Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has unequivocally reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to tackling deep-rooted corruption and systemic inefficiencies within local government structures across Namibia. In a recent and characteristically forthright statement that has resonated throughout the nation,…
A 24-year-old woman has been arrested by police in the Ohangwena Region following the fatal stabbing of her 30-year-old brother in the early hours of today at Oshikuni village, located in the Okongo Constituency. Preliminary information indicates that the woman…
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has called on all stakeholders in the housing sector to support the national goal of delivering 10,000 housing units during the current financial year, as outlined by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Speaking…
Namibia has officially introduced its first-ever electronic identity card (E-ID), marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize identity management and improve access to essential services. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security (MHAISS) unveiled the…
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…
