Politics
The finance ministry is revising a directive that required public institutions to each create 65 internship positions, citing conflict with public service rules over allowance-related aspects.
3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Society
The Kunene regional education directorate completed a week-long training programme in Okahandja on Friday, attended by 110 participants including heads of departments and senior educators.
3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Opinion
The Namibian Sun editorial warns of growing threats directed at investigators, prosecutors, journalists and witnesses in Namibia, expressing concern that intimidation could undermine the justice system.
3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Society
Two men were found dead in separate incidents in Windhoek and Nkurenkuru over the weekend. Police say no foul play is suspected in either case and investigations are ongoing.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
Opinion
The launch of the Seventh African Media Barometer Report on Namibia highlighted that while the country ranks highly in continental and international media freedom assessments, media freedom requires continuous protection and improvement rather than being a permanent achievement.
8 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Society
Nine men allegedly raped a 25-year-old woman at knife point near NamWater houses in Okahandja early Sunday morning; the suspects fled when vehicle lights approached, and the victim was taken to hospital in stable condition. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
Society
A 25-year-old woman was allegedly raped by approximately nine knife-armed men in Nau-Aib location near NamWater houses in Okahandja early on 7 June 2026. The victim was treated at hospital and is in stable condition; the suspects fled when car lights approached.
9 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Society
The African Public Relations Association and China Media Group have joined Namibia Press Agency as strategic partners for the Effective Communicators Conference 2026, with Apra noting the collaboration reflects commitment to improving communication across Africa and China Media Group seeking to strengthen media cooperation with Namibia.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
Tourism & Environment
The Namibian publishes a personal essay on how the Omaheke region's place name /Nami #Nus (meaning "Ostrich Farm" in Khoekhoegowab) once reflected thriving wildlife, but ostriches were hunted to near-extinction for their skins in the 1970s and beyond, illustrating the consequences of short-term exploitation without regard for sustainability.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
Society
Namibian prisons are crowded and debate focuses on alternative sentencing and keeping petty offenders out, but almost no one addresses reintegration after release. People leaving correctional facilities with severed family, employment, and community ties often return to prison because it is the only institution still willing to accept them.
19 hours ago · The Namibian →
Business
International oil trader Vitol, which has been awarded a three-month sole fuel-supplier contract for Namibia, is a single company with multiple operational subsidiaries and offices, according to Minister Modestus Amutse. The clarification was made after confusion arose over which Vitol entity held the tender, with Amutse noting that Vitol has been supplying petroleum products to Namibia for the last six months.
19 hours ago · The Namibian →
Politics
Josef Andreas, a politically connected businessman, is selling 264 plots valued at N$200 million through his company Tulaing Group, including 150 residential plots near Grootfontein. The sale has drawn scrutiny from parliament over whether the original land allocation conditions were fulfilled.
19 hours ago · The Namibian →