AllAfrica News: Namibia

N$20 Million Travel Refund - Windhoek Ex-Councillors Defy Minister Sankwasa

[Namibian] Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa has ordered former Windhoek city councillors to repay about N$20 million spent on 'unapproved' international trips.

Namibia Cannot Honour Human Rights When Violence Persists, Says President Nandi-Ndaitwah

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned that the country cannot claim meaningful progress on human rights when gender-based-violence (GBV) continues to threaten the safety of women across the country.

Namibia Urged to Criminalise Digital Violence As Online Abuse of Women Rises

[Namibian] The United Nations Population Fund has called for the inclusion of digital violence in laws and policies to ensure it is taken seriously like other crimes.

De Kock Stars As SA Win Big to Level India T20 Series

[Namibian] Opener Quinton de Kock hit a 46-ball 90 to set up South Africa's convincing 51-run win over India in the second T20 international and level the series on Thursday.

Return of the Giants - A Coast Healing Through Protection

[Namibian] The Benguela Current off the Namibian and South African coasts is a paradise for ocean life, large and small.

Namra Fees Bleeding 'Order With Me' Dry

[Namibian] Small business importers report they are losing business due to the Namibia Revenue Agency's increasingly unpredictable and high customs charges.

Why Namibia Should Focus On Housing Supply, Not Rent Control

[Namibian] Rent control is often promoted as a quick fix for high rent costs, but both basic economics and extensive empirical research show it consistently harms the very households it aims to protect.

Cheetah Conservation Fund Celebrates 15 'Fast' Years

[Namibian] In recognition of the 15th annual International Cheetah Day that was celebrated on 4 December, the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) collaborated with conservationists from around the world to highlight the plight of the world's fastest land animal.

Walvis Bay Needs More Structure, Less Talk - Experts

[Namibian] Walvis Bay's new mayor's promise of "no business as usual" requires fixing long-standing structural weaknesses in the municipality's administration and service delivery, analysts say.

NHE Offers Individual Loans to Build Houses

[Namibian] The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) is offering loans to Namibians who have serviced plots to build houses.

Govt to Move Ahead With Plan to Control Rising Rental Costs

[Namibian] The Namibian government will proceed with plans to cap housing and rental prices, with newly appointed minister of industries, mines and energy Modestus Amutse confirming that finalising and tabling the long-awaited rent control bill is among his immediate priorities.

Head Out There and Have Some Fun

[Namibian] ... The next few days in events

A Thoughtful Approach to Buying a Car

[Namibian] Buying a car is far more than a pivotal life decision that blends emotion with financial strategy.

We Can't Afford to Treat Retirement Planning As an Afterthought

[Namibian] Retirement is something many people still believe they will "figure out when the time comes".

Gwen Lister Ai Scam Nearly Costs Namibian Couple Their Life Savings

[Namibian] A Groot Aub couple on Monday nearly lost their savings in an online scam using an AI-generated video of veteran journalist Gwen Lister.

Jam-Packed International Programme for the Eagles

[Namibian] The FNB Namibian Eagles will once again face the South African Proteas in a jam-packed international programme for next year.

You Voted - Now What?

[Namibian] On 26 November, some 609 013 Namibians voted in the regional council election and 272 942 Namibians voted in the local authority election.

Youth Excluded From Ambassador Roles - Kauandenge

[Namibian] Former parliamentarian and leader of the Association for Localised Interest (Asoli), Joseph Kauandenge, has expressed dissatisfaction with the recent ambassador appointments made by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, claiming they undermine youth empowerment.

Rundu and Gobabis Local Authority Councillors to Be Sworn in Today

[Namibian] Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa has confirmed that local authority councillors for Rundu and Gobabis will be sworn in on Thursday, following delays that affected several towns last week.

Court Rejects Immigration Board's Appeal to Deny German Couple Permits

[Namibian] The chairperson of the Immigration Selection Board and the chief of immigration have failed with an attempt to appeal against a High Court judgement delivered last year.

Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls On Ministers to Monitor National Programmes to Deliver Timely Service

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on ministers to ensure they strongly monitor and evaluate national programmes for timely service delivery.

Oshakati and Ondangwa Homes Flooded After Heavy Rainfall Damages Property

[Namibian] Severe flooding has submerged homes in areas of Oshakati and Ondangwa following heavy rainfall, forcing some residents to abandon their houses.

Piracy Continues to Frustrate Music Industry

[Namibian] Over the years, Namibian artists have been fighting music piracy through social media platforms. However, the message seems to have fallen on deaf ears.

Kenya's Anti-Tobacco Success Draws Interest From Namibia in Benchmarking Visit

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's regional and global leadership in tobacco control received fresh validation today after the Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, hosted a high-level delegation from the Republic of Namibia in Nairobi.

Harmful Masculinity Norms Drive Men to Suicide, Ill-Health, Says Minister Kantema

[Namibian] Minister of gender equality and child welfare Emma Kantema has warned that harmful masculinity norms are driving men to take their own lives.

Namra Commissioner Warns Against Bribes

[Namibian] Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) commissioner Sam Shivute warns that customers who offer bribes to agency employees will be arrested.

Here Are Your New Mayors

[Namibian] Most local authorities across the country swore in new mayors last week following the 2025 regional council and local authority elections on 26 November.

AfDB Commits N$30.3b to Economic Transformation

[Namibian] The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved an allocation of N$30.3 billion for Namibia under its newly adopted Country Strategy Paper for 2025 to 2030, aimed at strengthening infrastructure, human capital and economic diversification.

Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Stronger Economic Diplomacy As She Sends Out New Ambassadors

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibia's newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners to advance the country's strategic interests and deepen bilateral relations.

Govt Urged to Consult Manufacturers On Sector Challenges

[Namibian] The government must engage local manufacturers more to better understand the challenges the sector is faced with to create policies that help stimulate sector growth.

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