Namibia’s former First Lady, Penehupifo Pohamba, has died at the age of 78. Pohamba, the wife of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, reportedly passed away on Saturday, 17 October 2026. She served as Namibia’s First Lady from 2005 to 2015, during…
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), in partnership with MSC Cruises, has announced that 130 job vacancies remain available for suitably qualified Namibians seeking employment opportunities aboard international cruise ships. The initiative aims to address youth unemployment by…
The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has called on candidates who successfully passed recruitment interviews in August 2026 to report for police basic training between 28 and 31 October 2026. According to an official instruction issued by Acting Inspector-General of the…
A suspect has been formally charged in connection with the rape and murders of five-year-old Ingrid Haylee Maasdorp and seven-year-old Roswind Ndinelao Fabianu in Okahandja, following a DNA match confirmed by investigators. Namibian Police Inspector General Major General Anne-Marie Nainda…
Bayern Munich were denied victory after conceding a last-minute equaliser in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Viking FK in the UEFA Champions League league phase on Tuesday, despite recovering from a two-goal deficit. The German giants looked set to leave…
The Namibian Police are investigating a possible link between an 18-year-old man arrested over an alleged attempted abduction in Okahandja and a series of killings in the town. The suspect was arrested over the weekend after allegedly attempting to abduct…
Spanish defender Dani Carvajal has officially joined Getafe CF, signing a contract that will keep him at the La Liga club until June 30, 2027. The 34-year-old right-back begins a new chapter in his career after ending his long association…
Pope Leo XIV is preparing to undergo surgery after doctors discovered a small nodule in his lung, the Vatican has announced. The 71-year-old pontiff is expected to be admitted to hospital on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, for the procedure, which…
Erongo and Khomas have emerged as Namibia’s leading destinations for internal migration, while several northern regions continue to experience significant population outflows, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency’s (NSA) 2023 Population and Housing Census Migration Report. The findings highlight differences…
A woman in Okahao has reportedly lost N$20,320 after an unknown suspect allegedly tricked her into revealing sensitive banking information on Saturday. According to the reported incident, the suspect contacted the complainant by phone and persuaded her to provide the…
