Lahja Nashuuta The Land Bill tabled in Parliament by land reformist Inge Zaamwani proposes a raft of changes, among them scrapping the controversial “willing buyer, willing seller” clause, which many blame for Namibia’s snail-paced land reform agenda. Zaamwani has called the Bill a “transformative instrument” that aims to correct historical land dispossession and promote fair...
As is the case with wedding unsung heroes – who work tirelessly to ensure a seamless event – petrol attendants and police officers rarely get the credit they deserve, or their flowers in Gen Z lingo. But while many homes were filled with music, laughter and the smell of Christmas food, other places stayed bright...
The New Year festive period was overshadowed by a worrying rise in suicide-related deaths, with police recording at least seven cases across different parts of the country between 31 December 2025 and 4 January 2026. According to the Namibian Police’s weekend crime and incident report, the deaths were reported in regions including Oshikoto, Khomas and...
A recent decision to impose visa bond requirements on travellers from selected countries, including Namibia, now mandates Namibians to post security bonds of US$15 000 or N$250 000 to apply for a United States of America visa. This policy, which came into effect on 1 January 2026, will see citizens from Namibia, Tanzania, Guinea, Malawi,...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Tennis Association (NTA), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, hosted a send-off ceremony on Monday afternoon for 12 of the country’s top U/14 and U/16 girls’ and boys’ tennis players. The players will represent Namibia at the International Tennis Federation/ Confederation of African Tennis...
Hilma Nalupe Namibia’s women’s cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles were sent off yesterday at the Namibia Cricket Ground, for the International Cricket Council (CC) Women’s T20 World Cup Global qualifier in Nepal. The qualifier will be held from 13 January to 2 February 2026, with the World Cup set for 12 June to 5 July...
ONDANGWA – A 25-year-old Namibian Defence Force (NDF) member is expected to appear in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court today after allegedly murdering his 41-year-old friend and cutting off his testicles. According to the police, the suspect allegedly took the testicles to his homestead at Okakwiyu village, burnt it, and buried it inside the house. Oshana...
The 2025 Nedbank Desert Classic once again proved why it is regarded as one of Namibia’s leading amateur golf tournaments, as 140 golfers from around the country gathered at Rössmund Golf Club in Swakopmund for two days of high-level competition. Hosted by DZ Golf and sponsored by Nedbank Namibia, with King Price Insurance as co-sponsor,...
Adolf Kaure Open water sensation, Phillip Seidler claimed a record-breaking twelfth Pupkewitz Jetty Mile victory recently at Swakopmund. The two-time Namibian Olympian claimed the win in a time of 19 minutes and 40 seconds, powering to the finish line ahead of second-placed Nico Esslinger (21:10), followed by third-place finisher Nathan Chase (22:44). Seidler came short...
OSHIKATI – Oshakati Town Council has relocated 122 flood-affected households to free serviced residential plots at Onawa Township, offering permanent solutions to families who have lived for years in flood-prone areas. The relocation is part of a wider programme targeting 180 households. The council said the remaining beneficiaries will receive their plot allocations before the...