Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has appointed an 11-member task force, including former Namibian editor Tangeni Amupadhi, to review salary structures at public enterprises and recommend new pay structures for board members and committees. The task force, chaired by Joseph Diescho, will operate from 1 July to 30 September 2026.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has appointed an 11-member task force, including former Namibian editor Tangeni Amupadhi, to review salary structures at public enterprises and recommend new pay structures for board members and committees. The task force, chaired by Joseph Diescho, will operate from 1 July to 30 September 2026.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs has asked shortlisted NDF candidates to report to the NDF Training Establishment at Osona Military Base for military training from 7 to 9 July 2026. Candidates must bring original educational certificates, national identity cards, birth certificates, and supporting documents, and are required to open bank accounts and obtain Tax Certificates.
27 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's economy grew to N$70.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, recording real growth of 2.0% year-on-year, slower than 2.8% in the same period last year. Growth was driven by service industries, particularly wholesale and retail trade, financial services, and health and education sectors, but held back by a 12.2% decline in mining and quarrying and a 5.9% fall in manufacturing.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Ngurare has officially launched the Erongo SUNAM Desalination Project, a joint venture between NamWater and Swakop Uranium valued at N$2.1 billion that aims to deliver about 20 million cubic metres of desalinated water annually. The project, financed through a 70/30 shareholding structure with Government commitment of N$200 million in equity, is expected to reach financial close in July 2026 and begin commercial operations in June 2028.
27 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform denied reports claiming it deemed removal of the Veterinary Cordon Fence (Red Line) impossible, stating that gradual removal aligned with the Second National Land Conference resolution remains official policy, supported by investments in veterinary infrastructure and ongoing reviews of policy frameworks.
27 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Minister of Agriculture announced that the Equalisation Fund, which ensures farmers in the Northern Communal Areas receive the same cattle prices as farmers elsewhere in Namibia, will be operationalised in 2024 after institutional delays prevented implementation the previous year. The ministry is also investing in feedlots and reducing transport costs for NCA farmers as part of broader efforts to remove market inequities.
27 June 2026 · Informanté →
A Namibian journalist describes his lifelong search for answers after his sister took her own life when he was a child, and explores the connection between mental illness and suicide while questioning why some people facing extreme hardship do not take their own lives.
27 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Daniel Makie, a 44-year-old Walvis Bay resident, was arrested on 24 June 2026 for the murder of Barbara Ruth Geschke, 80, whose body was discovered on 16 June. He appeared in Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court on 26 June and was denied bail; the case was postponed to 29 October 2026.
27 June 2026 · Informanté →
Zambezi-based musician Kwaito Lager will release his album "Writing My Story" on 2 July, with a message of hope and self-belief centred on his personal journey. His artist manager notes Lager spent over 10 years building his career independently before signing with Kozani Zani Entertainment.
27 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibian singer, songwriter and disability advocate Alvarita Lucungo, born with congenital glaucoma and nystagmus, released her debut album 'Fin' in 2019 and plans a next album titled 'Ellipsis'. She is also a trainer and advocate with views on disability, stigma and barriers, sharing her story on the WeSpeak Podcast, a platform for people with disabilities.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Rapper D-Jay, born Diogene Ochs, will make his first public appearance at the Lifestyle Experience event at Acacia Park in Otjiwarongo next Saturday after spending a year in seclusion producing music. Raised in the United States before returning to complete high school in Namibia, D-Jay credits American rappers and poetry classes with shaping his career in the local hip-hop scene.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian previews several shows debuting in July, including a new 'Little House on the Prairie' adaptation premiering 9 July on Netflix, the crime drama 'The Westies' with JK Simmons premiering 12 July on MGM, and the action-comedy 'Ride or Die' starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Coach Hugo Broos's South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to finish second in Group A and qualify for the World Cup knockout phase for the first time, ahead of a last-32 match against Canada in Los Angeles.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Laliq Adams won gold in the girls u14 shotput event at the World Youth Games in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a throw of 13.58m, securing Namibia's first gold medal at this year's event.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
George Russell secured pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashed at Turn Nine. Russell correctly interpreted single yellow flags while others, including teammate Kimi Antonelli, mistakenly aborted their laps believing they were double yellows.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia to finish second in Group H and advance to the last 32, where they will face Argentina at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on July 3. France topped Group I after defeating Norway 4-1, with Ousmane Dembele scoring a first-half hat-trick.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium secured their first win of the tournament by defeating New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver, finishing top of Group G ahead of Egypt on goal difference. Leandro Trossard scored twice, with additional goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Uruguay exited the World Cup after losing 1-0 to Spain in Guadalajara, with goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's error allowing Alex Baena's weak shot to decide the match. Spain secured top spot in Group H and avoided a knockout round against Argentina, while Uruguay became the highest ranked side to crash out in the group stages.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia secured its first gold medal at the 2026 World Youth Games in Gothenburg, Sweden, when Laliq Adam won the Girls U14 Shot Put event. Adam, competing for the Athletics Development Club, is celebrated as marking a historic moment for Namibian athletics.
27 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Lavinia Haitope successfully defended her Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon title in South Africa, finishing first among women in 1:12:36, edging second-place finisher Cacisile Sosibo by a millisecond. Namibian runners Daniel Paulus and Simon Mathias also competed, placing sixth and twelfth in the men's race respectively.
27 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing at least 235 people, damaging more than 250 buildings, and leaving thousands homeless. Rescue teams are searching for survivors as international aid arrives and authorities warn the death toll is expected to rise.
27 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia and China have signed a grant agreement worth RMB 200 million (approximately N$486 million) to support key national development priorities including school infrastructure, healthcare services, and water supply, aligned with Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan.
27 June 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah extended Namibia's condolences to Venezuela following earthquakes that killed at least 920 people and caused devastation in Caracas on Wednesday, with another 4.9 magnitude quake detected off the coast on Friday.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed Namibia's condolences and solidarity to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that caused loss of life, injuries and widespread destruction. She extended condolences to bereaved families and commended the resilience of the Venezuelan people and emergency response efforts.
27 June 2026 · Informanté →
The article offers strategies for navigating uncertainty and anxiety caused by rapid change: train attention to manage responses to volatility, create space for reflection away from distractions, treat emotions as signals for decision-making, and invest in human qualities like coaching and relationship-building as technology advances.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →