President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has directed all offices, ministries and agencies to allocate budgets for internships and apprenticeship programmes.
30 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has directed all offices, ministries and agencies to allocate budgets for internships and apprenticeship programmes.
30 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
This year's International Workers' Day commemoration in Opuwo will be jointly organised by government, employers, and trade unions, following a recent meeting between President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the National Union of Namibian Workers. The tripartite approach reflects a Cabinet decision to involve all key labour market stakeholders in the event.
30 April 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has directed all government institutions to budget for internships and apprenticeships to address graduate unemployment. While the directive is practical, the article questions its timing, noting that many institutions have already completed their annual budgeting and planning cycles.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has expressed concern over what he calls a "mushrooming" of traditional chiefs across Namibia, with the number of recognised traditional authorities rising from 34 in 1998 to over 50 today. He has ordered traditional chiefs to prove their lineage to clarify jurisdictions and prevent overlap in the administration of communal land.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Consultations began on a petition signed by 71 former members of the South West Africa Territorial Force seeking recognition as liberation veterans under the Veterans Act, 2008, and access to compensation funds they claim to have been denied for 35 years. The petitioners questioned accountability for a reported N$36 million compensation fund and N$100 million demobilisation fund.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The NMT Media Foundation says Namibia has strong constitutional protections for media freedom but faces a structural gap between legal form and operational reality. The foundation points to an inactive Access to Information Act, lack of editorial independence at the national broadcaster, absent regulatory oversight, and criminal defamation and sedition laws as creating conditions for self-censorship without direct state repression.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
According to the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, Namibia ranked 23rd out of 180 countries globally and second in Africa, rising from 28th position in 2025 with a score of 76.97. The country performs strongly in security and legal framework but faces economic pressures on independent media, though journalists operate with constitutional protections despite occasional political pressure and verbal attacks from officials.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
At an Anti-Corruption Commission consultative meeting in Erongo, regional leaders said corruption is slowing development and weakening public trust. An evaluation of the current anti-corruption strategy showed a 71% implementation rate, with Namibia's corruption perception index score remaining at 49 for four years, below the target of 65.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Bank of Namibia governor Ebson Uanguta has urged the public to stop damaging the country's new coin series, saying such actions are contributing to their deterioration. The coin series, introduced last year, has drawn criticism over rust and reduced durability; Uanguta said the bank is investigating concerns and testing coins in laboratories.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Union officials representing fishing industry workers face accusations of conflicting roles, including acting as human resources officers and chairing disciplinary hearings for workers they represent. Concerns were also raised about unions that hold fishing quotas being unable to negotiate fairly for workers, since the companies landing their quotas are the same ones whose employees they must represent.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Atomic Energy Board, chaired by Shitaleni Herman and appointed for a three-year term, will focus on reviewing legislation, strengthening technical capacity, and assessing projects as the country implements its Cabinet-approved Nuclear Industry Strategy. The strategy is now part of the sixth National Development Plan, the first time nuclear development has been included at that level.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Consistent showers are expected across several areas of Namibia during the long weekend, with the southern parts of the country—particularly Hardap and //Kharas regions—most affected and at risk of localised flooding. Areas including Aus (50 mm), Grunau (26–30 mm), and Keetmanshoop (20 mm) have already received substantial rainfall between Wednesday and Thursday morning.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia marked World Malaria Day 2026 by reaffirming its commitment to fight malaria, particularly in northern regions where cases are rising. Health Minister Dr. Esperance Luvindao stressed that malaria is preventable and treatable, calling for stronger prevention and early detection efforts supported by coordination with the Africa CDC, WHO, and regional partners.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
World Press Freedom Day is observed on 3 May worldwide, with this year's theme focusing on promoting press freedom for human rights, development and security.
30 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Ndama Community Information Centre was officially launched in Rundu this week under the ISUD project, a joint initiative involving Germany's economic cooperation and development.
30 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered the keynote address at the University of Namibia's School of Education graduation, where she praised both students and the university.
