A Walvis Bay man says he was left heartbroken after allegedly discovering that the son he believed he had supported for years never existed. According to Namibian Sun, 31-year-old Theofelus Nghidinwa claims he spent nearly N$10 000 on child maintenance…
Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp is in the China as part of the official delegation accompanying President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her State Visit. During the visit, Steenkamp participated in the China–Namibia Education and Innovation…
SWAPO Member of Parliament Honourable Willem Amutenya called on the government to accelerate the digitalisation of Pay as You Earn (PAYE 5) certificates. He argued that the ongoing reliance on printed documents directly contradicts Namibia’s commitment to digital transformation. Raising…
FC Ongos have confirmed the departure of head coach Ronny Kanalelo, bringing an end to his short but impactful spell in charge of the senior men’s team. Kanalelo stepped down from his position with immediate effect after joining the club…
The Namibian government is moving to reclaim and restore Shark Island’s historical identity, announcing plans to build a museum on the site after years of criticism over its use as a recreational campsite. A total of N$400,000 has already been…
FIFA has opened an investigation into claims that American social media star IShowSpeed was subjected to racist abuse during Argentina’s 3–2 victory over Cape Verde at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 3 July. The 21‑year‑old influencer, whose real…
Affirmative Repositioning leader and Member of Parliament Prof. Job Amupanda has formally asked the National Assembly to postpone the approval of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Chairperson and two Commissioners until key documents about the selection process are released.…
As tensions simmer once again in the Middle East, China is stepping into the conversation with a clear message: the path forward for the United States and Iran must be grounded in dialogue, not confrontation. During a routine press briefing…
Namibian graduate and The Updated World volunteer journalist Erastus Andreas is preparing to publish his debut book, The Silent Struggle, a work that explores resilience, identity, and the often-unseen challenges people face in their daily lives. Currently in the publishing…
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed that condoms are once again available at public health facilities across Namibia following the arrival of a new consignment of pharmaceutical supplies. Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Susan Ndjaleka,…
