The National Housing Enterprise has dismissed urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa's call to build 10,000 houses a year, stating its official annual target differs.
16 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A woman believed to be between 25 and 30 years old was found dead in Oshuushe village on the Ondangwa-Oshikango B1 road in the early hours of Friday morning in what police suspect to be a hit-and-run incident.
16 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business is holding a free hands-on public lecture on "AI in Finance" on Wednesday evening in Windhoek, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping banking, investment forecasting, and risk management. Attendance is available both in person and virtually.
16 June 2026 · Informanté →
Environmental health practitioners and assistants across Namibia have petitioned the ministry of health and social services to review and upgrade their profession's grading structure, arguing that their qualifications and responsibilities are not adequately reflected in the current public service framework. The practitioners, who hold honours degrees and diplomas respectively, perform essential public health functions including food safety, water quality monitoring, sanitation, waste management, vector control, and disease surveillance.
16 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
In a bail hearing for his co-accused nephew, murder accused Abner Mateus testified to Ondangwa Magistrate's Court that he is not a murderer and had no intention of killing anyone. Mateus is among six men charged in connection with the death of former Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Swapo Party Youth League calls on young Namibians to become ambassadors of education and contribute to national development on the Day of the African Child, citing Namibia's progress in expanding educational access since independence while noting remaining challenges in quality education and digital literacy for rural and marginalised communities.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A report commissioned by the Institute for Public Policy Research and titled 'Not Yet Uhuru – Gender and LGBT Rights in Namibia: Opportunities, Gaps and Challenges' examines the ongoing struggle to recognise the constitutional and human rights of Namibia's LGBTQI+ community following recent landmark court cases.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Statistics Agency reports that children make up 42.7% of Namibia's three million population, releasing the figure on Day of the African Child. President Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Namibians to protect children and ensure access to education, clean water, sanitation and safety.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia has urged the public to donate blood as national reserves have fallen to just three days' supply, well below the recommended nine-day reserve. Low stocks risk delaying emergency treatment, postponing surgeries, and leaving vulnerable patients including cancer patients, those with blood disorders, and mothers experiencing childbirth complications at heightened risk.
16 June 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has begun receiving medical equipment procured directly from manufacturers, including anaesthesia machines, surgical lights, and ventilators for distribution to health facilities nationwide. The direct procurement strategy aims to reduce reliance on intermediaries, improve efficiency, and ensure timely supply of essential equipment.
16 June 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations reports that child labour remains a serious concern in Namibia, particularly in agriculture and domestic work linked to poverty and food insecurity. The ministry recorded two cases during the financial year involving a cattle herder and domestic worker, both arrested and the children reunited with their families.
16 June 2026 · New Era →
A parliamentary standing committee on economics has heard that low salaries, predatory microlenders, and gaps in the law are driving public servants into crippling debt cycles, with some earning as low as N$3,000 a month while facing exorbitant interest rates. The committee is investigating whether existing laws adequately protect Namibians against lending institutions and reviewing the deduction payroll system that allows loan repayments to be taken directly from civil servants' salaries.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Riaan van Wyk (46) was convicted of murdering his brother Frederik van Wyk (47) at Rehoboth in November 2021 by stabbing him in the heart, and of attempting to murder another brother. He will be sentenced on 10 July; he has prior convictions for killing another brother and attempted murder.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Despite tourism attractions and mining prospects, Sesfontein constituency in Kunene region struggles with infrastructure deficits, water shortages and limited investment. The councillor says the constituency lacks adequate water infrastructure, reliable road networks, accessible health facilities, stable telecommunications and sufficient investment in key economic sectors.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A man accused of masterminding an acid attack on late Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda declined to reveal the source of N$40,000 he used to purchase a vehicle that the state claims was used to transport acid used in the October attack. Shiweda died from the attack's injuries in February; the vehicle is central to the state's case.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Petrus "Pietie" Fox, a Walvis Bay pastor and prominent figure in Namibia's biking community, died on 9 June at age 70. According to Nambiker founder Rousseau Hill, Fox is remembered for his passion for biking and the camaraderie he fostered, with his death resonating across riders nationwide.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Meteorological Services predicts temperatures will drop significantly in the south on Wednesday, with snowfall possible in south-western areas including Aus and Maltahöhe, frost in other southern areas, and rainfall expected across southern regions, central highlands, and Omaheke, accompanied by wind in most interior areas.
16 June 2026 · Informanté →