Namibia News Feeds – The Economist

Staff Reporter THE northern parts of the country have continued to experience consistent rainfall this week, with more showers, ranging from moderate to heavy, expected in the coming days. Tsumeb, in the Oshikoto Region, remains one of the areas to…

Namibia News Feeds – The Economist

Staff Reporter THE Minister of Finance, Erica Shafudah, has denied being in contempt of a court order which directed the finance minister to desist from interfering in the loading of new deductions onto the Payroll Deduction Management System (PDMS) and…

Namibia News Feeds – The Economist

Twenty years ago, Frieda Nambuli’s compassion for street kids scavenging in rubbish bins stirred an emotion so deep, she decided to do something to help neglected and abandoned children. At that time, she had very little to give. Born in…

Namibia News Feeds – The Economist

The Swakopmund Musikwoche returned to the coastal town this month, continuing its nearly six-decade tradition of uniting musicians and students under the theme: “Building Bridges, Connecting Communities.” The festival concluded with a series of performances from 12 to 14 December,…

Namibia News Feeds – The Economist

By Michel Haoses. The country has achieved a significant milestone in its fight against financial crime, securing the position of the 5th best-performing country in Africa on the 2025 Basel Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime Risk Index. The improved…

Namibia News Feeds – The Economist

Staff Reporter DERICK Brockerhoff, a convicted serial poacher and livestock thief who has more than 11 cases pending against him in various courts across Namibia, was again apprehended by the Namibian police. This time, Brockerhoff was caught near Kalkrand, alongside…

Namibia News Feeds – The Economist

Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has condemned an alleged incident of sexual assault involving boys at Wilhelm Nortier Primary School in Grootfontein, Otjozondjupa Region. Mbumba Haitengela, the Ministry’s Executive Director, promised his Ministry’s…

Namibia News Feeds – The Economist

The group stages of the Nkosi Cup 2025 came to a close during the Day Four morning session, with semi-final pairings confirmed after a series of decisive performances in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Strong showings from South Africa…

Namibia News Feeds – The Economist

The Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation (PCRF) has issued a public appeal for financial assistance to construct a dedicated rehabilitation center, citing critical overcrowding after a surge in emergency rescues. The Foundation, which specializes in the rescue and care of…

Namibia News Feeds – The Economist

Power utility, NamPower, is battling a crippling debt crisis, with various local authorities and state-owned enterprises collectively owing a staggering N$912 million as of late November. The alarming figures, announced by Electricity Control Board (ECB) Chief Executive Robert Kahimise at…