Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah announced that pensioners will receive an additional N$100 from 1 April 2026, with N$447 million allocated to accommodate the increase. The announcement was made during the presentation of the Budget Statement for the 2026/27 financial year in Parliament.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah announced that pensioners will receive an additional N$100 from 1 April 2026, with N$447 million allocated to accommodate the increase. The announcement was made during the presentation of the Budget Statement for the 2026/27 financial year in Parliament.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
Nored employees began a nationwide strike on Thursday demanding a 6% salary increase, leaving the company's prepaid vending system offline. Customers are unable to purchase electricity tokens, affecting households, businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, and potentially water supply in some areas.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced that the country's first e-money system will launch later this year, transitioning government social grant disbursements from cash to instant digital payments via accounts or e-wallets. The Bank of Namibia's subsidiary Instant Payments Namibia is developing the system, which has completed integration testing and is undergoing user acceptance testing, with plans for a national digital literacy campaign before rollout.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Standards Institution is updating its technical regulations for the first time since 2013 to align with international standards, respond to regional integration including the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, and support local competitiveness. Key changes include aligning standards with international practices, introducing compulsory and emergency standards, and enhancing market surveillance.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has announced that petrol and diesel prices will remain unchanged for March 2026, with ULP95 petrol staying at N$19.58 per litre and both diesel grades holding at their current rates. The Dealer Margin for fuel retailers will increase slightly by 2 cents per litre, effective 4 March 2026.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received a delegation from De Beers Group led by CEO Al Cook to discuss the future of Namibia's diamond industry, including challenges from lab-grown diamonds and opportunities to strengthen the longstanding partnership.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
Samuel Shipanga, a former G4S security guard implicated in the theft of diamonds worth N$315 million from state-owned Namdia, appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on charges of theft. His case has been joined with that of Joel Angula, a former Namdia protection officer, with proceedings postponed to 19 March 2026.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
A University of Namibia study of smallholder cattle farmers in the Northern Communal Areas found that contract farming has not significantly improved incomes despite providing market access, citing structural barriers including veterinary restrictions, high transaction costs, poor infrastructure, and low contract prices as limiting factors. Researchers recommend revising pricing mechanisms, increasing contract flexibility, and improving farmer engagement to enhance the scheme's effectiveness.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
Residents of Kahenge in Nkurenkuru held a vigil Friday in memory of Rosalia Andonyo (39), who was raped and killed last week. A 22-year-old Grade 9 pupil was arrested and denied bail, with the case postponed to 22 July; at the vigil, community members called for accountability and highlighted ongoing violence against women in Namibia.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A men's advocate argues that few men are truly stingy; many have become cautious due to past experiences of exploitation. Giving encompasses time, effort, and emotional support, not just money, and healthy relationships require balance and mutual respect rather than transactional spending.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged with the rape of a two-year-old girl in the Makanga area and is expected to appear in Katima Mulilo Magistrate's Court on Friday. Police are also investigating a separate fatal incident on the B8 road in which a 37-year-old woman died after jumping from a moving pickup.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
A woman's pink suitcase left in a taxi was swiftly recovered after she reported it missing to the Windhoek City Police Service, which used CCTV footage to trace the vehicle and confirm the luggage was still aboard.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is urging parents and guardians to vaccinate children under ten against polio before the Second Round of the National Polio Vaccination Campaign closes later today. The five-day countrywide campaign aims to ensure every child in Namibia is fully protected from the highly infectious disease.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
NTFA-nominated films are available on Showmax, YouTube, and at The Film Week (12–15 March), ahead of the Namibian Theatre and Film Awards on 28 March. The author encourages local audiences to engage with nominated films including 'Speel Aan' and '#LANDoftheBRAVEfilm', which each compete for eight awards.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Eric Sell, a Windhoek-born musician based in Germany for two decades, is currently working on his 16th studio album titled 'Freshness', which incorporates amapiano influences. He combines his music career with Nam Flava merchandise—including clothing, food products, and footwear—and advises aspiring artists that talent alone is insufficient and that fame requires sustained hard work.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian photographer Nicola Brandt presented her book "The Distance Within" at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, which explored photographic archives as record-keeping devices. Brandt's work documents Namibia's German colonial and apartheid history while grappling with her own heritage and amplifying voices of descendants affected by genocide and activists engaged in decolonial work.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks smashed 44 off 16 balls to take England to a four-wicket T20 World Cup win over New Zealand in Colombo, keeping Pakistan's semi-final hopes alive. England chased down New Zealand's 159-6 total, reaching 161-6 with three balls to spare.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia defeated defending champions Zambia 1-0 in the semi-final, with Juliana Blou scoring in injury time to send the Brave Gladiators to their first final in 20 years. They will face hosts South Africa, who beat Zimbabwe 4-2 on penalties, in the final on Sunday.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Aston Villa will face French side Lille in the Europa League last 16 for the second time in three seasons, with the first leg on March 12 in northern France and the return match in Birmingham on March 19. Nottingham Forest have also been drawn for a rematch, facing Denmark's Midtjylland, with the possibility of an all-English semi-final if both English clubs progress.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Former world champion Mathieu van der Poel will begin his road season at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad this weekend, joining rival Wout van Aert at the opening race of the European cobbled classics season. The pair are among several top cyclists set to compete in the 208-kilometre event from Gent to Ninove on Saturday.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian boxer Frans 'Rambo' Hantindi became the country's first WBA Pan-African welterweight champion despite a difficult start in the sport, initially struggling with alcohol and smoking before finding discipline through boxing at Katutura Community Hall under trainer Chris Swartbooi. Now retired from professional boxing, Hantindi credits his achievements to hard work and self-discipline, and advises young boxers to respect their coaches and avoid destructive habits.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Real Madrid and Manchester City will face each other in the Champions League last 16 for the fifth season running, with Madrid hosting City at the Santiago Bernabéu in the first leg next month. Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning European champions, drew Chelsea, while other notable matchups include Arsenal facing Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle playing Barcelona.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
After a shocking 4-1 Champions League elimination to Atalanta midweek, Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel is looking to Saturday's Bundesliga clash with Bayern Munich as a chance to spark a recovery. Kobel said he welcomes the pressure and nerves, believing they sharpen his focus, and acknowledged that Dortmund needs to win trophies despite being in improved financial health.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona face Villarreal on Saturday leading La Liga by one point, but coach Hansi Flick has concerns about the form of strikers Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, who have managed only three and five goals respectively in their last 15 and 18 games. Despite the striker troubles, Barcelona lead the league in total goals scored with 10 different players on the scoresheet, while their wingers Lamine Yamal and Raphinha remain among the world's best.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Premier League leaders Arsenal host Chelsea on Sunday with a five-point lead over Manchester City, who have a game in hand and vow to keep fighting for the title. Tottenham face relegation fears and cannot afford another loss in their battle to stay up.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's women's national football team made history by reaching the COSAFA Women's Championship final for the first time, defeating Zambia 1-0 with a goal from Juliana Blou in the 89th minute.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Meteorological Service forecasts rainfall across most interior regions this weekend, with the heaviest showers expected in the northern and central-eastern areas and potential for flash flooding. The public is advised to avoid crossing rising rivers and flooded areas.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
US President Donald Trump said the US military is undertaking a "massive and ongoing operation" to destroy Iran's missiles and missile industry. However, CNN sources reported that Trump's assertion about Iran developing missiles capable of reaching the United States is not supported by US intelligence.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia held a memorial service honouring Reverend Jesse Jackson for his support of the country's independence struggle and opposition to apartheid, raising his voice at the United Nations and providing platforms for Namibian leaders to mobilise global support.
28 February 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian publishes a satirical opinion piece exploring how landlords often exert excessive control over tenants' private lives—monitoring bedtimes, shower duration, utility use, and social visitors—despite tenants paying for rental space, illustrating the power imbalance and loss of autonomy that renting entails.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →