National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called on parliaments across Southern Africa to expand financial oversight beyond central governments to include pension funds.
National Assembly Speaker calls on parliaments to expand financial oversight to pension funds, widening the scope of democratic accountability over public money.
22 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called on parliaments across Southern Africa to expand financial oversight beyond central governments to include pension funds.
22 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The High Court has rejected an application by the Namibia Central Intelligence Service to hear a N$1.8 million defamation case brought by a former education executive in secret.
22 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
McHenry Venaani, leader of the Popular Democratic Movement, has dismissed allegations that the party plans to buy him a luxury Land Cruiser worth N$2.5 million.
22 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibian legal practitioner and public sector professional Wilhelem Wilhelem has been appointed as a legal advisor at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN).
22 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The High Court has dismissed an urgent application by Namibia Central Intelligence Service director general Sinsy Nghipandua to have a defamation case heard behind closed doors, with deputy judge president Shafimana Ueitele ruling that broad national security claims do not justify secrecy in court proceedings. The case stems from a defamation lawsuit filed by senior public servant Fiina Elago against the NCIS and the minister of home affairs, claiming an NCIS official falsely stated her security vetting could not be finalised due to a pending case with her previous employer, which she denies.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Defence says the Namibian Defence Force is modernising operations to include drone warfare and technology-driven military systems, as militaries worldwide increasingly rely on drones and cyber-based operations. Defence Minister Frans Kapofi said Namibia needs technologically skilled recruits adaptable to intelligence-based warfare, following the graduation of 1,703 recruits at Osona Military Base.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Warrant officer Maria Uugulu has been arrested on charges of corruption and defeating the course of justice after allegedly soliciting N$600 from two suspects in exchange for withdrawing a criminal case during 2024 in the Ondangwa district. She was remanded in custody and her bail application hearing is postponed to 26 May.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Acting police inspector general Anne-Marie Nainda has warned 1,380 newly graduated police officers against misconduct and inappropriate social media behaviour that could bring the police into disrepute. Nainda stressed that those found in violation will face disciplinary action under the Police Act, and urged officers to uphold discipline and integrity as they begin their policing careers.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The High Court ruled that the Namibia Revenue Agency acted unlawfully when it retrospectively increased a customs penalty against First Edge Technology Distribution.
22 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Johan Engelbrecht was appointed chief executive officer of Schoemans on 1 July 2025 after nearly three decades with the company.
22 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Oceana Group's Namibian wild-caught seafood business improved performance in the six months to 31 March 2026 despite horse mackerel landings declining 16% to 16,649 tonnes, supported by stronger pricing, lower operating costs from reduced fuel prices, and fuel hedging gains of N$25 million.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Local business group OL unveiled a Vision 2029 strategy aimed at growing earnings before interest and tax to N$2.5 billion while positioning itself among the world's top 10 great places to work. The strategy, announced alongside a new corporate identity and "One OL" rebrand, focuses on growth, leadership, organisational culture, and an OL Persona score above 85%.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia Airports Company has acquired a Rosenbauer aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle for Walvis Bay International Airport to strengthen aviation safety, meet international requirements, and potentially improve the airport's rescue and firefighting category from its current sixth.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
NamWater has postponed a planned 24-hour water supply interruption from Friday to 5 June following a request from NamPower. The outage will affect the City of Windhoek, Okahandja municipality and surrounding areas due to a scheduled NamPower power outage at the Von Bach treatment plant.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Meatco is increasing its civil claim against former executive Patrick Liebenberg from N$6.1 million to more than N$7.5 million, accusing him of fraud, theft and misappropriation of company funds through livestock procurement transactions between 2024 and 2025.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
About 70% of Namibians can no longer afford formal housing as property prices have soared while incomes stagnate and mortgage access remains limited. Namibia's housing backlog has grown from around 80,000 households in 2007 to approximately 300,000 housing units by 2025, particularly affecting low and middle-income earners.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Woermann Brock Group is inviting local small-scale egg producers to supply its supermarkets countrywide, with a minimum supply target of 1,200 eggs per producer, as part of the group's support for local businesses.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The FAO says Namibia produces about 371,800 metric tonnes of mahangu annually, meeting only 52% of national demand, while the rest is imported. The country has launched the One Country One Priority Product initiative to improve mahangu production and strengthen its value chain, given that mahangu is the primary cereal for more than 60% of Namibians.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Agriculture has clarified that farm Neu Progress in the Khomas region lies within expanded Windhoek local authority boundaries established in 2011, meaning the Agricultural (Commercial) Land Reform Act of 1995 does not apply to it, and provisions including the government's right of first refusal and ministerial consent for foreign ownership are not applicable.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Paulus Noa, director general of the ACC, has cautioned that public officials attending workshops and training programmes unrelated to their duties signals growing corruption.
22 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Kapande Foundation is helping young people and vulnerable families in rural Kavango East communities acquire practical skills in agriculture and related areas.
22 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Golden Heart Foundation, which operates in Keetmanshoop and surrounding areas, has become known for its commitment that no one should face hardship alone.
22 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A 16-year-old learner at Nicodemus Primary School rescued nine-month-old twins from a pond at Omutundungu village after witnessing them being thrown into the water. Cornelius Shimwaafeni jumped in, pulled both babies out, performed CPR, and called for help; the twins were discharged from hospital and the teenager has been widely praised, including by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia marked World Bee Day on 20 May with calls for young Namibians to play a stronger role in protecting bees and pollinators amid concerns over declining populations and threats to food security and agriculture. Environmental advocate Gretchen Burmeister warned against importing foreign bees without sufficient research into local pollinator populations, citing risks of disease and ecosystem disruption.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told over 600 graduates at Triumphant College's 2026 ceremony to use their qualifications to create opportunities and contribute to Namibia's development amid high youth unemployment. Ngurare emphasized that education drives economic growth and technological advancement, and that graduates' futures depend on how they apply their skills.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Legal aid directorate lawyer Eva Maria Nangolo, arrested on theft and obstructing justice charges related to items allegedly taken from a Dis-Chem store, has been granted bail of N$2 000 after six days in custody. The prosecution withdrew its initial opposition to bail during her Windhoek Magistrate's Court appearance on Friday.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The deputy minister of urban and rural development called for local authorities to employ permanent, trained firefighters, citing concerns that some use untrained personnel to operate emergency vehicles and equipment. The appeal was made during International Firefighters Day commemorations in Katima Mulilo, where firefighters conducted a simulation exercise and wreath-laying ceremony.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Apodissi and Youth4Can have launched the Synapse project, an EU-funded three-year virtual exchange initiative co-funded under the Erasmus+ programme, designed to equip more than 2,500 young people—including women, youth from rural communities, and those with disabilities—with critical skills in leadership, innovation, and systems thinking. The project brings together institutions from Italy, Spain, Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Ethiopia, and Malawi to strengthen collaboration between African and European youth.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Levi Namaseb has devoted over four decades to studying and teaching African languages, from work in Rössing mines to lecturing at the University of Namibia.
22 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The article reflects on Namibia's May observances—the Omagongo Cultural Festival (UNESCO-inscribed), Africa Day on May 25, and Genocide Remembrance Day on May 28—framing them as calls to remember colonial atrocities and resist historical amnesia. It notes that approximately 65,000 Herero and 10,000 Nama were killed by German colonial forces between 1904 and 1908, with victims subjected to mass executions, starvation, and concentration camps.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Rebeka Kamaturiri, a chef at Etosha Safari Lodge, has travelled to France for a six-week culinary internship at Le Calabash Culinary Academy. She was identified by French culinary school owner Sidney Bond three years ago after impressing him with a meal she prepared at the lodge.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Jannik Sinner, world number one on a 29-match winning streak, stands as the man to beat at Roland Garros, where Novak Djokovic is chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title. Sinner, 24, has won six consecutive Masters events and can only face the third-seeded Djokovic in the final on June 7.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Pep Guardiola announced Friday he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after winning 20 trophies over a decade, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League trophy. He will continue as a global ambassador for the City Football Group.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Wrestling Federation has named a squad of 35 wrestlers for the South African Greco-Roman Championships in Pretoria, hoping to replicate last year's success when Namibia won 11 medals in the senior competition and nine at the youth championships.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The MTC Volleyball National League moves to Katima Mulilo this weekend for Round 3 matches in both men's and women's divisions. Teams including Blaze Aces, defending champions Revivals, and unbeaten Unam Queens will compete at the Unam Katima Mulilo Campus.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Gondwana Collection Namibia held a reinforcement session for environment management teams and rangers from Gondwana Canyon Park and the Elephants, Rhino and People Anti-Poaching Unit to sharpen monitoring skills, including individual identification, health assessment, and behaviour observation to support the Black Rhino Sanctuary.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namushasha River Lodge, part of Gondwana Collection Namibia, closed from January to March for a comprehensive overhaul including a new thatch roof, updated guest areas, and a redesigned interior inspired by Bwabwata National Park and the Kwando River. The lodge reopened on 2 April and has received positive feedback.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Gondwana Collection employees received French language certificates through a pilot programme with the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre, running from April to September 2025. The initiative aimed to develop practical French communication skills and cross-cultural competencies among staff to better serve French-speaking tourism guests.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Statistics Agency and Angola's National Statistics Institute have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve cooperation in statistics, governance and public policy planning, covering areas including macroeconomic data, labour statistics, censuses, digital transformation and data science.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
US retail sales rose 0.5% month-over-month in April to US$757.1 billion and 4.9% year-over-year, marking the seventh consecutive month of growth, driven by tax refunds and steady consumer spending despite inflation and higher gas prices. Clothing and accessories, including jewellery, saw a 10% year-over-year sales increase.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Norway has announced a 26-man World Cup squad headlined by Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Arsenal's Martin Odegaard, qualifying for the tournament for the first time since 1998. The Nordic nation won all eight qualifying matches and will face France, Senegal, and Iraq in Group I.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Thomas Tuchel excluded high-profile players Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, and Trent Alexander-Arnold from England's World Cup squad, citing poor club form, while making the surprise inclusion of Saudi-based striker Ivan Toney. Tuchel said the selection decisions were difficult but necessary to bring clarity and edge to the team's quest to end England's 60-year wait for a major tournament win.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece criticizes Botswana's frequent import restrictions on South African fruits and vegetables as protectionism that conflicts with SACU's free-trade principles, and advocates instead for regional coordination and collaboration to support food security goals.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece by Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro endorses a "Namibians in Solidarity with the People of Cuba Campaign for Humanitarian Aid" launched by the Namibia-Cuba Friendship Association, arguing that Namibians should provide moral and humanitarian support to Cuba given Cuba's role in Namibia's liberation struggle.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Fitch Ratings projects Namibia's government debt will rise to 66% of GDP in 2026, with interest payments consuming 18% of government revenue, reducing fiscal flexibility for investment in hospitals, schools, roads, and other services. The opinion piece argues that high debt threatens the country's development prospects, particularly given Namibia's structural weaknesses including high unemployment, low industrial productivity, and a narrow tax base.
22 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Africa Day should prompt businesses, not just governments, to engage with the continent's development priorities, particularly water security—critical to food, health, and industry—and the African Continental Free Trade Area's goal of intra-African trade.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →