kulturhaus (OK) Linz in Austria.
Capricorn Foundation Invests N$1.6 Million in Namibian Education, Boosting Rural and Digital Learning
- [Namibian] The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$1.6 million towards three education initiatives aimed at improving access to quality education for Namibian pupils, particularly in rural and marginalised communities.
Namibia Ranks As Africa's Best Country to Start a Business
- [Namibian] Namibia has been ranked as the most trustworthy and stable country to start a new company in Africa.
All of Africa Today - January 28, 2026
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Another 10 Years Before Oil Generates Returns
- [Namibian] The Venus oil and gas project is unlikely to generate revenue for the Namibian government before 2035.
Over 1,000 Namibian Pupils Left Without School Places As Classroom Shortages Reach Crisis Point
- [Namibian] The education ministry is struggling to place over 1 000 pupils in schools nationally due to rapid population growth and a shortage of classrooms.
RA Warns Drivers About Flood-Affected Roads
- [New Era] Due to continuous rainfall, sections of the road between Bwabwata National Park and Kongola, as well as approximately 30 kilometres from Kongola towards Katima Mulilo, have developed potholes and sustained other forms of road surface damage.
Cricket Namibia Passes ICC Test
- [Namibian] Namibia's hosting of the ICC Under-19 World Cup has been a resounding success and an important learning curve ahead of next year's senior ICC World Cup.
Namibians See Abortion As Justified in Some Contexts
- [Afrobarometer] Eight in 10 citizens say that women should make their own decisions about the number and timing of children they want.
Namibia Needs to Introduce Mandatory DNA Testing At Birth
- [Namibian] A silent crisis is affecting many men across Namibia, one that rarely makes headlines but leaves deep emotional, psychological, and social scars.
Minister James Sankwasa Faces Backlash Over Xenophobic Remarks to Journalist
- [Namibian] Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has been criticised for the xenophobic remarks he made against The Namibian's Tracy Tafirenyika following an article the journalist wrote about his municipal bills.
Police Officer Shoots Girlfriend After Three Death Threats in Windhoek Murder-Suicide Attempt
- [Namibian] A friend of the police officer who fatally shot himself after shooting and injuring his girlfriend over the weekend, says the suspect had threatened to kill her on several occasions.
Convicted Kauejao Seeks Leave to Appeal
- [New Era] One of the convicts, Stockley Kauejao (51), who was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment in connection with the murder of stock theft investigator Hiambepo 'Major' Kazeurua, is seeking leave to appeal his conviction with the Supreme Court.
Funeral Cover Under Scrutiny ...As Scams and Greed Shake Up Sector
- [New Era] Funeral cover in Namibia sits at the intersection of compassion and commerce. It has long been regarded as a financial safety net that allows families to bury their loved ones with dignity, but it has recently come under intense national scrutiny following a series of disturbing revelations that expose how far some individuals are willing to go for illegal financial gain.
Parliamentary Committee Holds Housing Consultations With Major Local Authorities At Rundu
- [Namibian] The parliamentary standing committee on urban and rural development is this week holding consultative meetings at Rundu with the five most populous local authorities to assess land delivery and housing provision.
Parents Demand Temporary Schools for Stranded Pupils
- [Namibian] Weeks after the 2026 academic year officially started, some parents are calling on the education ministry to urgently set up temporary schools or tents to accommodate pupils who are still without placements.
Weekend Crime Briefs
- [New Era] A series of crimes and tragic incidents were recorded in various parts of the country this past weekend, with rape cases, drugs, robbery, fraud, housebreaking, fire incidents, theft and rogue driving topping the police weekend crime report.
Bar 'Shooter' Puts Bail Application On Hold
- [New Era] Proceedings in Gabes Shiimi's formal bail application took a turn on Friday when he unexpectedly abandoned his application at the outset of the hearing.
NSFAF Launches Online Application ...Urges Stern Compliance to Subsidy
- [New Era] The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) vows to ensure stringent compliance with the eligibility criteria of the new funding model.
Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off ...Targeting 40 000 Children in Kunene
- [New Era] The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has launched a polio immunisation campaign as an emergency response following an outbreak of poliovirus type 2 in Rundu, Kavango East region, late last year.
Kavango West Pupils Return to School After Suspected Food Poisoning
- [Namibian] Twenty-eight pupils from Katjinakatji Senior Secondary School in the Kavango West region were treated at Rundu State Hospital on Monday following a suspected food poisoning incident at the school hostel.
How Women's Football in Namibia Has Grown
- [New Era] A couple of years ago, I quietly retired from club football.
