Ithete calls for action in green energy sector

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The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangue Ithete, has urged stakeholders in the green energy sector to move beyond speeches and take concrete action. 

Miss Teen Namibia Elaine Engelbrecht makes top 16 in Jaipur

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Miss Teen International Namibia 2025, Elaine Engelbrecht, made it to the Top 16 at the Miss Teen International pageant in Jaipur, India. 

Engelbrecht made history as the only African contestant to reach the Top 16.

Petra Dillmann urges better support for people with autism - nbc

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The Director of the Autism Association of Namibia and President of World Autism Organization, Petra Dillmann wants to see stronger policies and collaboration to support people with autism.

Dillmann dismissed myths about autistic children that they are less intelligent.

Mental Health Awareness Campaign launches with Windhoek walk

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A Mental Health Awareness Campaign kicked off in Windhoek with a walk from the Grysblock residential area to the A. Shipena Secondary School.

It was held under the theme "Life is better with you here – to break the silence." 

Opposition warns NYDF criteria may exclude youth

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Opposition parties have expressed concern over the requirements to access the newly established Namibia Youth Development Fund (NYDF).

They caution that strict criteria and a short application window may prevent many young people from benefiting from the scheme.

Miss Namibia winner receives N$1.6 million prize package

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The Miss Namibia Organisation has announced a prize package worth over N$1.6 million for the reigning queen, Johanna Swartbooi.

This includes a Toyota Starlet Cross, a N$750,000 fully furnished home and a three-year scholarship of N$150,000.

LPM rejects councillors’ financial mismanagement claims

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The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has rejected claims of its elected councillors being guilty of financial mismanagement, as reported by the media following a Parliamentary Standing Committee hearing on Auditor General reports in Keetmanshoop last week.

Windhoek residents face flooding challenges

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2025 began with much-anticipated rains in Windhoek, bringing relief to many after months of dry weather.

However, the downpours quickly turned into a nightmare for some residents, leaving them grappling with flooding and property damage.