Nine applicants for enrolled nurse positions at Tondoro Health Centre in Kavango West Region have asked the Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate an alleged recruitment issue.
3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Nearly 40,000 Namibians applied for 2,000 cadet constable positions with the Namibian Police, with shortlisted candidates undergoing medical, fitness, and English proficiency assessments.
3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Ministry of Agriculture has formally terminated its Remote Sensing Agricultural Services Agreement with 6th Grain Corporation, which aimed to implement an AI and satellite imagery-driven crop monitoring system. The ministry's spokesperson stated the decision followed a review that found the agreement did not meet requisite legal and procedural requirements for government contracts.
4 hours ago · Informanté →
A government commitment of N$750 million to upgrade and formalise informal settlements in Khomas region has not yet been implemented, with intergovernmental coordination problems cited as an obstacle.
3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Windhoek City Police Service intercepted four suspects in two separate incidents in Khomasdal during early morning hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, with some suspects having pending cases and others found with implements that could be used to commit crimes. Police have called on crime victims in Khomasdal to come forward to assist investigations.
5 hours ago · Informanté →
The Australian government has invested in a two-year programme to train early childhood development teachers in Namibia, aiming to strengthen early childhood education.
3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Filmmaker Othilia Mungoba has released 'The Encapsulation of Bience Gawanas', an audio-visual portrait exploring one of Namibia's most prominent figures and her contributions to the country's liberation and development. The film's premiere screening will take place on 28 August in Windhoek, featuring a live question-and-answer session with Gawanas.
8 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police Force's Procurement Unit has been ordered to pay N$500,000 for translation of Arabic documents in the High Court terrorism case involving Jona Hangula, after a lack of available court-admitted Arabic translators prompted the procurement of private translation services.
10 hours ago · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi said Namibia's oil discoveries will be measured on how many Namibian lives they improve, and called on Namibians to actively participate in developing the emerging oil and gas industry to create employment, skills, and infrastructure.
15 hours ago · New Era →
The Windhoek Observer welcomes the Namibian Police Force's September amnesty for illegal firearms but warns that prevention efforts must extend beyond the month-long initiative. Between September 2025 and June 2026, the country recorded 20 firearm murders, 261 armed robberies, and hundreds of other weapons-related offences, underscoring the need for a sustained national campaign against firearms.
20 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Firefighters at the Otjiwarongo Crocodile Farm tackled a blaze that reached a thatched roof on Monday, working around large crocodiles that had to be herded to safety because they are sensitive to smoke. Neither the reptiles nor the firefighters were injured, and the fire was prevented from spreading to the restaurant and accommodation facilities on the property.
20 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Protasius Kuvirua (35) was found guilty in the High Court of murdering his girlfriend Auguste Jonas (28) with a knife at her flat in Otjiwarongo on 19 March 2023. He was also convicted of assault by threat after chasing another man while wielding a knife; Jonas died from a stab wound to the heart and had thirteen stab injuries recorded during post-mortem examination.
9 hours ago · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held separate meetings with the heads of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization at State House, focusing on Namibia's health priorities and regional cooperation. The discussions centred on the fifth Southern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee meeting being hosted in Namibia, with emphasis on African countries working together to address challenges and advance sustainable development.
11 hours ago · Informanté →