Category: Namibia News

By Staff Reporter FORMER Namibian President, Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba has shared words of wisdom to the Namibian Prime Minister, Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare on Sunday. Prime Minister Dr. Ngurare paid a courtesy visit to the former second President Dr. Pohamba at his Okanghudi homestead over the weekend on Sunday, where the two leaders exchanged lighthearted…

By Mary Mashete President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday, 26 August 2025, led Namibia’s 35th Heroes Day commemoration in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region, urging unity, peace, and anti-corruption efforts as the nation honoured fallen heroes. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered her first Heroes Day keynote address as Head of State, reminding Namibians that the freedoms enjoyed today…

By Staff Reporter Kaoko Fria Investment (Pty) Ltd has officially launched the Kaoko Fria Smart City and Deep-Sea Port at Cape Fria in the Kunene Region, a US$74 billion megaproject announced by Managing Director Michael Petrus through spokesperson Immanuel Nghifikwa. The development, which will connect Namibia to global trade routes, was unveiled on Wednesday as…

By Staff Reporter Namibian President, Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, delivered her maiden speech at the 45th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government on Saturday, 17 August 2025, in Antananarivo, Madagascar, where she pledged Namibia’s commitment to regional integration, peace, food security, youth empowerment, and women’s participation in development.…

By Staff Reporter In a decisive move to protect citizens from economic and political contention, the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Hon. James Sankwasa has issued a directive to all local authorities to cease renewing contracts with Red-Force Debt Collectors. This directive was communicated in a letter addressed to all Mayors and Chief Executive…

By Staff Reporter The Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME), will host regional business engagements from 6 to 8 August 2025 in the Zambezi, Kavango East, and Kavango West Regions to promote participation in African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) These consultations aim…

By Staff Reporter Namibia has taken a bold step in reshaping its education system with the official launch of the End Learning Poverty for All in Africa campaign on Thursday. Speaking at the launch event in Outjo, Prime Minister, Dr. Elijah Ngurare who delivered the speech on behalf of President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the…

By Staff Reporter Momentum Metropolitan Namibia has recognised 115 employees for their long service to the company, celebrating a combined 665 years of commitment and contribution. The event, held at the company’s Windhoek headquarters on 23 July 2025, honoured staff members who have served for 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years, reflecting a legacy…

By Risco Lumamezi The National Planning Commission (NPC) has called for strengthened support for community media as a vital driver of inclusivity, empowerment, and national development. This message was delivered during the opening of the Community Media Policy Framework Alignment Workshop held at the UN House in Windhoek on Monday. Speaking on behalf of NPC…