Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha has raised concerns about severe overcrowding in police holding cells across eight northern regions, with facilities such as Omuthiya and Oshakati police stations holding over 800 inmates each, and Katima Mulilo holding over 280 inmates in cells designed for 80. Dyakugha attributed the overcrowding to prolonged case finalization, lack of bail releases, and lengthy investigations.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Media Professionals Union elected new leadership following a general meeting in Windhoek, with Shelleygan Petersen chosen as president. Petersen said the union will fight to protect journalists' rights and ensure media houses adhere to labour laws.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Fred Kerley, a suspended former 100m world champion, will compete without performance-enhancing drugs at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where doping is permitted among other competitors. Kerley is competing for financial reasons and has undergone regular anti-doping tests in recent months, hoping to race in the 2028 Olympics despite a two-year ban from the Athletics Integrity Unit for whereabouts failures.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that private education has historically complemented public schooling in Namibia and across Africa, and that families increasingly choose private schools because they seek accountability and predictable standards, even though the public system's failings—not private schools—are the real issue.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Hyrox, a global indoor fitness race combining running with eight functional exercises like sled pulls, burpee broad jumps, and wall balls, is growing in popularity in Namibia, with Windhoek-based fitness centres hosting simulation events and training classes.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →