Female-led government, a first for Africa
Allexer Namundjembo
Namibia has become the first country in Africa where women hold the top three government positions.
This followed the swearing-in of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on 21 Ma...
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President Nandi-Ndaitwah Reshuffles Cabinet and Restructures National Executive
Niel Terblanche
Namibia’s fifth President, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced a sweeping reorganisation of Namibia’s Government Offices, Ministries and Agencies (OMAs), alongside a new Cabinet...
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African leaders hail Nandi-Ndaitwah’s victory
Hertta-Maria Amutenja
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has praised President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, for becoming the country’s first female head of state.
Hassan said Nandi-Ndaitwa...
Malaria cases surged past 20 000
Niël Terblanché
The country is currently grappling with a surge in malaria cases, with the Ministry of Health and Social Services reporting a total of 20 135 cases as of 9 March 2025.
Dr K...
Efundja threatens northern regions
Niël Terblanché
The northern regions are grappling with the annual "efundja" floods, which have already claimed two lives and are causing increasing anxiety among local farmers.
Heavy rains acro...
Alweendo pledges continued commitment to national development
Ester MbatheraÂ
Former cabinet minister Tom Alweendo, who did not return to the new executive, has thanked the nation for the support he received.
Alweendo, who served as Minister of Mines and E...
NNN calls for vigilance in protecting peace and freedom on Liberation Day
Erasmus Shalihaxwwe
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to continue honouring the men and women who sacrificed their lives in ...
NEFF calls for extension of parliamentary service terms
Allexer Namundjembo
Outgoing Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) chief whip and deputy leader, Kalimbo Iipumbu has called for an extension from five to ten years of the service terms for memb...
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O&L revives Model to replace Pick n Pay
Niël Terblanché
In a move set to reshape Namibia's retail landscape, the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has announced the reintroduction of its wholly Namibian-owned retail brand, Model, whic...
Namra pushes for trade efficiency at Trans-Kalahari BorderÂ
Niël Terblanché
Namibia officially launched the Time Release Study (TRS) Report for the Trans-Kalahari Border Post on Thursday, which is another step towards improving trade efficiency and border m...
Namibia has 75 million carats in reserve
CHAMWE KAIRAÂ
Namibia has the richest known marine diamond deposits in the world, with diamond resources estimated at approximately 75 million carats in approximately 1.0 million square kilometres ...
Namport monitoring railway projects
CHAMWE KAIRAÂ
The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) chairperson, Nangula Hamunyela, has said Namport is following with keen interest the ongoing engagements on the developments of the Grootfontein...
Standard Bank to pay shareholders 70 cents per share
CHAMWE KAIRAÂ
Standard Bank Namibia Holdings Limited has entered 2025 in a forceful position. The group’s 2025 strategic priorities continue to be transforming client experience and driving sustain...
Kasete, Kanime join Standard Bank board
Standard Bank Namibia Holdings Limited has appointed Zebra Karirondua Kasete as independent non-executive director of SBN Holdings Limited and Standard Bank Namibia Limited.
Kasete is c...
