Young people in Namibia are among the least interested in starting their own businesses compared to their peers across Africa. This is according to a new Afrobarometer survey on barriers to youth empowerment. The survey is based on 50 961…

The Namibian Police have alerted the public that its criminal records system is experiencing technical challenges across the country. As a result, police stations are unable to issue certificates of conduct. In a statement, the police appealed for patience while…

The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) has advised the public and healthcare professionals to exercise caution when using products containing zinc picolinate and selenium, particularly in children under 18 years. Zinc picolinate is a zinc complex with picolinic acid, which…

A boy (17) was arrested at Okakarara on Friday for the alleged rape of a girl (15). According to the weekend crime report, the incident occurred between 07h00 and 08h00 on Friday. Police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said the…

The police are investigating five housebreaking and theft cases reported over the weekend in the Kavango West, Erongo, Hardap and Oshana regions, with property valued at more than N$230 000 stolen. Police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi says the incidents…

Nearly a quarter of young Namibians have attained post-secondary education, but only a small proportion are in full-time employment, highlighting a gap between education and labour market outcomes. This is according to the latest Afrobarometer report, which shows that 23%…

Six Namibians have reportedly been trafficked to Myanmar and are being held by the country’s military. National police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi has confirmed that authorities are aware of the situation. “The police are working in collaboration with the…

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has acknowledged mounting public complaints over its poor service delivery and deteriorating facilities. Travellers who have lodged complaints at some of the NWR facilities during the festive season took to social media to express frustration over…

Education minister Sanet Steenkamp calls on schools, teachers and families to give pupils strong support as the 2026 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) examination results are released next Tuesday. Speaking to The Namibian yesterday, Steenkamp said the period before…

NAMIBIAN Correctional Service (NCS) staff have been instructed to return to their Windhoek offices after technical assessments determined that visible structural cracks do not compromise their safety. The employees were yesterday forced to urgently evacuate the building after the structural…

The police have confirmed that seven suicide cases and one attempted suicide were recorded in different parts of the country between 31 December 2025 and 3 January 2026. The cases were reported in the Oshikoto, Erongo, Khomas and Hardap regions,…

Parents of pupils at Tamariskia Primary School at Swakopmund have been asked to provide not only stationery, but also cleaning products as part of the school’s requirements for the 2026 academic year. The stationery list, seen by The Namibian, includes…