The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it is ready to run Wednesday’s national elections in Kunene, with helicopters and voter-education teams already deployed to reach voters in the region’s most remote and hard-to-access areas. Regional electoral officer Mike Nganjone said the commission has activated “all systems” to ensure no community is left out –...
Auleria Wakudumo No major obstacles or hindrances were observed during special voting day across the country, although many polling stations got off to a slow start. In Oshana region, voting went smoothly, with residents and Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) officials ensuring that operations proceeded efficiently and without major disruptions. ECN regional electoral officer for...
Namibian women’s national team stalwart Vewe Kotjipati has officially announced her retirement from international football, closing a remarkable chapter which began when she first donned the Brave Gladiators jersey as a teenager. Kotjipati, now 33, has been a pillar of consistency for the national side for more than a decade. Her football journey also took...
Hilma Nalupe The 21st edition of the Namibia Annual Sports Awards (NASA) took place on Saturday evening at the Ongwediva Trade Fair, marking a historic milestone for one of the country’s most prestigious sporting events. The event brought together athletes, coaches, sporting officials and dignitaries to honour Namibia’s finest achievers. This year also marked the...
Auleria Wakudumo The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed a Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) outbreak in the Khomas region. This follows the death of a patient who was admitted to a Windhoek health facility on 18 November 2025 with suspected CCHF and passed away the following day. Laboratory results have since verified...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Saturday told world leaders at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg that the current global financial system is worsening poverty and threatening economic stability, urging major economies to reform debt rules and ensure fairer development for all. Speaking during the session on inclusive and sustainable economic growth on the African continent for...
With only two days before Namibians vote, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it is fully ready for Wednesday’s Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections, after correcting all ballot paper discrepancies and delivering materials to every region. This assurance was given on Saturday by ECN Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer Peter Shaama, who delivered...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on Saturday that Namibia needs US$15 billion to meet its climate goals, warning world leaders that the country cannot meet its adaptation needs without major international support. Speaking during the high-level session on disaster risk reduction, climate change, the just energy transition and food systems, the...
Uakutura Kambaekua This year’s elections have seen 18 political parties and associations vying for dominance at the City of Windhoek. This is a contrast to previous elections, which featured 13 political parties competing for leadership in the capital’s council chambers, The council, which holds the most seats (15) among the 59 local authorities, will have...
Adolf Kaure The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has won the prestigious Lonely Planet Award at the 2025 World Travel Market (WTM) London. The award celebrates Namibia’s selection as one of the top global destinationsfeatured in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel. As one of the world’s most trusted travel authorities, Lonely Planet selected Namibia for its...