Peter Katjavivi mourns US civil rights leader

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Former Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi has noted that the United States of America has lost a leader who provided a voice to the voiceless and who campaigned vigorously for civil rights in that country.

Mantashe urges African unity in EU negotiations

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South African Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe called on the 54 African nations to 'speak with one voice' when negotiating with the European Union, noting that continental unity is not merely a slogan but a 'strategic imperative'.

Minister urges farmers not to panic over foot-and-mouth outbreak

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The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform has urged the farming community not to panic amidst the outbreak of the foot-and-mouth disease in some SADC countries.
 
The disease has been confirmed in South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
 

UNAM eases debt policy for seniors under N$50k

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Classes are underway at the University of Namibia (UNAM) main campus and its satellite campuses, but for many senior students, the real hurdle is not the syllabus – it's the overdue balance. 

Son allegedly kills mother over food

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Residents of Oshihenge Village in the Oshana Region are in a state of shock, following a son's alleged murder of his mother over food.

According to the latest crime report, a 34-year-old suspect returned home intoxicated from a cuca shop on Friday night and demanded food.

LPM to issue response after losing key strongholds

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Landless People's Movement (LPM) National Spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa said the party will soon provide its official reaction to the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities election results, after losing control of strongholds in the Hardap and ||Kharas Regions.​

Two Urban and Rural Development staff die in car crash

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 A car accident on Friday night claimed the lives of two Ministry of Urban and Rural Development employees. Lukas Nangolo served as the official driver, while George Shiluwa was the bodyguard for Minister James Sankwasa.​

NUST appoints two new Deputy Vice-Chancellors

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The Council of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) appointed 2 Deputy Vice-Chancellors (VC) who will take up their positions on the 1 February 2026. 

Lucas Phillipe elected INTERPOL president

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The 93rd INTERPOL General Assembly elected Lucas Phillipe from France as its new president.

The four-day conference held in Marrakech, Morocco, started on Monday and concluded today.