The Works and Transport ministry has disposed of 492 ageing government vehicles through public auctions, generating N$36.4 million as it phases out its outdated fleet. The disposals are part of a broader replacement plan for 1,500 vehicles that have exceeded the five-year lifespan and 120,000-kilometre limit.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Works and Transport ministry has disposed of 492 ageing government vehicles through public auctions, generating N$36.4 million as it phases out its outdated fleet. The disposals are part of a broader replacement plan for 1,500 vehicles that have exceeded the five-year lifespan and 120,000-kilometre limit.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Kunene governor Marius Sheya has revealed he was warned to distance himself from Swapo parliamentarian James Uerikua during the party's 2024 electoral college to avoid losing votes. Speaking at Uerikua's memorial service, Sheya reflected on their enduring friendship and how he eventually informed Uerikua of the warning while protecting the source, emphasizing the rarity of loyalty in politics.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Asoli Progressive Party's Josef Kauandenge has criticized what he calls "theatrics and hypocrisy" surrounding the death of James Uerikua in a car accident on 3 April, questioning why someone now widely praised was never appointed as a Cabinet minister during his lifetime. Kauandenge urged Namibians to recognize individuals while they are alive rather than only after death, and criticized the politicization of funerals.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Dâure Daman Traditional Authority says it was not notified of a government workshop in Otjiwarongo to discuss amendments to the Traditional Authority Act, though the urban ministry spokesperson says all traditional authority leaders were invited through the Council of Traditional Leaders. The authority's adviser expressed concerns about lack of transparency on proposed changes and called for traditional authorities to have greater legal rights over natural resources.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Hundreds gathered in Otjozondjupa to pay respects to former governor and National Assembly member James Unomasa Uerikua, who died in a car accident over Easter weekend along with his 14-year-old son, Venturo. Former First Lady Monica Geingos and fellow leaders praised his legacy as a visionary who championed agriculture, infrastructure, and youth empowerment.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
LPM councillor William Minnie says the annual Genocide Remembrance Walk in Lüderitz (10–12 April) must advance calls for justice, reparations and full recognition of the 1904–1908 Nama and Herero genocide, not merely ceremonial remembrance. He argues government must support institutionalising genocide education and inclusive reparations processes led by affected communities.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed concern that reportedly disappearing funds at the Government Institutions Pension Fund and losses at the Bank of Namibia "smell of corruption" and called for investigation. She emphasized that fighting corruption is a collective responsibility for all Namibians and must be treated as seriously as treason.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Airports Company has achieved level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation for its Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay international airports, marking the company's measured carbon footprint and foundation for long-term carbon management strategies. The certification positions NAC to pursue higher levels of accreditation with a goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Meatco held talks with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa to explore investment and financing opportunities for strengthening Namibia's beef exports and food security. The parastatal presented three priority projects: reviving a small stock abattoir, extending tannery operations for local beneficiation, and reactivating cannery operations with modernised technology.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Electricity distributor ErongoRED says it has expanded electrification access across the Erongo region, with a combined urban and rural rate now at about 79%, reflecting steady infrastructure rollouts and projects underway in areas including Harambe, DRC, Karibib and Usakos. The utility is working to align with national development priorities under Vision 2030 while facing challenges including copper theft, which costs about N$5 million annually.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
O&L BrandX was named Agency of the Year at the inaugural MTC Branding & Marketing Excellence Awards, while Namibia Dairies' MoreToLove campaign for Oshikandela won Advertising Campaign of the Year. The awards recognised 44 submissions across 15 categories at the second MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
African airlines are the fastest-growing region in global air cargo, recording 21% year-on-year demand increase in February 2026, with the Africa-Asia route showing particularly strong growth of 61.9%. Despite the momentum, Africa remains a small player at 2.1% of the global market, facing challenges including limited airport infrastructure and high operational costs.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Amperra Charging Company has been selected for the prestigious Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Programme 2026, chosen from over 1,200 applications across more than 45 African countries. The company's AI-driven, grid-adaptive EV charging platform addresses Africa's barriers to electric vehicle adoption by intelligently adapting to unreliable power grids.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Green Brine Technologies, founded in early 2023, aims to turn desalination waste into valuable industrial chemicals using renewable energy, with pilot testing expected this year and full-scale commercialisation targeted for 2029. The company projects creating over 120 permanent jobs by 2029 and contributing up to US$7.2 million in annual tax revenue by 2031.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Fifteen foreign crew members aboard the fishing vessel Venus 1, docked in Walvis Bay, have accused Hodago Fishing of withholding their salaries for five months and confiscating their passports; the company denies claims of hostage-taking but attributes the dispute to financial and operational challenges. The crew, comprising 13 Russian nationals, one Ukrainian, and one Estonian, claim they have received no wages since December despite successful fishing operations, and are appealing to the Russian embassy and Namibian authorities for intervention.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd has agreed to sell a 60% interest in three Namibian petroleum exploration licences in the Walvis Basin to BP, which will assume operatorship and pay N$44 million upon completion. Eco Atlantic will retain a 25% stake in each block.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Agriculture has begun moving salvageable crops from flood-affected farmers in Zambezi region to higher ground, having already helped 14 farmers relocate their harvests across multiple areas and deployed 10 tractors. The ministry, which is also providing water tanks and sanitation facilities to relocation centres, plans to continue the operation until 17 April and will then review next steps.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Residents of Okozongombe in Epupa constituency say they have not received drought relief aid for nine months as crop failures from poor rainfall have left families without reliable food sources. The constituency councillor denies claims of political exclusion from aid, attributing delays to transport challenges and noting that only registered beneficiaries under the Vice President's office receive monthly assistance.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
The Oshana police commander has raised alarm over an increase in online child sexual abuse and exploitation, calling the trend deeply concerning. He stressed that law enforcement and social services must strengthen victim support and proper handling of digital evidence through collaborative training efforts.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Police reported three rape cases across Namibia: a nine-year-old girl assaulted in Eenhana, a 26-year-old woman raped in Lüderitz (suspect arrested), and a 48-year-old woman attacked in Dordabis (suspect at large). Police also seized cannabis valued at N$5.45 million at the Noordoewer border and recorded several suspected suicides.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Moesta Maiziveyi, a 21-year-old from Walvis Bay, has combined running and cycling with fundraising for cancer awareness and fitness promotion among young people, collecting money and food for local organisations and children's homes. She is planning further initiatives including a 5km walk for bullied Grade 8 pupils and seeking corporate support to expand the project.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital has reduced its maternal mortality ratio from over 400 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1998 to 70 per 100,000 in 2026, ahead of the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 3 target for 2030. The hospital's newly opened 120-bed maternity unit features advanced facilities and has also improved neonatal outcomes and reduced patient waiting times significantly.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Okongo Village Council has extended the deadline for repossessing unoccupied plots with outstanding payments of N$20,000 or more from April 1 to May 1, giving property owners additional time to settle accounts and begin development. Properties not brought current by the new deadline will be revoked without further notice and reallocated from a waiting list of 1,302 residential and 450 business applicants.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A Namibian man fled after police detected 104 parcels of cannabis worth an estimated N$5.45 million hidden in a vehicle at the Noordoewer border post on Friday; the suspect remains at large and police are continuing their investigation.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology held its annual career fair to connect students and pupils with employers, internship opportunities, and career guidance. Cenored sponsored the event for the third consecutive year.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The University of Namibia's Southern campus held its first graduation ceremony of the year in Keetmanshoop, where 178 graduates from four faculties completed their studies. Vice Chancellor Kenneth Matengu highlighted diversity and inclusivity, noting that the cohort included five international students and three graduates from marginalised communities, while female students comprised 70.3% of graduates.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
A 120-bed maternity ward at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital in Oshikoto has been inaugurated by Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao. The facility, costing N$57 million and described as the largest in the country, replaces a 1964-era maternity building and aims to address long-standing healthcare needs for expectant and new mothers.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Rapid population growth and proliferation of informal backyard housing in Walvis Bay have driven electricity consumption to record levels, with the suburb of Kuisebmond alone consuming 54% of Swakopmund's total power use. The municipality faces increasing pressure to provide affordable housing and land, with approximately 23 000 backyard shacks housing 42 000 people and thousands more on waiting lists.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
