The Windhoek High Court has struck from the roll an urgent application by former Roads Authority executives Johan Boois and Richard Milinga seeking reinstatement.
High Court rejects fired Roads Authority executives' reinstatement bid concludes significant governance and accountability dispute.
14 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Windhoek High Court has struck from the roll an urgent application by former Roads Authority executives Johan Boois and Richard Milinga seeking reinstatement.
14 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The search for a new Social Security Commission chief executive has been halted after Cabinet raised concerns about what it views as inflated executive salaries relative to member benefits.
14 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has not slept in her private residential wing at State House since a naked mental health patient broke into the premises nearly three weeks ago; she is staying at her private home in Hochland Park. The incident led to the suspension of police inspector general Joseph Shikongo and raised questions about security, as CCTV cameras were allegedly switched off at the time.
5 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Asoli Progressive Party has criticized President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for what it describes as insufficient response to ongoing medicine shortages in public hospitals, with the party's president Josef Kauandenge saying the government has not acted with enough urgency. Public concern has grown in recent weeks after patients were referred to private pharmacies due to stock-outs, though the Ministry of Health and Social Services announced it will now provide monthly updates on pharmaceutical supplies, with current stock levels at about 60% of required quantities.
5 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Electoral Commission of Namibia has resumed review of the Electoral Amendment Bill to strengthen the electoral framework ahead of the 2029 presidential and National Assembly elections and 2030 regional and local authority polls. The ECN's proposals cover voter registration, election management, political party regulation, and the powers of the Electoral Court, including measures to strengthen the ECN's independence from government.
5 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
John Nzundamo from Katima Mulilo has won a Jetour Dashing Deluxe SUV as the first grand prize winner of MTC's Fan Cup Trivia, a national campaign combining daily football trivia with customer rewards for MTC users. Three more luxury SUVs remain available until 19 July.
12 hours ago · Informanté →
Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus says Namibia cannot delay technology adoption and must advance its digital economy, emphasising the need for collaboration between government and the private sector to equip young people, especially women, with ICT skills. She made the remarks during the launch of the Women in Tech and 2026 National Talent Cultivation Project.
13 hours ago · Informanté →
MTC has commissioned a temporary containerised mobile retail outlet in Okuryangava, expected to operate for four months while a permanent facility is constructed and due for completion by end of September 2026. The expansion responds to growing demand for telecommunications services in Windhoek's high-density areas, where population is projected to grow by around 17,600 people annually.
5 hours ago · The Namibian →
Homeowners in the Kaisosi housing development in Rundu say they have been paying mortgages since 2022 for houses that remain unfinished, despite securing bank financing two years ago. Helmsman Group, the development company behind the project, has acknowledged the financial pressure on families but attributes delays to challenges beyond its control.
5 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
A €500 million framework loan facility from the European Investment Bank has not yet been rolled out in Namibia despite EU partnership progress in green hydrogen, critical raw materials, and infrastructure development.
7 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Securities Exchange recorded trading activity worth N$52.4 million during the week of 11 to 15 May 2026, with 868,151 shares traded across 69 deals. The financial sector led with N$36.7 million in turnover, while major stocks showed mixed performance, with Paladin Energy declining 14.3% to N$127.18.
7 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Appian Capital Advisory has acquired a 95% controlling stake in the Omitiomire copper project in Namibia and plans to invest more than US$400 million to develop it, with expected annual production of 30,000 tonnes of copper over a 15-year operating period.
7 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Nearly a year after fugitive businessman Victor Malima fled across Namibia's borders amid the Namcor fuel scandal, authorities say an international manhunt is underway.
14 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Namibian Police Force has rejected allegations by activist Michael Amushelelo that it attempted to conceal a shooting incident at Okondjatu Settlement on 4 May 2026. According to police, officers shot a suspect in the leg and abdominal area after he attacked them with a machete during an arrest attempt; the suspect is in stable condition and an attempted murder case has been registered.
9 hours ago · Informanté →
A 25-year-old man was struck by a bullet in the shoulder after shots were fired at his black Volkswagen Polo during an alleged police drug chase in Kuisebmund, Walvis Bay on 14 May. The vehicle matched the description of a wanted vehicle; the victim is hospitalised and police investigations are ongoing.
11 hours ago · Informanté →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services reports national pharmaceutical stock levels at 60%, below the 80% target, with several essential medicines understocked or out of stock across public healthcare facilities. The ministry will now issue monthly reports on pharmaceutical and clinical product deliveries to improve transparency and stabilise supply levels.
5 hours ago · The Namibian →
A truck driver resting alongside the B2 road near Karibib was attacked by three suspects who stabbed him, tied his arms and legs, and stole his fish cargo on 16 May. Only 10 fish boxes were recovered from nearby bushes; no arrests have been made and police investigations continue.
5 hours ago · Informanté →
A woman and her two children were attacked and robbed by three men in Klein Windhoek over the weekend; the mother suffered a broken finger and her son a knife cut. In a separate incident the same morning, a woman was robbed at knifepoint by two men who fled in a green Mazda Demio.
7 hours ago · Informanté →
Namibian Police Force denied allegations of concealing details about a shooting incident at Okondjatu settlement on 4 May in Otjozondjupa region, where officers shot and injured a suspect armed with a machete in what police described as self-defence. The incident has renewed public debate around police use of force and the credibility of internal investigations.
5 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
A report launched during UN Global Road Safety Week found that more than 70% of daily travel among low-income households in Namibia depends on walking and cycling, but major gaps exist in infrastructure, funding and policies supporting pedestrians and cyclists. Namibia recorded more than 1,000 motor vehicle crashes during the first four months of 2026, resulting in 179 deaths and over 1,700 injuries.
5 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Robert Shimooshili, president of the Namibia Football Association, was elected to the executive committee of the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations during its 2026 elective general assembly in Harare. Tariq Babitseng of Botswana was elected Cosafa president, and the new executive committee will guide football development in southern Africa over the next four years.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
Johannes 'Kumi' Umati, a former Tigers and South West Africa player renowned for his defensive skill and fighting spirit, died in the capital on Tuesday. His death comes weeks after Tigers were relegated from the premiership and shortly after the death of another football great, Hans 'Alu' Hummel.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →
Windhoek Old Boys won the Indoor Hockey Men's Premier League title after a 7-3 victory against School of Excellence on Saturday night, completing a competitive season in which multiple teams could have won the league.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →
Ryan Williams won gold in the men's discus at the Africa Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, becoming only the second Namibian athlete after Frank Fredericks to win gold at the African Championships and the first field athlete to do so. Talaya Vorster also made history by winning bronze in the women's pole vault, becoming Namibia's first medallist in that event on the continental stage.
5 hours ago · The Namibian →
Englishman Aaron Rai won his first major title at the PGA Championship with a five-under-par 65 in the final round, defeating Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley by three strokes. The 31-year-old claimed a record top prize of $3.69 million and became the first English winner of the PGA since Jim Barnes in 1919.
5 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Benguela Current Convention approved a new strategic action plan at its ministerial conference in Luanda, aimed at strengthening marine protection, combating illegal fishing, and promoting sustainable blue economy across Angola, Namibia and South Africa. Namibia handed the BCC chairpersonship to Angola during the meeting.
6 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern.
14 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
A Namibian Sun editorial criticises viral footage of men using public roads as racetracks, highlighting unsafe road behaviour.
14 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
An opinion piece argues that in pension fund governance, the phrase "in the best interest of members" has become so authoritative that it is rarely examined and risks being invoked as a conclusion after decisions are made rather than tested throughout the decision-making process, despite its deep roots in fiduciary law.
8 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →