4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (609+ words) Three out of four Namibian children are not considered ready for school, according to a national early childhood development (ECD) study cited by Development Workshop Namibia (DWN), raising concerns about the foundations being laid before children enter formal education. The…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (980+ words) Namibia cannot eat its scenery. That may sound deliberately provocative, particularly in a country that has rightly built an international reputation for protecting its wildlife, landscapes and biodiversity. But it is an important reality as Namibia attempts to transform its…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (408+ words) South Africa’s electricity generation fell by 7.9% year-on-year in July 2026, while electricity consumption declined by 2.6%, according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). The latest figures show that total electricity generated by all producers amounted to 19,414 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in July, down from…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (1130+ words) The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) is at the centre of a mounting controversy after it cancelled a N$127 million tender for the construction of veterinary cordon fences, only to immediately award the contract through an emergency procurement provision…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (977+ words) A cross-border investigation into alleged illegal coal mining in South Africa has resulted in the freezing of N$49.4 million in Namibian bank accounts. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the case demonstrates the growing importance of cooperation between South African…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (950+ words) Seven Indian employees of Brilliant Star Diamonds have approached the High Court of Namibia challenging their detention after an immigration operation at the company’s Prosperita premises on September 2. The workers and their employer are seeking their immediate release and an…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago   (624+ words) Africa must brace for a powerful El Niño that could bring punishing heat and drought to the south, while triggering excessive rainfall and flooding in parts of the east. A severe El Niño could threaten harvests, water supplies, household budgets,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (738+ words) The approval of Namibia’s new Mental Health Bill (Bill 8 of 2025) by the national council has been welcomed as a major shift towards a more dignified and accessible care, raising questions about how the reforms will reach patients in regions where…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (903+ words) The escalating dispute between the /Khomanin Traditional Community and the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development is about more than a contested traditional leadership. At its heart is a question that should concern every Namibian: what happens when citizens approach…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (681+ words) As the world accelerates its energy transition and demand for clean, reliable power grows, our nation has a unique opportunity to expand its role as a responsible supplier of heavyweight minerals such as uranium while safeguarding the environment that sustains…...