Namibia

NamCor Engages Stakeholders on Offshore Venus Project

NamCor and its partners are conducting the second consultation for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the Offshore Venus Field, located 320 kilometers southwest of Lüderitz. NamCor's Paulo Coelho emphasized that the engagement is part of Namibia’s legal environmental assessment requirements and seeks to involve communities and stakeholders in evaluating potential project impacts.

24 October, 2025

Namibia

IPPR: 2024 Elections show politics growing more competitive

(Photo by IPPR/Facebook) The latest post-election analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has revealed that Namibia’s political landscape is becoming increasingly competitive. The report, Fraying Dominance, Fragmented Opposition: Inside the Numbers of the 2024 Election, expands on changes in voter behaviour and party strongholds. Using constituency-level data, the paper traces three trends: urban centres are turning into political battlegrounds, the South is consolidating as opposition territory, […]

23 October, 2025

Namibia

Stakeholders discuss Africa’s path to sustainable

The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management, in partnership with the University of Rostock, and supported by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Research, has concluded the 3rd International Conference on Circular Economy, Renewable Energies, and Green Hydrogen in Africa in Windhoek. We spoke to the Director of Science and Technology at SASSCAL, Dr. Budzanani Tacheba.

23 October, 2025

Namibia

Rising Number of Angolan Children Prompts Action

Authorities are intensifying efforts to manage the growing presence of Angolan children on Windhoek streets and in urban areas. Willem Snyman reports that Rauna Nyrokor of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, noted that although earlier operations repatriated 73 children and their mothers safely, comparable numbers continue to return, highlighting an ongoing issue.

21 October, 2025

Namibia

White Cane Day Commemorated in Oniipa

(Photo:Maria Namuapal) By Maria Namupala Visually impaired individuals in Oniipa, Oshikoto Region, marked their annual International White Cane Day on Wednesday. The white cane, used by visually impaired people to navigate their surroundings, was first adopted in the United States in October 1964 and is celebrated annually on October 15. Speaking at the event, Emma Amadhila, regional coordinator of the Northern Association of the Visually Impaired (NAVI), explained that the […]

17 October, 2025

Namibia

Windhoek Police Impound 91 Pirate Taxis Since March

Windhoek City Police sergeant Kavekotoka Humavindu says 91 pirate taxis have been impounded since March. According to our correspondent Josia Shigwedha, Humavindu urged commuters to verify taxis before boarding amid a surge in robberies involving unregistered operators.

17 October, 2025

Namibia

Thousands Paid as NamPost Begins New Social Grant Cycle

NamPost has successfully registered and paid more than 20 percent of social grant beneficiaries in the first three days of the new payout period. Over 5,000 people have already received their payments, and all mobile units are now in operation. Spokesperson Gladwin Groenwaldt advised beneficiaries to adhere to the payout schedule and said NamPost remains committed to serving everyone efficiently.

17 October, 2025

Business / Economics

Petrofund and Baker Hughes have Partnered to Strengthen Energy Skills Development

Petrofund and Baker Hughes have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing local Field Service Engineers in the energy sector. The agreement was signed in Windhoek during a session with energy and petroleum stakeholders hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board. Petrofund Chief Executive Officer Niillian Mulemi spoke about the collaboration with our Angie Scholtz.

17 October, 2025

Oshiwambo

Namibia nena oshowo ongula otuunganeke o Silver Annivesary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women,Peace and Security

Efano:The Namibia presidency Etyapulo ndika olya talako onkandangala ya simana yaakiintu moku tunga noku kalekapo ombili. Omupresident Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah okwa dhimbulukitha uuyuni kutya ewiliko lya Namibia maakintu,ombili negameno, olya tameke nale komeho yomuumvo 2000. Nolya tungilwa mokuvula kwaakiintu aa Namibia mboka ya kondja naalumentu pethimbo lyekondjelo manguluko ,noya thikama piitaafula yoonkundathana yiigwana yahangana. O Resolution 1325 oya tungilwa koongudhi dhili ne,dhoka dhili ekuthombinga,egameno,ekeelelo,neyaluko. Tatti oongudhi dhika […]

16 October, 2025