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Namibian news publication covering sports, politics, crime, social issues, and local events across Namibia.
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The Namibian
The Namibian received confirmation of Hulda Gideon's death from Ngozi Onyeneke on Saturday
“Her death was confirmed to The Namibian on Saturday by Ngozi Onyeneke, her mother.”
‘Ndele ohai filidja’ girl Hulda Gideon diesThe Namibian
The Namibian reported that twenty-one pupils were allegedly assaulted by police over a football debate
“Twenty-one pupils at a Fransfontein school in the Kunene region were allegedly assaulted by the police over a football debate on Sunday.”
Police allegedly assault 21 Kunene pupils following heated school football debateThe Namibian
The Namibian started the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup 25 years ago
“For 25 years, The Namibian Newspaper Cup, now with the generous sponsorship of Nedbank and the Namibian government, has blazed a trail in corporate social responsibility projects in the country.”
Editorial: The Newspaper Cup Keeps WinningThe Namibian
The Namibian is organising the 24th edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup
“The organisers of the 24th edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup say it's all systems go for the much-anticipated youth development tournament, scheduled from 3 to 6 April at Keetmanshoop in the ||Kharas region.”
All set for Nedbank Namibian Newspaper CupThe Namibian
The Namibian was told by tournament director Elia Muremi on Thursday
“Tournament director Elia Muremi told The Namibian on Thursday that the event remains a cornerstone of the Namibia Volleyball Federation calendar, bringing together top teams, coaches and fans from across the country.”
Volleyball tournament set to light up SwakopmundThe Namibian
The Namibian was told by Patrick Mukoya about Kavango East's objectives
“Kavango East Football Association chairperson Patrick Mukoya tells The Namibian Sport.”
Kavango East aims for under-20 call-upsThe Namibian
The Namibian has expanded across digital platforms, including a website, social media and a radio station
“Beukes said although The Namibian has expanded across digital platforms, including a website, social media and a radio station, the financial returns from these platforms remain limited.”
‘Print still pays the bills’New Era
The Namibian was founded by Gwen Lister after resigning
“After resigning, Lister founded The Namibian, an independent publication that became popular with its slogan "bringing Africa south," reporting on human rights abuses by South African forces.”
Namibia’s evolving media landscapeThe Namibian
The Namibian published an article about pupils at the school behaving increasingly disruptive
“The Namibian on Tuesday published an article about pupils at the school behaving increasingly disruptive, insulting teachers and intentionally skipping classes.”
Six Gibeon pupils break windows at another schoolThe Namibian
The Namibian sat down with founder Alain Seha on Sunday
“The Namibian sat down with founder Alain Seha on Sunday to discuss what keeps visitors coming back.”
Village market pulls over 450 visitorsYemen's Houthi fighters have attacked shipping in the Red Sea, forcing vessels to divert from the narrow Bab El Mandeb strait that connects Europe to Asia. The attacks occur amid ongoing US-Iran strikes and fears of a broader regional conflict, with two Saudi vessels hit by missiles this week and the Houthis claiming to have turned back ten others.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
Yemen's Houthi fighters have attacked shipping in the Red Sea, forcing vessels to divert from the narrow Bab El Mandeb strait that connects Europe to Asia. The attacks occur amid ongoing US-Iran strikes and fears of a broader regional conflict, with two Saudi vessels hit by missiles this week and the Houthis claiming to have turned back ten others.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
City of Windhoek councillor Fransina Kahungu has proposed that salaries be paid in two instalments each month to help people manage their finances better and prevent overspending. She plans to submit the proposal to parliament for consideration.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
Former Roads Authority transport executive Sidney Boois, dismissed in February along with divisional manager Richard Milinga following a disciplinary hearing into a vehicle procurement tender worth about N$16 million, says he was frustrated by the circumstances and believes the accusations against him were unfounded. The pair appealed the guilty findings, but the Windhoek High Court later struck their urgent application to return to their jobs.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
Bowling national team head coach Axel Krahenbuhl says his players' international experience and thorough preparation position them to compete at the Commonwealth Games from 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Hospitality Association of Namibia says hotels set their own prices under free-market principles, following public complaints about beverage costs—with Appletisers ranging from N$60 to N$70 at some establishments. The association argues that demand and supply determine pricing, and that hotel prices reflect additional operational costs beyond supermarket shelf prices.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek-based DJ and digital solutions analyst Mercy Shoombe, known as DJ Kandy, has launched Kandy Beauty, a new brand that debuted with a range of lip products. She plans to expand the product range over the next three years while building her customer base.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Landless People's Movement senior member Vendjihimisa Kandetu has resigned from the party, citing personal convictions and professional aspirations that require a new direction. Kandetu stepped down as an LPM member, central committee member, and gazetted parliamentary candidate with immediate effect, though she declined to disclose her next political move.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Gobabis is conducting a mass clean-up campaign to remove litter from townships ahead of the Miss Namibia pageant on 1 August. The town's leadership attributes the widespread littering problem to resident behaviour and plans to enforce fines against those found dumping rubbish.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An assault case has been opened against a nurse at Okahandja State Hospital who allegedly assaulted the mother of an infant patient for sitting on a hospital bed in the children's ward on Sunday. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that some Namibian parents automatically blame teachers when children are disciplined or perform poorly, without seeking facts, and that this undermines accountability and harms children's education. The writer contends that supporting children should include holding them accountable rather than shielding them from consequences.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Kwaito and Afro-pop artist Albert Uulenga (Mushe), a former Namibian male artist of the year, will perform at the Old School & Music Festival at Soweto parking in Katutura from Friday to Sunday, playing hits from his days in the duo Exit and Mushe.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama explores Cuca Tops FC's rise from Rundu to Namibia's top football division, tracing the club's journey from informal formation in 1970 to its 1987 promotion to the Namibia National Super League. The author, who has a background in business management, examines the high-performance culture and organisational excellence that enabled the club to succeed despite significant resource constraints.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A new book by Mathias Ngwangwama traces Cuca Tops FC's journey from informal formation in 1970 to promotion to the Namibia National Super League at the end of 1987, framing the club's success as a story of high-performance culture, resilience, and organisational excellence rather than purely sporting achievement.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
