Health minister Esperance Luvindao has declared a polio outbreak after the same poliovirus type 2 first detected at Rundu late last year was also found in sewage samples from Windhoek and Gobabis. Speaking at a media briefing in Windhoek on…

The Bank of Namibia has appointed Nicholas Mukasa as the second deputy governor of the bank with effect from the start of May. Prior to his appointment Mukasa was the director of financial markets at the central bank. He was…

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has approved Savanna Beef Processors’ application to export beef to the United Kingdom, the European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries. This was confirmed by Savanna board of directors…

The Cabinet has directed the ministries of gender equality and child welfare and of home affairs, safety and security to urgently intensify nationwide sensitisation and awareness campaigns to respond to a “disturbing rise” in murders across the country. The campaign…

Walvis Bay-born former Blue Waters goal defence Roberta Manale may not have played at the highest international level, but she has gained valuable experience during her netball career. Manale was first introduced to netball as a primary school pupil at…

The Cabinet has given the green light to the establishment of Namibia’s first film and creative city. Information and communications technology minister Emma Theofelus announced the decision in the minutes of the Cabinet meetings held on 24 and 31 March.…

Land at the Kunene region village of Okoutjete has been put under the protection of the police to deter any illegal mining activities. A directive on this follows on a Cabinet decision announced on Thursday. The village is located in…

A fraudster pretending to be from Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) is targeting the public, calling them with a fake promotion. The scammer, who said his name is Simon Petrus, is alleging that MTC customers have been entered into a draw…

Formerly known as one of Namibia’s best supported outfits, Orlando Pirates FC now face another downgrade following their poor run in the Namibia Football Association Southern Stream Division. Following the team’s demotion to the first division, Orlando Pirates FC are…

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government will ensure a fair and dignified outcome in ongoing genocide negotiations with Germany. Nandi-Ndaitwah, during her state of the nation addressed (Sona) in parliament on Wednesday, said the revised declaration now provides that reparations…

Namibia made history by winning the overall title at the All Africa Water Ski Championships, hosted at Von Bach Dam, breaking a 30-year streak and outperforming South Africa. In a statement, the Namibia Water Ski Association says that, for the…

The 2026 Standard Bank Namibia Top 8 Cup was officially launched in Windhoek on Tuesday, marking the start of another chapter in Namibia’s domestic football calendar. Standard Bank Namibia chief executive Erwin Tjipuka says the return of the competition reflects…