Namibia

Windhoek — The sequel edition of the Global African Hydrogen Summit opened on Tuesday in Namibia's capital, drawing heads of state, ministers, financiers, and industry leaders from across Africa and beyond to accelerate investment in the continent's green energy future. Held under the official patronage and hosted by the Government…

Strengthening Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) remains a key priority in Namibia, with several stakeholders actively supporting efforts to improve the accuracy and completeness of Mortality and Causes of Death data. Reliable mortality data is essential for understanding the country’s health profile, monitoring progress toward national and global health…

In the latest Global Peace Index (GPI) report released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), Mauritius has once again emerged as Africa’s most peaceful country, maintaining its status for the 18th consecutive year.  Botswana and Namibia follow closely, cementing their positions as regional leaders in peace and stability.…

Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup 2026 Qualifying clash between Namibia and Malawi, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Namibia will be looking to solidify their second position when they welcome Malawi for their round seven fixture in Group H of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Francistown…

Solomon Arase, who passed away at Cedar Crest Hospital, Abuja, in the early hours of Sunday, was a seasoned police officer and lawyer whose career spanned over three decades of service to Nigeria. His career also included international service, notably a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Namibia. As of press…

A tragic accident in the early hours of Saturday, which has claimed at least 15 lives and left more than 10 others injured after a suspected head-on collision in Namibia   -   Copyright © africanews @ObserverNamibia Last updated: 31/08 - 12:11 Namibia In a devastating incident on Saturday morning, fourteen lives…

Energy August 18, 2025 by Muyiwa Lucas Heirs Energies, an integrated energy company, has reiterated its commitment to energy sufficiency for Africa at the U.S.–Africa Energy Forum and the Namibia International Oil & Gas Conference 2025. At both forums, Heirs Energies showcased its strategy of responsibly harnessing Africa’s vast natural…

Namibia has become the latest African nation to embrace digital innovation in development project oversight, following the official launch of the Remote Appraisal, Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation (RASME) initiative in Windhoek. The African Development Bank (AfDB), in collaboration with Namibia’s Ministry of Finance, unveiled the project on Wednesday, making Namibia…

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Damaraland is certainly a large area (18,000sq miles) and it’s definitely in a hot region (current temperature 31C). But where I’d expected lunar landscapes speckled with the occasional succulent, there are rolling hills swathed in softly wafting grass. Where I’d imagined…

IN SHORT: Claims that Namibian president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah "rejected a proposal from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct trials of a hormonal intrauterine device" are false. Health misinformation like this can be dangerous. Disclaimer: Funding from the Gates Foundation made up 16% of Africa Check's income in 2024…