Dr Lemmer High School has secured a place among the top ten schools in the latest Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary rankings, a milestone reflecting its commitment to enhancing quality public education. The achievement has been attributed to focused leadership, learner perseverance, a fully qualified teaching staff, a culture of discipline, and targeted interventions including AS-level holiday schools and weekend classes.
15 January 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The 2025 NSSCO examination results demonstrate gains in key performance indicators, with the proportion of full-time candidates achieving a grade C or better in at least three subjects rising from 29.5% to 36.0%, and candidates meeting revised benchmarks increasing from 34.6% to 40.3%. Education minister Sanet Steenkamp attributed the improvements to targeted interventions in teaching and learning, noting stronger academic foundations and increased preparedness for higher-level studies.
15 January 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A Gauteng mother's 11-month-old daughter was hospitalized with severe diarrhoea and bloody stools in early December, suspected to be caused by contaminated Nestlé NAN infant formula; the department of health subsequently issued a nationwide recall of the affected batch over the possible presence of cereulide toxin. The mother describes months of trauma, guilt, and ongoing anxiety as her daughter continues to suffer digestive issues despite stabilization.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has intensified a national polio vaccination campaign after poliovirus type 2 was detected in sewage samples in Kavango East in November 2025, though no clinical cases have been reported. The ministry plans nationwide vaccination rounds in January and February targeting children under 10, with house-to-house campaigns supported by the UN and World Health Organisation.
15 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Nampost has blamed long January queues on beneficiaries accessing payments outside their scheduled dates and will introduce stricter controls limiting in-branch payments to assigned categories on specific days, with additional mobile teams deployed to ease congestion.
15 January 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police Force has called on parents, guardians, teachers and the public to exercise heightened vigilance as schools reopen, citing safety risks around school premises and an increase in fraud scams linked to school placements and accommodation. The police advised parents to ensure children are dropped off at designated areas, escorted until familiar with routines, and warned against sharing personal information or paying for school placement assistance.
15 January 2026 · Informanté →
Seven head of cattle were hacked and mutilated by unknown attackers in a kraal near Oshakati between Sunday and Monday, targeting the animals' legs. This is the second such incident at the same location in less than two months; eleven cattle were similarly attacked in December, with no arrests made in either case.
15 January 2026 · Informanté →
A herd of 15 cattle valued at N$155,000, stolen from Oshana Region on 6 January, was recovered by police in Ohangwena Region this week. The two suspects responsible fled when officers approached them.
15 January 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Police in Okongo arrested a 38-year-old suspect after seven head of cattle valued at N$44,800 were stolen from grazing fields in Ondema village between late December and mid-January. The animals were recovered from the suspect's possession and returned to their owner.
15 January 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Police are appealing for public assistance in locating Mpho Mokhatu, a 30-year-old wanted in connection with a vehicle theft case in Windhoek, and Lyamine Proffesser Mupano, a 42-year-old man missing since 5 January in Tsumeb. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police units listed in the statement.
15 January 2026 · Informanté →
Michelo Sikwale, a kindergarten teacher in Nkurenkuru, has been caring for 15 vulnerable children since 2014, providing them with meals, uniforms, transport and school support. She funds most of the effort personally and plans eventually to build an orphanage, while advocating for community partnerships to expand her work.
15 January 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade is investigating the alleged trafficking of 24 Namibians in Myanmar and Thailand, with four already facilitated to return. The government is prioritizing humanitarian aid and repatriation while investigations continue to verify whether individuals are trafficking victims or involved in other criminal circumstances.
15 January 2026 · New Era →
Male candidates emerged as top performers in the 2025 Grade 11 and Grade 12 national examinations, particularly in science and commercial subjects, according to education minister Sanet Steenkamp. Overall performance remained stable despite a slight decline in Grade 11 registration, with improvements noted in learners qualifying for promotion and key performance indicators across the board.
15 January 2026 · New Era →
A rape and assault case in Windhoek Magistrate's Court was withdrawn after the complainant requested the charges be dropped, stating she had forgiven her boyfriend and wanted him free to provide for their family. The accused, who had been charged with rape and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm under the Domestic Violence Act, was released following the magistrate's decision to grant the withdrawal despite her reluctance given the serious nature of the charges.
15 January 2026 · New Era →
Social grant beneficiaries accessed payments outside their scheduled dates in January, causing overcrowding and long queues at post offices. NamPost and the Ministry of Finance will now enforce stricter compliance with payment schedules and deploy additional mobile payment teams to manage congestion.
15 January 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's police chief said the 2025/26 festive season saw reduced road accidents and robberies following widespread law enforcement deployment, but acknowledged 11 murder cases between November and 9 January, including killings of a woman and toddler allegedly by a 13-year-old, noting all suspects have been arrested and are before the courts.
15 January 2026 · New Era →
A government-funded chicken project, revived through the Ongenga Constituency Development Fund, will provide community members with chickens and eggs to raise and sell, aiming to create rural employment, support small businesses, and improve food security. The initiative, managed by a youth committee and supported by training from the Ongwediva Rural Development Centre, is expected to be fully operational within three months.
15 January 2026 · New Era →
The City of Windhoek has issued a scam alert warning residents not to pay rental deposits before signing a lease and confirming property legitimacy, as fraudulent listings targeting students and low- to middle-income renters have increased. Victims have lost between N$2,500 and N$10,000, and the City advises tenants to view properties in person, meet landlords face-to-face, and verify ownership before committing.
15 January 2026 · New Era →