30 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibian Police in Omusati Region arrested a 37-year-old female Angolan national, employed as a domestic worker in Outapi Constituency, on suspicion of murder and defeating the course of justice after she allegedly gave birth to a baby boy on Sunday morning and dumped him in a pit latrine.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
Police confirmed eight people died in a head-on collision between a minibus and a truck on the B2 road near Arandis on Wednesday evening. The truck driver, a 48-year-old Namibian man, was the only survivor; all occupants of the minibus are believed dead, and a culpable homicide case has been opened.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Roads Authority and West Coast Safety Initiative have urged motorists to exercise caution during the long weekend due to expected higher traffic volumes, citing 143 fatalities, 1,467 injuries and 921 crashes recorded between 1 January and 26 April 2026. Drivers are advised to plan journeys in advance, avoid fatigue, ensure vehicles are roadworthy, and refrain from speeding, reckless overtaking, and driving under the influence.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund reports that a crash on the Arandis-Swakopmund road on Wednesday killed eight people and left two critically injured. The fund extended condolences to affected families and urged motorists to exercise caution during the school holiday period.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on government institutions and the private sector to convert existing training budgets into structured internship and apprenticeship opportunities for graduates, warning that Namibia's growing number of graduates must not end up without work experience. She made the remarks at Unam's graduation ceremony, where hundreds of students received certificates, diplomas and degrees.
30 April 2026 · New Era →
Informal workers in Namibia view Workers' Day not as a day of rest but as a chance to earn money, with a Yango driver planning to operate between Okahandja and Rehoboth and a street vendor continuing to sell vegetables despite expecting reduced customer flow.
30 April 2026 · New Era →
Dr Esperance Luvindao officially inaugurated a new board for the National Institute of Pathology, appointing Stephanie Viljoen as chairperson, Lucia Kazetjikuria as vice-chairperson, and Helvi Haludilu and Chris Hiquano as members to serve for three years. The minister called for a results-driven approach and stressed the importance of integrity.
30 April 2026 · New Era →
Walvis Bay mayor Johannes Shimbilinga has pledged to address landfill fires that have blanketed parts of the town in smoke, citing public health and air quality concerns. He attributed the fires to unauthorised activity and tyre burning, announced an immediate ban on tyre dumping, and said the municipality is working to transfer land within Dorob National Park to improve site management.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Members of an anti-poaching unit at Etosha National Park have been accused of assaulting and burning a 35-year-old man during questioning in April following a poaching incident. The officials involved are from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Namibian Defence Force, and Namibian Police, and investigations are ongoing.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has directed all government offices, ministries and agencies to allocate funds for structured internship and apprenticeship programmes to address graduate unemployment, and called on the private sector to support the initiative.
30 April 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Police in Omusati are investigating law enforcement officers for allegedly abusing a poaching suspect during questioning following an operation in Etosha National Park. The suspect was reportedly subjected to severe physical abuse by a joint team of NDF, NamPol, and Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism officials, resulting in serious injuries, and was taken to hospital for treatment.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
Eight people died in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a truck on the B2 route near Arandis on Wednesday. All eight minibus passengers were killed on impact, while the truck driver survived with injuries.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Miss Namibia 2026 pageant has announced its Top 20 semi-finalists in March, with a preliminary competition scheduled for 9 May at Zest Mediterranean Restaurant.
30 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Unam FC head coach Robert Nauseb says his team is ready to face Blue Waters FC in a Standard Bank Top 8 knockout match in Swakopmund. Nauseb acknowledged Blue Waters' strength—they have won all six of their games—and noted the difficulty of playing away, though he is confident his squad will perform well and are available except for one player still recovering from a muscle injury.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will host South Africa and Zimbabwe in an annual T20 Trinations series starting 28 August, with the three countries committing to use the series as a building block towards a revamped Africa Cup that will expand to six teams in Zimbabwe next year.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Jessica Humphrey, Keila de Oliveira and Luke Beukes represented Namibia at the South African National Aquatic Senior Championships in Gqeberha in April, reaching multiple finals and setting personal bests and national records. De Oliveira won a silver medal in the 100m backstroke and a bronze medal in the 50m butterfly.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Local bowling stars will compete in the National Bowls Week from 23 to 30 May at three Windhoek bowling clubs, featuring singles, pairs, triples, fours and mixed teams across all age groups from 11 to over 80 years old.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The MTC Netball Namibia Premier League resumes on 2 May, with defending champions NCS aiming to extend their dominance after winning a third consecutive title in 2025. Three newly promoted clubs—Smart Girls, Mighty Gunners, and Wanderers—enter the league as players begin receiving monthly allowances of N$500 under professionalization efforts.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The inaugural Honourable Anselm Marungu (HAM) Heroes Cup has received a N$50,000 sponsorship boost ahead of the multi-sport tournament scheduled for 28–30 August in Nyondo village, Kavango East. The event will feature football, netball, volleyball, pool, athletics and the traditional game Wera, and is designed to drive youth development and community upliftment.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Standard Bank Top 8 Football Tournament takes place at the coast this weekend while the MTC National Netball Premier League kicks off at the Khomasdal Courts in Windhoek. Other events include tennis, women's football and youth football competitions.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup, featuring the top eight teams from the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier Football League season, kicks off this Saturday at Vineta Stadium. The winner will receive N$600 000, with N$300 000 for runners-up and N$100 000 for losing semi-finalists.
