insert_link Namibia Maize & mahangu prices drop by 16% By: Staff Reporter Namib Mills will reduce the prices of its maize and mahangu product ranges by 16% effective 13 October. In a media statement, the company said the price adjustment is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to support consumers by ensuring that staple food products remain affordable and accessible across the country. The company said that, despite rising costs in certain areas of production due to inflation, improved […] today10 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Over 200 suspects nabbed for drug possession By: Staff Reporter Police arrested 211 suspects in connection with drug-related offenses during the month of September. Of those arrested, 202 were Namibians, while the rest included two Angolans, one Burundian, one Tanzanian, and five Zambians. The drugs seized during this period included cannabis, mandrax, cocaine powder, and crack cocaine. Namibian Police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi urged the public to stand together against illicit drug use and to report such incidents […] today8 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Cric Gen wins Nedbank Desert Ice Challenge as 2025 T20 League ends on high note By: Staff Reporter The 2025 Nedbank Desert Ice Challenge T20 League ended on a high note with a star-studded awards gala at the Nedbank Campus Sky Garden on 1 October. Cricket Generation (Cric Gen) from Walvis Bay were crowned champions after beating the Gobabis Bulls by 33 runs in the July final. Okahandja Cricket Club and United won the Shield and Bowl titles respectively. Top individual honours went to Willem Groenewald (Player of the Tournament), […] today7 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek raged by over 2000 fire incident in 2024 By: Ludorf Iyambo Windhoek Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja said the City's Fire Brigade responded to over 2 000 fire-related incidents, with nearly 1500 occurring in informal settlements. The mayor made these remarks on Monday during the International Fire Safety Week , which runs from 06 to 10 October. Larandja said fires remain one of the greatest threats to life and livelihood, especially in informal settlements. In addition, Larandja said that through […] today7 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Westair Aviation launches state-of-the-art air ambulance By: Hertha Ekandjo Medical Rescue Africa (MRA) launched its state-of the art air ambulance, fully equipped with medical evacuation facilities. MRA, which operates under Westair Aviation, unveiled the Beechcraft King Air 350i at the Westair hangar at Eros Airport on 1 October. The aircraft offers strong performance, range, and reliability, with a spacious medical platform that can accommodate two stretchers and advanced life-support systems. Westair Aviation CEO Henri van Schalkwyk […] today7 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Government-owned Zebra found dead in suspected snare trap By: Josia Shigwedha Police in the Coblenz area are investigating a suspected poaching incident after a government-owned zebra was found dead in a snare at Rimpan in the early hours of Saturday, 4 October 2025. According to the police, the incident occurred around midnight when the complainant, a custodian responsible for about 50 zebras belonging to the government, discovered the decomposed carcass of a female zebra while patrolling the camp. […] today5 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Three arrested for Illegal possession of Welwitschia mirabilis at Oshikango By: Josia Shigwedha Three men, one Angolan and two Namibians, were arrested on Friday, at Charles Bar in Oshikango, Helao Nafidi, after they were allegedly found in possession of three bags of the protected Welwitschia mirabilis plant species. According to the crime report, the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation that uncovered the suspects offering the plants for illegal sale without a valid permit. The suspects, aged 35, 36, and 40, […] today5 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Hinda-Mbuende says liquidation is a financial matter and not political. By: Envaalde Matheus Namcor acting managing director, Maureen Hinda-Mbuende said liquidation is a legal decision based on financial reasons taken by shareholders or by court and not political. Hinda-Mbuende said she instead wants to share information rather then respond to LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi, who called for Namcor's liquidation, saying the company has lost its purpose and wastes taxpayers’ money on endless bailouts. She explained that a national oil company […] today5 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Former police spokesperson joins regional council election race By: Selma Ikela Retired Namibian police spokesperson Edwin Iheka Kanguatjvi has joined the race for the upcoming regional elections under Popular Democratic Movement (PDM). He will be contesting as the Otjombinde Constituency councillor in the Omaheke Region. This will be his second time contesting in the constituency, having previously run in 2004 as a NUDO candidate, before joining PDM in 2023. Kanguatjivi described himself as a 'child of political upbringing', […] today5 October, 2025