Category: National
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…
Govt Targets Full Operations of Green Schemes in Five Years
By: Bernadette Simon Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake, says the ministry will prioritise the full operationalisation of green schemes for the next five years. This is part of its strategic focus for the 2025–2030 period….
Ondangwa Town Council Commits Job Attachments for COSDEC Trainees
By: Loise Shiimi The Ondangwa Town Council and COSDEC Ondangwa signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in vocational training and youth empowerment. The agreement sets out the terms for collaboration between the two institutions, with a focus…
“The Pain Was Too Much to Bear” – Hausiku Family
By: Annakleta Haikera Fifteen years after their son vanished while herding cattle near 20 Mile in Kavango East, Wendelinus Hausiku and his family are once again holding on to hope. Hausiku, now 72, still remembers the anguish of…
Non-Bank Financial Sector Assets Near Half a Trillion Mark
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The total assets of Namibia’s non-bank financial institutions reached N$474.1 billion by the end of December 2024, bringing the sector just a few million dollars shy of the half-a-trillion mark — and nearly three times the size…
Only Flood-Affected Farmers to Receive Drought Relief – Nandi-Ndaitwah
By: Loise Shiimi President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says only individuals whose fields were destroyed by floods will qualify for government drought relief support. Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking during a visit on Saturday to relocation centers in the Omusati, Oshana, and…