President Nandi-Ndaitwah to chair first-ever Namibia Public-Private Forum

Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will chair the inaugural Namibia Public-Private Forum (NamPPF) on Thursday, 23 October, and Friday, 24 October 2025. This was announced by Catherine Shipushu, the Senior Manager of Marketing,...

Namibia faces a mental health ‘epidemic’

Only 28 registered psychologists in Namibia, MP says Elizabeth Kheibes 4 Hours Ago - 2025-10-23 00:00:00 Elizabeth KheibesWINDHOEKNamibia is facing an acute shortage of mental health professionals, with only 28 registered psychologists serving a...

Chasing the rainbow: A colourful guide to Africa’s landscapes

Africa is often referred to as the “cradle of humankind”, but it could very easily be the “continent of colours”. Across its 54 countries, landscapes blaze with reds, greens, yellows, and blues, creating natural palettes that feel almost too vivid...

Eight pupils suspended after viral bullying video at South African school

South African authorities have suspended eight pupils linked to a case of alleged bullying that has caused national outrage. A video showing a horrific assault at Milnerton High School in Cape Town last week has been widely shared on social media....

Azule JV With Eni Scores a Second Discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin

BP has confirmed a major gas condensate discovery at the Volans-1X exploration well in Namibia's Orange Basin, operated by South African independent Rhino Resources, in partnership with BP’s 50/50 Azule Energy joint venture with Eni. The discovery...

South Africa's Pebble Bed Modular Reactor set for a comeback

The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, said that South Africa expects to lift the care and maintenance status of its Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) by the first quarter of next year or even earlier. Once considered a...

Shell to Appeal South African Court Ruling Blocking Exploration

Oct 22, 2025 © Peter Hermes Furian / Adobe Stock Shell has applied to gain the right to appeal against the decision of a South African court to block exploration in the offshore block 5/6/7, a Shell spokesperson said on Wednesday. "Shell has filed...

Copper Queens thump Namibia in WAFCON qualifier

COPPER Queens coach Nora Hauptle and her assistant watched the second half of the crucial 2026 Morocco Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier from the stands as Zambia defeated Namibia 4-2 in a thrilling six-goal thriller played at...

EDITORIAL: A limping economy that still chooses people first

Finance minister Ericah Shafudah’s mid-year budget review this week was more than a fiscal update – it was a sobering reflection of Namibia’s fragile economic health, and yet... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

African scholars gather in Singapore for groundbreaking international education conference

The Admission Experts International Multidisciplinary Journal for Research, Publications, and Conferences (AEIMJRPC), in partnership with the Philippine Christian University (PCU), has successfully hosted yet another highly impactful International...

President Nandi-Ndaitwah praises Namibian Breweries for economic contribution

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has praised Namibian Breweries Limited (NBL) for its continued growth and investment in the local economy. She made the remarks during a visit to the company's brewery earlier today. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah commended...

Minister Sankwasa raises alarm over Tsumeb Municipality financial irregularities

The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has expressed shock over financial irregularities at the Tsumeb Municipality following the Auditor General's report, which revealed questionable spending of millions of dollars. Sankwasa...

Up 130% since April, ASX 200 uranium stock on track for first African production

Image source: Getty Images S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) uranium stock Deep Yellow Limited (ASX: DYL) has been on a tear since closing at 52-week lows of 79 cents a share on 9 April. This morning, shares are edging higher once more. Deep Yellow...

Chinese uranium miner boosts socio-economic growth in Namibia's Erongo region

WINDHOEK, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese-invested Swakop Uranium demonstrated its commitment to socio-economic development in the Erongo Region by expanding its long-term national initiative aimed at creating sustainable livelihoods. The Swakop...

Namibia and Venezuela reaffirm peace commitment in Latin America

Namibia and Venezuela have reinforced their commitment to preserving Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace, calling for an end to military aggression in the region. During talks at State House, Venezuela's Ambassador to Namibia, Dr....

Keetmanshoop Agricultural and Industrial Expo to proceed as planned

Organisers of the annual Keetmanshoop Agricultural and Industrial Expo (KAITE), speaking during an exclusive interview with NBC News, assured exhibitors, residents and visitors alike that the 69th edition of the annual show will go on as planned...

What’s With Corporate Amnesia in South Africa?

By Tricia Sibbons, Director, Action for Southern Africa (ACT SA) CAJ News – At the Joburg Indaba 2025, two senior Anglo American executives made public remarks that, taken together, reveal a disturbing narrative of corporate amnesia, deflection,...

Namibia Could Venture Into Space Science

By: Dwight Links The recent Space Science Week celebrations in Windhoek introduced scientists from the United States of America and brought exposure to Namibia’s potential for participating in future space science-related activities. Jason Barnes...

Namibia unveils new foreign, trade policy blueprint

WINDHOEK, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Namibia on Wednesday launched a new five-year strategic plan aimed at integrating foreign policy with trade and investment promotion to strengthen the country's global economic positioning and support its long-term...

New oil & gas prospects pop up in Orange Basin permit offshore Namibia

Australia-based petroleum exploration player Pancontinental Energy has shed light on the analysis of quantitative interpretation volumes related to the hydrocarbon potential of a petroleum exploration license (PEL) it operates in the Orange Basin,...