The finance ministry is revising a directive that required public institutions to each create 65 internship positions, citing conflict with public service rules over allowance-related aspects.
8 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The finance ministry is revising a directive that required public institutions to each create 65 internship positions, citing conflict with public service rules over allowance-related aspects.
8 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Frans Kapofi launched the book "Security, Resource Control and Democracy in Africa" at the University of Namibia's School of Military Science. The scholarly publication, which emerged from an international conference in November 2023, aims to contribute to discussions on governance, security and sustainable development across the continent.
8 June 2026 · Informanté →
More than three decades after Namibia's independence in 1990, Founding Father Sam Nujoma's call for responsibility, unity, and self-determination continues to resonate as a lesson for Africa's future. The article examines how Nujoma's declaration that "the destiny of this country is now fully in our own hands" challenged the nation and continent to embrace the responsibilities accompanying self-determination and nation-building.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Presidency has rejected allegations that President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her family were involved in a proposed N$612 million solar power project linked to the Tsumeb smelter, stating the head of state played no role in negotiation, financing, approval or implementation. The denial comes after opposition leader Panduleni Itula questioned the ownership structure and alleged companies associated with the President's sons were involved.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Two Karasburg Town Council officials are under police investigation for allegedly defrauding the council of more than N$1.5 million through electricity theft. One councillor allegedly tampered with an electricity meter after requesting disconnection years ago, resulting in a loss of about N$1 million; the second has allegedly consumed electricity without payment since 2023, with a recorded loss of about N$560,000.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has urged media organisations to report fairly on women in leadership positions, saying coverage often focuses on controversy and personal conduct rather than their work and achievements. She argues this imbalanced reporting erodes public confidence in women leaders and discourages women from participating in public life.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Keetmanshoop mayor Melody Swartbooi says Landless People's Movement (LPM) members interviewed municipality staff days before she was removed as mayor and council member on Friday. LPM spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa denied the party instructed party leaders to conduct such interviews, while Swartbooi says she questioned party member Willy Higoam about the alleged investigations.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Works and Transport has launched a computerised learner licence testing system and online booking platform at the Okahandja Natis centre. The system will be rolled out gradually across the country, with all Natis centres expected to operate it by March 2027.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed retired chief legal adviser Chris Nghaamwa, her relative, as an adviser to attorney general Festus Mbandeka effective 1 June. State House defended the appointment, stating Nghaamwa's qualifications and experience in government legal roles made him suitable, and that family relationships do not render individuals unsuitable for public service.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare inspected sport facilities in Kavango West and found them far below national standards, contrary to earlier impressions. Regional leaders attributed slow progress to difficulties accessing budgeted funds.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Affirmative Repositioning lawmaker Vaino Hangula proposed creating an "absentee urban landlord" category with higher levies and possible government acquisition of urban land for public housing, arguing the current land bill fails to address Namibia's urban housing crisis by excluding local authority and settlement areas. He called for levies on vacant serviced land, progressive property ownership limits, and stricter accountability for urban land held for commercial purposes.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian government has budgeted about N$20 million for a feasibility study to revive Air Namibia, which was placed into voluntary liquidation in February 2021 due to debts exceeding N$5 billion. Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi told Parliament that the study has been completed and is under review, conducted by an inter-ministerial team of experts with aviation, legal, and economic expertise.
8 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has received 624 applications from the public and interested stakeholders requesting reconsideration of its March decision to reject Starlink's licence application. Cran said it will process the applications through established legal and regulatory procedures under the Communications Act of 2009.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Works and Transport launched a pilot electric vehicle charging station at its headquarters in Windhoek, with Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi describing it as a strategic pilot project intended to inform the expansion of an EV charging network across the country. The ministry, which manages government-owned infrastructure, plans to eventually serve both government fleet vehicles and the public.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Fuel and Franchise Association says Nasan Energies has failed to deliver fuel paid for upfront and has not honoured agreements made with divested retailers. FAFA claims Nasan promised a three-month 'Bring the Cash Incentive' and to honour existing seven-day credit terms, but did not provide written confirmation and has failed to deliver orders within promised timeframes.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited increased revenue by 7.1% to N$1.95 billion for the six months ended 31 March 2026, with profit after tax growing 1.6% to N$511.9 million, supported by strong growth in prepaid, roaming and enterprise services.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The seventh Nkurenkuru Expo gala dinner raised N$600,500 on Saturday to support the event running from 24 July to 2 August under the theme 'Empowering Economic Growth and Celebrating Heritage'. Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba said the funds would help position the expo as a platform for jobs and business opportunities while respecting local traditions and heritage.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Competition Commission has granted Ultimate Safaris a 90-day extension to respond to an investigation into an allegedly illegal agreement with three conservancies. The extension was granted under the Competition Act of 2003, though critics claim the NaCC is treating the company with "kid gloves" given the time it has been allowed to avoid complying with the commission's directive to scrap the exclusive agreements.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Strong branding requires long-term positioning, consistency, and intentional storytelling rather than working only with immediately available resources. Limited budgets should drive creative strategy, not prevent ambition, as audiences judge brands on final output and experience rather than financial constraints.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Hadago Fishing's freezer trawler Venus 1 will be auctioned on 30 June 2026 in Walvis Bay after the company failed to repay debts to Standard Bank Namibia and workers' wages. The vessel, valued at N$65 million, is being sold following a High Court order to recover millions owed by the fishing company, which is 45% owned by SWAPO-linked Gendev Fishing Resources.
8 June 2026 · Informanté →
TransNamib opened a theft case following a weekend break-in at its chief executive's office in Windhoek and reported the incident to police. Sources claim several laptops were stolen, including devices allegedly containing information on investigations into irregularities involving some executives.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Fuel and Franchise Association of Namibia says Nasan Energies failed to honour verbal promises to extend a cash incentive for fuel retailers ordering in advance and to deliver fuel on time. Nasan had agreed in a Tuesday meeting to extend the 50-cent-per-litre rebate past June until end of August and to offer seven-day credit terms to certain retailers previously supplied by Vivo Energy Namibia Limited.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
TransNamib's CEO office and executive wing were broken into over the weekend. Insider sources suspect the break-in resulted in the loss of information linked to forensic investigations into alleged property management irregularities and statutory breaches at the rail operator.
8 June 2026 · Informanté →
The government has launched a pilot electric vehicle charging station at the ministry of works and transport headquarters in Windhoek, signaling its recognition that global transport is shifting towards cleaner mobility and positioning Namibia to follow the lead of regional peers.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Bannerman Energy Ltd has appointed Cirrus Securities (Pty) Ltd as its new equity sponsor for the Namibia Securities Exchange, effective 5 June 2026, replacing IJG Securities in a planned rotation required by NSX listing requirements.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
NOGC 2026 will bring together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to discuss strategies for maximizing benefits from Namibia's emerging oil and gas sector, covering investment opportunities, regulatory requirements, value chain development, and employment creation.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Koryx Copper has made progress on the pre-feasibility study and infrastructure planning for its Haib copper project in southern Namibia, with the study planned for publication in late 2026. The project envisages large-scale open pit mining to produce copper and molybdenum concentrate, and will source grid power augmented with solar and battery storage, and water from the Orange River.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Red Soil Energy and Mineral Exploration lost its Supreme Court challenge against the mines and energy minister's refusal of a petroleum exploration licence for offshore blocks in southern Namibia. The company had argued it was treated unfairly and that blocks were reserved for politically connected individuals, but the court upheld the minister's decision based on the company's failure to demonstrate required technical and financial capacity.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Marcus Kambulu, a farmer in Mayana, Kavango Region, says the area has potential to be Namibia's food basket if farmers better use fertile land and rainfall. He currently relies on rain-fed agriculture with crop rotation, but plans to connect his farm to a nearby community irrigation project linked to the Okavango River to increase yields and enable year-round farming.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The agriculture ministry is transforming the 140-hectare Ekoka brownfield in Ohangwena into an irrigated green scheme to boost food security. Currently at an initial stage with trial crops planted and four boreholes drilled, the project is transitioning from rain-fed to irrigation-based farming while feasibility studies on water and soil quality are underway.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Kunene regional education directorate completed a week-long training programme in Okahandja on Friday, attended by 110 participants including heads of departments and senior educators.
8 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Nine men raped a 25-year-old woman at knifepoint near NamWater houses at Nau-Aib, Okahandja, early yesterday morning. According to the national police spokesperson, the suspects threatened the woman with knives and warned her not to scream for help.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Windhoek City Council has adopted a motion calling for urgent national intervention to address an estimated 150 young children, believed to be of Angolan origin, begging at traffic intersections in the capital. Councillor Ignatius Semba raised concerns that children as young as five to seven years old face serious safety risks.
8 June 2026 · Informanté →
An 18-year-old man allegedly raped his 10-year-old sister in a shared bedroom at Tobias Hainyeko, Outapi, on Wednesday afternoon, according to Omusati police regional commander Ismael Basson. The suspect has not been arrested and police investigations are ongoing.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A vehicle collision was reported on newly installed speed humps along the B1 Western Bypass in Windhoek on Sunday evening, shortly after the traffic-calming measures became operational. The incident has fueled ongoing debate over the effectiveness and safety of the speed humps, which authorities say are necessary to curb speeding and address pedestrian-related crashes.
8 June 2026 · Informanté →
One Economy Foundation donated maternal and infant care items valued at $30,000 to former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba at her homestead in Ohangwena region, as recognition of her commitment to community development and women and children's welfare. The foundation also reported outcomes from a healthcare outreach programme in Ohangwena that provided sexual and reproductive health services to over 350 people.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Marlien Conradie, accused of stealing about N$41 million from her employer Western Investments Namibia between 2016 and 2025, has appealed a January 2026 bail refusal in the High Court. She was arrested in November 2025 on fraud and POCA charges after an audit uncovered payments redirected to her personal accounts.
8 June 2026 · Informanté →
Jandré Dippenaar's application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court has been dismissed by the Windhoek High Court. Dippenaar was convicted on six counts of murder following a 2014 collision near Henties Bay that killed six people, and received an effective 15-year prison sentence.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A married couple have admitted guilt on fraud, theft and money laundering charges involving close to N$10 million, after the husband's gambling addiction began following double jackpot wins at a Windhoek casino.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian police in Omusati Region have not yet arrested an 18-year-old male suspect accused of raping his 10-year-old biological sister in Tobias Hainyeko informal settlement, Outapi, on Wednesday afternoon.
8 June 2026 · Informanté →
The 2026 FIFA World Cup comes with a new musical collection including the official tournament anthem 'Dai Dai' by Shakira and Burna Boy, co-written by Ed Sheeran, alongside tracks like 'Goals' by Lisa, Anitta and Rema that blend multiple genres and languages.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2026 MTC Wine Extravaganza held events in Ongwediva and Windhoek on 29 and 30 May, operating under the theme 'Carnival in Venice' with a masquerade setting. The two-city structure was designed to expand geographic reach and facilitate broader national participation, featuring expanded wine selections and new local winemakers.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Afro-pop artist Sixer Vundakan released his fifth studio album, 'Kotse moKotse', an 18-track project on 30 April featuring collaborations with local artists and focusing on everyday life experiences and youth-related themes including discipline, growth, and avoiding self-destruction.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has expressed disappointment over the state of sports infrastructure in Kavango West, particularly in Nkurenkuru, saying the facilities are far below standard.
8 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
UEFA will send 16 teams to the expanded 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup, Europe's largest allocation yet. The 16 qualifying nations are Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czechia, England, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Türkiye.
8 June 2026 · Informanté →
FNB Grootfontein beat defending champions FNB Kudus 24-19, while FNB Wanderers overcame FNB Unam 51-42 on Saturday, with Wanderers staying two points behind Grootfontein at the top of the league.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Eight teams progressed to the quarterfinals of the women's NFA Cup after Round of 16 matches completed over the weekend. Most favourites won, though Nust Babes upset Mighty Angels 4-2, and Mighty Gunners Ladies defeated VPower Angels 7-0 to set up a quarterfinal against league champions FC Ongos.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Young Brazilians advanced to the quarter-finals with a 4-0 victory over Mkwamalanga FC, while Dates Eleven lost to KK Palace 5-3 on penalties in Round of 16 matches held at Independence Stadium and venues across the country.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Rugby has been central to Namibian life for over a century, and the Namibia Rugby Union continues efforts to broaden its demographic base through domestic competitions and the new T1 Rugby girls' programme launched in October 2024 at four Windhoek schools. The sport faces ongoing challenges with player retention and grassroots coaching shortages.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare inspected sport facilities in Kavango West on Saturday and found they fell short of national standards, contrary to earlier assurances. Regional leaders told Ngurare that funding had been budgeted but progress stalled due to difficulties accessing allocated funds; Ngurare urged stakeholders to work together to remove obstacles and speed up upgrades.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Omaruru hosted Round 3 of the Namibian Enduro Championship with competitors completing courses across multiple classes. QZ van Rooyen won Class 2 Pro Open in 3 hours, 18 minutes and 43 seconds, while Jorn Greiter claimed Class 5 Senior Pro gold and Duard Wiese took Class 7 Intermediate Gold.
8 June 2026 · Informanté →
Environmental Lawyers Network of Namibia chairperson Des-Rose Engelbrecht cautions that while renewable energy is essential for combating climate change, solar and wind farm projects can negatively affect ecosystems without careful planning and regulation. She notes Namibia has a strong legal framework but says effective implementation remains critical as the country aims to increase renewable energy capacity from 367MW to 700MW.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Martin Odegaard scored a second-half equaliser to earn Norway a 1-1 draw with Morocco in a World Cup warm-up match, with Brahim Diaz having given Morocco an early lead.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Ambassador Julia Imene-Chaduru led Namibia's delegation to the 2026 Korea–Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Seoul, where African and Korean officials agreed to deepen cooperation on trade, investment, technology, infrastructure, agriculture, and sustainable development, while addressing geopolitical challenges and Africa's role in global supply chains.
8 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Sun editorial warns of growing threats directed at investigators, prosecutors, journalists and witnesses in Namibia, expressing concern that intimidation could undermine the justice system.
8 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Lawyer and businessman Sisa Namandje, speaking at the John Akapandi Endjala Memorial Lecture, argued that black Namibians should prioritize ownership over jobs to address structural inequality and build intergenerational wealth, citing the late Endjala's legacy of mentoring and opening doors for younger professionals.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →