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...

Sub-Saharan Africa Litigation Surgery: Strengthening Legal Defences for Press Freedom

“Since we launched these legal defence workshops – what we call litigation surgeries – in 2015, more than 400 lawyers from over 60 countries have taken part,” said Carlos Gaio, CEO of Media Defence. “These are intensive three-day sessions where...

Namibia and India agreements to allow phased implementation

The agreements signed between Namibia and India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit in July this year would ensure ample time for implementation in the years ahead. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and India's High Commissioner to...

Government assessing extent of Etosha wildfire damage

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says an assessment is underway to determine the full extent of the damage caused by the wildfires in Etosha National Park. Indileni Daniel, at a media briefing in Windhoek today, stated that the...

Namibia book T20 World Cup 2026 spot after comprehensive win over Tanzania

Namibia have secured qualification for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup following a commanding 63-run victory over Tanzania in the first semi-final of the Africa Region Final at Harare Sports Club on Thursday. Electing to field first after winning...

From New York to Philadelphia, Namibia steps onto the global stage

PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) Introduction When President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), she did more than fulfil a diplomatic duty. She...

President Mahama commissions Benjamin Quashie, 11 other new ...

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned 12 newly appointed envoys, including Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie, to serve as Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners across various countries. The colourful but dignified swearing-in ceremony was...

‘He broke the rules’ – Phala Phala farm manager says suspect not allowed in president’s house

Von Wiellgh said he immediately informed the president of the break-in at his farm. Hendrik von Wiellgh, the Phala Phala farm manager, told the Modimolle Regional Court on Friday that his predecessor, Sylvester Ndlovu, broke the rules when he...

YOUNG OBSERVER | Theofelus named among TIME’s 100 Next: A moment of global pride for Namibia

In a proud and historic moment for Namibia, Emma Theofelus, the country’s Minister of Information and Communication Technology, has been named on TIME magazine’s prestigious list of the 100 Next, a global recognition of the world’s most...

YOUNG OBSERVER | President Nandi-Ndaitwah at the United Nations: Why NamYouth should pay attention

In a poll, many of you told the Young Observer what you expected President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to include in her maiden speech before the United Nations General Assembly on 24 September 2025; you hoped she would focus on Namibia’s economic and...

Bank Windhoek gets ratings upgrade

Chamwe Kaira The GCR Ratings has upgraded Bank Windhoek Limited’s Namibian long-term national scale issuer rating to AA+(NA) from AA(NA). The short-term issuer rating was affirmed at A1+(NA). The South African long-term issuer rating also moved up...

Etosha fire brought under control …President vows to protect the ‘national treasure’

Loide Jason Kaviveterue Virere Victoria Immanuel President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered that no resources be spared to save Etosha National Park after massive fires destroyed parts of the country’s top tourist attraction. She said Etosha is...

Truworths keeps 12 stores in Namibia despite regional growth

Chamwe Kaira Fashion retailer Truworths International has reaffirmed its presence in Namibia with 12 stores across the country as part of its African retail footprint. The group operates 33 outlets outside South Africa, including 12 in Namibia, 12...

Army to cut links with Windhoek butchery over rotten meat 

…NIP finds meat supplied to Grootfontein base was contaminated Renthia Kaimbi The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs wants to cancel its subcontract with Klein Windhoek Schlacherei (Pty) Ltd. This comes after laboratory tests found bacteria...

Hyphen green hydrogen project, Namibia – update

Name of the Project Hyphen green hydrogen project. Location Tsau//Khaeb National Park, near Luderitz, in Namibia. Project Owner/s Hyphen Hydrogen Energy is a joint venture between Nicholas Holdings Limited and ENERTRAG, but the Namibian government...

Tourists first, Namibians second

Uzuva Kandjou The brochures paint a picture of paradise. Sun-drenched dunes cascading into an endless horizon. The haunting, skeletal trees of Deadvlei stand sentinel against a sapphire sky. The roar of a lion in the deep silence of Etosha. This...

Namibia yet to fully ratify UN Education Discrimination Convention

Namibia has not yet fully ratified the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination in Education. This was revealed by the officials from the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture during the...

SHORT NEWS: Kröhne opens Africa Competition Conference in Windhoek

Deputy mines minister Gaudentia Kröhne yesterday officially opened the conference segment of the 10th African Competition and Economic Regulation Week at the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek. The conference follows three days of professional training in...

OBSERVER DAILY | Local ownership in mining: Namibia must strike a 

bold, balanced path The recent warning from the Chamber of Mines about “growing risks” to Namibia’s mining sector due to policy uncertainty, particularly the proposal for 51% mandatory local ownership in new projects, deserves careful attention....

Namibia, Zimbabwe qualify for 2026 T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe and Namibia secured their places in the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup after convincing wins in their respective semi-finals of the ICC Africa qualifiers on Thursday. Zimbabwe eased past Kenya by seven wickets in Harare to join Namibia and...