About 30 teenage boys in Gobabis train informally after school without kit or coach, inspired by international footballers like Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland, hoping to build professional soccer careers locally and abroad.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's housing backlog, estimated at more than 300,000 units, is fundamentally a crisis of land governance, land servicing and urban planning rather than simply a shortage of houses. The source argues that slow, fragmented and expensive land processes — identification, planning, surveying, proclaiming, servicing and allocation — are the root cause of housing delivery delays.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
With youth unemployment around 38%, criminal syndicates are exploiting young people's desperation by offering quick cash through illegal activities like cellphone theft and drug dealing. The article argues that social media celebration of criminal acts, absent male role models, and erosion of Namibia's social fabric are worsening the trend of youth turning to crime.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece compares school feeding programmes in Botswana—which provide balanced, consistent meals throughout the day—with Namibia's struggling feeding programmes, and calls on the Namibian education minister to study Botswana's system.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A former nurse accused in a N$2.2 million Sanlam fraud case told the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court that an investigating officer made him "the sacrificial lamb," claiming a hospital cleaner with alleged ties to the case's alleged kingpin received money but was not arrested. He also alleged the officer seized his cellphone without warrant and viewed private photographs.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Members of the San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba communities have been removed from the Marginalised Communities Special Feeding Programme, which distributes quarterly food parcels including maize meal, beans, fish, beef and cooking oil. The Otjozondjupa Regional Council confirmed that vulnerable community members, including unemployed households with children, have lost access to this assistance introduced in 2005.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Salmaan Jacobs, former chairperson of the Public Service Commission, is expected to return to the Keetmanshoop Regional Court on 31 July for sentencing after the court postponed the matter for a fourth time, citing incomplete paperwork. Jacobs was convicted on a corruption charge last year after the state successfully appealed a 2014 not-guilty verdict.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Landless People's Movement MP Eneas Emvula has proposed a major restructuring of the National Assembly to address legislative backlogs, including weekly reorganisation of sittings, greater use of digital systems for questions and motions, and expanded electronic voting. Emvula suggested the delays may stem from procedural issues or internal political conflicts rather than capacity constraints.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Media personality Mooki Mootseng has launched 'What If?', a social media podcast that presents local celebrities with AI-generated product lines tailored to their personas, inspired by the question of why Namibian stars don't pursue high-end branding as their global counterparts do.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Young Africa FC founder Marley Ngarizemo said the Gobabis-based club had its worst season in the NPFL 2025/26 campaign, winning eight games, drawing nine and losing 13, but survived relegation. Ngarizemo attributed poor performance to training facility challenges in Windhoek and inadequate player monitoring, and said the team will seek to bounce back next season.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's long-term economic growth and sustainable job creation depend on adopting innovative business models rather than relying solely on natural resources. While the economy has traditionally anchored in mining, agriculture, and fishing, many aspiring entrepreneurs pursue saturated ventures such as bars, construction, cash loans, or logistics instead of rethinking how organisations create, deliver, and capture value.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Media Trust board said digitalisation has transformed news consumption and advertising revenue, with global platforms competing aggressively and misinformation spreading faster than verified reporting. The Namibian newspaper announced plans to introduce 'Good News' pages highlighting positive community initiatives.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek's electrification programme, launched in April, is targeting 1,298 households across informal settlements. The Mix Settlement project, which will connect 267 households, is about 80% complete with a development valued at over N$6 million including overhead power lines and street lighting.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Wealth Management Solutions, a Windhoek financial advisory firm, has lost at least N$250 million belonging to pensioners and families through risky foreign investments; the owner allegedly paid out clients from other people's accounts to hide losses, and a liquidator estimates total losses could reach N$350 million.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Many educated, English-literate Namibians struggle to understand public announcements on monetary policy, fuel pricing, and fiscal matters because the problem is not language but lack of specialist knowledge; terms like repo rate and budget deficit represent bodies of knowledge that help citizens understand how institutions and the economy affect their lives.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Beki-Kumata fishing company has completed two hostel blocks at Cocoma Primary School in Kavango East but says they cannot be occupied until the Ministry of Education completes ablution facilities. The company allocated N$350,000 towards the hostel construction.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Dozens of pupils from three flood-affected schools in Zambezi have not returned to class since the term began after schools were relocated to higher ground in March. Parents have kept pupils home, citing inadequate conditions and lack of teaching at the relocation sites.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →