Namibia ready to co-host 2026 U/19 Cricket World Cup …set to reach one billion global audience

Adolf Kaure Cricket Namibia’s Marketing Manager, Natalia Nauyoma, stated that Namibia is prepared to co-host the 2026 U/19 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup with neighbouring Zimbabwe in January 2026. She made this...

FlyNamibia, Fastjet combine to link Windhoek to Harare

PIC FlynamibiaFlyNamibia and Fastjet have partnered to link Windhoek to Harare. “FlyNamibia is proud to announce a new partnership with Fastjet, as of 1 November 2025, offering travellers seamless connectivity between Windhoek and Harare via...

FlyNamibia, Fastjet partner to connect Windhoek, Harare via Vic Falls

FlyNamibia announced a new partnership with Fastjet, effective since 1 November, offering travellers seamless connectivity between Windhoek and Harare via Victoria Falls.This colla... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...

Windhoek City officials outline urban development and market plans to Parliament

Administrators of the City of Windhoek briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy, Industry, Public Administration and Planning on urban development, infrastructure, and market plans. Committee Chairperson Iipumbu Shiimi explained...

Curiosity Cube Brings Hands-On Science to Namibia, Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists in Africa

ADVERTORIAL For the first time, the Curiosity Cube — a mobile science lab designed to make STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning accessible and fun — is traveling across Southern Africa, sparking curiosity in students and...

Windhoek Continues Kapana Festival Legacy

By: Mathias Hangala Windhoek Municipality continues to host its flagship Kapana Festival, marking another year of celebration for the local tradition. The festival was hosted last Friday, and it has now become an annual event. Speaking at the...

Windhoek municipality mum on Kelly Khumalo’s performance payment

Allexer Namundjembo The City of Windhoek has denied claims that it paid South African artist Kelly Khumalo N$650,000 to perform at the Windhoek Jazz Festival. However, it did not reveal how much was paid to the artist. Khumalo has been accused in...

Namibian business, tourism expo boosts enterprise growth

WALVIS BAY, Namibia, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Namibian enterprises have leveraged the Erongo Business and Tourism Expo, held at the Walvis Bay Municipality Civic Center, to drive business growth and innovation. Selma Nelago, a 39-year-old traditional...

Multiple road accidents reported across Namibia

Staff Reporter A SERIES of fatal and serious road incidents over the weekend has claimed lives across northern and central Namibia, with police investigations ongoing in the related cases. According to the weekend crime report, on Saturday in...

Namibia to host inaugural Aviation Week Africa in 2026

Namibia will host a three-day inaugural Aviation Week Africa next year. The initiative, launched in collaboration with Zambia, which is the birthplace of the concept, aims to promote sustainable growth and celebrate Africa's aviation sector. At...

Art beats all odds for self-taught Karipo

Jackson Karipo turned to art after several career attempts, using his self-taught talent to create and sell decorative pieces while promoting creativity in Namibia. “I wanted to be an architect, but could not get the prerequisite grade in...

Only two political parties witness ballot printing

Justicia Shipena The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) said that only two political parties observed the printing of ballot papers for the upcoming regional councils and local authorities elections set for 26 November 2025. ECN chief electoral...

Namibia2Go: Freedom on Four Wheels

Namibia2Go is redefining the way travellers experience the country, offering more than just car rentals, but complete freedom to explore Namibia’s vast landscapes on their own terms. A proud member of Gondwana Collection Namibia, Namibia2Go...

Free education: A bold step, but responsibility must follow

The government has finally clarified what it means by “free education”. While the clarification may have disappointed some who expected full coverage of every education-related cost, from tuition to accommodation, transport, and registration, it...

Travel In Style, Give Back: Hands Up Holidays’ Luxury Volunteer Trips

Mountain gorillas in the Virunga Mountains in Rwanda. getty Trekking into the forest to have an up close and personal visit with a gorilla family in Rwanda is a once in a lifetime experience. Even better would be to participate in the behind the...

Bridging Namibia and Global Luxury Markets

Gondwana Collection Namibia is taking the country’s tourism offerings to the global stage, leveraging the luxury travel platform TFest to strengthen Namibia’s position as a premier destination. The annual event, held this year at the Fairmont...

Namibia among Africa’s top five passports

Renthia Kaimbi Namibia has ranked among Africa’s top five countries for global mobility in the 2025 Henley Passport Index. It joins Seychelles, Mauritius, South Africa, and Botswana in offering citizens greater travel access. The latest index...

YOUNG OBSERVER | Discovering Namibia’s hidden gems

Timbila glamping site There are places that feel like they were waiting for you to arrive. Places that slow your thoughts, steady your heartbeat and remind you that peace still exists beyond phone screens and deadlines. Timbila Glamping Site is...

Namibia announces final 30-man squad for Rugby World Cup qualifiers in Dubai

WINDHOEK, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) on Tuesday announced the final 30-man squad for the upcoming 2027 Rugby World Cup qualifiers scheduled for Nov. 8 to 18 in Dubai. The 30-man squad, which was trimmed from the preliminary...

President welcomes new ambassadors, reaffirms Namibia’s commitment to international cooperation

Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially received the Letters of Credence from several ambassadors appointed as heads of diplomatic missions to Namibia. The ambassadors who presented their credentials were Katja Kalamäki,...