Wallabies coach Les Kiss's four-match winning streak ended in a 28-28 draw with Argentina in Mendoza, though Australia secured a 1-0 series win — their first in Argentina. Kiss said his side "let them off the hook" after squandering an early 14-0 lead and failing to capitalise on a late two-man advantage.
1 hour ago · The Namibian →
A veld fire in the Omaruru district burned more than 10,000 hectares of grazing and natural veld across at least six farms before being brought under control on Monday night. Farmer Markus Trede attributed the difficulty in containing the fire to poor preparedness and lack of coordination among farmers, including gaps in knowledge about roads, water points, and farm access routes.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Namibian Competition Commission has reassured tourism stakeholders that its investigation into exclusive arrangements between conservancies and private tourism operators is part of its statutory mandate to enforce competition laws and promote fair market participation, and is committed to supporting the sector's stability and growth. The Commission is in constructive discussions with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism to identify practical responses to concerns arising from the investigation.
5 hours ago · Informanté →
The article examines why the "boy child" has become a focus of public discourse in Namibia, noting that boys have higher school dropout and repetition rates than girls. While women have made significant political gains, including the 2025 election of the country's first female president, the article suggests economic and social power remains unevenly distributed across sectors.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU) and Welwitchia University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide practical internship opportunities for law students in areas including dispute resolution, arbitration, and labour rights advocacy, aiming to bridge academic legal education with workplace experience.
8 hours ago · Informanté →
Nine finalists are competing in tonight's Ma/Gaisa Star finale on NTN Backstage, after narrowing down from 600-plus audition entries to find the next winner to claim the crown from last year's champion Sylvia Haoses.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has launched a new employment permit valid for up to five years, effective immediately, to make Namibia more attractive to investors and improve the investment climate by reducing administrative barriers.
11 hours ago · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that attaching social embarrassment to failure discourages innovation and entrepreneurship, and calls for a cultural shift that values effort over outcomes and recognizes the lessons and resilience that unsuccessful attempts provide.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →
A former Mr. Gay Namibia, now a transgender woman writing from abroad, calls on the government to fulfill its constitutional duty to protect LGBTQIA+ Namibians from escalating targeted violence and hate crimes, citing recent fatal and brutal attacks against transgender and queer community members.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Rundu Town Council has established a commercial subsidiary to generate additional income and diversify revenue sources, citing years of struggling with collections from unpaid municipal bills. The council's debt book grew from N$345.8 million in June 2023 to N$427.6 million in June 2024.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
An Iveco bus operated by Okapya Liner Transport veered into roadside vendors in Ondangwa on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring six others. The company issued a public apology and condolences, pledging to cooperate with authorities and strengthen safety measures.
14 hours ago · Informanté →
An unidentified person died in a road accident at Otuvingo village near Okakarara in the early hours of Saturday when a Nissan NP200 lost control, left the road and collided with a tree, with the victim's remains burnt beyond recognition. The remains have been taken to Otjiwarongo police mortuary and are expected to be transferred to Windhoek for forensic examination.
15 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
A Namibian Sun columnist argues that since parliament went live, it has become a soap opera focused on theatrics rather than lawmaking, with MPs performing for cameras instead of conducting legislative business.
5 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →