SWAKOPMUND – Spitzkoppe tour guide Melvin Areseb who was allegedly assaulted by three police officers from Usakos while responding to a domestic dispute is suing the government, Namibian Police and the officers for N$2.8 million. Areseb was assaulted on 22 August after the three officers were called by Areseb’s mother during an altercation among the...
Kaviveterue Virere Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Fillemon Immanuel, has assured workers of the City of Windhoek (CoW) who are currently on strike that his ministry will investigate their concerns. The employees from the City’s Solid Waste department, most of them cleaners, claim that they were paid N$14.00 per hour rather than the legally...
Namibia is expected to receive varying rainfall patterns, ranging from above-normal and normal to below-normal rainfall during the 2025/2026 rain season. This is according to a seasonal forecast by the Namibia Meteorological Services (NMS), covering the period between October 2025 and March 2026. The forecast was released in a statement issued by Secretary to the...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to reject being bullied for their natural resources, saying the country must learn to negotiate from a position of strength and confidence when dealing with international investors. Speaking at the inaugural Namibia Public-Private Forum (NPPF) in Windhoek on Thursday, themed ‘Public-Private Dialogue to Drive Decent and Sustainable Job...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia women’s football team, Brave Gladiators, showed remarkable determination but were edged out 4-2 by Zambia’s Copper Queens in the first leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) second-round qualifier on Wednesday at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg. Zambia started strongly, with Racheal Kundananji opening the scoring early in...
Hilma Nalupe The Novel Motor Company yesterday hosted the Namibia national rugby team, the Welwitschias, at their showroom in Windhoek, where the players had the chance to test drive the new Ford Turneo bus and engage with fans in a lively meet-and-greet session. As an official sponsor of the Namibia Rugby Union, Novel Motor Company...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has praised pupils and teachers from Delta School for representing Namibia with pride at the Joy of Europe Festival in Serbia. He called them “cultural ambassadors”, who carried the country’s spirit to the world. Speaking during a courtesy visit at State House, the President said she was proud of the learners’ achievements. ...
Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH- In the low-lying area of Rehoboth – between the town’s famous hot springs and Reho Spa – stands a quiet miracle; a small school that turns natural heat, love, and perseverance into hope for children with disabilities. The Lebensschule in Rehoboth’s Block C is a small centre that continues to restore dignity...
The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report shows that Namibia has made commendable progress in lifting more than 694 000 people from high levels of acute food insecurity, with only 456 000 Namibians currently reported to be facing extreme hunger when compared to the 1.15 million people recorded last year. The IPC report, which...
Zebaldt Ngaruka In efforts to unlock Fifa funding earmarked for the renovation and upgrade of the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Technical Centre, NFA is in advanced discussion with the City of Windhoek regarding the transfer of ownership of the land on which the facility stands. NFA’s interim secretary general Cassius Moetie on Monday hosted a...