The National Assembly will resume on 2 June following the adjournment of the third session of the eighth Parliament. During the recess period, Members of Parliament are expected to continue with oversight visits and other parliamentary responsibilities.
National Assembly resumption on 2 June marks the return of parliamentary oversight and legislative work after recess.
4 May 2026 · Informanté →
The National Assembly will resume on 2 June following the adjournment of the third session of the eighth Parliament. During the recess period, Members of Parliament are expected to continue with oversight visits and other parliamentary responsibilities.
4 May 2026 · Informanté →
Board earnings for chairs and senior members at Namibian banks, listed companies and state-owned enterprises range from N$400,000 to N$1.6 million annually. Opposition chief whip Rodney Cloete argues board work has shifted from part-time public service to a full-time income stream for a politically connected group, often appointed through personal connections rather than merit.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed a Cassinga Day commemoration and candlelight vigil in Gibeon, calling on Namibians to preserve unity and uphold values of the liberation struggle. She paid tribute to victims of the 1978 Cassinga Massacre, emphasizing the need to address socio-economic challenges and prevent division.
4 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Government Institutions Pension Fund paid its board of trustees chairperson Penda Ithindi N$114,000 for attending three meetings in two months, and Napwu general secretary Petrus Nevonga N$92,163 during the same period, according to payroll records reviewed by The Namibian. The payments have revived concerns that clustered board and sub-committee meetings have become a parallel income stream for trustees already drawing civil service or union salaries.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Otjiwarongo Municipality's outstanding rates and taxes increased sharply from N$65 million in January to nearly N$80 million by end of March. Private residential properties account for N$58.3 million of the arrears, with pensioners at Orwetoveni owing over N$11.3 million, local businesses N$6.4 million, and government ministries N$3.7 million.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Damara community remembers Simson !Gobs, who died on 4 May 1985 after playing a significant role during Namibia's liberation struggle. Operating under the Damara Raad, !Gobs helped facilitate dialogue and cooperation between the Damara community and Swapo, including participation in the historic Damara Raad–Swapo Lusaka Summit.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations visited Community Courts in the Kunene Region on 29–30 April 2026 to assess operations, strengthen collaboration with traditional authorities, and ensure rural communities have access to justice services. The visit included stops at Aodaman and Fransfontein courts in Khorixas, and Otjikaoko and Vita Royal courts in Opuwo.
4 May 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will address the main Cassinga Day commemoration in Olukekete village in the Omusati Region, alongside National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and other dignitaries. The event honours Namibians killed on 4 May 1978, when the South African Defence Force attacked a SWAPO base at Cassinga in southern Angola.
4 May 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's labour movements were historically central to anti-colonial resistance through mass strikes and worker solidarity, with collective labour action having a long history in the country as a notable segment of resistance against settler colonialism and racial capitalism. Since independence in 1990, however, labour movements have operated with reduced influence and mobilisation.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Namibians to work together to combat corruption, nepotism, and favouritism, saying these social ills divert resources away from community development. She made the remarks during Cassinga Day commemorations in Outapi.
4 May 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian fishing unions are pressuring wet-landed horse mackerel sector companies to ensure job security beyond a temporary 12-month employment period created after Cabinet relaxed the 200-metre isobath rule. Union officials argue that the approximately 700 jobs are temporary, lack benefits, and operate under a 'no-work, no-pay' arrangement, calling instead for meaningful, long-term employment solutions in the fishing industry.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Airports Company chief executive Bisey /Uirab says the country has sufficient fuel capacity to bridge short-term supply constraints amid geopolitical tensions affecting shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Fuel suppliers at Namibian airports are contractually required to maintain reserves of Jet A1 and FGas.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Cabinet has approved a temporary 12-month change allowing wet-landed horse mackerel trawling within shallower waters (down to 150 metres depth) between latitudes 22°S and 24°S, effective May 2026. The Ministry of Fisheries will identify exclusive fishing zones for the subsector after consulting the industry and stakeholders.
