Namibia Flags H5N1 Avian Influenza Outbreak in Southern Coastal Region
Namibia has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in the Karas Region, with authorities announcing on Monday, 15 December, that […]
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Namibia’s Tourism Rebounds Strongly with Over 1.25 Million Arrivals in 2024
Namibia registered more than 1.25 million tourist arrivals in 2024, marking a 45.5 percent surge compared with the previous year as the industry steadily regains […]
Namibia Addresses Temporary Shortages of Paracetamol and HIV Test Kits
On Wednesday, November 19 2025, Namibia’s Ministry of Health and Social Services has acknowledged temporary supply pressures affecting paracetamol and HIV test kits at some […]
UK Threatens Visa Restrictions on Angola, Namibia, and DRC Amid Migration Reform
On Monday, November 17, 2025, the United Kingdom warned it could restrict the issuance of tourist and VIP visas to Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic […]
Namibia’s Venus Oil Project Poised to Transform National Economy
Namibia’s upcoming Venus offshore oil development could become a key pillar of the country’s economic growth, contributing up to 18 percent of its GDP at […]
Namibia Unveils Five-Year Strategy to Align Diplomacy with Economic Growth
Namibia has launched a new five-year strategic plan (2025–2030) aimed at integrating foreign policy with trade and investment promotion to enhance the nation’s global economic […]
Namibia Records Largest-Ever Trade Deficit in August 2025 Amid Heavy Import Dependence
Namibia recorded its highest-ever trade deficit in August 2025, reaching 5.3 billion Namibian dollars (approximately 308 million U.S. dollars), according to data released by the […]
Africa’s LGBTQ+ battlefront: progress amid political weaponization
Across Africa in 2024, LGBTQ+ rights became a flashpoint in electoral politics, with candidates in several countries using anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric to rally conservative support and […]
WFP Assists Nearly 100,000 Namibians as Drought Worsens Hunger
The World Food Programme (WFP) provided food assistance to almost 100,000 Namibians in July, amid worsening hunger in the drought-hit nation. According to its latest […]
Namibia Targets Seafood Economy Transformation with New Development Plan
Namibia is set to overhaul its fishing industry by shifting from exporting raw materials to building a full-fledged seafood economy, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, […]