Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in Namibia
AfricaEnglish
Country facts
Namibia at a glance
Capital
Windhoek
Population
Approximately 3 million
Official languages
Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana
Currency
Namibian dollar, South African rand
Region
Africa
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Internet domain
.na
Calling code
+264
Why this country matters
Why Namibia matters in the news
Namibia, with Windhoek as a key national reference point, is part of the Africa news region, where coverage often connects to regional politics, development, trade, climate resilience, public health, security, culture, and cross-border migration. Its population is listed as approximately 3 million, and news in Namibia is commonly read through Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 13 listed sources across Newspaper, Local News, Digital Media, Business.
AfricaAfrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, TswanaCurrency: Namibian dollar, South African rand
Country overview
Namibia news and media context
Africa. 13 listed outlets across Newspaper, Local News, Digital Media, Business.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in Namibian dollar, South African rand.
Geographic context
Regional links with Algeria, Angola, Benin shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Newspaper: 5Digital Media: 2Local News: 2TV News: 2Business: 1
Namibia Source Guide
Best for breaking news
NBC News
Public broadcaster
Best public broadcaster
NBC News
Public broadcaster
Best business source
Namibia Economist
Business and economy news
Best local source
Erongo
Erongo regional news
Business: 9National: 8Local: 7Government: 3Investigative: 1Public Broadcaster: 1Independent: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in Namibia
Namibia's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- English
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
How to use this Namibia page
Directory purpose
This page is a source-finding guide. It helps readers reach publisher websites, compare source types, and understand available language and coverage signals.
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Review status
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13 of 13 listings
Allgemeine Zeitung
www.az.com.na
German-language Namibian newspaper covering local and national news, community issues, culture, economy, and regional affairs.
NamibiaNewspaperGermanGerman-language newspaperVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Erongo
www.erongo.com.na
Regional Namibian outlet covering Erongo, coastal towns, local communities, municipal affairs, sport, and events.
NamibiaLocal NewsEnglish / AfrikaansErongo regional newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Informante
www.informante.web.na
Namibian weekly and digital outlet covering investigations, politics, society, crime, business, regions, and public-interest stories.
NamibiaDigital MediaEnglishWeekly newspaper and digital newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Namib Times
www.namibtimes.net
Regional news outlet covering Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Erongo, coastal communities, local government, business, and community affairs.
NamibiaLocal NewsEnglishCoastal regional newspaperVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Namibia Economist
economist.com.na
Namibian business publication covering economy, mining, energy, finance, companies, markets, tourism, and policy.
NamibiaBusinessEnglishBusiness and economy newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Namibia Press Agency
www.nampa.org
Namibia Press Agency provides national wire news, government updates, regional reports, sport, business, and public-interest coverage.
NamibiaNews AgencyEnglishNational news agencyVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Namibian Sun
www.namibiansun.com
Namibian daily newspaper and digital outlet covering politics, society, sport, entertainment, local news, and breaking updates.
NamibiaNewspaperEnglishNational daily newspaper and digitalVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
NBC News
www.nbcnews.na
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation news service covering national updates, television, radio, regions, sport, and public service programming.
NamibiaTV NewsEnglishPublic broadcasterVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
New Era
neweralive.na
Namibian national newspaper covering government, politics, society, regions, economy, culture, sport, and public affairs.
NamibiaNewspaperEnglishState-owned national daily newspaperVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
One Africa TV
oneafrica.tv
Namibian private television and digital source covering news, talk shows, lifestyle, entertainment, sport, and video programming.
NamibiaTV NewsEnglishPrivate television and digital mediaVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Republikein
www.republikein.com.na
Afrikaans-language Namibian daily newspaper covering national news, politics, local affairs, business, sport, and community stories.
NamibiaNewspaperAfrikaansAfrikaans national daily newspaperVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
The Namibian
www.namibian.com.na
Leading independent Namibian newspaper covering national affairs, politics, society, economy, regions, sport, and opinion.
NamibiaNewspaperEnglish / OshiwamboIndependent national daily newspaperVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Windhoek Observer
www.observer24.com.na
Namibian digital publication covering politics, society, opinion, economy, local affairs, and national current events.
NamibiaDigital MediaEnglishWindhoek-based news and analysisVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28