4 May 2026 · Informanté →
NamPower and Nored will conduct planned maintenance on electricity infrastructure in Kavango West and East regions on 17 May, with power switched off from 07h00 to 19h00. The work includes repairing a broken conductor at Mururani road crossing, maintaining the Otjikoto–Rundu line, and replacing wooden crossarms on Mahango and Mpasi feeders; the outage will also affect parts of Angola and Shakawe in Botswana.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Aquaculture licence holders in Namibia collectively aim to produce over 50,000 tonnes of salmon worth about N$6.4 billion when operations are in full swing, potentially generating revenue and creating jobs while reducing dependence on capture fisheries that have faced pressure from illegal fishing, climate change, and marine wildlife.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has urged 83,048 beneficiaries of the Namibia Health Plan to access dental care at public health facilities after dentists affiliated with the Namibia Dental Association halted services, citing payment claim delays. The government assured patients would not be turned away, while Namfisa said it was urgently assessing the situation.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The University of Namibia has grown its student population from 3,639 to 30,836 since 1992, reflecting government investment in higher education. The university also ranked 24th in Africa and 13th in sub-Saharan Africa in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
An unidentified driver was killed and burnt beyond recognition when a Nissan NP200 hit a donkey, crashed into a tree, and burst into flames on a gravel road near Tsandi in the Omusati Region on Sunday evening. The incident brought road fatalities to 21 for the period 1 to 4 May.
4 May 2026 · Informanté →
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Espanyol 2-0 on Sunday, postponing Barcelona's chance to be crowned Spanish champions. Barcelona lead by 11 points with four matches remaining and will next attempt to claim their 29th league title when they host Real Madrid in a week.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Inter Milan won their third Serie A title in six seasons with a 2-0 victory over Parma on Sunday, with goals from Marcus Thuram and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The victory comes under first-season coach Cristian Chivu, who replaced Simone Inzaghi after Inter's collapse last season.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time goal earned Manchester City a 3-3 draw at Everton, but the side's second-half collapse leaves Arsenal five points clear with three games remaining and a 22-year Premier League title drought within reach.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Detroit Pistons routed the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to complete a remarkable 4-3 playoff comeback after trailing 3-1 in the best-of-seven series, with Cade Cunningham scoring 32 points and dishing 12 assists. The Pistons will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semi-final after the Cavaliers beat Toronto 114-102 in their own 4-3 series victory.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Air Force reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening civil-military cooperation in Africa's aviation sector at the Aviation Week Africa Summit held in Windhoek from 22 to 24 April 2026, emphasizing innovation, training, technological modernisation, and regional partnerships to enhance air connectivity and security across the continent.
4 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea passage between Iran and Oman connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, is a critical global shipping route; geopolitical tensions there, particularly between the US and Iran, can disrupt maritime traffic and affect countries far away including Namibia.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Three people have died from a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The World Health Organisation reported one confirmed and five suspected cases aboard the vessel, which was travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa willing to return home voluntarily, with 130 applicants already registered, as the foreign minister condemns recent attacks on foreigners and xenophobic rhetoric. Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting high commissioner and says it will convey its "profound concern" about incidents including marches by anti-immigrant groups and documented mistreatment of Nigerian citizens and businesses.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa willing to return home voluntarily, with 130 applicants already registered. Foreign minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu condemned recent violence against foreign nationals and xenophobic demonstrations, and Nigeria has summoned South Africa's acting high commissioner to convey its concern that the incidents could affect bilateral relations.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's road death rate of about 22 per 100,000 people—among the world's highest—is preventable if citizens collectively decide to prioritize safety over speed, alcohol, and impatience, citing examples from countries with much lower rates.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's Workers Day celebrations focus on formal sectors while overlooking the protection and dignity of domestic workers, farmworkers, and gardeners—the "workers of the workers"—who labour in private homes and farms beyond formal labour protections and public accountability.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →