The Namibian Police have dismissed reports that incoming Kavango West regional commander Commissioner Andreas Nelumbu has resigned, stating he remains a member of the force and is on leave.
4 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibian Police have dismissed reports that incoming Kavango West regional commander Commissioner Andreas Nelumbu has resigned, stating he remains a member of the force and is on leave.
4 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Dissolution of Marriages Act (DoMA) came into effect in Namibia, bringing changes to divorce proceedings and introducing privacy protections with a N$100,000 fine for violators.
4 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
An unsuccessful bidder on a Walvis Bay pothole repair tender has taken the matter to the High Court, seeking to block the municipality from implementing the contract.
4 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Windhoek High Court has concluded a defamation lawsuit in which businessman Benjamin Hauwanga sued Toivo Potgieter Simeon Nghinananye for N$500,000. Through an out-of-court settlement, Nghinananye admitted to making false statements about Hauwanga, issued an unconditional apology to be published on social media, and was ordered to pay N$200,000 suspended for five years on condition of no further defamation.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has directed municipalities to disconnect water and electricity to government ministries, state-owned enterprises and large private companies with outstanding municipal debts. The directive addresses a longstanding problem of municipalities losing revenue while carrying billions in unpaid debt, but raises complexity around disconnecting government-funded institutions that provide essential services.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A PDM member of parliament has tabled questions to the home affairs minister about persistent administrative and operational deficiencies in police stations, including inadequate fleet management, delayed vehicle maintenance, and uneven resource distribution between regions. She is seeking details on how many police stations lack adequate vehicles, measures to address maintenance delays, and the impact of suspended border patrol activities on border security.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The SWAPO Party Youth League regional executive committee in Kavango East suspended regional secretary Bibiana Shapi pending investigation into allegations that she undermined the committee's authority and unity by participating in efforts to remove elected members. Shapi rejected the suspension as unconstitutional and politically motivated, amid preparations for an extraordinary regional conference to fill a vacant position.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The City of Windhoek overspent nearly N$20 million on employee salaries in 2024 after implementing a 5% pay increase negotiated with the Namibia Public Workers Union, despite ministerial approval being limited to 3%, the auditor general found. The issue recurred from previous years, with employee costs overstated by N$72.2 million in 2023 and N$24.1 million in 2022.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia observed its second Genocide Remembrance Day to reflect on the 1904–1908 genocide against the Ovaherero, Nama, Damara, and ≠Nkhoen San peoples. The commemoration emphasises the need for truth-telling, restorative justice, and Germany's full acknowledgment of responsibility for the genocide.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Online trolling and harassment are affecting women's political participation in Namibia, with Minister Emma Theofelus noting that many women in politics practice self-censorship by limiting social media engagement. According to political figures, misogynistic attacks aim to undermine women politicians' credibility rather than engage in legitimate political debate, causing them to be more cautious about expressing strong opinions on controversial issues.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Traditional Authorities Act allows community members to remove chiefs or heads from office if there is sufficient reason and the process follows customary law. This contradicts a recent statement by the minister of urban and rural development that chiefs can only be removed through royal family processes.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's new Dissolution of Marriages Act, 2024, which came into effect on 3 June 2026, replaces fault-based divorce with a single ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage. Courts may now consider factors including lack of companionship, emotional estrangement, and communication breakdown, rather than infidelity alone, though a divorce will not be granted automatically.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare visited the Development Bank of Namibia to assess the National Youth Development Fund and urged officials to provide clear, constructive feedback to applicants whose submissions need improvement, rather than leaving them without guidance. He called for faster resolution of administrative bottlenecks and innovative outreach to fully utilise the N$500 million allocated to the fund.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Karibib Town Council plans to dispose of 100 unimproved plots at Usab Extension 6, generating more than N$403 000, through a joint venture with mining company Osino Resources and Development Workshop Namibia. The plots range from 300 to 1 500 square metres, designated for single residential use, with prices between N$3 000 and N$4 700 per plot; objections are due by 30 June.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse denied that Vitol Bahrain's appointment as sole fuel supplier to Namibia for three months was illegal, responding to AR leader Job Amupanda's claim that the arrangement violates the Petroleum Products and Energy Act, which requires fuel importers to hold a wholesale licence and be registered in Namibia.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
Dr Stanley Shanapinda, outgoing CEO of Telecom Namibia since 2021, has been appointed Executive Secretary of the Communications Regulators' Association of Southern Africa (CRASA), a SADC-based organisation mandated to promote regulatory harmonisation among regional communications regulators. During his tenure at Telecom Namibia, he led transformation initiatives including network modernisation, digital infrastructure investment, and implementation of the 2023–2027 Strategic Business Plan.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
At least four service stations supplied by Nasan Energies have run dry in recent days as logistical, financial and supply issues plague the company's takeover of 52 new stations. Fuel and Franchise Association chairperson Michael Ludeke says retailers are being affected worst financially, particularly due to Nasan's shift from a "load-over-load" payment model to upfront payment for fuel orders.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's fisheries ministry says quota holders may enter private commercial agreements with third parties to use allocated quotas, a practice it characterizes as private business arrangements. The statement follows a disputed agreement between a DRC-linked entity and Namibian fishing companies over horse mackerel quota.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Roads Authority paid private lawyers more than N$2.6 million to discipline and fire two executives accused of inflating a vehicle procurement tender. Labour experts say the expense demonstrates how parastatals squander public money.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia plans to acquire 600 kilograms of gold from local mines by the end of the fourth quarter of 2026 as part of a strategy to strengthen the country's foreign exchange reserves.
4 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Twenty-eight trainees from all 14 regions of Namibia have begun a six-month gemstone cutting and polishing programme at the Karibib Gemstone Training Centre, a government initiative aimed at developing specialised skills and promoting value addition within the mining sector.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Competition Commission has approved CNNC Overseas Ltd's acquisition of a minority interest in Bannerman Energy, which is developing the Etango uranium project in Erongo. The approval came subject to conditions requiring employment creation, skills development and transfer, and increased participation of Namibian firms in the uranium value chain.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Works and Transport has installed an electric vehicle charging station at its Windhoek headquarters as a pilot project to assess the feasibility of a nationwide charging network. The facility, designed by ministry engineers, will serve as a case study to guide future EV charging infrastructure deployment across the country, initially targeting government-owned vehicles and government employees before expanding to the public.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Competition Commission has approved a transaction in which TotalEnergies EP Namibia BV and Windhoek PEL 28 BV exchange participating interests in three petroleum exploration licences. The regulator found the transaction resulted in only marginal change in market share and no public interest concerns.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia says assets held through Namitvest and Nammic investment structures have grown to more than N$900 million, funded through monthly payroll deductions from participating members. The union outlined its investment activities and recent interventions to protect jobs in the mining sector.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed satisfaction with expanded irrigation, active harvesting, and crop diversification at green scheme projects in Kavango East and West regions.
4 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Small-scale fishers in Namibia support more than 1,500 seasonal and full-time workers and land about 3,000 tonnes worth N$27.6 million annually, but remain overlooked in policy and lack legal recognition under the Marine Resources Act, which classifies only commercial and recreational fishers and effectively prohibits small-scale fishers from selling their catch.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah toured irrigation projects in Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena and Omusati regions as part of government efforts to strengthen agricultural productivity, food security and employment. At Ndonga Linena Green Scheme in Kavango East, she noted the project is expected to produce about 4,754 tonnes of maize from 574 hectares this season.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
A High Court judge ruled that a leasehold right granted under the Communal Land Reform Act of 2005 does not end with the death of the right holder and can form part of their estate. The court also determined that a deceased estate and its executor have a stronger claim to the land than someone occupying it without a leasehold right.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
NamWater has rescheduled a planned water supply interruption at Von Bach Treatment Plant to Friday, 05 June 2026, from 07:00 to 18:00, at NamPower's request to accommodate a scheduled power outage. The interruption will affect the City of Windhoek, Okahandja Municipality, and multiple other customers, as pump stations will be unable to transfer water while the 11kV and 66kV busbar are extended to a mobile substation.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
More than 990 bags of rubbish were collected in Walvis Bay during the first Mayoral Clean Up Campaign, led by mayor Johannes Shimbilinga and joined by community members, businesses, volunteers, and municipal teams. The initiative, held in observance of World Biodiversity Day, focused on public spaces in Kuisebmond, Narraville, and the town centre, as the town faces growing frustration over sanitation and waste management challenges.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Two separate suicide incidents within days of each other have occurred in the coastal region. A Swakopmund resident was found deceased in her vehicle after shooting herself, and the body of a Tsumeb businessman was discovered near the coast after he walked into the sea.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Community leaders in Tsumkwe have called for urgent intervention to revive several stalled development projects, including a multi-million-dollar agricultural initiative and a cultural museum incomplete for more than a decade. A delegation from the Office of the Prime Minister visited the constituency to assess development challenges and service delivery.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The German government has invested N$1.9 million to support the Namibia Planned Parenthood Association's "Pamwe" project, which promotes sexual and reproductive health and rights among young people in Kavango, Kunene, and Omusati regions from May to December 2026. The initiative aims to reduce teenage pregnancies, challenge cultural barriers, and expand access to youth-friendly health services.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
JA Africa and the ExxonMobil Foundation have launched the 2026 STEM Africa 2.0 program to equip 4,000 young Africans aged 14 to 17 with skills in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and artificial intelligence. The initiative builds on a partnership that has already reached over 10,000 young people in Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and Nigeria.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The National Youth Service has operated with only four board members for more than a year, below the statutory minimum of seven prescribed by the NYS Act 6 of 2005. A governance expert warned the arrangement creates compliance concerns and heightens governance risks, with sources fearing resolutions passed under the current arrangement could be deemed void.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) walked out of talks with the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) over delayed disbursement of tuition and non-tuition funds, rejecting proposed timelines and calling for a protest at Government Park on Friday after the fund failed to meet previous commitments to release funds in April.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Environmental careers are gaining interest among young Namibians, who are pursuing roles in water resource management, climate research, renewable energy, conservation, agriculture, and environmental policy—driven by growing awareness of climate change and sustainability challenges.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Amanda Jantjies, 58, and her husband Barnard pleaded guilty to defrauding Ekonolux transport service of N$9.9 million between January 2014 and November 2018. As a bookkeeper, Jantjies transferred company funds to her personal account and her husband's business account, with N$3.4 million going to Bareli Building Services, while some payments covered personal expenses.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Finance suspended 15,825 of 209,226 old-age grant recipients whose names could not be found in the National Population Registry System. Beneficiaries can restore payments by providing identity documentation at the nearest Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare office, and once verified will receive back payments covering the suspension period.
4 June 2026 · Informanté →
The National Arts Council of Namibia has awarded N$132,066 through its first grant cycle of the year to three creative projects across individual, group and organisational categories in Omaheke, Khomas and Oshana regions, supporting initiatives aligned with the sixth National Development Plan's recognition of the creative sector.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The sixth instalment of the Scary Movie franchise is in development, sparking online nostalgia among millennials who grew up with the parody comedy series. The Wayans brothers have also engaged with local South African culture, attempting to speak Kaaps during an interview about the franchise.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Flavio Cobolli beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the French Open quarter-finals to set up a semi-final against Matteo Arnaldi. This will be the first all-Italian Grand Slam men's semi-final in history.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Polish world number 114 Maja Chwalinska defeated Russian 25th seed Diana Shnaider 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 to become the first qualifier to reach the French Open final in the professional era. She will face Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva in Saturday's final.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Tour de France favourites Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, and Paul Seixas are using different pre-Tour build-ups and have largely avoided racing each other this season, with Pogacar and Vingegaard — winners of the last six Tour editions — facing off only once since last year's race. The Tour begins July 4 in Barcelona.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc, and Lewis Hamilton are widely expected to end Ferrari's winless streak and finish Kimi Antonelli's winning run at Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. Hamilton leads the championship by 43 points after his fourth consecutive victory in Canada, though Ferrari's car is considered better suited to the street circuit where Mercedes last won in 2019.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's premier international cycling event, the Tour de Windhoek, was officially launched and is scheduled for 13 to 16 August 2026. Pupkewitz Megabuild will continue as title sponsor, bringing together elite and emerging cyclists to compete across challenging and scenic routes throughout the country.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Swakopmund officially unveiled a new welcome sign on Tuesday in a ceremony marking what the mayor described as the first step in a strategy to boost tourism and support local business. Two additional welcome signs are planned for strategic locations on the B2 Road from Arandis and the road to Henties Bay.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that growing private healthcare in Africa is not evidence of state failure but rather meets patient demand for speed and reliability that stretched public systems cannot guarantee. The piece notes that non-state providers have long filled gaps in healthcare access, particularly in rural and township communities, and suggests the focus should be on why Namibians increasingly choose private care.
4 June 2026 · The Namibian →