Namibia in Numbers: Namibia – Self-Reported Living Conditions, by Occupation – 2024

When Namibians were asked to rate their personal living conditions on a scale ranging from “very poor” to “very good”, 34.6% described their situation as “good” or “very good”. However, when disaggregated by occupation, self-reported living conditions vary …

Namibia moves to boost local participation in mining, emerging industries

Namibia on alert as Angola continues to grapple with Cholera

Date: April 14, 2025 Staff Reporter Namibia’s northern neighbour, Angola, continues to grapple with a cholera epidemic, which has now spread to 17 of the country’s 21 provinces. In Namibia, a case of cholera was detected and confirmed in the Kunene Region …

Namibia ranks 11th globally in suicide rates

Mental health has emerged as one of Namibia's most pressing public health challenges, with rising cases of depression, anxiety, and suicide, especially among young people. According to the World Health Organisation, Namibia currently ranks 11th …

Africa fights back: Namibia’s visa reforms target US citizens

By Jones Gadama In a bold move to promote reciprocity and fairness in international travel, Namibia’s government has announced visa reform measures targeting US citizens. This decision comes as a response to the stringent visa requirements imposed on …

Namibia will continue to support the struggle for human rights – Dausab

Former justice minister Yvonne Dausab says the country will continue to support the struggle for human rights, especially to countries that are subjected to “bullying tactics” and “intimidation”. Dausab said this on Monday during the Open Society …

Namibia miss out on home junior World Cup

The Walvis Bay Salt Eagles “gave it their all”, but it was not enough to secure a spot at next year’s ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, which Namibia will co-host with Zimbabwe. Namibia were pipped to the World Cup ticket by Tanzania going five matches …

Namibia’s Sundowns fans follow Shalulile to Club World Cup

Three Namibians are expected to travel to the United States (US) and watch Namiba captain and Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile compete at the Fifa Club World Cup in June. This was confirmed by the Mamelodi Sundowns Supporters Club Namibia branch …

Australian Oil Firm Makes Move to Acquire Share in Namibia’s Offshore Block

Australia-based oil exploration and production company Grand Gulf Energy has entered into a binding option agreement to acquire 100% of Wrangel, which is an applicant for a 70% working interest in a license at Walvis Basin, offshore Namibia. Wrangel is an …

Namibia’s mineral wealth should benefit both locals and investors, says Kröhne

Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Kröhne said the nation’s mineral wealth should benefit not only investors, but also local communities. “As a member of this august House and deputy minister, I shall work closely with stakeholders …