A meeting of the Ombadja Traditional Authority in Omusati ended in disarray on Friday after opposing factions disagreed over how to proceed with a contentious constitutional amendment process. At issue is a draft constitution that would make Chief Mathias Walaula subordinate to an executive committee, which Walaula has disputed.
18 April 2026 · Informanté →
A meeting of the Ombadja Traditional Authority in Omusati ended in disarray on Friday after opposing factions disagreed over how to proceed with a contentious constitutional amendment process. At issue is a draft constitution that would make Chief Mathias Walaula subordinate to an executive committee, which Walaula has disputed.
18 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian welcomes the government's decision to recruit more police officers to fill vacancies left by attrition and resignations. The editorial argues that increased staffing could reduce crime, improve investigations, and strengthen community trust, though it acknowledges concerns about the civil service wage bill.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has rejected claims circulating on social media that it intends to recruit 39 truck drivers from Zimbabwe, calling the allegations false and describing the WhatsApp voice note promoting the recruitment as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public. The ministry reiterated that under Namibian law, employment opportunities prioritise Namibian citizens.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia's latest Economic Outlook forecasts domestic GDP growth of 2.6% in 2026 and 2.9% in 2027, moderate expansion supported primarily by construction, electricity, water, retail trade, and financial services, though projections were revised downward due to weaker primary industries performance, particularly metal ores and diamond mining.
18 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority has raised maximum deposit guarantee coverage from N$25,000 to N$50,000 per depositor, broadening protection in the event of commercial bank failure. The move comes as the NDGA Fund grew 32% to N$40 million and amid rising concerns over banking fraud, with Namibians losing N$53 million to fraud in 2025 compared to N$29 million in 2024.
18 April 2026 · Informanté →
Telecom Namibia confirmed that recent network disruptions were caused by a technical fault on external international connectivity routes, leading to slower speeds and intermittent access. The company's teams responded immediately and implemented corrective measures including traffic redirection and equipment upgrades to restore and stabilize services.
18 April 2026 · Informanté →
China says it will support Namibian economic development and local processing of natural resources including uranium, according to a joint statement issued after a week-long visit by Namibia's trade minister. Namibia aims to shift from exporting raw materials to China towards processing and manufacturing value-added products locally in sectors such as green hydrogen, mining, and oil and gas.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Depository Guarantee Fund grew from N$30.3 million in 2024 to N$40.1 million by 31 December 2025, driven by premium contributions of N$6.4 million and portfolio returns that outperformed benchmarks. The fund also increased its coverage limit per depositor from N$25,000 to N$50,000, effective 10 February 2026.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Princess Brand Processing has invested N$3.75 million in an automatic seamer machine for its cannery division, designed to improve hygiene and safety during the canning of pilchards and horse mackerel.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Power Corporation successfully listed its N$5-billion domestic medium-term note programme on the Namibia Securities Exchange, in partnership with Cirrus Securities and Nedbank Namibia. The programme allows NamPower to issue a range of notes, including green and sustainable notes, to fund strategic projects while contributing to Namibia's financial sector development.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2023 census revised Namibia's population upward to 3.10 million, implying a 3.3% annual growth rate, which means the economy needs more than 3.3% real GDP growth annually just to avoid declining living standards per capita. Mining-led growth masks a weak non-mining economy that has failed to achieve the required 3.3% growth rate in most years since independence, and especially since 2015.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
U.S. Ambassador John Giordano highlighted Namibia's strategic role in a proposed Southern African Energy Corridor, emphasizing its potential as an oil and gas producer and leading uranium exporter, while noting that success requires clear regulatory frameworks and strong government-industry alignment. The remarks were made during a high-level engagement at the U.S. Embassy with global energy leaders ahead of the Namibia International Energy Conference.
18 April 2026 · Informanté →
Tin producer Andrada Mining has achieved significant grade increases in tungsten, copper, and tin through ore-sorting test work at its Brandberg West project in Namibia, with tungsten grades rising from 0.24% to 1.45% in concentrate, validating the economic potential of the deposit.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's oil and gas industry has shifted from early-stage exploration toward appraisal and development planning, with major international operators like Shell, TotalEnergies, and Galp positioning the country as an emerging regional energy hub. The sector is projected to contribute up to 5.8% to GDP annually during production, with first oil and gas expected between 2029 and 2030, provided governance and local content policies are strengthened.
18 April 2026 · Informanté →
Paladin Energy has increased its expected uranium production from Namibia's Langer Heinrich Mine to 4.8 million pounds of yellowcake in the 2026 financial year, up from an original forecast of 4.4 million pounds, citing improved feed grade and high processing plant recovery rates.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Towns like Oranjemund, Uis, and Kombat built around mining activity face the challenge of creating sustainable economies as mineral extraction ends. Studies have proposed tourism, agriculture, and garment manufacturing as alternatives, but limited community involvement and stakeholder alignment have weakened implementation efforts, requiring more inclusive approaches to secure long-term viability.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
According to the Namibia Agricultural Union, value in Namibia's meat sector is primarily created on farms through animal health, genetics, and resource management, not after slaughter. The sector has retained 84% of livestock weight at local or export abattoirs in 2025 compared to 52% a decade ago, demonstrating that value addition is already happening at scale within the country.
18 April 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia should adopt threshold-based export controls and minimum value-retention standards for livestock, mirroring the Namibia Agronomic Board's successful approach to protecting domestic horticulture. The author contends that processing cattle domestically would retain jobs, foreign exchange, and economic value rather than exporting live animals unprocessed.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Power Corporation has urged residents in low-lying areas along the Kunene River to evacuate immediately as rising water levels threaten severe flooding downstream of Ruacana. The utility announced it will open a second floodgate at Ruacana Power Station, expected to increase river flow to over 1 800 cubic metres per second, and instructed residents to move livestock and equipment to higher ground and avoid riverbanks.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Student unions have called on the government to establish an equitable funding model after the suspension of funding to the Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) amid allegations of misuse and favouritism. While some unions welcome the halt to Nanso's exclusive funding, they oppose complete removal of financial support to student bodies and instead urge the Ministry of Education to distribute budgets fairly among all three student organisations in Namibia.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Six months after Keetmanshoop resident Juanita Karolus was found murdered in Windhoek, police have made no arrest despite ongoing investigations. Activists and the family are calling for improved police capacity and investigation to address mounting cold cases.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
National Council deputy chairperson Emma Muteka has called for a shift in refugee support from temporary relief toward long-term pathways for education, skills development, and economic participation. Speaking during a health committee visit to a refugee camp in Istanbul, she emphasized measuring success by transformation rather than survival and called for stronger collaboration between governments and international partners to unlock refugee potential.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Water Corporation will suspend water supply in Opuwo from 08h00 to 18h00 next Thursday to upgrade booster pumps, install pipelines, and carry out chlorination work on the reservoir system. Residents have been advised to store sufficient water for the duration of the shutdown.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Officials assessed flood damage in Otjimuhaka village along the Kunene River after residents received early warning and evacuated to higher ground. About 20 households were affected, with crops destroyed, though no lives were lost and the health ministry provided aid including mosquito nets and water purification tablets.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A lighthearted opinion piece depicting the comedic disruptions and frustrations that rain brings to daily life in Namibia—from flooded homes and ruined clothes to uncooperative taxi drivers—while acknowledging rain's pleasant moments like the smell of earth and enforced breaks from routine.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A lifestyle column discusses preparing for Namibia's approaching winter season through food prep and cooking ahead, recommending stocking pantries with canned essentials and hearty comfort meals while emphasizing enjoying fresh produce now and maintaining social dining traditions despite the cold weather.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Musician Big Ben will perform at Zoo Park in Windhoek tomorrow with his full band, The Last Band, playing over 30 songs from his catalogue. The concert will include dedications to fallen leaders and will feature opening acts The Ells and DJs Kiki and Ambizzy, with gates opening at 16h00 and the show starting at 19h00.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Arrows Ladies FC defeated Mighty Angles FC 3-0 in the FNB Women's Super League at Windhoek Technical High School, with coach Salmon Eto'O Nakale congratulating the opposing team for their performance.
18 April 2026 · New Era →
The Kunene River's flow rate jumped from 785.90 cubic metres per second on 13 April to 1,442.6 m³/s on 16 April, according to Namibia's Hydrological Services. Communities downstream of Ruacana are advised to avoid flooded areas and remain on high alert for potential localised flooding.
18 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism announced that effective 1 May 2026, self-driving access to Deadvlei from the Sossusvlei 2×4 parking area will be restricted; only two categories of operators—Grow Namibia (trading as About Adelt Sossusvlei Management) and registered lodge tour guides—will be permitted to provide shuttle services.
18 April 2026 · Informanté →
RuralRevive Namibia won gold for its regenerative tourism and desert-based economy initiative around Maltahöhe, while Elephant Human Relations Aid Namibia received silver for significantly reducing human-elephant conflict incidents in the region.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters party, has been sentenced to five years in prison by the KuGombo Regional Court for unlawfully discharging a firearm at a 2018 public gathering in Mdantsane Stadium, with additional concurrent sentences on related charges. The prosecution argued the act was premeditated and posed serious danger to the 20,000 people present, while the defence contended the state misread evidence and that Malema should be treated equally under the law rather than receiving harsher punishment due to his public status.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Kenyan political analyst Nanjala Nyabola warns that African military leaders like Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré present themselves as anti-imperialist "saviours" while actually implementing authoritarianism, dissolved political parties and cracking down on dissent. The Namibian editorial argues that Namibians should be equally wary of the rise of populist personality-driven politics over substantive governance.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A public policy expert argues that creating separate, upgraded hospital units for senior government officials—while the rest of the public system deteriorates—represents a form of "class apartheid" that undermines genuine healthcare reform and breaches the principle of equal rights.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian content creators face systemic barriers to monetizing their work despite reaching global audiences, including exclusion from payment platforms like PayPal, affiliate marketing programmes and freelance work sites that are unavailable or restrict access from Namibia. The author argues this reflects how the global digital system was designed with structural inequality, leaving Namibian creators with viewers but limited income opportunities.
18 April 2026 · The Namibian →