The mother of fugitive businessman Victor Malima was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission on Friday in northern Namibia and is expected to appear in court on Monday. The ACC director general said her arrest is linked to the ongoing investigation into Malima, who is wanted in connection with the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia corruption case.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The mother of fugitive businessman Victor Malima was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Commission on Friday in northern Namibia and is expected to appear in court on Monday. The ACC director general said her arrest is linked to the ongoing investigation into Malima, who is wanted in connection with the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia corruption case.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has urged the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations to begin reparations for the family of late prosecutor Justine Shiweda, who died from injuries sustained in a shooting and acid attack in October last year. Amoomo called for compensation for Shiweda's children and warned that the death raises serious concerns about prosecutor safety.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
At a remembrance ceremony at Heroes' Acre, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other leaders praised late founding president Sam Nujoma and third president Hage Geingob for steering the nation's vision and laying a foundation for unity and progress. Speakers urged Namibians to uphold their legacies of reconciliation, equity, and global advocacy.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Heidi Boois, former Bank Windhoek employee and Namcor sales manager, was arrested on suspicion of involvement in a corruption and fraud scandal and charged with forgery, fraud and financial crimes related to allegations that she forged signatures to facilitate the unauthorised transfer of N$3.3 million. Her bail application has been postponed to 20 February 2026.
8 February 2026 · Informanté →
A village headman in Omusati Region has called for junior traditional leaders to be placed on the government payroll, arguing they are public servants who dedicate time to their communities without compensation. Currently, only senior traditional councillors receive government allowances, while junior leaders receive no pay, a situation the headman said was unfair and unsustainable.
8 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Anti-Corruption Commission arrested the mother of fugitive Victor Malima as its investigation into the Namcor corruption case expands. The arrest brings the number of suspects in the case to 13, and follows recent arrests including a former Bank Windhoek employee.
8 February 2026 · Informanté →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to Namibia's Founding President Dr Sam Nujoma and former President Dr Hage Geingob at a candlelight ceremony at Heroes Acre, describing them as "two giants" whose leadership laid the foundations of the nation's freedom and development. She called on Namibians to preserve their legacies by defending independence, promoting national cohesion, and building a just, inclusive society.
8 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed that the mother of fugitive Victor Malima was arrested on Friday in the north and brought to Windhoek for a first court appearance. She is the 13th suspect in the Namcor corruption and fraud scandal; Malima himself has been on the run since July of last year.
8 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's visa-on-arrival system, launched on 3 March 2025, generated N$413 million in revenue and issued 289,510 visas by 31 January. The government is advancing digital transformation in immigration services, including planned electronic and digital ID launches in the 2026/27 financial year, while implementing further visa reforms by 1 April.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) reported N$183 billion in assets and a 10.6% investment return for the 2024/2025 financial year, serving 105,593 active members and 53,504 pensioners. The fund achieved a solvency ratio of 119.69% and distributed N$6.8 billion in benefits to members and dependents.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Standard Bank Namibia handed over a Toyota Hilux to Martin Jekconia, the grand prize winner of its Mastercard card usage campaign, with runner-up winners receiving a laptop and a N$5,000 shopping voucher.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Helena Mboti as its new group economist. Mboti brings over a decade of experience from the Central Bank of Namibia and FirstRand Namibia Group, and will lead the bank's economic research agenda.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's local content policy in oil and gas should be measured by actual skilled employment, apprenticeships linked to real job demand, and technology transfer—not merely spending figures or scholarships—to prevent fronting and ensure young Namibians gain lasting capability and productive livelihoods.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia loses billions of dollars yearly to drought, with the 2023–2024 drought described as the worst in over a century leaving over one million people food insecure and reducing dam levels by more than 70%. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism warns that climate change and rising temperatures are intensifying extreme weather events and threatening economic growth and development, emphasizing the need for proactive investment in infrastructure, ecosystems and climate finance.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Parliament's Natural Resources Committee found the Kalimbeza Project constrained by inconsistent funding, broken machinery, and inadequate storage, with 180 tonnes of harvested rice from October 2024 remaining unprocessed due to a non-functional processing machine and cash flow problems. The Committee recommended a turnaround strategy involving root cause analysis, debt reduction, operational reforms, and new market strategies for the project and other Green Schemes nationwide.
8 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Agriculture, Japanese Embassy, and Food and Agriculture Organisation launched a Japan-funded initiative in Otjiwarongo to support farming communities across five regions with adaptive agriculture technologies, training, and improved drought preparedness, targeting about 6,000 households and roughly 24,000 people. The programme will run until November 2027 and will provide climate-smart technologies such as solar-powered irrigation, hydroponics, and shade-net structures, with a focus on empowering women and youth.
8 February 2026 · Informanté →
Police arrested a driver during a routine traffic patrol on the Western Bypass Road after intercepting a vehicle transporting suspected stolen meat bearing cattle brand marks. Two escort vehicles fled the scene, and investigators are working to identify the rightful owner of the cattle before returning the meat.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Sydney Munkonge, owner of Sydney Dental Therapists, for allegedly submitting false claims to the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme worth N$405,675 for services not rendered between 2013 and 2017. He faces multiple counts of fraud and has been granted bail of N$50,000.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has instructed retailers to immediately remove Nestlé NAN Special Pro HA infant formula from shelves following a national recall by the Ministry of Health and Social Services due to detection of cereulide, a toxin from Bacillus cereus. Parents are advised to stop using the product, return it, and monitor infants for symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea, and unusual tiredness.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A burst pipe in Donkerhoek, Windhoek damaged four homes early Saturday morning, with residents saying the City of Windhoek's response was untimely. Residents reported damaged household contents and expressed concerns about infrastructure maintenance, with one noting this is the third pipe burst in the area.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has denied reports that the High Court granted a default judgement for N$14 million against the health minister, claiming the civil claim from an Angolan national was not properly served on the government. The plaintiff had sued for alleged medical negligence, claiming he was prescribed antiretroviral and tuberculosis medication for three years despite not needing it, but the ministry argues the judgment is therefore invalid.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Prosecutor Justine Shiweda, Ondangwa Regional Control Prosecutor, has died in Windhoek following injuries sustained on 17 October 2025 when she was shot and attacked with a corrosive substance. Family members and neighbours gathered at her parents' home in Ondangwa to mourn her passing.
8 February 2026 · New Era →
Community screenings of Namibian films were held in Opuwo and surrounding areas in the Kunene Region, featuring productions such as Baxu and The Giants, Tjitji the Himba Girl, and Tjipangandjara to showcase local storytelling and culture. Organisers said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to bring Namibian cinema to communities nationwide.
8 February 2026 · Informanté →
Arsenal defeated Sunderland 3-0 with Viktor Gyokeres scoring twice to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. Manchester United defeated Tottenham 2-0, with Tottenham's Cristian Romero receiving a red card early in the match, leaving Tottenham in 14th place and intensifying calls for manager Thomas Frank's dismissal.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Henry Arundell scored a first-half hat-trick of tries as England defeated Wales 48–7 at Twickenham in their Six Nations opener, with England running in seven tries total. The victory extended England's winning streak to 12 matches and left Wales searching for their first Six Nations win since 2023.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Rasmus Hojlund scored twice, including a penalty in added time, to secure a 3-2 comeback victory for Napoli over Genoa on Saturday. The win kept the injury-hit champions in third place, six points behind leaders Inter Milan.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Borussia Dortmund defeated Wolfsburg 2-1 with a Serhou Guirassy goal in the 87th minute, securing their fifth consecutive league victory and cutting Bayern Munich's lead to three points with 13 games remaining.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona defeated Mallorca 3-0, with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Marc Bernal, to move four points clear at the top of La Liga ahead of Real Madrid.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
India captain Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 84 and Mohammed Siraj's three wickets helped India recover from 77-6 to post 161-9, defeating the USA by 29 runs in their T20 World Cup opener at the Wankhede Stadium. The USA managed 132-8 in reply despite a strong fourth-wicket partnership.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Pace bowler Romario Shepherd took a hat-trick in the 17th over to help the West Indies defeat Scotland by 35 runs in their T20 World Cup Group C opener in Kolkata. Shepherd's four wickets in five balls ended Scotland's chase after they had been competitive at 114-3, with the West Indies scoring 182-5 and Scotland bowled out for 147.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Pakistan defeated the Netherlands by three wickets in their T20 World Cup curtain-raiser in Colombo, with Faheem Ashraf's unbeaten 29 off 11 balls securing a tight chase of 148. Pakistan recovered from a middle-order wobble to win with three balls to spare, while the Netherlands fell short after reaching 127-4 before Pakistan's spinners and quick bowlers tightened in the final overs.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Italy defeated Scotland 18-15 in their Six Nations opener in Rome on Saturday, leading throughout the match despite poor wet conditions. The result increases pressure on Scotland coach Gregor Townsend following a series of poor results.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Davis Cup team was defeated 3-0 by Estonia in their World Group Two playoff tie, losing both singles matches and the doubles encounter.
8 February 2026 · New Era →
The Washington Post's chief executive William Lewis has stepped down days after the newspaper announced it was cutting a third of its workforce, including its entire Middle East staff and Ukraine correspondent. The cuts, intended to bring stability and reverse financial losses, have drawn criticism from journalists, subscribers, and former editors.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran's foreign minister said talks with the United States would resume soon following indirect negotiations in Oman, calling them "a good start", while reiterating that Iran's missile programme and nuclear enrichment are non-negotiable. The US simultaneously announced new sanctions on Iranian shipping and oil exports, even as President Trump pledged another round of talks.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States has appointed Ambassador John Giordano to Namibia to deepen cooperation on energy security, critical minerals, infrastructure investment and supply chains. U.S. officials say Namibia's role as the world's third-largest uranium producer, an emerging offshore oil and gas frontier, and stable investment destination positions it as a key strategic partner in Southern Africa.
8 February 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's red meat industry should be designated as a strategic sector under the proposed investment promotion and facilitation bill, positioning it as central to national development objectives including employment creation, value addition, and industrial transformation. The author contends that structured investment frameworks and performance agreements can unlock downstream value in processing and leather beneficiation while ensuring foreign capital complements domestic participation.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
In an opinion piece, Ambassador Albertus Aochamub argues that Namibia's proposed Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill should designate the red meat industry as a strategic sector to unlock value addition, job creation and rural development. He contends that performance-based investment agreements and structured partnerships through Meatco can align foreign and domestic investment with national development objectives while strengthening investor confidence through regulatory clarity.
8 February 2026 · Informanté →