The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), through its Palliative Care Namibia (PCN) programme, has admitted its first pro bono patient at the House Zietsman care facility in Windhoek. Pro bono refers to professional services provided free of charge. In a…

Jannik Sinner barely broke sweat in launching his quest to win a third Australian Open in a row on Tuesday as Naomi Osaka stole the show with a bold fashion statement. Popular Frenchman Gael Monfils meanwhile bid farewell to Melbourne…

Fifteen employers will appear before the Employment Equity Commission (EEC) review panel for alleged non-compliance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act of 1998. These include state-owned enterprises such as the Road Fund Administration and Namibia Training Authority. Some private companies…

What Conclusion Should one draw when an institution’s leadership structure cannot finish its term of office? The case of the National Youth Council (NYC) of Namibia is becoming a textbook example of fleeting leadership. The chairperson of the board has…

Some Recent Public statements have questioned the competence and independence of Namibia’s judges. This article summarises the safeguards that are in place to ensure judicial independence and capacity. The starting point for judicial independence is Article 78 of the Namibian…

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to tertiary education for students from the San, Ovatue and Ovatjimba communities. Announcing the support at a press conference on Friday, education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture minister Sanet Steenkamp…

Alcohol fuelled a wave of assaults, public fights and disorder at townships and nightlife areas across the Erongo region during the festive season. Regional police spokesperson senior inspector Hilma Shomongula says drinking-related incidents were concentrated in Mondesa, DRC and Kuisebmond.…

Agriculture specialist Bertus Kruger has called on the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, and Safety and Security to ensure foreign experts in food security projects receive renewed work visas promptly, warning that delays could disrupt vital initiatives. Kruger says the…

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 Netherlands, the USA and Thailand won thrilling contests as three matches went down to the wire at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026 in Nepal. The Dutch beat Scotland by seven runs, USA edged past Namibia by…

Will Malajczuk crashed the fastest century in the history of the ICC u19 Men’s Cricket World Cup to steer Australia to a comfortable victory over Japan. Chasing 202, the opener scored half of his team’s runs with a stunning 102…

Eleven suspects have been arrested after they reportedly assaulted a man (58) during a land dispute at Kanono in the Zambezi region on Sunday. Namibian police spokesperson and head of community policing, chief inspector Kisco Sitali, explained how the incident…