U.S. Embassy clarifies Namibia travel advisory status

Staff Reporter THE United States (U.S) Embassy in Windhoek has clarified that the U.S’ current Level 2 Travel Advisory for Namibia does not restrict travel or visa processing and should not be interpreted as a punitive measure. “The U.S. government issues …

Namibia has 11 months to exit FATF grey listing

Justicia Shipena  For Namibia to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s grey list, it needs to address five remaining action items by May 2026.  This means the country has 11 months to address these action items and avoid remaining on the greylist. …

Namibia supports ILO standards on biohazards

Justicia Shipena The adoption of the Convention and Recommendations on Biological Hazards will contribute to strengthening Namibia’s legal framework on workplace safety.  This is according to minister of justice and labour relations, Fillemon Wise Immanuel …

Foreign fishing vessels plunder Namibia’s horse mackerel

Foreign fishing vessels plunder Namibia’s horse mackerel The country’s rich stock is being illegally harvested by foreign-flagged vessels licensed to fish in Angolan waters. Just past midnight, Namibia’s fisheries monitoring centre in Walvis Bay notices …

Namibia Steps Up Fight Against Tobacco Use

Namibia is intensifying efforts to reduce tobacco use and protect public health, according to the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao. In a statement delivered on her behalf by Outjo Constituency Councillor John Antsino during the …

Namibia and Angola forge stronger ICT ties at ANGOTIC forum

Namibia to host Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting for the first time

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA will host the Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting (CTMM) and the accompanying Business Summit from 16 to 20 June 2025, marking the first time the event has been held outside London. “This will mark the first time the CTMM is held …

Commonwealth Trade Ministers And Business Leaders Convene In Namibia To Tackle Global Trade Headwinds

As global trade grapples with rising tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and shifting economic alliances, the Commonwealth is stepping forward with a united vision for inclusive, sustainable, and digitally enabled trade. From 18–20 June 2025, Windhoek will …

New stamp series celebrates Namibia’s Presidency

NAMPOST HONOURS PRESIDENT: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was presented with a commemorative postage stamp by NamPost to mark her inauguration as the fifth President of the Republic of Namibia. She also received a special stamp issued in honour of Former …

‘Visible Inclusion Of Women In Leadership’: Namibia Closes 81.1% Of Gender Gap To Becomes Africa’s Most Gender-Equal ...

“Namibia offers important lessons for advancing gender equality through strong political will and institutional reform,” says Zoé Titus, a Namibian free expression and media freedom advocate, to FORBESAFRICA. “A key success, in my opinion, has been the …