Namibia and Norway are looking to strengthen their longstanding bilateral relations, with a particular focus on cooperation in the oil and gas industry following a meeting between President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, at State…
Namibia is considering a request from The Bahamas to provide qualified teachers, particularly in mathematics, science and technical subjects, as the Caribbean country looks to address its teaching needs. The matter was discussed during a meeting between Namibia’s Prime Minister,…
Walvis Bay could become an increasingly important centre for fuel storage and distribution in Southern Africa following a major investment announcement by Nigeria’s Dangote Group. The group’s proposed US$2.5 billion Namibia Tank Farm and Regional Pipeline Project was officially launched…
Namibia has taken a significant step towards strengthening its emergency medical services following the inauguration of the country’s first government-owned air ambulance by the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MHSS) on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. The aircraft is expected…
By Edward S. Tjihinga The latest fuel price announcement should concern every Namibian, not just motorists. Effective Wednesday, 4 November 2026, petrol prices will increase by N$2.00 per litre, while diesel prices will increase by N$3.00 per litre. This is…
A female passenger is receiving medical treatment after surviving a devastating head-on collision that claimed the lives of seven people on the Oshakati-Okahao road near Iikologo village early Sunday morning. Police officials at the scene confirmed that six males and…
Farmers and businesses operating within Namibia’s agricultural sector could receive up to two years of relief on loan repayments following the financial challenges caused by the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak and El Niño-related weather conditions. The Bank of Namibia has…
Ugandan security forces have arrested a man accused of killing and eating 38 people over a period of 15 years, according to the country’s military chief. The suspect, identified as Moses Mujurizi, is alleged to have committed the killings between…
Fourteen Namibian businesses, representing all 14 regions of the country, have been awarded grants totalling N$1.1 million under the inaugural SME Fund Chelete Cage Pitch Event held in Windhoek this week. The grants, ranging from N$65,000 to N$100,000, are intended…
Veteran Namibian politician Simson Tjongarero has died at his home in Usakos following a short illness, his family has confirmed. He was 83 years old. Tjongarero died on Thursday morning, 29 October 2026. He was a former Member of Parliament…
