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The Ministry of Gender Equality and Social Welfare is urging beneficiaries of the pension grant who have not yet completed their verification process to do so urgently to avoid possible delays in receiving their payments. Ministry spokesperson Lukas Haufiku says the 31 July verification deadline does not mean beneficiaries will lose their grants if they fail to verify by that date, but they may experience delays, including not receiving their […]

Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners has called for sweeping reforms to Namibia’s home loan system, arguing that current mortgage lending practices place an excessive financial burden on homeowners. In a social media post, the legal firm claims that banks structure home loans in a way that sees borrowers paying interest for much of the early years of a mortgage before making meaningful progress in reducing the outstanding loan balance. Using a […]

The Ministry of International Relations and Trade says efforts are underway to locate Namibian citizen Nguvi Mberirua, following a video circulating on social media that has raised concern among members of the public. International Relations Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi says the Namibian High Commission in London is aware of the matter and is working to establish Mberirua’s whereabouts. She says officials traced an address linked to her, but found that she […]

By: Maria Namupala Ohangwena Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa says the ongoing Eenhana Expo has grown into northern Namibia’s second-largest exhibition and has become a key platform for business, investment, and trade. The 16th edition, taking place at the Eenhana Convention Centre, features around 193 exhibitors, including international representatives from Tanzania and Angola, helping to promote Eenhana and the country to global partners. The week-long expo started on 27 July and […]

By Eric Mhunduru  Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi, says they are reviewing the Road Traffic and Transport Act of 1999, which may see future defaulters’ licences being suspended for as long as 10 years.  Nekundi said this at the launch of the new Oshakati Traffic Law Enforcement Unit on Monday.   Nekundi said the revised law will also bring a digitalised central road traffic monitoring system, aimed at cutting bureaucratic delays […]

Athletics: Charley Matundu Represents Namibia in the Men’s 100m. Charley Matundu proudly represented Team Namibia in the Men’s 100m Round 1 at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Competing in Heat 4, he crossed the finish line in 10.50 seconds. Team Namibia is drawing praise for its performance so far at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with several swimmers breaking national records and strong showings in bowls, boxing, gymnastics and […]

Yango Namibia says it has strengthened safety measures on its platform following concerns from some customers who say they have been picked up by drivers different from those displayed on the application. Yango Namibia Country Manager Alex Mungai says safety is a shared responsibility between the company, drivers and passengers, with several systems in place to verify driver identities. He explained that before drivers are approved onto the platform, they […]

Environmental researcher Rob Parker is calling for greater transparency from Canadian oil exploration company ReconAfrica over its latest drilling activities in northern Namibia. Parker says the company’s recent announcement on its Cobongo West well highlighted acid stimulation tests but did not explain what happened to the chemical fluids that returned to the surface after being pumped underground. According to Parker, these fluids form a chemical waste stream that requires proper […]

Pictured: Ambassador Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, Minister of International Relations and Trade   The pitch: an energy frontier worth building together “The Orange Basin is emerging as one of the world’s most promising new energy frontiers.” That was the South African government’s framing of the offshore basin that straddles its maritime boundary with Namibia — and it’s not hyperbole so much as a statement of intent. The vision on the table isn’t […]