The Swapo Party Youth League has endorsed youth activist and former student leader Ester Simon for the position of executive chairperson of the National Youth Council.
15 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Swapo Party Youth League has endorsed youth activist and former student leader Ester Simon for the position of executive chairperson of the National Youth Council.
15 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute to Ombara Kahimemua Nguvauva at a commemoration of the 130th anniversary of his execution in Okahandja, calling on Namibians to uphold unity and reject division as the country reflects on its liberation history.
15 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah launched her book "Building Namibia's Future: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's Roadmap to Unity, Prosperity and Transformation," describing it as a call to action for Namibians to contribute to national development and inclusive growth. The publication captures the President's leadership journey and vision, with themes aligned to the Eighth Administration's priorities including ethical leadership, accountability, education, and skills development.
15 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Minister of urban and rural development approved Calista Schwartz-Gowases's appointment as Tsumeb municipality CEO effective 1 June 2026, but she has not yet received a formal letter of appointment and has not commenced work. The appointment faced internal council dispute over procedural irregularities, with some councillors raising concerns about deviation from the interview panel's recommendation.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia's unemployment, poverty and inequality require collective action from citizens, businesses and communities, not government action alone. She called for active participation in nation-building and urged citizens to engage in community development and national dialogue.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Home Affairs plans to replace Namibia's outdated migration systems with a digital-first framework featuring online visa and permit applications, electronic payments, real-time tracking, and secure digital documents. The minister said the reforms aim to improve border management, national security, service delivery and facilitate investment.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi presided over the official handover of household grid connections, Aerial Bundled Conductor networks, and public street lighting for Sunrise Informal Settlement in Gibeon, Hardap Region.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a statement at the 130th commemoration of the Battle of Otjunda and the execution of Ombara Kahimemua Nguvauva in Okahandja.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
First Gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah praised anti-colonial Ovambanderu Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva at a 130-year commemoration, saying the chief chose dignity over surrender when confronted by colonial power and was executed on 12 June 1896 for his refusal to abandon his people's freedom and identity.
15 June 2026 · New Era →
Swapo has endorsed Gerson Sindano, an ECN commissioner since August 2022, as its preferred candidate for chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, to replace Elsie Nghikembua whose term ends this year. Sindano is a senior lecturer in language development at the University of Namibia with a doctorate in English studies.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Over 22,000 former South West Africa Territory Force (SWATF) soldiers plan to sue the government for N$5.7 billion in unpaid veteran benefits and compensation, claiming they have not received benefits due to them since independence. The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs questioned the origin of the funds being claimed.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A parliamentary standing committee has launched public hearings on whether existing laws adequately protect citizens from exploitation by lending institutions and informal money lenders, prompted by rising indebtedness among households, particularly civil servants. The inquiry focuses on payday loans, which account for 82% of new loans issued by microlenders, and the payroll deduction system used in the public service, which may encourage excessive borrowing despite Labour Act provisions limiting total deductions to one-third of remuneration.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Landless People's Movement accused SWAPO of infiltration tactics after a chaotic meeting in Keetmanshoop over the weekend; LPM MP Dawid Eigub said the party would not be affected by such disruptions. A suspended Keetmanshoop councillor, Joseph Isaacks, disputed the claims and said he had been invited to the meeting by Eigub.
15 June 2026 · Informanté →
Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu said Namibia cannot rely on outdated and manual migration systems, and the proposed Migration Bill aims to create a digital-first, efficient, and secure system. The bill's design was informed by countrywide consultations across all regions, with input from border communities, traditional authorities, civil society, and business.
15 June 2026 · Informanté →
Landless People's Movement (LPM) leader Bernadus Swartbooi and other party leaders were forced to flee a public meeting in Keetmanshoop on Saturday after chaos erupted over the recall of town mayor Melody Swartbooi. Police advised that the meeting could not continue, though the party attributed the disruption to a small group including suspended member Joseph Isaacks and said they would address the matter at a press conference.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Michael Amushelelo brought an urgent application to the Windhoek High Court on Friday arguing that speed humps installed 10 days ago on the Western Bypass endanger motorists and are unlawful under the Road Traffic and Transport Act. Judge Gabriel Komboni postponed his ruling to 30 June after hearing arguments from Amushelelo and government lawyer Wilhelm Amukoto.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia is shifting toward functionality-based regulations and establishing regulatory sandboxes—controlled environments where innovators and businesses can test new products under flexible rules. The telecommunications sector contributed 2.5% to GDP in 2024 and recorded 10.7% growth in real value added in 2025, compared to 1.9% in 2024.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially opened Goreangab Mall in Katutura, Windhoek, on 5 June 2026.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited has registered as a Huawei enterprise partner, gaining access to Huawei's enterprise portfolio including connectivity solutions, cloud technologies, and digital infrastructure to strengthen its ability to provide technology solutions to Namibian businesses and institutions.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta), deregistered in 2024 for failing to submit its annual return, has now submitted the return which is under review, and plans to relaunch with a digital platform to formalise and improve transport safety and accountability.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance's Fireplace Conversation found that many small businesses in Namibia are run by people seeking survival rather than growth-focused entrepreneurs, with failures driven by limited business knowledge and weak financial discipline. A distinction exists between self-employed informal traders and entrepreneurs building scalable enterprises.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The abandoned Star Hotel at the intersection of Chrysler and Richardene Kloppers streets in Khomasdal is being renovated and converted into a fitness centre by businessman Unith Wells. The facility will feature a gymnasium, boxing and karate areas, spa, sauna, and student accommodation, and will not accommodate clubs or serve alcohol.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's finance minister said the government is reconsidering its ban on importing vehicles older than 12 years, acknowledging that the policy may have only increased costs for consumers without stopping the vehicles from entering the market. The minister noted that import policies were developed before online shopping and small-scale import businesses became common.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A coalition of small miners and community members in Uis has petitioned the ministry of industries, mines and energy to remove three directors—Helena Itamba, Aune Andreas, and Anna Daniels—from the Small Miners of Uis board, alleging they have held positions since approximately 2010 without financial transparency, mandate renewal, or accountability. The petitioners say the directors have failed to convene Annual General Meetings or produce audited financial statements, blocking governance reform.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia notes that rising fuel prices are increasing cost pressures for the mining sector, with diesel and petrol prices rising by N$4.63 and N$1.40 per litre respectively. Despite strong uranium and gold prices, higher transport costs are creating a more challenging operating environment.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
||Kharas Regional Council chairperson Gerrit Witbooi says regional leadership wants to see the Climate Investment Fund's green hydrogen projects deliver employment, skills development, and enterprise creation for local young people, particularly in towns such as Lüderitz and Aus.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Sheep producers will meet in Mariental on 22 July 2026 to discuss establishing a producer-owned company to increase farmer participation in processing, marketing, exports and value addition, following a 2024 LPO Congress mandate.
15 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Agricultural Employers' Association's preliminary 2026 wage survey shows permanent employment in the sector fell by 4.5% compared to 2024, attributed largely to rising labour costs from the National Minimum Wage implementation. The AEA chairman warned that higher labour costs pose a risk to employment expansion goals and called for more tripartite engagement on wage implications.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An unidentified woman, estimated to be aged 25–30, was found dead on the B1 road between Ondangwa and Oshikango in Oshuushe Village in the early hours of Friday. Police suspect she was struck by a vehicle that left the scene and have opened cases of culpable homicide and failure to stop at the scene of an accident.
15 June 2026 · Informanté →
Katarina Kamari, who served as Oshakati Town Council spokesperson for about nine years, has been appointed Head of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Stakeholder Engagement at the Namibia University of Science and Technology's Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business, effective 1 June. She holds a Master of Communication Science degree and is a Certified Chartered Public Relations Practitioner.
15 June 2026 · Informanté →
Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila visited the Beyond Barriers Pediatric Centre in Swakopmund and commended its work supporting children with developmental and special needs, calling for stronger inclusive healthcare and community responsibility alongside government efforts.
15 June 2026 · Informanté →
Community activists demand the government repair collapsing water and sewer networks in underserved neighbourhoods before implementing prepaid metering. The minister of urban and rural development has acknowledged that bulk infrastructure, especially sewer reticulation, is aging under population pressure, and said the ministry is engaging local authorities to prioritize upgrades while prepaid metering implementation is underway in nine towns.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 20-year-old woman was found dead at Yinsu village in Kavango West on Friday, and a 45-year-old man was found dead at his mother's house in Okahandja on Saturday. Police say no foul play is suspected in either case, though motives remain unknown and no suicide notes were found.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Police arrested a 33-year-old man in Tsumeb after finding him with dry beef meat valued at N$3,500 that he could not explain. In a separate incident, a goat was allegedly stolen and slaughtered at Okakoko village in Omuthiya district, with two additional female goats killed; no arrests have been made in that case.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Petrus 'Pietie' Fox, a pastor who linked ministry work with the local biking community in Walvis Bay, died on 9 June at age 70. Fox had been active in both pastoral work and involvement with bikers since at least 2012, and is remembered by the Skeleton Coast Bikers Community Church as someone whose ministry reached people beyond traditional church settings.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Johanna Nakale, 52, quit her business in 2016 after witnessing San children arriving hungry at a water point in Gobabis. She now cares for 16 vulnerable children, many abandoned or neglected, providing them with food, schooling, and shelter.
15 June 2026 · New Era →
South African brand Lil-Lets donated 6,000 sanitary pad packs and five menstrual corners to the One Economy Foundation and partner organisations including Girl Up Namibia, Havana Charity Work Foundation, Lidar Foundation, and the Zambezi Girl Child Foundation to support menstrual health initiatives in Namibia. The donation is part of a partnership aimed at improving access to menstrual hygiene products, promoting awareness, and addressing stigma surrounding menstruation.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Parents in Windhoek and Okahandja are queuing and sleeping outside public schools to secure pre-primary and Grade 1 places, with overcrowding and limited spaces prompting pushing, shoving, and police intervention. In Okahandja, only 30 Grade 1 and 74 Grade 0 application spaces were reportedly available despite hundreds seeking admission.
