Category: National
NaCC Says Free Tertiary Education Unlikely to Disrupt Competition for Now
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) has stated that the government’s plan to introduce free tertiary education at public institutions by 2026 will not immediately disrupt competition between public and private institutions. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced last week…
NNN Vows Support for Investigations into Triple Murders of Girls
By: Annakleta Haikera President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed deep concern over the brutal murders of three young girls in Okahandja, which have shocked Namibia. Speaking at the !Nau-Aib Sports Stadium on Sunday, she said it was difficult to understand how anyone…
Coca-Cola Brings Personal Touch to Kosmos Fees with ‘Share a Coke’
By: Justicia Shipena Coca-Cola’s ‘Share a Coke’ campaign painted the Kosmos Fees festival red over the weekend, adding a personal touch to the celebration. Pombili Shilongo, one of the Coca-Cola ambassadors, expressed her excitement about the change. “The Share a…
FNB Namibia Donates 800 Mosquito Nets to Fight Malaria in Zambezi
By: Staff Writer FNB Namibia, through the FirstRand Namibia Foundation, has donated 800 mosquito nets valued at N$300,000 to communities in Katima Mulilo to help fight the malaria outbreak in the Zambezi region. The donation comes as the region faces…
Nandi-Ndaitwah Prioritises Youth Empowerment in SONA
By: Justicia Shipena President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has placed youth empowerment at the centre of her government’s plans. During her state of the nation address (SONA), Nandi-Ndaitwah announced new reforms aimed at reshaping Namibia’s economy and social development. The address, delivered…
Rhino Resources finds light oil at Capricornus 1-X well
By: Staff Writer The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has announced a light oil discovery at the Capricornus 1-X exploration well in the Orange Basin. Rhino Resources, the operator of Petroleum Exploration License 85 (PEL 85), led…
Malaria Outbreak Claims 16 Lives in Kavango Regions
By: Annakleta Haikera The two Kavango regions have recorded 16 malaria-related deaths since the start of 2025. Preventative measures such as indoor spraying and mosquito net distribution are yet to reach all households in the two regions. Kavango East, Rundu,…
Women Leaders Call for Accountability in Africa’s Reparations Journey
By: Dwight Links The Open Society Foundations (OSF) and Access To Information Namibia (ACTION) recently hosted a panel discussion focused on reparations. Speakers included Namibia’s Vice President Lucia Witbooi, former Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausab, Inna Henagri of the Popular…
Windhoek’s Water Crisis Persists Despite Dams Filling Up
By: Loise Shiimi Despite recent heavy rainfall and dam levels nearing full capacity, Windhoek remains gripped by a water crisis that has persisted since mid-2023. The city continues to operate under Category D water scarcity, classified as a period of…
No Trophy Exports Without Approval
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Environment and Tourism Indileni Daniel says hunting permits cannot be used to export horns or trophies. Daniel stated that such an export is not permitted without the ministry’s prior written approval. The declaration comes as…