January 16, 2026
Hamunyela Defends Recruitment of Inspector-General’s Daughter
By: Josia Shigwedha The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) Commissioner-General, Raphael Hamunyela, has clarified the recruitment of Leefa Shikongo, the daughter of the Police Inspector-General, following public claims that she only…
Namibia Continues to Manage Limited Cholera Outbreak in Grootfontein
Photo contributed Namibia is currently managing a cholera outbreak in Grootfontein, declared in November 2025, with 99 suspected cases and 32 confirmed cases. The Ministry of Health says transmission is…
Mental Health Experts Warn: Corporal Punishment Harms Students
Mental health experts have warned against calls to reintroduce corporal punishment following the release of the 2025 national exam results. They say physical punishment does not improve academic performance and instead…
Namibia Invited to Develop $250M Climate Plan
Namibia has been invited by the International Climate Investment Funds to develop a sectoral transformation investment plan for industrial decarbonisation. The plan could unlock up to 250 million US dollars…
Namibia Reaffirms Renewable Energy Commitment at IRENA Assembly
Photo contributed by Parliament The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amtse, attended the 16th IRENA Assembly in Abu Dhabi, where Namibia concluded its term as Vice President of…