A culpable homicide case has been registered after Omaheke regional police commander Commissioner Heinrich Tjiveze struck a pedestrian in Witvlei on 4 April. The victim, Otto Giovani Daniel, aged 23, was killed in the collision; police say he was walking in the middle of the road at the time, and investigations are ongoing.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Two Outjo residents, Lourense Aib and Hendrick Nowoseb, have been sentenced to an additional 30 years' imprisonment for the 2014 murder of 71-year-old Gerhardus Petrus Koekemoer during a tuck shop robbery, as well as convictions for attempted murder, rape, and robbery with aggravating circumstances. High Court Judge Nate Ndauendapo noted their subsequent convictions for unrelated offences demonstrated a pattern of violence and disregard for the law.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Ongwediva's sewerage infrastructure, designed for 5,000 residents, now serves over 33,000 people and is operating far beyond capacity, while Outapi faces similar pressures with a system over 29 years old. Both towns cite funding constraints and lack of central government support as barriers to upgrading their wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
The Nama Traditional Leaders Association held a weeklong remembrance event at Lüderitz to educate Namibians about crimes committed against Nama and Ovaherero communities by the German colonial regime. The event brought together descendants and traditional leaders to transfer knowledge of the atrocities and their ongoing impact, with calls for the genocide to be integrated into formal education and for government action on historical injustices.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia National Students Organisation held a 7-a-side football tournament in Windhoek involving 12 corporate teams to raise funds for its #FixMySchool initiative, which aims to repair and restore school furniture like desks and chairs. The event raised awareness about infrastructure challenges in schools and emphasised collective stakeholder responsibility in improving education conditions.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibian gospel musicians say they are consistently excluded from major national event line-ups and music awards, with only two gospel performers included in last month's Independence Day celebrations. Artist Abner Mumbala and others are calling for increased gospel representation at national events and expanded categories at the Namibia Annual Music Awards.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Victoria Haihambo, founder of the Pally Creative Empowerment Foundation and digital marketing platform Agelvipa, has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Women Changing the World Awards, which recognises women achieving outstanding success in areas including sustainability, humanitarian work, leadership, tech and innovation. Haihambo said the finalist selection is a recognition of her work supporting entrepreneurs and writers in underserved communities and will help amplify the foundation's impact globally.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
DONLU Africa, a Namibian music streaming platform, has launched DAMP Studio, which allows enrolled artists to earn money from streams in real time and access booking tools and analytics in one place. According to founder Llewellyn Adams, the platform aims to address gaps in infrastructure connecting artists to work and audiences while providing data insights to help musicians make strategic career decisions.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Former Desert Jewels player Ester Uugwanga watches her daughter Marvellous Shangadi compete in the 2026 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, the same grassroots tournament that launched Uugwanga's own career. Both reflect on the significance of the tournament in bridging generations and building a foundation for national representation.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Fillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa will defend his WBO Global super bantamweight title against Leonardo Carrillo of Colombia in a world title eliminator on 9 May at the Windhoek Showgrounds, as part of the 'Tribute to Dr Sam Nujoma Boxing Bonanza' event.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Lavinia Haitope won the Two Oceans Half Marathon in Cape Town in 1:14:36, finishing more than two minutes ahead of second place. Her victory adds to recent achievements and places her among Africa's leading long-distance runners.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's club rugby championship kicked off on Saturday with FNB Wanderers defeating Trustco United 27-24 in a thrilling match decided by captain Edward Drotsky's injury-time try. Other opening-round victories saw defending champions FNB Kudus crush FNB Rehoboth 45-20, FNB Grootfontein beat FNB Unam 35-30, and FNB Dolphins defeat FNB Western Suburbs 45-21.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan came from two goals down to beat Como 4-3 on Sunday, extending their lead at the top of Serie A to nine points over Napoli, who drew 1-1 at Parma. With six matches remaining, Inter has what appears to be an unassailable lead in the Italian league.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Denver Nuggets secured the Western Conference third seed with a 128-118 win over the Spurs, while the Toronto Raptors clinched the Eastern Conference fifth seed with a 136-101 victory over Brooklyn. Multiple teams finalized their playoff matchups on the final day of the NBA regular season, with Detroit reaching 60 wins for the first time since 2006.