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Business

Oceana increases profits despite lower global seafood prices

The News

Oceana increased headline earnings per share by 7.7% for the six months ended 31 March, with Lucky Star and Wild Caught Seafood offsetting weaker global fish oil and fishmeal prices. Revenue declined 6% to R4.9 billion, but improved margins and lower financing costs supported profitability.

Why it matters

Oceana's profit growth despite global price headwinds shows resilience in Namibia's crucial seafood export sector.

23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Business

  1. Oceana increases profits despite lower global seafood prices

    Oceana increased headline earnings per share by 7.7% for the six months ended 31 March, with Lucky Star and Wild Caught Seafood offsetting weaker global fish oil and fishmeal prices. Revenue declined 6% to R4.9 billion, but improved margins and lower financing costs supported profitability.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Agriculture & Land

  1. CuvKun project advances water security in transboundary basins

    A five-year project aimed at water supply security and community resilience across the Cuvelai and Kunene River Basins in northern Namibia and southern Angola has recorded progress, with 2025 as a foundational year focused on technical studies, decision-making frameworks, and community-level interventions including pilot site selection for water harvesting and conservation agriculture.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Society

  1. Intern doctor's family appeals for bail in fraud case

    The mother of incarcerated intern doctor Kelsey Kudumo told an Ondangwa court that her daughter's arrest has shattered the family's hopes of escaping poverty, and appealed for bail to allow Kudumo to complete her medical internship. Kudumo was arrested in March in connection with an alleged fraud scheme involving approximately N$2.1 million reportedly stolen from Sanlam.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia Media Professionals Union elects new leadership team

    The Namibia Media Professionals Union elected new leadership following a general meeting in Windhoek, with Shelleygan Petersen chosen as president. Petersen said the union will fight to protect journalists' rights and ensure media houses adhere to labour laws.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Ombudsman flags severe overcrowding in northern police holding cells

    Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha has raised concerns about severe overcrowding in police holding cells across eight northern regions, with facilities such as Omuthiya and Oshakati police stations holding over 800 inmates each, and Katima Mulilo holding over 280 inmates in cells designed for 80. Dyakugha attributed the overcrowding to prolonged case finalization, lack of bail releases, and lengthy investigations.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. Namibia reports no confirmed or suspected Ebola cases

    Namibia's health ministry confirmed there are no confirmed or suspected Ebola cases in the country, despite an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain spreading to major urban centres in the DRC and Uganda. The ministry has implemented heightened surveillance at all points of entry and is providing refresher training to frontline health workers.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  5. Teen from Omusati region offered lifeguard training after rescue

    A 16-year-old boy who rescued toddler twins from drowning in a pond has been offered professional lifeguard training and employment opportunities by Monarch Lifeguard, which says the programme will equip him with water rescue techniques, first aid skills, and lifesaving knowledge.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Culture

  1. Pequenogang and Khadijah collaborate on Gqom single

    Namibian producer Pequenogang (Nino) is preparing to release a Gqom single titled 'Hou Jou Mooi' featuring Khadijah, with no release date yet announced. Nino cited Gqom as the first genre he worked on that didn't complicate his producing journey, while Khadijah said the beat sparked her creativity despite the genre not being on her radar initially.

    23 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

  2. Marula fruit symbolizes cultural unity, President Nandi-Ndaitwah says

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah spoke at the Omagongo Cultural Festival in Omusati region, calling on Namibia to use cultural celebrations to unite rather than divide the country. She highlighted the marula fruit and its traditional uses as symbols of indigenous knowledge and women's economic contribution, urging youth, women and the private sector to develop livelihoods from it.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sport

  1. Kane hat-trick clinches Bayern Munich's 21st German Cup

    Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 3-0 to win the German Cup, sealing a 14th league and cup double and ending a six-year drought in the competition.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Spurs 123-108

    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 to take a 2-1 lead in their NBA Western Conference Finals series on Friday.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Sundowns face FAR Rabat in richest African club championship final

