March 20, 2026

Court Convicts 21 Defendants in AGT 2025 Financial Scandal

Luanda: The court has delivered its verdict in the AGT 2025 case, convicting 21 defendants while acquitting six individuals. The convicted parties were found guilty of defrauding the Angolan state of over 100 billion kwanzas, marking one of the countr…

FNB Namibia Named Best Bank in Namibia for 2026

Windhoek: First National Bank (FNB) Namibia on Thursday announced that it has once again been recognised as the Best Bank in Namibia for 2026 by Global Finance’s World’s Best Banks Awards, marking the second consecutive year the institution has receiv…

Yango Namibia Vows Compliance with Regulatory Requirements

Windhoek: E-hailing company Yango Namibia on Friday said it is taking steps to comply with regulatory requirements set by the Ministry of Works and Transport. Speaking at a media briefing in Windhoek, Head of Public Policy for Africa at Yango Group, Z…

NBC Appoints Menesia Muinjo as New Director General

Windhoek: The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has announced the appointment of Menesia Muinjo as its new Director General, effective April 1, 2026. Muinjo will succeed Stanley Similo, the outgoing Director General, for a five-year term.

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Five Perish in Collision on B1 Road

Otjiwarongo: Five people died on Thursday when their vehicle burst into flames following a head-on collision on the B1 road between Otjiwarongo and Okahandja. The Namibian Police Force’s (NamPol) head of community affairs in the region, Senior Inspect…

Oshikoto Receives Over 9,000 Bags of Rice for Drought Relief

Oshikoto: The Oshikoto Regional Council has received 9,203 bags of rice for distribution to vulnerable households across the region’s 11 constituencies.

According to Namibia Press Agency, Regional Council spokesperson Petrus Nehale stated in a media…

Boko Commits to Strengthening Ties with Namibia

Windhoek: President Duma Boko of Botswana has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Namibia, rooted in shared history and economic goals established by the first political leaders of both nations. During his cou…

Angolan Parliament Approves Comprehensive HIV Response Bill

Luanda: The Angolan Parliament has given general approval to a new bill aimed at establishing a comprehensive response to HIV. The bill, initiated by the Angolan Executive, introduces mechanisms for prevention, protection, treatment, and accountabilit…