The Namibian

Eswatini has repatriated 10 of its 31 deportees from the US, probably through South Africa, and there are rumours that they were released through informal border crossings.

Wicknell Chivayo, the Zimbabwean tycoon who died in a helicopter crash along with his wife Lucy Muteke last week, divided opinion in life and continues to do so in death.

Campaign group Human Rights Watch (HRW) says the deportation of migrants from the US to third-party African countries is against the law and exploits suffering to deter migration.

At least 24 vehicles have been set ablaze and foreign-owned shops looted in South Africa as anti-immigration protests descended into violence in two major cities, police say.

More than 120 Namibia University of Science and Technology medical laboratory science students facing deregistration yesterday petitioned education minister Sanet Steenkamp at Government Park for written answers about their academic futures.

A grade 6 pupil (15) has been arrested and charged with murder and robbery following the death of a woman (60) at Onheleiwa in the Omusati region.

Capricorn Group is expanding into South Africa through a R788-million acquisition of specialist asset financier Centrafin, taking an 81.6% stake.

Namibia and Germany have agreed to focus their development partnership on climate-resilient access to safe water and conservation of Namibia’s biodiversity.

The ||Khomanin Traditional Authority has rejected allegations that it is illegally selling land to non-members, saying the claims are baseless and tribalistic.

The Namibia Allied and Food Workers Union (Nafau) has called on meat companies affected by the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak to wait for the situation to improve before retrenching workers.

A bank wants to seize a N$2-million Mercedes-Benz that belongs to a company owned by Victor Malima, a fugitive businessman who is wanted for his role in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia corruption scandal.

Cybersecurity experts are warning that information people share on social media could be used by criminals to build profiles of their potential victims and to launch targeted attacks.

Meat from animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease can be safely consumed by people, experts say.

Health and social services minister Esperance Luvindao has hit back at allegations involving her brother’s law firm, saying claims against her siblings should not be treated as fact without evidence.

The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) youth command element has demanded urgent government action over the continued leadership crisis at the National Youth Council (NYC).

Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) chairperson Jerome Mouton today announced a historic sponsorship of N$90 million to the Namibia Football Association (NFA).

Dutch private equity and special situations investor Kenzoll Capital has partnered with MSF Commercials to restart operations at the Sperrgebiet Diamond Mine, formerly known as the Elizabeth Bay Mine, near Lüderitz.

The Pupkewitz Group has officially commenced the construction of a larger, modern Pupkewitz MegaBuild branch at Grootfontein, marking a further milestone in the group’s long-term investment in Namibia’s growth and development.

The proposed takeover of Santam by its majority shareholder Sanlam will remove a significant source of trading activity from the Namibian Securities Exchange, with Santam accounting for 5.15% of the exchange’s total equity turnover so far this year.

The government will not cull cattle affected by foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), with agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani confirming that vaccination is now the only viable option after the window for culling expired.

When Sparky arrived at the Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation (PCRF) in March this year, there was little certainty that the injured pangolin would survive.

Only two cheetahs of the eight Namibia sent to India in 2022 are still alive, following the death of male cheetah Gaurav in late September.

Namibia released its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) in September, laying out the country’s plan to address climate change.

Six southern African countries recently launched the Vulture Safe Zone Alliance and the Vulture Safe Zone guidelines, signalling an important step towards the protection of vultures in the region.

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) says it is offering affected medical laboratory sciences students options to transfer to other programmes or partner institutions as it works to address accreditation challenges.

The Construction Industries Federation (CIF) says protecting competition in the cement sector is key to protecting the construction industry.

Namibian boxer Harry Simon Jr will challenge Ghana’s Habib Giwa for the vacant WBO and IBF Africa welterweight titles at Rundu on 21 November.

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has launched an investigation into the state-owned Namibia Wildlife Resorts’ alleged financial mismanagement, poor governance and unfair labour practices.

Desert Jewels conditioning coach Charles Namaseb says Namibia must use the next 10 months wisely to prepare for the 2027 World Netball Cup in Australia.

Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) parliamentarian Ferdinand Hengombe is demanding to know whether industries, mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse will be held liable for costs arising from his decision to overturn the Namibian Competition Commis…

Namibian sport fans are in for a treat this weekend when African powerhouses, Namibia and South Africa (SA) square off in a five-match indoor hockey women’s test series in the capital.

Kamusela melelo loshilando wongudu yoLandless People’s Movement (LPM) Ivan Skrywer okwa pula kutya oshike epangelo la tya filu kombinga younona ovo ve lihanena oshilando tava ehela nokulandifa oinima momapandaanda.

Ongudu yoLandless People’s Movement otai tamaneke epangelo kutya otali pitike omahangano aChina a kwate ko oshikondo shomatungo shaNamibia, neepoloyeka dihapu deebiliona moshikondo eshi oda pewa omahangano aChina.

Omuleli wongudu yoAffirmative Repositioning (AR) noku li oshilyo shopaliamente Job Amupanda, oo a kala ta kondjifa omufinda utilyana u hanaunwe po, okwa ti eyambidido lOngongahangano yOukumwe waEuropa i shiivike nawa nedina European Union (EU) lovanafaala…

Dressage riders gather at Okahandja from Thursday for the 2026 FEI Dressage World Challenge, the 7 Nations Challenge and the 2026 Namibian Dressage Championships.

Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani has called on the government to introduce an emergency relief package for farmers affected by the current foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

Namibia’S tax revenue is high compared to the size of its economy, an economist says.

The European Union says it supports efforts to allow Namibia’s northern communal farmers to enter international markets if the regions attain disease-free status to export meat.

Meeting someone who has seen earth from space was more than just an ordinary school visit for pupils at the Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS).

Cybersecurity expert Andrew Brown has warned parents that children may be interacting with strangers online without their knowledge.

The Independent Patriots for Change has raised concern over delays in disciplinary proceedings against two senior TransNamib executives suspended earlier this year over allegations of property mismanagement, statutory breaches, and disposal irregularities.

An attempt to secure an apology to Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda and National Assembly member Ester Haikola-Sakaria, who were removed from the chamber last week during a protest, has been rejected by speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila.

A Hardap region resident convicted on six criminal charges, including a charge involving the rape of a four-month-old baby, is due to be sentenced in the Windhoek High Court at the end of this month.

It’s one of those topics most of us tend to push to the back of our minds because it feels distant, uncomfortable and, quite frankly, something we’d rather not talk about.

The High Court last month granted an ex parte preservation order over two vehicles and N$810 allegedly linked to the killing of two white rhinoceroses at a farm in the Omaheke region.

The Chinese-owned lithium mining company Xinfeng Investment has lost its mining licence.

NAMIBIA’S mining sector is facing scrutiny over its increasing use of contractors and temporary workers to perform work that is traditionally done by permanent employees.

Former African Stars FC director of football Ricardo Mannetti calls on ‘Starlile’ to put up a sterling performance against Orlando Pirates in their CAF champions league encounter.

Beefcor Meat Suppliers is considering retrenching 393 workers at its Okahandja abattoir.

This year’s World Cerebral Palsy Day highlights the different experiences and strengths of people with the condition.