Addis Ababa — On the margins of the African Union Summit, Namibia, through its Mission in Addis Ababa, co-convened a high-level Presidential Fireside Conversation under the theme “Beyond Barriers: Women Leaders Reshaping African Governance.” The dialogue on February 13th brought together continental institutions, global partners, and Africa’s current and former female Heads of State to…
Namibia has been ranked as the most trustworthy and stable country to start a new company in Africa. The ranking came from the StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI) 2026, ranking first in Africa in the market perception pillar. Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board spokesperson Catherine Shipushu says the ranking highlights the country’s strong…
Namibia is set to host the International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition (NICSC), slated for 22 to 24 April. According to conference spokesperson Lloyd Sikeba, the timing of the event is critical for the continent. “As Africa accelerates its digital transformation, cybersecurity is no longer a purely technical issue, It is an economic, social and national…
Namibia has been ranked among the top five countries in Africa in dealing with money laundering and financial crime risk exposures. Financial Intelligence Centre director Bryan Eiseb says the country improved from a rating of 5.09 in 2023 to 4.89 in 2024, and now to 4.78 in 2025. Downward scores indicate improvement, on a scale…
Namibia has called for the international criminalisation of colonialism, saying global law has “deliberately ignored” atrocities committed in Africa and left a glaring accountability gap that must finally be closed. International Relations Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi led the delegation to the International Conference on the Crimes of Colonialism in Africa in Algiers, where African and Caribbean…
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has revealed that 542 people took their own lives in Namibia between 2023 and 2024, warning that the country now tops the list of suicide cases in Africa. Speaking during the official opening of the 26th annual meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders at Ondangwa yesterday, the president expressed deep concern…
A team of 23 swimmers, aged between 11 and 23, will represent Namibia at the XXI Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships in Manzini, Eswatini from 3 to 6 September. Both teams will have the task to defend their championship winning titles from the 2024 Zone IV Championships. According to a press release issued by the…
A head-on collision in Namibia involving vehicles belonging to the security services has killed 16 people. The accident took place 270km (167 miles) south of the capital, Windhoek, outside the town of Mariental on Saturday. “No words can truly capture the depth of this loss,” President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wrote on social media, praising “the souls…
This week, The Bank of Namibia unveiled newly upgraded coins – the country’s first major redesign since independence – and introduced next-generation polymer banknotes. Branded under the theme ‘Our Currency, Our Heritage, Our Pride’, the new money represents progress: improved durability, enhanced security and a celebration of national identity. But beneath this symbolic leap forward…
Namibia are through to the final of the Rugby Africa Cup after an impressive 21-7 victory against Algeria in Kampala yesterday. Namibia’s defence was superb as they constantly drove Algeria back with their ferocious tackles, while tries by captain Prince !Gaoseb and Cliven Loubser, who added 11 points with the boot, gave them a well-deserved…