15 June 2026 · Informanté →
A High Court appeal by Joel Angula, a former Namib Diamonds protection officer, to overturn a bail denial was dismissed due to an incomplete bail record lacking the investigating officer's testimony. Angula faces eight counts including murder in connection with an armed robbery where diamonds valued at N$335.6 million were allegedly stolen from the NAMDIA head office.
15 June 2026 · Informanté →
Grades 8 and 9 boys at Caprivi Senior Secondary School were forced to sleep in cold corridors without blankets as punishment for losing hostel keys. The incident has drawn condemnation from parents and the Namibia National Students Organisation, with the regional education director confirming the matter and pledging to address it through public service staff rules.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Churches and analysts have welcomed Namibia's proposed housing state of emergency, but caution that declarations alone will not address a backlog of over 300,000 homes. The Council of Churches in Namibia says the move must be accompanied by concrete measures, adequate resources, and clear implementation timelines, and calls for faster implementation of free residential plots and increased investment in land servicing.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has cancelled pharmaceutical and clinical product orders worth N$44.8 million extended to 12 companies after suppliers failed to deliver medicines to the Central Medical Stores, including treatments for mental illness, cancer, and chronic conditions.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The //Kharas Regional Governor reported that 4,300 criminal cases were recorded between April 2025 and March 2026, with a 41% clearance rate. Contributing factors cited include alcohol and drug abuse, poverty, unemployment, and greed, while stock theft, money-laundering, and drug-related crimes were among major offences during the period.
15 June 2026 · Informanté →
Abdullah Ibrahim, the legendary South African pianist and composer whose career spanned more than seven decades, died peacefully in Germany following a short illness, surrounded by family. His work blended jazz with South African musical traditions and became a voice of resistance and hope during the apartheid era.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup group match on Monday, with Emam Ashour opening the scoring early before Romelu Lukaku's 65th-minute influence led to Mohamed Hany's own goal. Egypt's search for a first World Cup victory continues, while Belgium aims to improve on their third-place finish in Russia.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United's Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their World Cup Group E opener on Sunday. It is Ivory Coast's first World Cup win in 12 years, and they can now look forward to facing Germany in their next group match.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Japan scored an 89th-minute equaliser to earn a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener in Texas, with both teams twice trading goals in an entertaining second half.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's women's volleyball team secured the bronze medal at the CAVB Zone 6 LA 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers in Harare, Zimbabwe, defeating Malawi 3-1 in the third-place playoff. Head coach Kudakwashe Mutasa praised the team's commitment and discipline, calling the medal a reward for months of preparation.
15 June 2026 · New Era →
Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory in Ferrari red at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday, ending Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak and Ferrari's drought since October 2024. The 41-year-old's win came after a difficult first year with Ferrari and marks a significant resurgence following his switch from Mercedes.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
European champions Spain drew 0-0 with Cape Verde, World Cup debutants from a volcanic archipelago of 525,000 people, despite enjoying 74 percent possession in their Group H opener. Iran prepared to make their long-awaited tournament entrance against New Zealand.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Early group-stage matches of the expanded FIFA World Cup have produced early leaders across several groups, with Mexico and South Korea topping Group A, Scotland leading Group C, and hosts United States and Australia in front in Group D, while Groups G through L await their opening fixtures.
15 June 2026 · Informanté →
Leaders and residents from Kavango East have rejected NamWater's proposed Kavango Link Project, accusing the utility of reviving plans to divert water from the Kavango River.
15 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Trump said a deal to end US-Iran fighting is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, after Iran cast doubt on the timing.
15 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Rival political groups clashed during a rally in the Democratic Republic of Congo against a proposed law that could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to remain in power beyond his two-term limit.
15 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Outgoing German Ambassador Thorsten Hütter expressed optimism that Namibia and Germany will conclude a long-awaited Joint Declaration addressing Germany's colonial-era genocide against the Ovaherero and Nama people (1904–1908) by the end of 2026. Hütter said Germany is willing to apologise and that discussions with affected communities showed many Namibians want both recognition of the past and a stronger future partnership.
15 June 2026 · New Era →
A Windhoek Observer opinion piece argues that Namibian public discourse focuses too heavily on criticism and negativity, and calls for recognition of accomplishments such as Nasan Energies Namibia's contributions to petroleum product supply security, framing such successes as victories for the nation rather than individual companies.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An editorial argues that while Namibia needs to build domestic manufacturing capacity rather than rely on imports, the thousands of young people earning livelihoods through "Order With Me" import businesses should not be dismissed. The piece contends these entrepreneurs demonstrate innovation and market responsiveness, and government should support their transition toward higher-value activities rather than treating them as illegitimate.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that across Africa, including Namibia (ranked third in continental development), citizens face a relentless cycle of economic obligations—paying for transportation, water, electricity, healthcare, and other necessities—that forces labour toward subsistence rather than building wealth, framing the issue as one of powerlessness rather than simply inflation or rising costs.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →