Sikandar Raza, Gerhard Erasmus Rejoice As Zimbabwe and Namibia Qualify for ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Mumbai, October 4: Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza and Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus were delighted as their respective sides qualified for next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which will take place in February and March next year in India and...

Inside the Bean: Namibia’s Female Bean

As I promised last week, ladies, let’s look at the female bean and see what’s eating it from within. It’s a little unfair to drag the gents through the bean patch without giving you your share of the harvest. Men were crying that I roasted them...

Namibia and Cuba conclude Intergovernmental Commission on Bilateral Cooperation with key agreements

Date: October 03, 2025 Staff Reporter THE inaugural session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Bilateral Cooperation (IGCBC) between Namibia and Cuba officially concluded on Wednesday with the signing of several agreements. The Ministry of...

South Africa blocks all Namibian fresh imports

More than a thousand employees have been sent home, and the final 3,000 tonnes of their tomatoes might have to be destroyed because South Africa has closed its border to Namibian produce, says Albert van der Merwe of Sonop Farms, growing tomatoes,...

Minister highlights progress in Gender Equality and Child Welfare

The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, says the ministry is making major contributions to advancing gender equality, empowering women, and safeguarding children's welfare through a series of national programmes. Dr....

Minister Theofelus stresses digital literacy to curb online risks

Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus emphasised the importance of digital literacy in preventing risks associated with online activity. The minister was speaking at the regional engagement on ICT development in...

Yale’s International Leadership Center announces its 2026 climate fellows

Yale’s International Leadership Center, part of the Jackson School of Global Affairs, has named its 2026 cohort of the Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship. “It is a privilege to welcome another extraordinary cohort of Fellows to Yale,” said...

Namibia to launch sex offenders registry soon

Namibia will soon introduce a sex offenders registry. Speaking in the National Assembly, Justice and Labour Relations Minister Wise Immanuel explained that individuals convicted of sex crimes will be listed on the sex offenders registry for public...

Second edition of Namibia’s National Literary Festival kicks off in Windhoek

The second edition of Namibia's National Literary Festival, which seeks to cultivate a reading culture, especially among the youth, kicked off in Windhoek today. It also provides a platform for writers and creators to showcase their work. The...

Colombian president urges Trump, European leaders to ensure aid delivery to Gaza amid Israeli blockade

Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged US President Donald Trump and European leaders Thursday to take immediate action to ensure the delivery of food and humanitarian aid to Gaza as Palestinians face starvation under an Israeli blockade. “Trump...

President Mahama commissions eleven envoys

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned eleven new envoys at a ceremony at The Presidency in Accra today. The envoys are: Benjamin Anani Quashie — High Commissioner to South Africa , Captain George Kofi Nfojoh (Rtd.) — High Commissioner to...

Calls for urgent finalisation of data-protection law after NSFAF data breach

Namibia’s data-protection law needs to be finalised urgently. This was said by Namibia Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (Nam-CSIRT) head Elsie Nghikembua, following the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) recently experiencing a...

Image of the day: Fire scars Namibia’s Etosha National Park

A vast fire has scorched a third of Namibia’s Etosha National Park – one of southern Africa’s largest and most iconic wildlife reserves – leaving behind a dark burn scar now visible from space. The blaze, which erupted around 22 September 2025, is...

Namibia steps boldly into the future with robotic retail innovation

This past week marked a watershed moment for Namibia’s business and technology sectors. The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, under the leadership of Executive Chairman Sven Thieme, unveiled the country’s first-ever robotic shopping assistant. It is a...

Namibian teams head to World Champs

Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Sports Commission yesterday held send-off ceremonies for three teams traveling to world championships during October, marking a proud moment for the country’s sporting fraternity. The first ceremony celebrated the Special...

Government moves to secure new beef markets

Justicia The government is engaging in bilateral discussions to secure and expand access to international beef markets, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told farmers in the Omaheke Region this week. She said the efforts aim to help commercial...

Namibia emerges as key critical metals source as Golden Deeps confirms world-class grades at Graceland prospect

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is fast emerging as a global hotspot for critical metals after new discoveries at the Graceland Prospect in the Otavi Mountain Land confirmed exceptionally high grades of copper, silver, zinc, germanium and antimony. The...

HARARE WATER NOW PRIVATISED, SAYS MINISTER

President Mnangagwa is expected to launch the privatisation of Harare’s water supply, Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has said. Speaking at a stakeholder workshop on the Construction Contractors Bill 2025 in Harare...

Wulff & Co to expand beef imports from Namibia

NAMIBIA – Wulff & Co, Norway’s leading importer and distributor of premium meat, is preparing to purchase more than 800 tonnes of beef and related products from Namibia. A team of senior company executives visited Windhoek recently and met with...

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Calls for Urgent Humanitarian Action in Gaza Amid Israeli Blockade

In a passionate plea on Thursday, October 2, 2025, Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders to take immediate steps to ensure the delivery of food and humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, who...