A sedan collided with a truck allegedly stationary in the middle of the C33 road near Karibib on Saturday evening, killing four passengers and injuring two others. The truck driver, a Zimbabwean national, was reportedly standing outside the vehicle at the time of the crash.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao announced the distribution of new official uniforms to approximately 11,504 nurses and 4,283 doctors and pharmacists nationwide following a N$55.88 million investment with August 26 Manufacturing Company. The uniforms, the first official issue in over 15 years, aim to enhance professional identity and unity among health workers, though additional distributions are planned for staff recruited after the 2023 census.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Riddick Narib was sentenced to 30 years imprisonment for the brutal murder of his five-year-old stepson Dantali Eiseb in Walvis Bay in January 2023. Narib admitted to repeatedly striking the boy with a brick and cutting him with a knife, and told the court he committed the act to hurt the boy's mother, with whom he was in a failed marriage.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Rehoboth mayor Jacky Khariseb says the town council is intensifying efforts to combat drug and substance abuse through a multi-sectoral approach involving law enforcement, social workers, and community organisations. The council has donated a house to police for a drug squad, established a Junior Town Council for youth engagement, and is planning satellite police stations in identified crime hotspots.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Heavy weekend rainfall in southern Namibia intensified river flows and caused flooding, prompting a rescue operation by Namibian Police, State Emergency personnel, and the Mayor of Mariental who evacuated people trapped by rising waters by boat. Further heavy showers are expected in the region, with authorities advising the public to avoid crossing rivers and flooded areas.
23 February 2026 · Informanté →
Heavy rainfall affected multiple regions across Namibia over the weekend, with areas including Outapi, Tsumeb, Windhoek, and Okahandja experiencing flooding and waterlogged roads. Namibia Meteorological Services predicts isolated to scattered thundershowers will continue in the north and central regions, while the south faces widespread thundershowers, with severe storms and flash-flood risks in central and southern areas.
23 February 2026 · Informanté →
Deputy Minister Ballotti told Parliament that most budgeted education infrastructure projects for the 2025/26 financial year are advancing as planned, with majority expected near completion by June 2026, though three capital projects—Mix Primary School, Tubusis Primary School, and Onkumbula Combined School hostels—are experiencing delays.
23 February 2026 · Informanté →
A 22-year-old man has been detained for questioning in connection with the murder of 39-year-old Rosalia Andonyo, who was killed on 20 February at Kahenge village, Kavango West Region. According to police, Andonyo died after being assaulted on the head with an unknown object, and the suspect allegedly dragged her body into nearby shrubs.
23 February 2026 · Informanté →
A two-year-old girl was found dead in a mahangu field at Ohalumbele village in the Omusati Region on Friday morning. Police have detained a 31-year-old woman for questioning; according to the police report, the suspect allegedly took the child from a room and strangled her in the nearby field.
23 February 2026 · Informanté →
A Freightliner truck made an alleged sudden U-turn on the C33 road near Karibib on Saturday night, colliding head-on with a Nissan Sentra carrying six occupants; four passengers died on the scene or at hospital, and two remain in critical condition. Multiple other fatal road accidents were reported nationwide over the weekend, including a hit-and-run in Omusati, a collision near Okongo, and incidents in Rehoboth, Keetmanshoop, and Karasburg.
23 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has honoured social media influencers who promote safe and responsible digital communication through the Ethical Use of Social Media Challenge, awarding cash prizes including N$15,000 to the overall winner and recognising content creation as meaningful work in efforts to curb misinformation and online abuse.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
According to Namfisa data, 72% of insured Namibians hold funeral insurance policies while only 30% have health insurance, reflecting cultural priorities around dignified burial over access to healthcare. Medical professionals warn that the shortage of medical cover leaves uninsured citizens vulnerable to delayed care, financial hardship, and complications from chronic illnesses, while the government develops a Universal Health Coverage Bill to address gaps in the public system.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
Ongwediva Town Council has launched a disaster risk preparedness initiative and procured six emergency tents valued at N$140,000, making it the first local authority to do so, to provide temporary shelter and support relief operations during natural disasters such as floods and fires.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management launched a customer service charter aimed at transforming the public sector by empowering staff, strengthening institutional culture, and promoting accountability. Executive director Heroldt Murangi emphasized the need for public servants to lead by example and improve service delivery, noting the sector still lags behind private sector standards.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
Iuze Mukube Stockley Kauejao, sentenced for the murder of stock investigator Hiambepo 'Major' Kazeurua, was unsuccessful in appealing his conviction after the Windhoek High Court dismissed his application for leave to appeal. Acting Judge Alfred Siboleka ruled that the evidence overwhelmingly proved the appellant's involvement and that the charges were proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
The City of Windhoek launched the 2026 Mayoral Clean-Up Campaign to address declining environmental standards as the city's population has grown from 340,000 in 2011 to approximately 486,186 in 2023. Mayor Sakarias Uunona called for community participation and shared responsibility in waste management, with the campaign running until October 2026 under the theme 'Go Green, Skip the Plastic'.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's education system unfairly marginalizes vocational training in favour of traditional academic paths, despite vocational education's proven role in developing practical skills, reducing youth unemployment, and supporting economic growth. The author calls for vocational education to be made compulsory and given equal status to academic schooling.
23 February 2026 · New Era →