AllAfrica News: Namibia

What Genocide Remembrance Day Signifies to Young Namibians

[Namibian] Namibia marked its first official Genocide Remembrance Day on 28 May, a milestone date set aside to honour the memory of the Ovaherero and Nama victims of the 1904-1908 genocide perpetrated by German colonial troops.

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Namibia's Visa-On-Arrival Causes Long Queues, Tourist Frustration

[Namibian] Tourists wait up to 2 hours to be processed

Private Rhino Owners Step Up Security ...As Namibia Records 15 Rhino Poaching Cases in 2025

[New Era] Private rhino owners are taking extraordinary steps to protect their animals following an increase in poaching incidents, including the brutal killing of a rhino cow in the Hardap region earlier this month.

Music Giants Ignite Opuwo Crowd

[New Era] The Opuwo Trade Fair Music Bash was short of nothing on Saturday because when the first beat dropped and the crowd erupted into cheers, it was a celebration of rhythm, nostalgia, and pure sonic energy.

Two Kavango East Toddlers Die After Eating Cassava Root

[Namibian] Two children, aged three and four, died of suspected food poisoning at Korokoko village in the Kavango East region on Saturday.

Nandi-Ndaitwah Urged to Unite All

[Namibian] Political analysts say president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah must move beyond speeches and take concrete steps to unite the nation.

Malaria Patient Sleeps On Floor for Four Hours At Rundu Pharmacy

[Namibian] For over four hours on Tuesday, patient Felix Santos (28) slept on the floor at the front door of Ekwafo Pharmacy.

Opposition Parties Absent From Namibia's First Official Genocide Day

[Namibian] Several opposition parties were noticeably absent from the official commemoration of Genocide Remembrance Day held on Wednesday to honour the victims of the 1904-908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide.

Bishop Makari Is No More

[New Era] Gobabis -- GOBABIS- The Church of Africa is mourning the death of Deputy Bishop Ngetujame Zacheus Makari, following his untimely death on Saturday in Windhoek.

Hippo Attacks Teenagers At Kasivi

[New Era] Rundu -- A 16-year-old boy, Markus Amutenya, was severely wounded during a vicious attack by a hippo while he was paddling a canoe along Okavango River at Kasivi village, in Kavango West region on Monday.

Kabbe Records Improved Harvest

[New Era] KATIMA MULILO- Despite recent flooding in parts of Kabbe North, the overall agricultural outlook for the constituency is positive, according to local councillor Bernard Sisamu. Speaking on the current situation, Sisamu noted that while some areas such as Namiyundu to Malindi experienced high water levels, the floods are now receding and have not significantly disrupted essential services or daily life.

Govt Reduces Export Levy On Animal Skins and Hides

[Namibian] The Ministry of Finance has reduced the export levy on raw skins and hides from 60% to 15%.

Wanderers and Kudus to Battle for the Crown

[Namibian] FNB Wanderers and FNB Kudus will battle it out for the 2025 Rugby Premier League title after winning two tough semifinal enounters on Saturday.

Steenkamp Calls for Revival and Language Preservation At Nama Cultural Festival

[Namibian] Education minister Sanet Steenkamp has urged renewed focus on cultural revival and indigenous language preservation at the Nama Cultural Festival at Keetmanshoop on Friday.