The minister of urban and rural development has directed the National Housing Enterprise board to extend chief executive Gisbertus Mukulu's contract until a replacement is appointed and assumes office, citing the need for stability and institutional memory during a leadership transition.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The minister of urban and rural development has directed the National Housing Enterprise board to extend chief executive Gisbertus Mukulu's contract until a replacement is appointed and assumes office, citing the need for stability and institutional memory during a leadership transition.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services' procurement committee has blocked senior officials' proposal to bypass public tender procedures for a N$1-billion medicine purchase, citing concerns that emergency procurement could be abused. The tender was meant to address medicine shortages at public hospitals and clinics.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah warned that the government could introduce legislation requiring investors to contribute to community development if companies fail to do so voluntarily, urging them to build clinics, roads and sport facilities as part of corporate social responsibility.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia ranked third globally in uranium production in 2024 with 12.18% of world output. Uranium ore and concentrates generated N$28.1 billion in exports in 2025, representing 31% of total export revenue, supported by rising global uranium prices that reached US$85.90/lb.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Farm workers at Otjihundu discovered signs of cattle rustling and a slaughtering site with five cattle heads on Friday, with estimated losses of N$48,000; a day later, police intercepted a vehicle near a neighbouring farm and found four oryx carcasses valued at N$16,000, arresting a 32-year-old driver while three other suspects fled.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
The #BeFree Grow Gardening Project, launched in April 2025, achieved its first harvest on 13 June 2026, with young participants including those with intellectual disabilities producing corn, spinach and potatoes as part of a programme aimed at promoting horticulture skills, food security and youth empowerment. The harvested produce will supplement the #BeFree Meals Programme, while the project provides practical training to out-of-school and unemployed youth in crop production, garden maintenance, soil management and sustainable farming practices.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
Trainees at the Valombola Vocational Training Centre manufactured 700 pieces of school furniture valued at N$297,696—comprising 300 chairs and 400 desks—which were handed over to schools in the Khomas Region. The donation was funded through pledges made at a National Fish Consumption Day Gala Dinner and facilitated by the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
A 31-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly stabbing her 38-year-old boyfriend with a kitchen knife during a domestic dispute in Nau-Aib, Okahandja on Sunday, leaving him hospitalised with a chest wound.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
A man was arrested after his 16-month-old child died following an alleged fall at a residence in Katutura. According to police, the father arrived allegedly intoxicated on Saturday evening, an argument ensued, and while playing with the child, the baby fell to the floor; the child was taken to hospital but was declared dead.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
A 35-year-old man was robbed of N$20,000 by three unidentified men who posed as police officers in Khomasdal on Friday, accusing him of dealing in illegal stones and demanding money to avoid arrest. The suspects fled on foot after the victim pursued them and fired shots.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
A 15-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the neck during an altercation in Otjomuise on Saturday morning. Police arrested a 10-year-old boy in connection with the incident, which occurred when the younger boy allegedly fell onto his cousin while holding a kitchen knife during a dispute with his sister.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has launched the School Sports for Development (SS4D) Programme, implemented by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture in collaboration with UNICEF Namibia, to use sport as a tool for promoting education, social inclusion and life skills development among learners. Vice President Lucia Witbooi said the initiative represents a national commitment to developing young Namibians with the skills, values and resilience needed to contribute to the country's future.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namib/Uib Fishing donated N$500,000 to construct a kindergarten in Okapuka village, Oshikunde Constituency, Ohangwena Region, named after the late father of former ambassador Vilho Nghifindaka. The facility includes a classroom, kitchen and ablution facilities to support early childhood education.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
A 15-year-old boy died after being allegedly stabbed during a family altercation in Otjomuise, with a 10-year-old relative arrested in connection. In a separate incident, a one-year-and-four-month-old child died from injuries sustained during an alleged domestic dispute involving the child's intoxicated father, who has been arrested.
28 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The body of a stillborn baby was found in a black plastic bag in a residential yard in Narraville, Walvis Bay on Saturday afternoon. Police suspect an unknown person gave birth and disposed of the body; investigations are ongoing.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A 30-year-old Zambian man, Nambula Saboya, drowned after his canoe capsized in the Simisune Channel near Libula village in Namibia's Zambezi region on Saturday morning. Two companions managed to swim to safety.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Khomas governor Sam Nujoma said the region has recorded 95% HIV status awareness among people living with HIV, while the government has committed more than N$59.2 million towards healthcare infrastructure projects including hospital renovations and upgrades.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Daniel Makie (44) was denied bail after his first appearance in Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court on a charge of murdering Barbara Geschke (80), whose body was found at her home on 16 June. The case was postponed to 29 October while police investigations continue.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Transport and Allied Union apologised to Paragon Investment Holdings for a statement made two weeks earlier that was factually incorrect and misleading, claiming the company violated labour laws. Paragon owner Desmond Amunyela accepted the apology, noting the company has operated for 20 years without such accusations, and expressed openness to a constructive relationship with the union.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
San communities cite poverty, discrimination, teenage pregnancy, and inadequate access to quality education as barriers keeping their children out of school, perpetuating cycles of marginalisation. The Women's Leadership Centre launched the San Children Embrace Education Project to address these challenges across communities in Kavango East, Oshikoto, Omaheke, and Zambezi regions.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history, securing their first ever World Cup win and a clash with England.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 on Saturday to secure second place in Group L and advance to the World Cup last 32, where they will face the runner-up from Group K in Toronto on Thursday. England topped the group after beating Panama 2-0.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted as England defeated Panama 2-0 to top World Cup Group L, with Harry Kane adding a second goal. England will now face a third-placed team in the knockout rounds rather than Portugal.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Laliq Cat Adams secured the gold medal in discus at the World Youth Games 2026 in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a throw of 44.06m. She won three gold medals across shot put, javelin, and discus.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
George Russell claimed his second win of the season and seventh career victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing 1.611 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen in a close race. The result trimmed championship leader Kimi Antonelli's advantage to 40 points.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
German tourist arrivals to Namibia in 2025 fell compared to the previous year, potentially due to a visa policy introduced last April that ended visa-free travel for European countries. The number of European visitors dropped from 266,000 in 2024 to 210,000 in 2025, though the Hospitality Association of Namibia notes the industry has not seen a similar decline in source markets.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa and Canada will meet in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 on 28 June 2026 in Los Angeles, marking both nations' first-ever advancement to the knockout stages. South Africa advanced by defeating Korea Republic 1-0, while Canada qualified despite losing 2-1 to Switzerland.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia will become the first African country to host the CTBTO's Integrated Field Exercise (IFE26) in October 2026, a major international exercise in Swakopmund and the Erongo Region aimed at strengthening the global nuclear test monitoring system. The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy emphasised there will be no nuclear materials, explosions, radiation or activities that could negatively affect the environment.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
The Southern African Development Community will convene an extraordinary virtual summit on Monday to discuss the political and security situation in Madagascar, which has faced renewed political tension, governance disputes, and electoral and security challenges in recent months.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →