The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has dominated the 2026 Editors' Forum of Namibia Journalism Awards on Friday, taking home five categories, while NBC journalist Maria Kaalushu was crowned Journalist of the Year.
Gambling is light entertainment for some, but for 48-year-old City resident Jason Kauhondamwa, a three-decade addiction has left him so broken he is now pleading to be legally banned from entering any casino.
Financial journalism can no longer be treated as a specialised field but must become a key tool for helping citizens understand and participate in Namibia's economic development.
Namibia has climbed from 15th to third place in the 2026 African Performance Index.
The ranking, published by Jeune Afrique and The Africa Report, assesses African countries on governance, political stability, infrastructure, and economic performance.
Meanwhile, IPPR's Public Policy Researcher Frederico Links questioned public procurement in the health sector.
Links said that long-standing weaknesses continue to affect accountability and service delivery.
The Institute for Public Policy Research has launched its 32nd Procurement Tracker, zooming on transparency in public spending and slow progress in implementing key anti-corruption reforms.
The institution is calling for accountability and action on long-standing governance gaps.
Namibia is facing growing demand for water while its infrastructure is ageing and losing significant volumes through leakage.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, sounded this alarm at the inauguration of NamWater's newly appointed board.
The International University of Management (IUM) and the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) have signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration in research, conservation, environmental education and sustainable development.
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) plans to introduce new rules to control sand and gravel mining across the country, with public consultation meetings set to begin on Monday.
The Namibian government has reassured residents and visitors that the country remains safe and secure following recent travel advisories issued by Canada and Germany.
