insert_link Health / Medical Lady Pohamba Hospital MD Reflects on COVID-19 Losses and Staff Commitment In response to a social media post questioning the Lady Pohamba Private hospital’s empathy, Managing Director Hannelie Botha expressed heartfelt condolences to families affected by COVID-19. She highlighted the challenges faced by healthcare workers during the pandemic and reaffirmed the hospital’s dedication to compassionate and accountable patient care. today29 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Burglars steal over N$40 000 in cash from Lüderitz restaurant By: Josia Shigwedha Police in Lüderitz are investigating a burglary at Desert Delhi restaurant in which suspects made off with more than N$40 000 in local and foreign currency. The incident occurred on Friday, 26 September 2025, between 00h00 and 00h45 when two masked suspects allegedly broke open a window at the back of the premises using an unknown object. According to a police report, the suspects entered the building, […] today28 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Two arrested in Keetmanshoop regarding counterfeit money By: Josia Shigwedha A 17-year-old female learner and a 19-year-old male were arrested in Keetmanshoop after being found in possession of counterfeit currency totaling more than N$72 000. According to the police, the case came to light when the teenage learner from J.A. van Niekerk Secondary School attempted to purchase chips during the school’s entrepreneurship day using counterfeit notes amounting to N$400. Fellow learners quickly noticed that one of the […] today28 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Amushelelo Announces Run for Windhoek Council Sadam Micheal Amushelelo, also known as the People’s General, will contest the upcoming local authority elections in Windhoek. He pledged to transform the city, which he says has deteriorated into “a village with a few lights,” promising change if elected councillor. today26 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Non-Bank Financial Sector Shows Resilience with $474 Billion in Assets. The non-bank financial sector proved resilient in 2024, with total assets climbing 14.3% to $474.2 billion, NAMFISA CEO Kenneth Matumola reported. Overseeing 132 financial institutions and more than 14,700 intermediaries, the sector continues to underpin fiscal stability. Joanette Eises of NAMFISA: today26 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Dordabis Community Benefits from Climate-Smart Food Initiative With N$150,000 support from Santam Namibia, Miss Namibia 2024, Prisca Anyolo, unveiled a climate-smart food project in Dordabis. The program is designed to combat hunger, promote self-reliance, and provide skills and economic empowerment. Anyolo noted the project’s goal is to help communities move beyond dependence on food aid toward sustainable food systems. Santam CEO is Franco Feris. For the full interview listen to the Business tonight on NOVA 103.5 today25 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Court Rules Against Exclusive Fibre Deal The High Court has ruled in favour of the Communications Regulatory Authority, invalidating a clause in a 2012 fibre lease agreement between NamPower, MTC, and Telecom Namibia. The clause had given operators exclusive access to NamPower’s dark fibre with automatic renewal. Mufaro Nesongano, Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations at CRAN, said the decision supports fair competition in the telecom sector. today25 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Paralympic team trains ahead of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships Photo: National Paralympic Committee https://namparalympics.org.na/ The National Paralympic Committee athletes arrived in New Delhi, India, on Monday to begin training ahead of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. The championships will run from 27 September to 5 October at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Team manager T’Neil Young said the athletes are prepared for the competition and encouraged Namibians to rally behind them. today25 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia President Nandi-Ndaitwah delivers maiden UN General Assembly speech, calls for multilateralism and African representation New York, 24 September 2025 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered her first address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, underscoring Namibia’s commitment to peace, sustainable development, and global cooperation. As the country’s first female President, Nandi-Ndaitwah used the occasion to reflect on the United Nations’ founding principles, Namibia’s own independence journey, and the urgent need for reforms to give Africa a stronger voice on the world […] today25 September, 2025
