Namibia Namibia on course to register HIV prevention injection By: Selma Taapopi Namibia has fast-tracked the registration of lenacapavir, an injectable HIV prevention treatment administered twice a year. Lenacapavir is a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) administered as a long-acting injectable formulation, in contrast to oral tablets that require daily administration. The ministry on Thursday announced the progress on its Facebook page. Last year, Deputy Executive Director for Regional Health and Social Welfare Services, Taimi Amaambo, told NewsOne that over 100 […] today29 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Man dies in fire at Otjimbingwe By: Taati Niilenge A 37-year-old man dvied on Saturday in a house fire at Otjimbingwe. According to Erongo police spokesperson Judith senior inspector Judith Shomongula, the victim, Levi Daniel Tsowaseb, who lived with his girlfriend at Aru-ais, returned home from drinking with his friends at around 00h32. The girlfriend cooked food for him and went to sleep at her mother's house to avoid their regular fights. She was later woken […] today24 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia MoHSS polio vaccination campaign extends nationwide By: Selma Taapopi The ministry of health and social services has begun a nationwide vaccination for the Poliovirus type 2, after initially limiting the vaccination campaign to the Kavango East and West Regions after Poliovirus type 2 was detected in Rundu. The ministry in a statement released on Friday announced the success of that campaign which will now be expanded to cover the entire country to ensure that all children […] today23 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Oshana Region’s festive season crime drops by 24% By: Maria Namupala Oshana Region police have recorded a 24% decrease in crime cases during the festive season, with 1 291 cases compared to 1 716 last year. Commissioner, Naftal Sakaria, said this was despite the influx of both humans and vehicles; they managed to keep the situation under control. "We are considering drone technology in future, and will also be pushing our second project, the taxi marking system in […] today23 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Supreme Court dismisses NaCC appeal against PSN By: Selma Taapopi The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal of the Namibia Competition Commission’s (NaCC) against the Pharmaceutical Society of Namibia (PSN). The matter follows PSN’s review application seeking to overturn the Commission’s decision to pursue action against it in a dispute stemming from NaCC investigations into alleged industry wide price fixing. The judgment was delivered Wednesday afternoon by Chief Justice, Peter Shivute. The court further referred the matter […] today21 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia CAN calls for strengthened cancer services in rural Namibia By: Selma Taapopi The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has renewed its call for increased and targeted cancer healthcare services in the country’s remote and rural areas. The association's CEO, Rolf Hansen, said while progress has been made in cancer care, significant gaps remain for state patients, particularly those living in rural regions. He stressed that patients diagnosed in distant parts of the country require urgent referrals to Windhoek for […] today21 January, 2026
Namibia Project Never Walk Alone launches three-year plan to help barefooted learners By: Ritta Lotto Project Never Walk Alone (PNWA) has launched a three-year plan to provide 31 500 barefooted children across the country with a pair of school shoes. The project will target regions that have not yet benefited from the initiative. For this year, the project aims to assist 10 000 children in Oshana, //Kharas, Otjozondjupa, and Omusati regions. According to a media statement, the project plans to assist 11 […] today20 January, 2026
Namibia Hamunyela Defends Recruitment of Inspector-General’s Daughter By: Josia Shigwedha The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) Commissioner-General, Raphael Hamunyela, has clarified the recruitment of Leefa Shikongo, the daughter of the Police Inspector-General, following public claims that she only holds a Grade 9 qualification and therefore did not qualify to be recruited into the Correctional Service. In a statement, Hamunyela said Shikongo demonstrated a high level of experience and knowledge in hairdressing, as confirmed by a written assessment conducted […] today15 January, 2026
Namibia Detective Inspector Pendukeni Nghuluwa has told the Rehoboth Magistrate’s Court he cannot reveal the names of allegedly compromised police officers, saying this would endanger informants. He testified that some officers and other officials are accused of tipping off drug dealers. Nghuluwa also said investigations are continuing, including with Interpol, and that the accused, Naomi Fisch, poses a flight risk, citing an unused passport issued in 2025 and alleged plans to […] today14 January, 2026
