New CHEAP Cape Town–Windhoek flight launched

New CHEAP Cape Town–Windhoek flight launched

FlySafair has launched a new cheap flight between Cape Town and Windhoek. This marks the airline’s first regional route originating from Cape Town. Cost-effective travel across southern Africa FlySafair, a low-cost domestic airline, announced that this new cheap flight is part of its broader mission to make travel more accessible and also cost-effective for passengers … Read more

Namibia hosts workshop on health care access to LGBTQ+ community

Namibia hosts workshop on health care access to LGBTQ+ community

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA —  Namibians who are part of the LGBTQ+ community often find it difficult to get decent health care and many report discriminatory practices within the health care system. For example, when 20-year-old Immanuel Uirab sought contraception at a health facility, the nurse on duty would not assist him. “I don’t know if it’s … Read more

A comet may become visible to the unaided eye in the coming weeks. Here’s how you can see it

A comet may become visible to the unaided eye in the coming weeks. Here’s how you can see it

There’s a new comet in the sky that has gained a lot of attention lately over its potential to become visible to the naked eye. Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) was discovered by observatories in China and South Africa in early 2023. Believed to have originated from the Oort Cloud — a giant spherical shell that … Read more

Namibia to cull 700 wildlife to cope with worst drought in decades

Namibia to cull 700 wildlife to cope with worst drought in decades

A Namibian government cull of more than 700 wildlife to cope with its worst drought in decades is under way, with 160 animals already killed, the environment ministry said on Tuesday. The cull was announced last week to relieve pressure on grazing and water supplies, and to provide meat for programmes to support the thousands … Read more

Namibian occupational therapists assist children with mental health

Namibian occupational therapists assist children with mental health

Windhoek, Namibia —  Poverty, family dysfunction, hopelessness and learning challenges are among the reasons children, sometimes as young as 9, take their own lives. The Namibia Association of Occupational Therapists on Saturday brought together children, parents, and health care workers to teach children how to cope and adapt into adulthood. When Samuel Njambali was 11 … Read more

Nigerians dominate African Writing Award shortlist

Nigerians dominate African Writing Award shortlist

Three Nigerian writers, Samuel Kolawole, Uche Okonkwo, and Pemi Aguda, have been shortlisted for the 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing. The Caine Prize for African Writing is an annual literary prize for the best short story by an African writer, whether in Africa or elsewhere, published in English. The Caine Prize for African Writing … Read more

South Africa’s neighbour to charge R1600 visa entry fee

South Africa’s neighbour to charge R1600 visa entry fee

South Africa’s neighbour, Namibia, will soon levy R1600 visa entry fees on nationals from a number of countries. The visa requirement will come into place in 2025. In May Namibia hinted that these changes were coming for over 30 nations. The requirement will apply to nationals of countries that do not allow visa-free entry to … Read more

Gaiasia: Namibia fossil is a prehistoric ‘swamp thing’ with menacing fangs

Gaiasia: Namibia fossil is a prehistoric ‘swamp thing’ with menacing fangs

You might call it the “swamp thing.” About 280 million years ago, a large creature built somewhat like a salamander but with frightful fangs prowled the swamps and lakes of what is now Namibia, ambushing prey as a top predator in a chilly ecosystem long before the dinosaurs. The creature, named Gaiasia jennyae, lived during … Read more

Best things to do in Africa beyond safaris: Cruises, wine tours, hikes

Best things to do in Africa beyond safaris: Cruises, wine tours, hikes

Africa is blessed with some of the rarest and most beautiful animals in the world — a fact that entices tourists to book safaris year-round. But safaris only scratch the surface of what the continent has to offer.   From wine tours to vibrant coastal cities, other experiences await those who are willing to go … Read more

Namibia struggles with delay in rollout of HPV vaccine

Namibia struggles with delay in rollout of HPV vaccine

Namibia is recognized as one of the few African nations to reach continental health targets outlined in the Abuja Declaration, allocating at least 15% of its national budget to health. Despite that progress, the country is struggling with its rollout of the human papillomavirus vaccine, which was set to begin in April. Over the years, … Read more