The Namibian

Michael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, while Italy continued their resurgence with victory over Turkey.

Novak Djokovic advanced to the China Open final on Monday after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified late in the second set, when a ball that came off the Russian’s racquet hit a spectator.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare says the registration of new beneficiaries for the Conditional Basic Income Grant (CBIG) has been halted due to depleted funding.

Two ||Kharas region residents accused of committing sexual crimes with a preteen girl about six years ago have both been found guilty on multiple charges, including counts of rape, in the Windhoek High Court.

Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions.

A claim by a Keetmanshoop resident who said he tried to defend himself against a homosexual person in his sleep, only to realise he had fatally stabbed his girlfriend, has failed to convince a High Court judge to acquit the man of murder.

Namibia’s microlending industry recorded a sharp increase in lending during the second quarter of 2026, with its total loan book growing by 27% in just three months to N$9.3 billion.

First National Bank (FNB) customers will no longer pay transaction fees when using their bank cards to make bail and other payments at magistrate courts.

Nearly two weeks into Namibia’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, butcheries and meat suppliers are running out of stock and placing workers on leave.

Karibib Junior Secondary School has been struggling with a shortage of classroom space, as an unfinished classroom block has stood incomplete for about three years, forcing teachers to find temporary spaces to teach pupils.The Ministry of Education, Innov…

Former health minister Bernard Haufiku has questioned whether outgoing Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa protected a person implicated in alleged corruption at the Ministry of Health in the so-called ‘healthrot’ scandal.

Namibia’s deaf community is calling on parliamentarians to revive a 2023 motion seeking the official recognition of Namibian Sign Language and the provision of sign language interpreters in parliament.

There is an artificial intelligence (AI) “arms race” and it seems it will not be slowed down, nor stopped, despite even AI vendors raising red flags.

0Transgender woman Raun Strauss says Rehoboth’s first Pride event increased LGBTQI+ visibility while bringing essential health and support services closer to the community.

Parliamentary opposition parties and transport-sector stakholders have welcomed the government’s planned introduction of high-security vehicle number plates, but warned that the initiative must not become another financial burden on already struggling pub…

Namibia’s mining output is lower overall than last year’s output, driven by a decline in gold and zinc production.

Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister of international relations Rodney Cloete Rodney Cloete is demanding that the government explain Namibia’s position on the proposed sale of De Beers and its potential impact on the country’s diamond industry.

The police are investigating four cases in which two women and two minors were allegedly raped over the weekend.

Namibia’s growing oil and gas exploration industry is creating a new economic challenge, with billions of dollars flowing out of the country to pay for foreign technical, consulting and other specialised services.

Namibians are choosing to invest more money through Linked Investment Service Providers (Lisp) rather than saving their money in banks accounting for nearly half of the N$25.2 billion managed through these investments.

There is no shortage of acronyms in the financial services industry.

The fuel supply agreement with Vitol saved the country between N$400 million and N$700 million over four months.

Agribank says it will consider alternative repayment arrangements for farmers and agricultural businesses affected by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, but will assess each case individually.

A man (39) has been arrested at Keetmanshoop for allegedly killing his girlfriend during a fight and for allegedly possessing cannabis.

THE European Union (EU) has temporarily suspended the import of fresh beef, sheep and goat meat and some processed meat products from Namibia.

Best female gospel artist Udochi Nwagboso and best gospel rap winner Leopold ‘Dee’A’ Vatilifa have called for greater opportunities, stronger industry structures and continued investment in Namibian gospel music.

The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) has opened applications for its third funding cycle of the 2026/27 financial year, calling on Namibian artists, cultural practitioners and creative organisations to apply for financial support before the October…

It was a bleak weekend for Namibian rugby as the national u20 team were thrashed 95-6 by Canada at the u20 Rugby Challenger Cup in Santiago, Chile on Friday.

Martin Freyer and Anri Greeff took the top honours at the Rotary Club Namibian Cycle Classic over the weekend.

Namibia’s Brave Warriors suffered one of their heaviest defeats in history when they lost 6-0 to Russia at Yekaterinburg on Saturday evening.

Namibia and South Africa seized about 32 tonnes of fish and detected 12 suspected fisheries violations during a 25-day joint patrol aimed at fighting illegal fishing.

Two Namibian pupils represented the nation on the continental stage when they joined the brightest young minds from across Africa and the globe at the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF).

The Windhoek Industrial and Agricultural Show, which started on Tuesday, 29 September and will be closing on 3 October has many attendees.

This is an easy vanilla cupcake recipe we turn to for bake sales and school functions.

Real estate agent Loanjo Louw, who is also a law student and content creator, shares her experience in her career with Youth Central.

There is a certain excitement that comes with finishing high school.

Business leaders are not made overnight.

Grade 1 teachers are urging parents to enrol their children in mother-tongue schools and swap screen time for play to boost early academic development.

The US has withdrawn all of its bombers from RAF Fairford, the UK military base at the centre of an incident being investigated by counter terror police.

Oshilongo shihe na omufyuululwakalo osha fa olweendo la tumba lihe shii oku la finda.

Oovene veetekisa kOshakati ova pewa fiyo omomafiku 31 Maalisa 2027 va kale ve di shangifa noku di tula omadidiliko oo haa longifwa koyeendifo yoshiwana, mayola waShakati Leonard Hango ta ti.

Ovakalimo vomOnawa Extension 7 mOshakati ova nukila pomutenya kutya itava fiye po onhele oyo nande ova pewa omafiku va kale ve i fiya po kelelodoolopa.

Beyond a Gas Master Plan: Planning for the Life of Namibia’s Gas System Namibia needs more than a plan for developing known gas projects.

British oil giant BP has received approval from the mines and energy ministry to take over three oil blocks from Eco (Atlantic) Oil and Gas.

Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi says Namibia will soon introduce new vehicle number plates with enhanced security features to curb fraud, vehicle theft and the manipulation of registration details.

At least 52 civilians have been killed during three days of heavy fighting around Alamata in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, hospital sources have told the BBC.

Fatima Zahra El Mansouri has been named Morocco’s first female prime minister, after her centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party (Pam) won the most seats in last week’s parliamentary elections.

The post “OWISHI” appeared first on The Namibian.

State House, Windhoek, 2 October 2026.

Petrol prices will go up by N$1.50 per litre on Wednesday, while diesel prices will remain the same for the month of October.