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Rory McIlroy won the Masters on Sunday for his second consecutive green jacket and sixth major title, finishing on 12-under-par 276 to defeat top-ranked Scottie Scheffler by one stroke. The Northern Irish golfer became only the fourth back-to-back Masters champion in history, joining Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, and Nick Faldo.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City closed the gap on leaders Arsenal to six points after defeating Chelsea 3-0, while Arsenal suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth. The title race will intensify with a looming meeting between the two clubs, as Arsenal's recent form has raised doubts about their chances of a first league title in 22 years.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Stuttgart defeated Hamburg 4-0 at home on Sunday to move above RB Leipzig into third place in the Bundesliga with five games remaining, with goals from Angelo Stiller, Chris Fuehrich, Maximilian Mittelstaedt, and Bilal El Khannouss. In other action, Werder Bremen lost 3-1 to Cologne, leaving them three points clear of the relegation play-off spot.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City defeated Chelsea 3–0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday with goals from Nico O'Reilly, Marc Guehi, and Jeremy Doku, narrowing their deficit to leaders Arsenal to six points with a game in hand. City face Arsenal in a crucial showdown at the Etihad Stadium on April 19.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 6-3 to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time and return to the world number one ranking. The victory marks Sinner's third ATP 1000 title of the season and makes him only the third player ever to win four successive ATP 1000 titles.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars and Eeshoke Chula Chula drew 0-0 in Round 27 of the Namibia Premier Football League, with Stars remaining first on 51 points and Chula Chula second on 50 points, one point apart with three games remaining in the season.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
The MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy will host the Tribute to Founding President Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza on 9 May, featuring title defences by Fillipus Energy Nghitumbwa and Mateus Heita, alongside other top Namibian fighters. The event aims to celebrate Nujoma's legacy in sport development and position local fighters for world title opportunities.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Namibian distance runner Lavinia Haitope won the 2026 Two Oceans Marathon half-marathon title in Cape Town with a time of 1:14:36, finishing nearly two minutes ahead of Zimbabwe's Fortunate Chidzivo. Her victory reinforces Namibia's standing in international road running.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
The Central Volleyball League officially began on Saturday, 11 April 2026, at venues in Windhoek, with the league's referee director inviting the public to support teams over the weekends. In an opening fixture, Afrocat E defeated UNAM Kings D 3–1, with both teams expressing confidence in their development-focused seasons ahead.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Following the opening match of Namibia's women's rugby league, Wanderers coach Janice Beukes and opposing coach Geraldine Louw acknowledged areas for improvement, with Beukes highlighting fitness as a league-wide concern and Louw pointing to limited squad depth as a challenge for her team. Both coaches expressed optimism about the season ahead, with Louw noting growth in women's rugby participation this year.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Ronald Katjijere reflected on African Stars' 4-1 win over KK Palace at Independence Stadium, which puts the team one point clear at the top of the NPFL log. With two games remaining, Katjijere said his focus is on finishing strong before deciding his future.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Cheetah Conservation Fund founder Laurie Marker says cheetahs and farmers can protect both the endangered big cat and the livestock industry through practical tools and techniques. With only about 1,000 cheetahs remaining in Namibia, Marker's organisation trains farmers in livestock protection methods such as guarding dogs and calving camps while working to maintain wildlife prey populations and grazing lands.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The web series 'Chiraiya', released on JioHotstar in March, has attracted millions of viewers and sparked national debate on consent and marital rape in India, where the act remains legal. The show's writer and cast say they aimed to raise awareness and stimulate social discussion about an issue affecting millions of women, though the production has also faced criticism from some viewers.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Failed Middle East negotiations between Iran and the United States risk returning energy prices higher, while Namibia's fuel price increases of N$2.50 per litre for petrol and N$4.00 per litre for diesel are expected to trigger inflation across the economy, particularly affecting transport-dependent sectors like agriculture and mining.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Iran and the United States failed to reach a deal on Sunday to end the Middle East conflict, with disagreements over control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, though both sides have maintained a temporary ceasefire and Pakistan continues to facilitate dialogue.
13 April 2026 · New Era →