Namibia charts new course for tourism with master plan

Namibia\'s tourism ministry has begun the validation of its National Tourism Spatial Development Master Plan, a framework intended to guide tourism growth across all 14 regions wit... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

Oregen Energy positions itself at the heart of Namibia’s oil boom

Namibia’s Orange Basin has become one of the most closely watched oil frontiers in the world, with large-scale discoveries by Galp, TotalEnergies and Shell pointing to billions of barrels of recoverable resources. As international operators move...

EU pledges continued support for Namibia’s green industry

The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Namibia's green industrial agenda. The EU's Commissioner of International Partnerships said that to achieve this, the EU is committing 1 billion euros in support of Namibia's green...

Namibia marks World Patient Safety Day in Opuwo

Namibia joined the global community in marking World Patient Safety Day, commemorating the occasion at Opuwo in the Kunene Region. Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao said the day is dedicated to ensuring safe care for every...

Nigeria Deepens Ties With Namibia, Hosts Namibian Command College

Nigeria has reaffirmed its historic ties with Namibia by hosting a 29-member delegation from the Namibian Command and Staff College on a study tour in Abuja.... Nigeria has reaffirmed its historic ties with Namibia by hosting a 29-member...

Namibia declares measles outbreak in northwestern region

WINDHOEK, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services has declared a measles outbreak in the Opuwo district of northwestern Kunene Region, where 10 out of 20 suspected cases have tested positive, officials said Wednesday....

Windhoek to enforce new regulations on e-hailing services by next year

E-hailing transport services, such as Yango, operating in Windhoek will be forced to have markings on their vehicles by next year as part of the government’s efforts to enforce regulations on the taxi business. City police chief Leevi Ileka told...

Windhoek mayor inaugurates EV charging station

Windhoek mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja inaugurated an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the City\'s head office as part of Zero Emissions Week on Monday, which will be observ... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

King’s Baton Relay launched in Namibia

Hilma Nalupe The Namibia National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association yesterday launched the King’s Baton Relay in Windhoek, marking the beginning of a historic sporting celebration in the country. The event was unveiled by CEO...

EU delegation in Namibia this week

A high-level delegation of the European Union is scheduled to visit Namibia from today to Friday. It aims to reinforce the EU-Namibia partnership and see how Global Gateway investments in Namibian green industrialisation boost job creation and g...

BRUTAL ZIMBABWE DOMINATE NAMIBIA

Zimbabwe lost a few wickets in the middle, but Burl showed his class and Tashinga Musekiwa came out to put the finishing touches. Zimbabwe defeated Namibia by five wickets in their second match of the T20 series in Bulawayo as they continued with...

City of Windhoek launches Zero Emissions Week, opens first EV charging port

Staff Reporter THE City of Windhoek has launched Zero Emissions Week 2025, which runs from 15 to 22 September, with a programme of events aimed at promoting climate awareness, sustainable mobility, and greener urban living. Activities include an...

High-level EU delegation to visit Namibia

Staff Reporter A HIGH-LEVEL European Union (EU) delegation will visit Namibia from 17 to 19 September 2025 to strengthen ties and assess EU-backed projects under the Global Gateway strategy, which supports Namibia’s green industrialisation, job...

In Namibia, Adulthood Means Balancing Independence with Community Care

In Namibia, adulthood is defined less by age or personal milestones and more by responsibility to others. A new study among Ovawambo youth reveals that becoming an adult means balancing independence with caring for family and...

From crisis to hope: How genomic research could turn the tide on prostate cancer in Namibia 

Uvatera Maurihungirire Prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting men in Namibia, with an alarmingly high rate of 63.8 cases per 100 000 men. In Sub-Saharan Africa, this number is predicted to at least triple by 2040. This means that...

Windhoek Vocational Training Centre receives boost for skills development

Windhoek Vocational Training Centre (WVTC) has received a boost to improve its studies and develop skills. This follows a donation of two vehicles by Metje & Ziegler to be used in the field of auto mechanics, as well as equipment by the Social...

OBSERVER DAILY | The coming shock: Why suspending deduction codes could hit Namibia hard

When the Namibian government announced that, effective 30 November 2025, it will suspend the deduction code system for public servants, the news landed like a thunderclap across the financial sector. On paper it may look like a simple...

SA firms scale up in Namibia as oil and gas light up economy

SA companies are scaling up their operations in Namibia as economic activity in that country moves at pace to exploit its vast oil and gas riches, which are expected to transform the economy into one of Southern Africa’s wealth centres. The surge...

Sultan Resources picks up gold and critical mineral projects in Namibia and WA

Sultan Resources expands portfolio on acquisition of three gold and critical mineral projects. Pic: Getty Images Sultan Resources acquires three gold and critical mineral projects from Aldoro Resources Namibia gold project covers 152km2 in Damara...

Namibia Federation appoints Joel Mathews as head coach of national teams

Joel Mathews has been named the new head coach for both the men's and women's national volleyball teams in Namibia. His appointment was announced on Monday by the Namibia Volleyball Federation. Mathews previously served as the chairperson of the...