Minister Indileni Daniel has warned staff against poor performance and weak accountability, demanding immediate improvements in project implementation, communication and service delivery. She noted the ministry spent only N$31 million of its N$70 million allocation and warned that delays and weak oversight will no longer be tolerated.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister Indileni Daniel has warned staff against poor performance and weak accountability, demanding immediate improvements in project implementation, communication and service delivery. She noted the ministry spent only N$31 million of its N$70 million allocation and warned that delays and weak oversight will no longer be tolerated.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Choppies Namibia completed its nationwide birthday bonanza promotion in Windhoek on Friday, awarding three Toyota Vitz cars to lucky customers and shopping vouchers to others. The campaign featured weekly cash prizes and shopping vouchers worth N$600 000 in total, according to company spokesperson Yambeko Angala.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with management from Galp and TotalEnergies to discuss their merger and partnership, expressing support and highlighting the partnership's expected employment benefits for Namibian youth. The President emphasised that Namibia has created a conducive business environment for investors operating within the law.
31 January 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Meteorological Services has forecasted heavy thunderstorms this weekend in Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, and Khomas regions with a risk of flash floods, following consistent rainfall across the country this week.
31 January 2026 · Informanté →
Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has condemned an AI-generated music video circulating on social media as tribalist content that promotes racial hatred and features an unauthorised police logo. The video alleges the Aandonga people are violent and hostile, which violates the Racial Discrimination Prohibition Act, and Shikongo warned that offenders face fines up to N$100,000 or up to 15 years' imprisonment.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Police have opened a criminal case against an off-duty officer in Ongwediva who allegedly aimed his service pistol at a civilian during a dice game at a beer house. The officer is also being investigated for illegal gambling, and charges include reckless and negligent handling of a firearm, pointing a firearm, and assault by threat.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The !Nami≠nus Constituency Youth Forum in Lüderitz has raised N$2,280 to assist the family of Simon Fillipus (38) and his daughter Grace Simon (2), who died in a shack fire in the Amilema informal settlement. The forum's acting chairperson said the youth have a responsibility to stand in solidarity with the bereaved family during the difficult period.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Windhoek municipality has announced a planned power outage in the central business district and surrounding areas between 12h00 and 18h00 on Friday to allow for upgrades to the CBD load centre. The outage will affect Windhoek West, Windhoek East, Dorado Valley, Dorado Park, and the central business township.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has linked baboon attacks on Goreangab residents to poor waste management and urged proper disposal of waste, after failed attempts to scare the animals away. The City of Windhoek acknowledged the recurring incidents and said it lacks a comprehensive policy on human-wildlife conflict, but is investigating the provision of waste management facilities in the affected area.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will hold its national World Leprosy Day observance in Nkurenkuru, Kavango West, to raise awareness about the disease and combat stigma under the WHO theme "Leprosy is Curable, the Real Challenge is Stigma." The ministry selected the region due to a high number of undiagnosed cases and the need for intensified awareness campaigns; the country recorded 36 leprosy cases in 2025, with Kavango East reporting the highest number.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police have registered charges against a 42-year-old off-duty police officer for reckless and negligent handling of a firearm after he allegedly pointed his service pistol at a civilian during a dice game at a beer house in Ongwediva on 9 January 2026. According to the Head of NamPol, the officer drew his cocked pistol and pointed it at another male following a confrontation outside the bar.
31 January 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police Force has condemned a music video circulating on social media that promotes tribal and racial disharmony against the Ndonga people and incites hatred. Inspector-General Joseph Shikongo said the video, which was AI-generated and unauthorisedly used the police logo, may violate the Racial Discrimination Prohibition Act and warned the public against publishing such defamatory content.
31 January 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police are appealing for public assistance in finding five-year-old Linus Mwaafa Shapumba, who went missing on 25 January 2026 at Ondjiima Lodge Farm after following his mother to collect firewood and failing to return home.
31 January 2026 · Informanté →
A 63-year-old man died on January 28 after falling from the second floor of Hagin Court apartment complex in Walvis Bay. Police say eyewitnesses reported seeing him walking on the second floor before he fell; he was pronounced dead at the state hospital.
31 January 2026 · Informanté →
Novak Djokovic, 38, faces Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday's Australian Open final with a chance to claim an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title. The Serb has surpassed Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in majors but remains divisive among tennis fans, despite his extraordinary achievements and dominance at Melbourne Park.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka clashes with Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open women's final on Saturday. Both players have reached the final without dropping a set and will meet for the first time since their 2023 Australian Open final, which Sabalenka won before successfully defending the title in 2024.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Novak Djokovic, 38, seeks a record 11th Melbourne title and his 25th Grand Slam to surpass Margaret Court's record, while 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz aims to become the youngest man to complete a career sweep of all four majors. Both reached the final via grueling five-set semi-finals, with Djokovic leading their head-to-head 5-4.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Afghanistan and England secured their places in the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup semifinals with convincing victories: Afghanistan defeated Ireland by 191 runs behind Faisal Khan's 163, while England beat New Zealand by 65 runs with Manny Lumsden taking five for 17. Australia has also qualified, with India and Pakistan to contest the final semifinal spot.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Novak Djokovic upset reigning champion Jannik Sinner 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the Australian Open final, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz, who survived a five-set marathon against Alexander Zverev.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
World number one Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in five sets over five hours 27 minutes to reach his maiden Australian Open final, overcoming cramping issues and trailing breaks to prevail 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (3/7), 6-7 (4/7), 7-5. The 22-year-old will face either Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic on Sunday, with victory making him the youngest man in the Open era to win all four Grand Slams.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid and Benfica were drawn to face each other in the Champions League playoff round after Benfica beat Madrid 4-2 in their final league phase game on Wednesday. PSG will play domestic rivals Monaco, while Newcastle will face Azerbaijan's Qarabag.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal travel to Leeds on Saturday seeking to prevent a Premier League slump as they hold a four-point lead but have taken just two points from their past three games. Manchester City face Tottenham on Sunday, where the Spurs will attempt to replicate their impressive Champions League form.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Following their Champions League elimination to Chelsea, Napoli coach Antonio Conte says the injury-hit team must now concentrate on defending their Italian league title. Despite their slump in form, Conte defended his record, noting that Napoli won the Serie A title and Italian Supercup in his 18 months at the club despite serious player absences.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Midfielder Jamal Musiala has returned from a six-month leg injury for Bayern Munich, described by the club CEO as an "internal winter signing". The 22-year-old has made two substitute appearances and started in Bayern's midweek 2-1 Champions League win over PSV Eindhoven, where he scored.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has revived Real Sociedad from near-relegation with five games unbeaten, including wins over Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, ahead of Sunday's Basque derby against Athletic Bilbao, who are languishing in 13th place without a win in their last five La Liga games.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Sri Lanka chased down 262 to beat South Africa by five wickets in the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026, keeping their semi-final hopes alive. Viran Chamuditha scored 110 to lead Sri Lanka's successful chase, while Jorich Van Schalkwyk's 116 underpinned South Africa's total of 261 for seven.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Ireland defeated the Netherlands by 98 runs and the USA beat Thailand by 28 runs to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, while Bangladesh continued their unbeaten run with a 90-run victory over Scotland.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia National Olympic Committee aims to send about 20 athletes to this year's Commonwealth Games, competing in only five sporting codes (athletics, swimming, boxing, gymnastics and bowls), but faces extremely tough qualifying standards. The exclusion of cycling—one of Namibia's strongest international sports—is considered a major setback, particularly as athletes like Alex Miller and Roger Suren have recently won international medals.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →