The family of the late former Zambian President, Edgar Lungu, has announced that he will be buried in South Africa, a decision stemming from an unresolved disagreement with the Zambian government regarding his final send-off. Mr. Lungu passed away in…
President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on Friday, 20 June 2025, completed a one-day working visit to the Republic of South Africa. This marked her first official trip to South Africa since her inauguration on 21 March…
Namibian police have arrested two men in connection with the rape and murder of 38-year-old Keolebogile Paulino, a citizen of Botswana, who was attacked while visiting the Mukwe Constituency in May.The suspects, Bernard Thindhimba Mukoya (24) and Moses Mukerenge (22),…
Katima Mulilo – South African citizen Chante Coetzee has been sentenced to 15 years of direct imprisonment following her conviction on multiple charges including motor vehicle theft, selling stolen property, and money laundering. The 38-year-old was extradited to Namibia earlier…
Africa’s richest man and globally renowned industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to driving industrial transformation across the continent through large-scale investments in key sectors. Speaking during his recent visit to Namibia, Dangote outlined the breadth of the Dangote…
In a concerning development, Namibia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, today declared a cholera outbreak in the Opuwo district of the Kunene region. The Ministry of Health and Social Services is reportedly working tirelessly to contain the spread of…
Authorities have launched an investigation following a harrowing incident in which a 25-year-old woman was allegedly raped and assaulted while walking home on Friday evening. According to National Police spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, the attack occurred at approximately 21h00.…
The highly anticipated boxing exhibition match between legendary Namibian boxer Harry Simon and local contender Ninja was abruptly cancelled at the last minute by the Boxing Control Board, citing medical concerns related to Simon. The decision, announced shortly before the…
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has announced a suspected cholera outbreak in the Opuwo District of the Kunene Region following the admission of several individuals showing symptoms consistent with the disease. According to a media release issued…
The number of political parties in Namibia has now reached 25, as two more have officially joined the list. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) recently announced the registration of the People United for Change (PUC) and the Namibia Progressive…
