Namibia

Health Ministry assures public it has enough HIV test kit supplies

KHB-HIV Colloidal Gold test kit (Photo by: Shanghai Kehua Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd.) The Ministry of Health and Social Services has moved to reassure the public that the country has sufficient HIV test kits in stock, following concerns raised on social media about possible shortages. According to the ministry, the country currently has between two and three months of Colloidal Gold screening kits available, while a larger 11-month supply order is […]

19 November, 2025

Africa

UK warns Namibia, Angola, and DR Congo of visa restrictions over illegal migration

(Photo credit: istock image) The United Kingdom has announced that citizens from Namibia, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo could face visa bans if their governments fail to take back illegal migrants. The move forms part of the UK government’s tougher rules on refugees, unveiled on Monday, aimed at reducing illegal immigration. Conservative shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp expressed scepticism about the policy's effectiveness, noting that the UK remains […]

17 November, 2025

Business / Economics

EU, Port of Rotterdam support Namport in Lüderitz port expansion plan

The European Union and the Port of Rotterdam have signed a N$13 million partnership with Namport to support the planned expansion of the Lüderitz Port in southern Namibia. The agreement, signed during the EU’s Africa regional workshop on Green Shipping Corridors, forms part of the EU–Namibia Strategic Partnership on Sustainable Raw Materials and Renewable Hydrogen. The project will focus on environmental and technical studies for the proposed expansion at Angra […]

13 November, 2025

Oshiwambo

President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, ota kakufa ombinga moshivilotyapulo shemanguluko la Angola

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah otelitumupo poushiindalongo oku kakufa ombinga poshindingilityapulo shewanifo lomido 50 demanguluko loshilongo Angola osho shiliko mongula. Ewanifo lomido 50 demanguluko loshilongo Angola, ola talika epondolo moshikondo shemanguluko neyokomeshp loshilongo. Olopota oya ulika kutya, oshilongo Angola na Namibia oya talika ina oushiinda woku lipa ekipalofingo, osho sha dutwapo nale mondjokonona pefimbo Namibia, akala mekondjelomanguluko na Angola osho shimwe shomoilongo oyo yakwafela Namibia, pefimbo ali ataalela onghalo ingulutila yoita. Oilongo […]

10 November, 2025

Namibia

Civil Aviation Authority Posts Strong Financial Turnaround

The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority reported a significant financial recovery for the 2024/2025 year, cutting its operational loss to N$1 million and recording a profit of N$52 million. The Authority received an unqualified audit opinion, reflecting strong governance and financial discipline. Nelson Ahipala serves as the spokesperson for the NCAA.

10 November, 2025

Oshiwambo

Aanambelewa yopombanda mepangelo okuza mo Namibia nomo South Africa oya tameke nomutumba go Mid-Term Review (MTR) Session of the Third Namibia–South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC)

Aanambelewa yopombanda mepangelo okuza mo Namibia nomo South Africa oya tameke nomutumba go Mid-Term Review (MTR) Session of the Third Namibia–South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC), gwa tameke mu 04–06 November mo Pretoria, South Africa. Oshigongi otashi kuutumbikwa pamwe ku Ambassodor Tebogo Seokolo,omupevi kuluntu ndjayi gwa Africa moshikondo shiipambele yopashigwana nelongelokumwe mo South Africa ,na Ambassodor Charles B Josob,ngoka ta kwathele onga omupevi kuluntu miiministeli wiipambele yopashigwana niipindi mo Namibia. Omutumba […]

4 November, 2025

Namibia

Namibia makes progress on FATF Grey List

The Financial Intelligence Centre says Namibia is on track to exit the FATF grey list by May 2026, after addressing most of the weaknesses in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing systems. The FATF this week adopted Namibia’s third Progress Report in Paris, commending the country’s progress under the leadership of the Cabinet. The report was submitted in July and formally adopted by the FATF Plenary on 24 October 2025. […]

27 October, 2025

Namibia

President relieves Minister of his duties

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has relieved Natangwe Ithete of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, with immediate effect. In the interest of continuity, the President will temporarily assume responsibility for the ministry. The Presidency thanked Ithete for his service, confirming that he will remain a Member of Parliament, and reaffirmed its commitment to good governance and accountability.

27 October, 2025

Business / Economics

Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Assertive Global Partnerships

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged citizens to approach international partnerships with confidence and strength, rejecting a “poverty mentality.” She made the remarks Thursday at the opening of the two-day Namibia Public-Private Forum, organized by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, as reported by NewsOnOne's Envaalde Matheus.

24 October, 2025