30 April 2026 · New Era →
The newly elected president of the Namibian Deaf Sport Federation, Uushona Peter, has pledged to transform deaf sport into a platform for inclusion, development, and socio-economic empowerment. The federation plans to strengthen talent identification and development programmes, introduce structured coaching clinics, and create clear pathways for deaf athletes from grassroots to elite levels.
30 April 2026 · New Era →
LIV Golf announced it is seeking long-term financial partners as Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund reportedly stops financing the series at the end of 2026. The breakaway golf tour, founded in 2021, has spent billions of Saudi dollars to attract top players including Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli, the youngest F1 championship leader in history, will pursue a hat-trick of victories at the Miami Grand Prix this weekend after a month's racing absence due to the Middle East war. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver leads team-mate George Russell by nine points.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to run a sub-two hour marathon in race conditions, clocking 1hr 59min 30sec in London on 26 April 2026. He received a hero's welcome on his return to Kenya, where President William Ruto compared his achievement to historic milestones including the first four-minute mile and the moon landing.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts substantial showers across the country today, with the heaviest thundershowers expected in the Hardap and //Kharas regions, potentially causing flash floods. Several other regions including Kunene, Otjozondjupa, Erongo, Khomas, and Omaheke are also expected to experience rain showers and windy conditions.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
The Kunene River at Ruacana recorded a flow rate of 1,017.3 cubic metres per second on 29 April 2026, significantly higher than the 384.40 m³/s measured on the same date last year. The river's flow has eased slightly in recent days, decreasing from 1,089.50 m³/s on 28 April and from 1,351.40 m³/s recorded a week earlier.
30 April 2026 · Informanté →
Attackers aligned with separatist and al-Qaeda-linked groups staged coordinated assaults across Mali, entering the capital Bamako, assassinating the defence minister, and seizing northern territory including the city of Kidal. The offensive has raised doubts about the stability of the military government led by Col Assimi Goïta, who came to power in a coup in 2020.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Madagascar has detained a former French serviceman and charged him with criminal conspiracy and plotting to sabotage infrastructure, alongside a Malagasy army officer and others. Madagascar's foreign ministry expelled a French diplomat for alleged involvement in destabilizing the country, which France has denied and protested.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
March and March, described as a civic organisation, is conducting marches across South African cities and demanding tighter immigration controls, stricter visa regulations, and a review of asylum policies. The group uses civic symbolism and nationalism imagery while tapping into grievances around unemployment, poverty, and healthcare to fuel anti-foreigner campaigns.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Anti-migrant marches led by activists Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and Zandile Ndlovu are staging increasingly bold demonstrations across South African cities with little resistance from authorities. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the surge in threats and violence as South Africa faces pressure to intervene.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Transport ministers from Namibia, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo launched the user pays principle funding model at the Wenela Border Post in the Zambezi region, designed to ensure fairness and efficiency by requiring direct users to pay for services. The model supports the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lumbumbashi Agreement and aims to facilitate movement of goods, services and persons through simplified controls and harmonised requirements.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received pledges of support from the African and Asian football confederations ahead of his expected candidacy for a fourth term in 2027. The two confederations account for 101 votes out of 211 in FIFA's presidential election.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan could clinch their 21st league title and third in six seasons this weekend against Parma, holding a 10-point lead over second-placed Napoli. The title race is overshadowed by a brewing referee scandal involving the head of Serie A and Serie B referees that threatens the integrity of Italy's top flight.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →