The Republic of Korea (South Korea) on Monday donated close to 5 000 metric tonnes of rice worth about N$60 million to the Namibian government. Prime minister Elijah Ngurare received the donation, which will be distributed across all 14 regions…

The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) has announced a planned power interruption that will affect several customers connected to the Uitkomst 11kV network at Grootfontein. This is due to scheduled line maintenance. In a notice issued on Monday Cenored…

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pledged N$10 000 towards the upcoming Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition, indicating the government’s commitment to local trade and enterprise. This was revealed by vice president Lucia Witbooi during a fundraising gala dinner held at Ondangwa…

As Namibia prepares to celebrate its 36th year of independence, young people in the Oshana region say the occasion is both a moment of pride and a time for reflection on their role in the country’s development. While acknowledging progress…

The Namibian passport has been ranked 60th globally in the 2026 Henley & Partners Passport Index, granting holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 75 destinations. The index ranks passports based on the number of destinations holders can access without a…

Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi has criticised the government’s 2026/27 budget prioritising security sector recruitment over essential infrastructure development and agricultural investment. He said this during his contribution on the 2026/27 national budget debate in the National Assembly on…

The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) says no sensitive information was stolen or transferred in the recent cybersecurity incident the company suffered. NAC spokesperson Dan Kamati says the incident involved unauthorised access to network infrastructure and administrative accounts. He says although…

Namibia’s private sector is calling for stronger partnerships with Russian investors to boost agricultural production, technology transfer and food security. This was said by Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) chief executive officer (CEO) Titus Nampala during a discussion…

Namibia has introduced new veterinary import restrictions following outbreaks of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in neighbouring countries. The measures announced by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform are aimed at…

Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge on Monday officially announced the programme for this year’s regional Independence Day celebrations set to take place at Independence Stadium at Oshakati on 21 March. Iipinge said his office is tasked by the central government to…

Mariental council management committee chairperson Hermanus Isaaks (28) says his leadership is anchored in accountability, service delivery and the urgent formalisation of informal settlements. This is as the town grapples with limited resources and growing community needs. Mariental is becoming…

While most nine-year-olds are busy mastering video games, Russell Josephat is busy mastering hairpin turns and high-speed overtakes. Having started the sport at just five years old, he is already a two-time Namibian national karting champion, holding titles in both…