    Mamelodi Sundowns defend a 1-0 lead over Moroccan hosts FAR Rabat in the CAF Champions League final second leg on Sunday, with the aggregate winners earning a record $6 million plus qualification to the 2029 Club World Cup with a minimum $9.5 million payout.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. Banned sprinter Kerley competes clean at Enhanced Games event

    Fred Kerley, a suspended former 100m world champion, will compete without performance-enhancing drugs at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where doping is permitted among other competitors. Kerley is competing for financial reasons and has undergone regular anti-doping tests in recent months, hoping to race in the 2028 Olympics despite a two-year ban from the Athletics Integrity Unit for whereabouts failures.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  5. Enhanced Games founder defends doping competition in Las Vegas

    The Enhanced Games, a multi-sport competition in Las Vegas where athletes are permitted to use performance-enhancing substances, has drawn global attention and criticism from anti-doping agencies. Co-founder Christian Angermayer, a German billionaire and "biohacking" evangelist, argues that humans naturally seek self-optimization, while critics including the World Anti-Doping Agency warn the event is dangerous and could harm both competitors and the public.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  6. Hyrox fitness craze spreads to Windhoek gyms

    Hyrox, a global indoor fitness race combining running with eight functional exercises like sled pulls, burpee broad jumps, and wall balls, is growing in popularity in Namibia, with Windhoek-based fitness centres hosting simulation events and training classes.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  7. Russell wins Canadian GP F1 sprint race ahead of Norris

    George Russell won Saturday's sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix, finishing 1.272 seconds ahead of world champion Lando Norris of McLaren after resisting an attack from teenage Italian team-mate Kimi Antonelli, who finished third. The race featured a controversial incident on lap six when Antonelli attempted a move at Turn One but was forced off by Russell's defensive drive.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  8. Orlando Pirates win South African Premiership after 14 years

    Orlando Pirates defeated Orbit College 2-0 through two own goals to win the South African Premiership, ending Mamelodi Sundowns' eight-season dominance and claiming their first title since 2012. The victory completed a domestic treble for Pirates under Moroccan coach Abdeslam Ouaddou.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  9. Hull promoted to Premier League after McBurnie late goal

    Hull City won the Championship play-off final 1-0 against Middlesbrough on Saturday with a last-minute strike from Oli McBurnie, earning promotion to the Premier League for the first time since 2016-17. The victory is valued at least £205 million over three seasons in increased revenues, though the play-offs were marred by Southampton's expulsion for filming a Middlesbrough training session.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  10. Vingegaard wins Giro 14th stage, takes overall lead

    Jonas Vingegaard won Saturday's 14th stage of the Giro d'Italia and took the overall lead from Afonso Eulalio, winning by nearly three minutes at the Pila summit finish. The Visma-Lease a Bike rider is bidding for a Giro-Tour de France double this year and is favoured to win the race.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  11. Bruno Fernandes wins Premier League Player of Season award

    Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20. The 31-year-old scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure third place and Champions League qualification.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  12. Dos Santos wins 400m hurdles; Jackson sets Xiamen record

    At the Diamond League meeting in Xiamen, China, Brazilian Alison dos Santos beat Karsten Warholm in the 400m hurdles (46.72 seconds), while Jamaica's Shericka Jackson won the women's 200m in 21.87 seconds, a meet record.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

World & Region

  1. English Premier League season concludes with survival battles

    Tottenham must avoid defeat against Everton to guarantee Premier League survival as Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah prepare for departures. Liverpool, Bournemouth, Brighton, Brentford, Chelsea and Sunderland are also competing for European football places.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Opinion

  1. Namibia's legal contradiction: traditional and formal justice systems clash

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia's treatment of customary law contradicts itself: while the state insists traditional settlements do not erase criminal liability for serious crimes like murder, communities continue to treat customary compensation as genuine accountability, leaving the legal system confused about whether such settlements carry meaning.

    23 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

  2. Private education's rise fills gaps in Namibian schooling

    An opinion piece argues that private education has historically complemented public schooling in Namibia and across Africa, and that families increasingly choose private schools because they seek accountability and predictable standards, even though the public system's failings—not private schools—are the real issue.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

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