The Namibian

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has appointed Hosea Idipo as its new chief of public relations, effective 1 October 2026.

The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has rejected Oshakati Town Council’s request for a 13% salary increment for its employees.

There May be a much larger economic cost to Fishrot than the money allegedly stolen or diverted from Namibia’s fishing industry.

National Assembly on 30 September 2026.

Namibian marathon runner Silas Ipumbu says competing at the 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon was one of the most memorable experiences of his running career, particularly as the race fell on his birthday.

The Bank Windhoek Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) Cup reaches its decisive stage this weekend, with eight teams heading to the Dome at Swakopmund to battle for the titles and places in the 2027 MTC Volleyball National League.

Former University of Namibia (Unam) and senior national netball star Nanguloshi Eve Kamutushi has seen it all in Namibian netball.

One of Namibia’s longest running sporting events, the Rotary Club Namibian Cycle Classic will be held for the 27th year in Windhoek this weekend.

Windhoek, 1 October 2026.

Taria Brits (19) and her 16-year-old gelding, Great Uncle Argo, are the Capricorn Asset Management 2026 Namibian Showjumping champions.

By Maryke Van Lill, Managing Director of OL Leisure This year’s World Tourism Day focus on the digital agenda and artificial intelligence invites tourism leaders to consider what we want technology to enable.

NDTC Offices, Windhoek, 30 September 2026.

By Maryke Van Lill, Managing Director of OL Leisure This year’s World Tourism Day focus on the digital agenda and artificial intelligence invites tourism leaders to consider what we want technology to enable.

Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has ordered the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nida) to settle its outstanding N$300 000 electricity bill owed to the Gibeon Village Council to ensure power is restored at the Nida Industrial Park.

With so much of Johannesburg falling apart, it is astounding how few of the parties contesting for votes there focus on local issues in their election posters.

Donald Trump has said he may ask European countries to release some of their diesel reserves as he mulls a ban on US exports of the fuel amid a global shortage.

Prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife have been killed in a helicopter crash that left six people dead, his family have confirmed.

Ademba Allans is making it “cool” to vote in Kenya.

Jurgen Klopp celebrated his first win as Germany manager on Thursday as his side eased to a 2-0 win against Serbia in the third fixture of their UEFA Nations League campaign.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today unveiled the schedule for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 at a spectacular ceremony in Cape Town, officially setting the countdown in motion to the world’s biggest ODI cricket event as the ticket ballot o…

A Kavango East region resident who is accused of murdering his mother and trying to kill his father nearly two years ago intends to admit guilt on two charges he is facing in the Windhoek High Court.

The police are seeking public assistance in locating a 19-year-old who was reported missing on 14 August in Windhoek’s Hakahana location.

The Namibian has appointed Ester Mbathera as its editor.

Years of living and working near the Rosh Pinah Zinc mine have left families grappling with lead exposure and serious health concerns, with one father saying his toddler was found with a blood lead level of 17.8 micrograms per 100ml of blood.

Namibian men are dying younger than women, with the country’s latest census showing that a boy born today can expect to live almost nine years less than a girl born at the same time.

Environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti says his office is facing several challenges in its efforts to ensure that the provisions of the Environmental Management Act (7 of 2007) are adhered to.

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa announced new measures to combat gender-based violence on Tuesday, after a series of murders sparked a national outcry.

Mass Pilchard washouts are currently a major concern along the South African and Namibian coastlines.

Russia has launched the largest attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure since the spring, primarily targeting Kyiv and the surrounding region, Ukrainian prime minister Serhiy Koretskyi has said.

Sucessful strategy requires a change in the collective.

Namdeb has unveiled a 176.29-carat natural diamond, the largest stone of its kind recovered at its Southern Coastal Mine at Oranjemund in the past two decades.

The Zambezi police are investigating allegations that intoxicated officers assaulted and intimidated Ndoro Memorial School hostel pupils over a damaged padlock, injuring several boys.

Capricorn Group’s profit fell 6.4% to N$1.87 billion for the financial year ended June, as a weak performance in Botswana weighed on the group despite stronger results from Bank Windhoek.

Retired chief justice Johan Strydom, who died at the age of 88 at the end of last week, provided “indispensible leadership” that helped shape and transform Namibia’s judiciary after the country’s independence in 1990.

The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (Nam-CSIRT) has appointed Cornelia Shipindo as its executive, effective 1 October.

The government believes that Iran played a part in the RAF Fairford incident which resulted in five men being arrested and then bailed, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said.

Utility plans major solar, wind, battery projects Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) plans to increase its use of renewable energy over the next four years, targeting a power system in which 70% of its capacity comes from renewable sources by 2030.

Namibia’s medical aid industry is struggling to expand its membership base, with beneficiary numbers growing by less than 1% in the second quarter of this year.

Land degradation and a lack of nutrients in the soil has been cited as some of the major problems contributing to poor food production in the Omusati region.

Restaurants in Windhoek have reported disruptions and uncertainty in meat supplies following restrictions linked to the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, although some establishments say they have largely maintained normal operations.

A Total of 15 civil society organisations have received N$1.2 million in grants to strengthen community rights and advocacy regarding land, wildlife, and natural resource management.

Namibia has recorded 24 rhinos poached so far this year, indicating a significant decline in rhino poaching in recent years, environment, forestry and tourism minister Indileni Daniel says.