Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has called for the preservation of genocide sites across Namibia, describing them as sacred national sanctuaries. He said this at the Ozombuzovindimba cultural heritage site at Otjinene in the Omaheke region on Genocide Remembrance Day on…

The atrocities committed by Germany during the 1904–1908 genocide against the Ovaherero and Nama people can only be addressed through meaningful action, National Assembly deputy speaker Phillipus Katamelo said on Thursday. Katamelo made the remarks during Namibia’s Genocide Remembrance Day…

The continued academic research, documentation, and publication of the 1904-1908 genocide is being encouraged. This is to preserve the memory of the atrocities committed during Namibia’s colonial past. Prime minister Elijah Ngurare noted this on Thursday during the commemoration of…

Namibia’s Genocide Remembrance Day is not only about remembering the atrocities committed between 1904 and 1908, but also about pursuing justice, recognition and healing for affected communities. This is according to National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. In a statement issued…

The Namibia Airports Company has acquired a N$16-million firefighting vehicle for Walvis Bay International Airport to enhance safety standards and boost regional aviation competitiveness. The additional Rosenbauer Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle increases the airport’s firefighting fleet to three vehicles…

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia must pursue development without abandoning its cultural identity, stressing that culture and development should coexist. Speaking at the 2026 Omaludi Agricultural Festival at Okongo on Wednesday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said festivals such as Omaludi play a critical…

Poor coordination between government institutions is slowing down the implementation of national development projects across the country. Prime minister Elijah Ngurare said this on Tuesday during a meeting with local and regional councillors, as well as government officials at Gobabis.…

About 2 000 people are expected to gather at Shark Island at Lüderitz tomorrow for the national commemoration of Genocide Remembrance Day, honouring victims of the 1904–1908 Nama and Ovaherero genocide. This is despite backlash from the victims’ descendants who…

Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi has ordered the reinstatement of two TransNamib executives who have been suspended over property mismanagement and statutory breaches. Speaking during the inauguration of the new TransNamib board on Thursday, Nekundi instructed the board…

Telecom Namibia has acknowledged that widespread broadband and mobile service disruptions are linked to infrastructure challenges after being summoned by the communications regulator over recurring failures. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) last week asked the network service provider…

Government offices, institutions and businesses that owe local authorities will have their water and electricity cut if they do not settle their debt by 5 June. The directive is contained in a circular dated 21 May, seen by The Namibian,…

The Ministry of Works and Transport plans to construct dual-carriageway freeways across Namibia to reduce road accidents and improve transport efficiency and economic activity. The government plans to construct the Usakos-Arandis dual-carriageway this year as part of broader efforts to…