Namibia

Violence against children in Namibia remains alarmingly high despite the government's commitment to ending it.  The 2019 Namibia Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) shows that nearly 40% of girls and 45% of boys suffered from physical, sexual, or emotional abuse during childhood. Physical violence is the most widespread,…

Home Fossil Energy Drilling results offshore Namibia ‘encouraging’ but further appraisal still needed October 31, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic Oslo-listed oil and gas E&P player BW Energy has shed light on the preliminary results of its appraisal well in the Orange Basin off the coast of Namibia, where the well was…

Namibia President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Namibia held its breath this week when President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah dismissed Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Natangwe Ithete on 26 October, taking over the ministry herself for two days, before appointing Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi to act “until…

Traditional leaders say they have been excluded from consultations on the land bill, raising concerns over diminished authority and potential disruption of communal land governance. Council of Traditional Leaders chairperson Immanuel Gaseb said this during a meeting with the parliamentary standing committee on urban and rural development, chaired by Elifas…

The 58-year-old German won only two of 16 matches since taking charge last year, both against Namibia in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Zimbabwe sacked head coach Michael Nees on Wednesday after failing to win any of 10 qualifiers matches for the 2026 World Cup, a national football…

Home Fossil Energy BP corroborates preliminary results of Rhino’s gas condensate discovery in Namibian waters October 21, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic UK-headquartered energy giant BP has backed the disclosed findings related to a recent gas condensate discovery, which Rhino Resources, an African energy exploration player, made off the coast of…

In a significant move to advance the health and well-being of women, children, and adolescents, Namibia’s Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners, officially launched two key health policy documents on 9 October 2025 in Windhoek. The two documents are the…

Rades, Tunisia – This Monday, the stage don set as Tunisia go clash with Namibia for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match wey dey happen inside Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi for Rades. Kick-off na 3:00 CAT (make I no hear say you go miss am o!) The Carthage Eagles…

Namibia’s Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Minister Inge Zaamwani Namibia’s Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Minister Inge Zaamwani has tabled the long-awaited Land Bill in parliament, describing it as a “transformative instrument” designed to restore dignity, promote equity and empower the population through access to land”. The land…

A massive fire has destroyed large parts of Namibia’s Etosha National Park, affecting not only the park’s ecology but also the lives of those who live in the area...