insert_link NamibiaToddler dies in Omusati after playtime turns fatal By: Maria Namupala The Omusati police are investigating an incident in which a 22-month-old boy lost his life at Okathitukambanda village on Monday evening. According to Omusati police regional commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, the victim, Megameno Amweenye died after his two-year-old twin cousins allegedly placed sand in his mouth, nose, and eyes while they were playing under minimal supervision. The incident happened around 19h40 at their uncle's house. It is […] today17 March, 2026
insert_link NamibiaSanlam Allianz donates prescription glasses and stationery to learners By: Abigail Basson A total of 250 learners in Otjozondjupa Region received prescription glasses from Sanlam Allianz Sanlam Allianz, through its Vision for Change project. The glasses worth N$380 000 were donated to 15 schools in the region. The company also donated 150 boxes of stationery including mathematical sets, writing books, and other learning materials to 17 schools countrywide. The handover ceremony took place on Wednesday in Windhoek. Education deputy minister, Dino Ballotti says that having the correct learning materials can build confidence in the […] today12 March, 2026
insert_link NamibiaPreparation for Ondangwa 13th annual trade fair underway By: Maria Namupala The Ondangwa Town Council has announced that the Ondangwa Trade & Industrial Exhibition (OTIE) 2026, is scheduled to take place from 24 April to 02 May 2026. This was confirmed by the town's Public Relations Officer Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha on Tuesday. Shitalangaho-Mutikisha stated that this year, the exhibition runs under a powerful theme “Connecting Local Trade to the World". "For over a decade, OTIE has been the beating […] today11 March, 2026
insert_link NamibiaNamibia marks Independence Day across all regions with coordinated celebrations State House, Windhoek Windhoek, Namibia, 4 March 2026 – For the first time, Namibia will celebrate its Independence Day across all 14 regions, rather than a single host town. Announcing on behalf of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Information Minister Emma Theofelus said 21 March remains a defining moment of hope for the nation. This year’s theme is “Beyond 35 For a Prosperous Future,” marking 36 years of independence. With the nationwide […] today4 March, 2026
insert_link NamibiaNamibian chef qualifies for Global Chefs Challenge By: Zeanette Jacobs Namibian chef, Elizabeth Isai, has made it to the Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge taking place from the 16th to the 19th of May this year, in Newport, Whales, after winning gold at the African/Middle east semifinals. A press release issued by the Namibia Chefs Association on Monday states that Isai completed her chef certification through the Namibian University of Science and Technology (Nust) in 2020, before taking […] today3 March, 2026
insert_link NamibiaTwo dead after Rovos Rail train derails near Naute By: Josia Shigwedha Two people have died following a train derailment involving a Rovos Rail service near Naute, about 100 kilometres from Keetmanshoop, in the early hours of Sunday morning. TransNamib confirmed in a press release the tragic rail accident occurred at approximately 05:00. Chief Executive Officer, Desmond Van Jaarsveld, said the emergency response plan was activated immediately, and response teams were dispatched to the scene without delay. He said […] today1 March, 2026
insert_link AfricaPress release: Yango Group’s AI Routing Technology Saved Users 5 Million Hours in 2025 Close to 45,000 hours of total annual time saved by Namibians Windhoek, Namibia, 18.02.2026 – Yango Group, the global tech company digitalising urban services, today announced that its advanced AI-powered routing technologies saved urban commuters more than 5 million hours in 2025 across 20+ cities of its presence — the equivalent of 600 years of human time returned to communities. The findings, based on an analysis of millions of Yango Ride trips in 2025, prove that intelligent routing delivers tangible quality-of-life […] today24 February, 2026
insert_link NamibiaEducation minister reflects on demanding public office and completing PhD By: Abigail Basson Education Minister Dr Sanet Steenkamp said she had to put her doctoral studies on hold shortly after enrolling in the programme in 2015 due to the demands of public office. Despite this, the minister, during an engagement last week, encouraged students to pursue their studies not merely to obtain a qualification or title, but to serve society and make a meaningful impact. Steenkamp was speaking at a […] today23 February, 2026
insert_link NamibiaHeavy rain causes flooding on C11 road in Hardap Region (Photo contributed via WhatsApp/Channel 7) Heavy rainfall in the southern parts of the country has made the C11 road near Lovedale, between Aroab and Karasburg, impassable. Continuous showers have brought around 130mm of rain to Lovedale, causing the local river to flood and overflow onto the road. Traffic has come to a standstill as a result. Authorities are urging motorists to avoid the area and not attempt to drive through […] today23 February, 2026
