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
insert_link OshiwamboPresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwa pula eemangu doshilongo diwanifepo oilonga yado tashinginwa pehena elidopemo lo politika President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwe sheendulula nghene eemangu doshilongo dili delifikamenapo ta yandje ekunghililo kutya keshe ongudu yopapolitika taikelidopa metokolo lomangu oshili eyopomunghulo woudemocy woshilongo. Nandi-Ndaitwah edi okwe dipopya pefimbo tayeulula pambelewa oshikondo shoikwaveta sho 2026 onghela, tadenge omufindo nghene eemangu dakala no kudana onghandangala yafimana moilonga yado nonande tadishiningi koshi yomashongo ayooloka. Omuleli wa Namibia okwa tongomona nghene oshikondo shouyuuki shina oufike pamwe onga oshitayi shepangelo no shili yoo shafimana […] today6 February, 2026
insert_link OshiwamboOmukifi wo cancer koilyo yo koidalifi moomeme wadidilikwa wayuka pombada Ovashiinawa moshikondo shouhaku ova ulika omalimbililo kombinga yomuvalu weelopota tadi ende no kuya pombada kombinga yovakainhu tavamonika oupyakadi womukifi wo cancer koilyo yokoidalifi. Eelopota oda ulika kutya oupyakadi woku hatongolola diva omukifi moonakuningwa oihakanwa oshili tashiii moshipala enghendabala doku yandja omakwafelo apumbiwa enasha neameno. Tapopi moshongalele shoku yandja omapukululolongo osho shali shaningilwa moshilandopangelo mo Windhoek onghela, omushiivinawa moshikondo shouhaku Dr Laina Iiyambo, okwati eelopota dokuyele ota duulike nghene ovanaudu haveya ashike […] today5 February, 2026
insert_link NamibiaPDM’s Venaani questions plan to move oil and gas oversight to Presidency The State House of the Republic of Namibia (Photo by: Namibian Presidency/X) A proposed law that would move oversight of the upstream oil and gas sector to the Presidency has ignited a political debate in the National Assembly, with Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani warning that lawmakers must not “rubber stamp” a decision with far-reaching implications. The amendment bill, tabled this week, seeks to centralise control of the […] today5 February, 2026
insert_link OshiwamboPresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah apula oilyo yoparliament iyeeke omayooloko ayo opapolitika no ku longela oshiwana Omupresident wa Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah onghela okwa ulika eudonawa laye nelinekelo ko lutu loku tota eeveta moshilongo lika etapo oidjemo iliwetikile momudo woneudo , nonande lakala la taalela omashongo nenghundipalo moinakuwanifwa yalo omudo wadileko. Edi omutwe woshilongo owe dipopya onghela pefimbo tayeulula omutumba wopashiwana omu 8 no kwa pula ovatotiveta valongele kumwe mouwa woshiwana sha Namibia, te vakumaida vayeeke manga omayooloko avo opapolitika opo shihaye moshipala eyokomesho laasho tashi etwapo. […] today4 February, 2026
insert_link NamibiaLawmakers face backlog as Parliament reopens Parliament of Namibia (Photo credit: Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of United Kingdom) The official opening of Namibia’s Parliament takes place this afternoon, uniting the three arms of the state: the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary. This event marks the start of a new parliamentary session, during which lawmakers are expected to focus on national policy, oversight, and legislation. Key bills expected to be tabled include the Land Bill, the Public […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link Business / EconomicsNamibia 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. today28 January, 2026
insert_link NamibiaNational 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 […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link CourtWindhoek 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. today20 January, 2026
