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Politics

President vows to protect Namibia's press freedom

The News

On World Press Freedom Day, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised Namibia's media for contributing to national development and committed the government to defending press freedom. Namibia ranks 23rd globally and second on the African continent in the World Press Freedom Index, improving from 28th position in 2025.

Why it matters

President affirms Namibia's press freedom commitments on World Press Freedom Day, reinforcing democratic values.

3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Politics

  1. President vows to protect Namibia's press freedom

    On World Press Freedom Day, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised Namibia's media for contributing to national development and committed the government to defending press freedom. Namibia ranks 23rd globally and second on the African continent in the World Press Freedom Index, improving from 28th position in 2025.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia launches 2026 Cybersecurity Incident Management Guidelines

    The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has officially launched the National Cybersecurity Incident Management Guidelines 2026, a framework designed to strengthen Namibia's cyber resilience and safeguard critical digital infrastructure. The guidelines were developed by the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team under the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia and launched in Ondangwa, bringing together government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders.

    3 May 2026 · Informanté →

  3. Naked intruder breaches State House, threatens Shikongo's position

    A naked man allegedly breached State House security and reached the president's private floor on Thursday afternoon, with sources blaming police and presidential security for the failure. The incident has raised questions about police inspector general Joseph Shikongo's job security, though the Presidency denied dismissing him on Saturday.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. President affirms Namibia's press freedom commitment on World Press Freedom Day

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed Namibia's commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day 2026, noting the country ranks 23rd globally and second in Africa for media freedom. She emphasized the responsibility of government, media, and citizens to safeguard a free press amid misinformation and geopolitical tensions, and called for continued journalistic professionalism and integrity.

    3 May 2026 · Informanté →

Business

  1. Namibia could follow Singapore path with institutional discipline

    Economist Almandro Jansen argues that Namibia's emerging oil, gas and mineral wealth could drive long-term economic transformation or deepen structural challenges depending on governance and institutional reform. Singapore transformed from a low-income economy (US$500 GDP per capita in 1965) into a high-income hub (exceeding US$100,000 by 2025), while Namibia has reached upper-middle-income status with roughly US$5,000 GNI per capita but remains constrained by high unemployment, limited diversification, and rising fiscal pressures.

    3 May 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Government limits trawling relaxation to narrow geographic zone

    The Ministry of Fisheries has restricted a temporary relaxation of trawling in waters shallower than the 200-metre isobath to a defined zone between latitudes 22°S and 24°S, applying only to the wet-landed horse mackerel subsector. The clarification was issued to address confusion about how Cabinet's decision would be applied, with further zone specifications and consultations to follow.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Society

  1. Roads Authority warns motorists after fatal crashes over long weekend

    The Roads Authority has expressed concern over a surge in fatal road accidents during the long weekend that includes Workers' Day and Cassinga Day, extending condolences to families of victims and urging motorists to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations.

    3 May 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Roads Authority appeals for safe driving after long weekend crashes

    The Roads Authority says multiple fatalities and injuries were recorded during the long weekend covering Workers' Day and Cassinga Day, and has urged motorists to drive responsibly, obey traffic rules, avoid speeding and drunk driving.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Road crash kills two nurses, driver between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo

    A minibus transporting eight patients from Khorixas District Hospital to Katutura Intermediate Hospital crashed into a truck while avoiding a kudu between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on Friday, killing two nurses and a hospital driver. The Ministry of Health and Social Services reports that 11 lives were lost in the accident.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. Woman dies in minibus accident on Karibib road

    A 67-year-old woman died in a car accident on the B2 road outside Karibib on Sunday when a minibus driver lost control of the vehicle, bringing the death toll from car accidents over the long weekend to 20. Six passengers sustained serious to moderate injuries while six others escaped unharmed.

    3 May 2026 · Informanté →

Sport

  1. 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix

    Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his lead in the drivers' world championship with his third consecutive victory from his first three pole positions. Antonelli finished 3.264 seconds ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris, with Oscar Piastri third.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. American Walsh breaks 100m butterfly world record

    Gretchen Walsh clocked 54.33 seconds to lower the 100m butterfly world record at the Fort Lauderdale Open, slicing 0.27 seconds off her previous mark of 54.60 set in May. Walsh has broken the record four times and now leads Sweden's Sarah Sjostrom, the second-fastest woman in history, by more than a second.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Sundowns extend South African league lead to five points

    Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Polokwane City 3-0 on Sunday, with Iqraam Rayners among the scorers, stretching their South African Premiership lead to five points with three matches remaining. Sundowns have 64 points and Orlando Pirates have 59 with a game in hand.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. Pogacar dominates Tour of Romandie for fourth stage win

    Tadej Pogacar won the Tour of Romandie in his first appearance at the Swiss race, taking the final stage by three seconds over Florian Lipowitz and finishing with a 42-second overall margin. The win marks his first stage race of the season as he builds toward defending his Tour de France title in July.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  5. Thompson-Herah wins 4x100m; Botswana takes men's relay

    Elaine Thompson-Herah anchored Jamaica to victory in the women's 4x100m relay at the world relays in Botswana, with Canada second and Spain third. Botswana won the men's 4x400m relay, with Letsile Tebogo anchoring for the team that defeated South Africa and Australia.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  6. Sinner wins Madrid Open, claims fifth consecutive Masters title

    World number one Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 to win the Madrid Open for the first time, claiming a record fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title and extending his winning streak to 23 matches.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tourism & Environment

  1. Edelweiss Air increases Zurich-Windhoek flights to three weekly

    Edelweiss Air will expand its direct Zürich–Windhoek service to three weekly flights from July 2026, up from two weekly flights starting June 2026, using an Airbus A350-900. The expansion is expected to boost inbound tourism to destinations including Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast.

    3 May 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Nature conservation team tracks buffalo in Ohangwena villages

    A buffalo spotted in Oshikunde Constituency on Saturday has moved through several villages in the Ohangwena Region, and a helicopter is expected to join the tracking team. According to a constituency councillor, this is the fifth buffalo reported in the region in seven years, and residents are being urged to remain calm and report wildlife to authorities without provocation.

    3 May 2026 · Informanté →

  3. Namibia launches Sustainable Wildlife Management Legal Hub

    The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has launched the Namibia Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme Legal Hub, a website providing public access to statutory and legal instruments relating to natural resource management. The hub was funded by the French Government through the French Development Agency, with co-funding from the German Government through GIZ.

    3 May 2026 · Informanté →

World & Region

  1. 76ers defeat Celtics in NBA playoff comeback

    Joel Embiid scored 34 points and Tyrese Maxey added 30 as the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers defeated the second-seeded Boston Celtics 109-100 to eliminate them from the NBA playoffs, completing a comeback from 3-1 down in the series.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. German football: Gladbach beats Dortmund, St Pauli nears relegation

    Borussia Moenchengladbach defeated Borussia Dortmund 1-0 at home on Sunday with a late goal from Haris Tabakovic, securing top-flight safety. Mainz's 2-1 win over St Pauli pushed the latter closer to relegation.

    3 May 2026 · The Namibian →

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