Botched BONA 2027 bid’s corruption stench … as Namibia loses N$4.6 million

Authorities in Botswana are investigating potential corruption around the failed attempt by Namibia and Botswana to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Dubbed ‘BONA’ – the first two letters of each country’s name – it never materialised after …

Namibia welcomes first female President

By: Thoboloko Ntšonyane MASERU A veteran politician, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been inaugurated as Namibia’s first female president, becoming the first woman to occupy this top office in that country and marking that nation’s history. Her election …

Namibia hailed for gender justice, equality 

Lahja Nashuuta Gender Links, a Southern African non-governmental organisation, has commended Namibia for its significant progress in bridging the gender gap and advancing women’s empowerment. Gender Links promotes gender justice and equality. Gender Links’ …

Namibia to require visas for U. S. citizens

News / National by Staff reporter 2 mins ago | Views In a significant policy shift reflective of the evolving dynamics of international travel, the Namibian government has announced that as from April 1, 2025, U.S. citizens and tourists from more than …

New transport minister prioritises Air Namibia revival

Namibia's new transport minister, Veikko Nekundi, has made the revival of defunct Air Namibia (Windhoek International) his top priority, along with revamping the southern African country's rail and road infrastructure. "We must revive Air …

Namibia to host continental athletes’ forum

The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) will early next month host a continental athletes’ forum, says NNOC president Ndeulipulwa Hamutumwa. Speaking to Desert FM this week, Hamutumwa revealed that the country will host the Association of National …

Sanitech and Sensatec partner to revolutionise environmental remediation in South Africa and Namibia

SANITECH, a leading portable sanitation and hygiene solutions company in South Africa, and Sensatec, a leading entity in environmental solutions and services for contaminated soil and groundwater, recently announced a strategic partnership that will …

US tourists will now require a visa to enter Namibia

WINDHOEK - The Namibian government has announced that US tourists will now require a visa to enter the country. On a post on X, the embassy says that visitors who arrive in Windhoek, Walvis Bay or any other high volume border will also be able to buy a …

Paladin withdraws guidance for FY25, citing one-in-fifty year rainfall in Namibia

EDITORIAL: Namibia’s potential must not go to waste

"Namibians are too few to be poor." These words, spoken by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during her election campaign and echoed again yesterday at the opening of Cabinet, ring ... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing …