Category: Namibia News

By Staff Reporter A Namibian school student, Kadhikwa Tironenn Amutenya has been named among the winners of Rosatom’s international educational project Icebreaker of Knowledge 2026 and will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to the North Pole. The seventh season of Icebreaker of Knowledge – an international educational project supported by Rosatom – concluded at the…

By Staff Reporter   The Namibian Prime Minister, Dr. Elijah Ngurare has reaffirmed that the Government’s decisions are inspired by the aspirations of the youth , and are geared towards improving the lives and future of young Namibians. Dr Ngurare made a clarion call during a courtesy visit by learners from People’s Primary School in…

By Staff Reporter Namibia is fast becoming one of Africa’s most attractive investment destinations, driven by growth in oil and gas, mining, green hydrogen, infrastructure, and industrial development. Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows between 2021 and 2024 reached N$151 billion – far exceeding the N$50 billion recorded between 2009 and 2020 – and global interest…

By Staff Reporter Namibian President , Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has appointed Major General Anne-Marie Nainda as the Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, with immediate effect. In a media statement , the presidency announced that Major General Nainda will serve in an acting capacity for a period of one (1) year, taking over…

By Staff Reporter The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) and the Road Fund Administration (RFA) signed an agreement on Monday that will see RFA invest over N$2 million annually for the next five years to advance research and innovation in Namibia’s road sector. The funding agreement aims to strengthen research, innovation, and capacity…

By Staff Reporter Sanlam Allianz has donated 3900 protective waterproof sun hats to the Namibia Albino Association in Windhoek for the people with albinism in Namibia. The hats will be distributed to all people living with albinism to ensure meaningful protection of the beneficiaries.  The donation has come as a saviour to help them to…

By Staff Reporter The national round of the Global HackAtom student championship , an intensive 24-hour contest challenging participants to develop practical, innovation-driven solutions in nuclear technologies was held in Namibia on April 4, 2026. This year’s edition features national selection rounds in 15 countries, including Bolivia, Brazil, Hungary, Vietnam, Egypt, and others. The winning teams from…

By Staff Reporter President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr. Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah has appointed Dr. Charles Mubita as the Minister of the Presidency, on Thursday. Dr Mubita has served as the Deputy Minister of Defence and Veterans since March 2025. His appointment includes seven (7) members of the National Council who were appointed as…

By Staff Reporter The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) disbursed N$1 billion for the development of critical national healthcare infrastructure. This marks a significant milestone in strengthening Namibia’s health system. The bank has announced that the programme is part of Government’s “ROADMAP” initiative. This initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Social Services.…

By Staff Reporter As Namibians prepare for the Easter long weekend, holidaymakers and motorists should be extra vigilant. This vigilance ensures their safety and that of other road users. Last year, the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund reported an increase in accidents. The total number of crashes rose from 37 in 2024 to 42 in…