Namibia

Namibia Tops Africa in Startup Market Perception

Namibia has been ranked first in Africa in the Market Perception Pillar of the 2026 StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index, highlighting strong governance and international trust. Reforms such as the Investor One Stop Centre and ScaleUp Namibia have strengthened the country’s appeal as a stable and attractive destination for startups, a development welcomed by Namibia Investment Promotion and Development’s Catherine Shipushu.

28 January, 2026

Namibia

National Assembly speaker engages Finnish MP on trade and cooperation

National Assembly Speaker, Saara Kuugongelwa- Amadhila (Photo by: Namibia Press Agency) National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuungongelwa-Amadhila met with Finnish Member of Parliament Ville Valkonen, chair of the Namibia–Finland Parliamentary Friendship Group, to discuss ways to deepen cooperation between the two countries. The talks covered development projects, education, trade, investment, and tourism. Valkonen described Namibia as Finland’s most active parliamentary partner in Africa, highlighting strong interest from Finnish businesses and institutions […]

20 January, 2026

Court

Windhoek High Court Hears 144 Divorce Cases Yesterday

Around 144 divorce matters were placed on the Windhoek High Court’s roll and heard yesterday. Social commentator Ngamane Karuaihe-Upi told NewsOnOne’s Willem Snyman that the high number reflects inadequate pre-marital counselling, despite the Dissolution of Marriages Act of 2024 not yet being enacted. Willem Snyman has the key points of the Act.

20 January, 2026

Health / Medical

Cancer Association Urges Action During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness and Elimination Month, and the Cancer Association of Namibia, WO30, is calling on the public to fight this largely preventable disease. Limited access to screening and HPV vaccination continues to put marginalized groups and people living with HIV at risk. C.A.N CEO Rolf Hansen:

20 January, 2026

Namibia

Student Union Raises Alarm Over High Advanced Subsidiary Level Failure Rate

The Student Union of Namibia warned that 64% of learners failed to qualify for Advanced Subsidiary Level after a national pass rate of just 36%. The union blamed under-resourced schools, systemic collapse, and policy failures, while criticizing the exclusion of Grade 11 students from government-subsidized tertiary funding. They urged the Ministry of Education to act and warned of possible demonstrations next week. Angie Scholtz spoke with Minister Dr. Sanet Steenkamp on the issue. […]

20 January, 2026

Namibia

Opinion Piece: Is Namibia Regulating the Future – or Restraining It?

By Nashilongo Gervasius Namibia is at a crossroads. The country stands between two mobility worlds – one fading, one emerging – and its next regulatory decisions will determine whether it becomes among continental leaders in transport innovation or a cautionary tale of missed opportunity. The rise of ride-hailing platforms such as Lefa, Yango, inDrive, and Bolt has forced Namibia to confront a difficult question: Are we trying to regulate progress, […]

12 January, 2026

Namibia

Government Plans Coordinated Reply to Canadian Travel Warning

The Environment, Forestry and Tourism ministry is preparing a unified response after Canada issued a travel advisory cautioning its citizens about crime risks. Ministry spokesperson Vilho Hangula told NewsOnOne’s Willem Snyman that discussions will soon determine which government office will issue the official response:

7 January, 2026

Namibia

NamPost Begins January Social Cash Grants

NamPost Corporate Communication Officer, Joseph Teofelus, stated that the January social cash grant payments began this past Monday, 5 January, with mobile disbursements. In-branch payments are scheduled as follows: Nampost smart card recipients 6–8 January, old age and disability grants 12–14 January, child grants 15–17 January, and basic income grants 19–20 January. Teofelus advised beneficiaries to follow the schedule carefully.

7 January, 2026

Business / Economics

Fuel Prices Review Complete for January

The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy’s Anna Salkeus announced that the review of fuel prices for January next year has been finalised. She said international oil prices fell in November 2025 due to oversupply, weak demand growth, a softer US dollar, increased US shale production, and the easing of OPEC+ output cuts.

22 December, 2025