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Lawyers’ organisation calls for quick investigation of fatal attack on prosecutor
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (352+ words) The Namibia Law Association (NLA) is calling for a quick investigation of the attack that claimed the life of Ondangwa-based public prosecutor Justine Shiweda on Saturday. The NLA issued a call for "a thorough, independent and expedited investigation" of the…...
Sanet Steenkamp named Africa’s representative on Commonwealth of Learning board
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (124+ words) Sanet Steenkamp named Africa's representative on Commonwealth of Learning board'The Namibian - Sanet Steenkamp named Africa's representative on Commonwealth of Learning board The Commonwealth of Learning has congratulated education minister Sanet Steenkamp on her appointment as Africa's representative on its board…...
City of Windhoek’s response to water leak ‘poor’ say residents
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (282+ words) Windhoek's Donkerhoek residents awoke to find their household contents wet and damaged after a pipe burst early on Saturday morning. The water leak has affected four homes. While the City of Windhoek's workers are attending to the matter, residents say…...
Nujoma and Geingob remembered as Namibia’s foundational leaders
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (287+ words) Several leaders have praised the late founding president Sam Nujoma and Namibia's third president, Hage Geingob, for steering the country's vision for the benefit of all Namibians. Speaking at a remembrance ceremony at Heroes' Acre in Windhoek on Saturday, president…...
Harnessing Law Students to Restore Justice, Dignity, and Constitutional Fidelity in Namibia
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (784+ words) By The Namibian and Hidipo Hamata In Namibia today, the justice system is under strain with overcrowded police cells, prolonged pre'trial detention, and a backlog of court cases that defies the very principles our Constitution seeks to protect. Detainees often…...
Looking Ahead: How Namibian Creatives are Positioning Themselves for 2026
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (1211+ words) By Anne Hambuda, Martha Mukaiwa and Pinehas Nakaziko As 2026 gathers momentum, a number of Namibian creatives are stepping into the year with a sharpened sense of purpose. From film and music to digital storytelling, their plans reflect personal growth and…...
Crocodile warnings as floods devastate southern Africa
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (512+ words) By RACHEL SAVAGE savage Devastating floods have killed more than 100 people in southern Africa since the beginning of the year and displaced hundreds of thousands, as authorities and aid workers warn of hunger, cholera and attacks by crocodiles that have…...
Money continues to move slowly in Namibia
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (307+ words) Namibia has more cash in the economic system than a decade ago, yet this money is moving at the slowest pace in years. Data from the Bank of Namibia (BoN) shows that the velocity of money, the speed at which…...
New HIV injection registered, but condoms still crucial
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (728+ words) Health experts warn new HIV preventive jab does not protect against other STIs, pregnancy Health experts are welcoming the registration of a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV, while warning that condom use is still crucial to prevent other infections. They…...
Stars and coach Mafoso stuck in Lesotho rumour mill
1+ week, 2+ day ago (361+ words) African Stars chairperson Salomon Hei has dismissed rumours of coach Bob Mafoso's departure to Lesotho, confirming he remains under contract despite ongoing national team speculation. Hei recently told Desert FM: "Coach Mafoso is still under contract with African Stars SC....