Namibia

Namibia this week will holdits first national commemoration for victims of mass killings by German occupiers in what is widely recognised as the first genocide of the 20th century, the government said. Colonial-era German troops massacred tens of thousands of indigenous Herero and Nama people who rebelled against their rule…

A tender in Namibia is searching for a consultancy to support the installation of solar at the site of an existing embankment dam. The deadline to submit expressions of interest is July 8...

News Namibia Announces Free Public University Education for Citizens Starting in 2026 Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announces free university tuition starting in 2026, a policy aimed at improving access to higher education for all citizens. Published 2 weeks ago  on May 7, 2025 Young scholars in tertiary institutions in Namibia…

Senior government officials and legal experts from across Africa gathered in Namibia on 28 and 29 April 2025 for a landmark regional conference to accelerate the adoption of comprehensive national legislations to implement the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). The two-day event, jointly organised by the Organisation for the Prohibition of…

Kasama Road in Lusaka, Zambia, is set to be unveiled in honour of the late Namibian president Hage Geingob on Friday, according to Zambian media. Former first lady Monica Geingos has confirmed her attendance at the ceremony, stating that Geingob never tired of telling everyone that Zambia was his second…

A total of 16 Namibian companies have expressed interest in contributing to setting up a national airline. Ministry of Works and Transport spokesperson Julius Ngweda on Friday said: "The ministry deeply appreciates the enthusiastic response and willingness of the public to assist in this significant national endeavour. "The ministry wishes…

Home Fossil Energy Halliburton plays its part in Rhino’s oil search offshore Namibia May 16, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic As Africa continues to attract more interest in its offshore basins, U.S.-headquartered oilfield services player Halliburton has lent a helping hand to Rhino Resources for exploration activities on Block 2914 within…

To reaffirm shared commitment to the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign and raise awareness about hand hygiene in healthcare settings, Namibia commemorated the World Hand Hygiene Day at Windhoek Central Hospital on 08 May 2025. The event served as a reminder of the importance of reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)…

Home Fossil Energy Venus rising on Namibia’s offshore horizon as TotalEnergies progresses oil field development May 9, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic France-headquartered energy giant TotalEnergies and its joint venture (JV) partners are making inroads in the development of a giant oil discovery in the Orange Basin off the coast of…

Enhle Mbali is excited about her recent visit to Namibia, as it’s a dream come true for her. Taking to social media, the actress shared photos of herself while on vacation, revealing that the trip has officially been ticked off her bucket list. “Something special happens when two entities that…