Namibian newspaper publishing coverage of governance, public services, and social issues.
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New Era
Namibian Sun published an article on 26 March 2024 alleged to contain defamatory statements about Maree
“The suit stems from an article published on the front page of the Namibian Sun on 26 March 2024, which allegedly made statements such as 'Paedophile' earned N$77 000 from child porn'.”
Child pornography accused sues NMHNew Era
Namibian Sun hosted agenda-setting interview with President over the weekend
“Speaking during an agenda-setting interview on the Namibian Sun platform over the weekend, the President said the report will play an important role in shaping government programmes aimed at economic recovery and growth.”
Clock ticks for Economic Taskforce …as President sets deadlineThe Namibian
Namibian Sun reported fresh details of ongoing case involving medical doctors and police officers syndicate linked to Justine Shiweda's murder
“These revelations, reported by Namibian Sun, should jolt law-enforcement agencies and the health authorities into immediately investigating these syndicates.”
Editorial: Stop the Medical SyndicatesThe Namibian
Namibian Sun reported on the City of Windhoek's ongoing renaming of streets and facilities
“This week, Namibian Sun reported on the City of Windhoek's ongoing "renaming of streets and facilities", yet again in honour of national heroes.”
The Endless Street-Renaming Fixation: A Call for Real Transformation in WindhoekThe Namibian
Namibian Sun published on its YouTube channel response on whether president Nangolo Mbumba is an acting president
“Upton* Sinclair's quip that "it is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it", best sums up the presidential press secretary's response on whether president Nangolo Mbumba is an acting president (Namibian Sun's YouTube channel, 4 August).”
The Dubious Foundations of the ‘Substantive’ President ArgumentThe Namibian
Namibian Sun reported about N$30 million of disaster emergency funds spent on renovating presidential buildings
“Reports by Namibian Sun that about N$30 million of disaster emergency funds were spent on renovating presidential buildings and that N$260m was "unauthorised", point to a gross lack of good governance.”
Emergency Funds Used for RenovationsWorkers at the Orange River Irrigation Project, a government-backed irrigation initiative in the ǁKharas region, say they feel abandoned by authorities.
Government project accountability: Orange River Irrigation Project workers report abandonment and neglect by authorities.
22 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Workers at the Orange River Irrigation Project, a government-backed irrigation initiative in the ǁKharas region, say they feel abandoned by authorities.
22 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Violent clashes at National Youth Council leadership elections in Swakopmund on Saturday left nine young people injured and forced the suspension of the election. The violence, which broke out over disputes regarding delegate verification and the electoral process, prompted the resignation of the electoral committee and an estimated N$2 million in wasted public funds spent on transportation, accommodation, meals, and venue costs.
22 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A cancer patient's relatives allegedly took out multiple funeral policies on her life without her knowledge while neglecting her care and treatment costs; her sister was denied her own policy coverage, and the deceased's two children may not inherit from policies taken out in their mother's name.
20 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered the Namibia Central Intelligence Service to conduct background checks on about 360 health ministry officials, mostly from the pharmaceutical services directorate at the Central Medical Stores, following allegations of fraud and corruption involving government employees and tenderpreneurs rigging medical tenders and manipulating orders worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
17 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's eight state-run shelters for gender-based violence survivors operate with a N$1 million annual budget covering only food and basics, accommodating only 80 GBV clients at any time despite thousands of reported cases. Staffing shortages, no national system to track turned-away victims, and restricted access policies compound the pressure, with the ministry acknowledging the sheltering system is "not yet fully adequate to meet all demand across the country."
22 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Johann Wickus Maree, a Windhoek resident charged with 74 counts including child sexual abuse and production of child pornography, is suing Network Media Hub and related entities for N$300,000 in damages over a March 2024 article that identified him and detailed allegations. Maree argues the publication violated his right to presumption of innocence before his trial concludes.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said she expects the government's Economic Recovery Task Force to deliver a full report by end of March to guide policy decisions for the new financial year. The 18-member taskforce, established to address unemployment and rising cost of living, includes private sector members who are volunteering their services without payment.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
An editorial in The Namibian warns that a syndicate of doctors and police officers allegedly involved in the murder of prosecutor Justine Shiweda has also engaged in widespread fraud, including forged medical passports, stolen hospital stamps, and fabricated insurance claims. The editorial calls on law-enforcement and health authorities to investigate immediately, and criticises medical professional bodies for remaining silent.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Network Media Hub's youth and education publication My Zone celebrated 11 years of youth storytelling and gave back to children at Orlindi House of Safety in Windhoek. My Zone is published every Thursday in NMH daily newspapers.
13 February 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has denied allegations that it intends to conduct re-interviews for the director general position, a role vacant since outgoing chief Stanley Similo's contract expired last year. NBC board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs said the recruitment process remains incomplete and that any claims about re-interviews are "speculation, innuendo and rumour mongering."
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa owes N$174,000 to NamWater, drawing accusations of hypocrisy after he recently pressured councillors to settle outstanding bills. Sankwasa attributed the debt to an account inherited from his late mother and said he is attending to its settlement, while critics argue he should have led by example.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Businessman Knowledge Katti's Sintana Energy has paid a N$16.3 million deposit to secure negotiation rights over a stake in PEL 37, an oil exploration licence controlled by Paragon Oil & Gas. The licence has been controversial, linked to the firing of former mines minister Natangwe Ithete, and Sintana has until April 2026 to complete due diligence and negotiate terms to become a shareholder in Paragon.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Nangula Uaandja, former chief executive of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, will join Emeraldsand Platforms on 1 February and become executive director on 1 July, replacing Albe Botha who held the role for 13 years.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →