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SADC…
Trade and international relations minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi is leading Namibia’s delegation at the SADC Council of Ministers Meeting in Durban, South Af
Cassie Jessica wins Face of FlyNamibia
After taking part in the competition in 2025, Jessica Amoonga, known as Cassie Jessica, was announced as the new face of FlyNamibia on Wednesday. The competition allowed people to nominate themselves on the FlyNamibia website, after which 10 finalists were selected for the public to vote for their favourite. In an interview with Amoonga she […] The post Cassie Jessica wins Face of FlyNamibia appeared first on The Namibian .
Rispel set for ABU SADC title fight in Botswana
Namibian professional boxer Ruan Rispel will return to the ring on 26 September, when he faces Zimbabwe’s Tafadzwa Mushando for the ABU SADC Championship in F
Desert Jewels gain exposure at SPAR Netball Challenge
The Debmarine Desert Jewels will return to Namibia today after completing a five-match campaign at the SPAR Netball Challenge in Cape Town, South Africa, where
Unam Bokkies open trials … Clever Girls prepare for new season
Unam Bokkies will begin their preparations for the upcoming football season with open trials today as the university side looks to strengthen its squad and buil
Unam sport thrives despite funding constraints
Sport at the University of Namibia (Unam) is making progress, with increased student participation and more opportunities for athletes to compete, but challenge
NFA commits to grassroots football
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS - The president of the Namibia Football Association (NFA), Robert Shimoshili, said the football governing body will continue working
Trump backs embattled Infantino
United States President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be “a terrible mistake” to replace Gianni Infantino, the embattled FIFA president who tried, and failed, to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors. Infantino came under renewed fire in an open letter signed by three confederations: Europe’s Union of European Football... The post Trump backs embattled Infantino appeared first on New Era .
Colombia quake death toll hits 132
BOGOTA - The death toll from a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday has risen to 132, with more than 570 others injured, the Colombia
China extends zero tariff access to 63 nations
China’s economy has shown strong momentum in the first half of the year, supported by robust growth metrics and expanded international trade partnerships, acc
Wernhil, Maerua parking machines reject new notes
Parking payment machines at Windhoek’s Wernhil Shopping Centre and Maerua Mall are not accepting some of the recently introduced Namibian banknotes and coins, leaving customers struggling to pay for parking. This has sparked frustration from customers, who say they should not be inconvenienced because automated parking systems have not been updated to recognise the new […] The post Wernhil, Maerua parking machines reject new notes appeared first on The Namibian .
Ideology disrupts Brazil-US relations: Analysts
RIO DE JANEIRO - Rising diplomatic and trade tensions between Brazil and the United States have fuelled concerns among analysts and former diplomats that ideolo
Africa benefits from China zero tariffs
NAIROBI- The steady hum of automated production lines echoes through a Chineseinvested avocado oil processing plant in Kenya’s Athi River Export Processing Zo
Short Story
Kanairombe stitched her worn-out dress with a V-shaped thorn, thus making her blameless for cutting sleeping scratches. “Did you see the scratches on the
Clean Up Namibia calls for collective action
Monika Amunyela A new environmental campaign, Clean Up Namibia, has called on Namibians, especially the youth, to take collective responsibility for the clea
Recycling Heroes Project empowers, creates jobs
RUNDU – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Namibia, working with local authorities, recyclers, and the Recycle Namibia Forum (RNF), has initiated the 2026 R
Over 400 shoes donated to barefooted
Elizabeth Likoro Project Never Walk Alone and the Roads Fund Authority (RFA) donated more than 400 shoes to barefoot school children and senior citizens at O
Teen beauty queen fights period poverty
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP - On Friday, Cayren Engelbrecht, who won this year’s Miss Keetmanshoop Secondary School pageant, revealed her youth initiative,
Unam empowers young men
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP - The University of Namibia’s Southern Campus hosted a workshop on Saturday to empower young men to boost their confidence, deve
SEC Namibia strengthens youth environmental education
Monika Amunyela From environmental quizzes and debates to recycling competitions and practical conservation visits, SEC Namibia is expanding its efforts to
Fresh cuts, bright smiles
Elizabeth Likoro Kambara Augustinus, a student and local barber, is giving back to the Windhoek community by providing free haircuts to street children. With
Keetmanshoop youth learn AI, coding
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP - Young people in Keetmanshoop are developing skills in technology and innovation through an artificial intelligence and coding bo
NDP6 youth promise face test of implementation
Monika Amunyela As Namibia commemorates International Youth Day, young people are questioning whether the commitments made to them under the Sixth National D
Teen wins Arctic icebreaker trip …14-year-old joins polar voyage
Namibian learner Tironenn Amutenya Kadhikwa, aged 14, has been selected to join a rare scientific expedition to the North Pole aboard a Russian nuclear-powered
Beading passion turns into business
Loide Namukwambi’s nine years of beadwork have evolved into a handbag business that has earned her a place among the top five winners of the SanlamAllianz Bri
SME TIPS: Smart business growth tips
Did you know? You can register your business name with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) before you start trading under that name. Did
Mining contributes 14% to Namibia’s economy
Mining remains one of the biggest drivers of Namibia’s economy, contributing about 14% to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025. Mineral sales
Old Mutual Namibia scoops global wealth management award
Old Mutual Namibia (OMN) won the “Most Trusted Wealth Management and Financial Solutions Provider – Namibia – 2026” at the 14th edition of the Global Br
Rössing Foundation looks beyond life of the mine
Rössing Uranium is repositioning the Rössing Foundation to continue supporting communities long after the mine reaches the end of its operations. The plans
TransNamib, MSC expand cargo movement by rail
TransNamib and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have taken steps to expand the movement of containerised cargo by rail between Windhoek and Walvis Bay. T
Nedbank awards N$700 000 to green projects
Elizabeth Likoro Nedbank Namibia awarded N$700 000 to projects that are championing biodiversity. Among the funded environmental projects through t
Book review: Technology alone is not enough to drive development
As countries race to embrace digital transformation, technology is often seen as a solution to many development challenges. However, ‘Understanding Technology
Standard Bank launches direct payment system for trade with China
Standard Bank Namibia has become the first bank in the country to offer businesses direct access to China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), maki
Green hydrogen safety testing technology launched
Elizabeth Likoro Loide Jason Namibia launched its first green hydrogen safety and testing project (RealTest) at the University of Namibia. The project wil
Namibian house prices sour … average home price hits N$1.46m
For many Namibians, owning a home remains out of reach as house prices continue to rise. About 42% of urban households live in informal housing, while the la
Ongos commits to rehabilitate Nanyemba Road
Ester Hakaala Ongos Valley Development says it is committed to rehabilitating two deteriorated intersections of the Eneas Peter Nanyemba Road, following conc
Teen smoking turns into 17-year addiction
Former smoker Andre Hansen (33) has overcome a 17-year tobacco addiction, shedding light on the rising health threat of teenage smoking. Hansen says he was just 13 when he started smoking. What began as experimentation with other boys in his Windhoek neighbourhood became a daily habit he struggled to break, eventually affecting his relationships, stability […] The post Teen smoking turns into 17-year addiction appeared first on The Namibian .
RFA commits N$36m to road safety
The Road Fund Administration (RFA) announced a financial contribution of N$36 million to support the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in strengthening its operati
Sibbinda sports field construction claims life
KATIMA MULILO – A 39-year-old man died after being struck by a falling tree while clearing bush at the site earmarked for the construction of a N$5 million co
Nganate hails indomitable Munjuku Nguvauava
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS - Omaheke governor Pijoo Marikutuka Nganate has hailed late Ovambanderu Chief Munjuku II Nguvauva as a servant who dedicated his li
Latest headlines
SADC…
Trade and international relations minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi is leading Namibia’s delegation at the SADC Council of Ministers Meeting in Durban, South Af
Cassie Jessica wins Face of FlyNamibia
After taking part in the competition in 2025, Jessica Amoonga, known as Cassie Jessica, was announced as the new face of FlyNamibia on Wednesday. The competition allowed people to nominate themselves on the FlyNamibia website, after which 10 finalists were selected for the public to vote for their favourite. In an interview with Amoonga she […] The post Cassie Jessica wins Face of FlyNamibia appeared first on The Namibian .
Rispel set for ABU SADC title fight in Botswana
Namibian professional boxer Ruan Rispel will return to the ring on 26 September, when he faces Zimbabwe’s Tafadzwa Mushando for the ABU SADC Championship in F
Desert Jewels gain exposure at SPAR Netball Challenge
The Debmarine Desert Jewels will return to Namibia today after completing a five-match campaign at the SPAR Netball Challenge in Cape Town, South Africa, where
Unam Bokkies open trials … Clever Girls prepare for new season
Unam Bokkies will begin their preparations for the upcoming football season with open trials today as the university side looks to strengthen its squad and buil
Unam sport thrives despite funding constraints
Sport at the University of Namibia (Unam) is making progress, with increased student participation and more opportunities for athletes to compete, but challenge
NFA commits to grassroots football
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS - The president of the Namibia Football Association (NFA), Robert Shimoshili, said the football governing body will continue working
Trump backs embattled Infantino
United States President Donald Trump said on Monday it would be “a terrible mistake” to replace Gianni Infantino, the embattled FIFA president who tried, and failed, to sell off part of the World Cup to private investors. Infantino came under renewed fire in an open letter signed by three confederations: Europe’s Union of European Football... The post Trump backs embattled Infantino appeared first on New Era .
Colombia quake death toll hits 132
BOGOTA - The death toll from a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday has risen to 132, with more than 570 others injured, the Colombia
China extends zero tariff access to 63 nations
China’s economy has shown strong momentum in the first half of the year, supported by robust growth metrics and expanded international trade partnerships, acc
Wernhil, Maerua parking machines reject new notes
Parking payment machines at Windhoek’s Wernhil Shopping Centre and Maerua Mall are not accepting some of the recently introduced Namibian banknotes and coins, leaving customers struggling to pay for parking. This has sparked frustration from customers, who say they should not be inconvenienced because automated parking systems have not been updated to recognise the new […] The post Wernhil, Maerua parking machines reject new notes appeared first on The Namibian .
Ideology disrupts Brazil-US relations: Analysts
RIO DE JANEIRO - Rising diplomatic and trade tensions between Brazil and the United States have fuelled concerns among analysts and former diplomats that ideolo
Africa benefits from China zero tariffs
NAIROBI- The steady hum of automated production lines echoes through a Chineseinvested avocado oil processing plant in Kenya’s Athi River Export Processing Zo
Short Story
Kanairombe stitched her worn-out dress with a V-shaped thorn, thus making her blameless for cutting sleeping scratches. “Did you see the scratches on the
Clean Up Namibia calls for collective action
Monika Amunyela A new environmental campaign, Clean Up Namibia, has called on Namibians, especially the youth, to take collective responsibility for the clea
Recycling Heroes Project empowers, creates jobs
RUNDU – Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Namibia, working with local authorities, recyclers, and the Recycle Namibia Forum (RNF), has initiated the 2026 R
Over 400 shoes donated to barefooted
Elizabeth Likoro Project Never Walk Alone and the Roads Fund Authority (RFA) donated more than 400 shoes to barefoot school children and senior citizens at O
Teen beauty queen fights period poverty
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP - On Friday, Cayren Engelbrecht, who won this year’s Miss Keetmanshoop Secondary School pageant, revealed her youth initiative,
Unam empowers young men
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP - The University of Namibia’s Southern Campus hosted a workshop on Saturday to empower young men to boost their confidence, deve
SEC Namibia strengthens youth environmental education
Monika Amunyela From environmental quizzes and debates to recycling competitions and practical conservation visits, SEC Namibia is expanding its efforts to