MK party MP Vusi Shongwe told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan offered to "look after" him and a cigarette businessman offered R10m after Shongwe raised issues about Khan in Parliament, which allegedly surprised party leader Jacob Zuma.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
MK party MP Vusi Shongwe told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan offered to "look after" him and a cigarette businessman offered R10m after Shongwe raised issues about Khan in Parliament, which allegedly surprised party leader Jacob Zuma.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Prime Minister Nahas Angula said the ministry of home affairs, immigration, safety and security is capable of dealing with illegal immigrants, rejecting calls for anti-immigrant protests similar to those in South Africa. The statement came after NUDO MP Vetaruhe Kandorozu called for nationwide protests against illegal immigrants and foreign workers in sectors including diamond polishing, mining, and transportation.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management has officially begun implementing the Prime Minister's Charity Foundation, which raised N$4.2 million through a gala dinner and is supporting local authorities through strategic planning and capacity-building initiatives. Seven selected local authorities and village councils are participating in a five-day Strategic Plan Development Workshop to develop plans that strengthen governance and improve service delivery.
1 July 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has apologised to Kunene Region public servants over delayed salary payments and rejected claims by PDM leader McHenry Venaani that the delay was politically motivated. Venaani alleged that the Minister of Urban and Rural Development had stopped regional employees' salaries over a dispute with the former Chief Regional Officer, questioning the legal basis for withholding public servants' pay.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →
Former finance minister Calle Schlettwein has warned that a new 11-member task force appointed to review state-owned enterprise salaries over three months will fail without strict implementation and broader structural reforms. He cited previous attempts that failed because SOEs regraded themselves to higher categories and a commission recommendation that was approved but never implemented.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
African carriers recorded an 8.9% year-on-year increase in passenger demand in May 2026, with capacity rising 8.3% and load factor improving to 73.4%, according to International Air Transport Association data. Global demand contracted by 2.2% over the same period, though the decline was less severe than in previous months.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia Dairies announced that Nammilk has been named the Most Admired Namibian Brand in the Non-Alcoholic Beverage category at the 16th Annual Brand Africa 100 Awards held in Windhoek. Namibia Dairies also earned first runner-up for Most Admired Consumer Staples Brand, with Rietfontein Guava Juice taking third place in the non-alcoholic beverage category.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Financial Institutions and Markets Act, 2021 has transformed the role of the Principal Officer in Namibia's retirement funds from an administrative contact to a central governance, compliance, and leadership position, now required to be an ex officio member of the fund's board and typically the chief executive officer or equivalent.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Real GDP growth recovered to 2.0% in Q1 2026 after near-stagnation in late 2025, but mining contracted 12.2% due to weaker diamond and gold output, while services expanded around 5%. The Bank of Namibia raised its repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75% in June in response to inflation reaching 4.1% in May, the highest in 14 months.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →
An N$18 million grant fund from the Pro-SME Project, a joint Namibian-German initiative, is available to young entrepreneurs and small businesses to help them formalise, expand and create jobs, with the first application round closing on 24 July.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's fuel prices will decrease effective 3 July 2026: petrol 95 by N$1.00 per litre to N$22.48, and all diesel grades by N$4.00 per litre (diesel 50 ppm to N$24.26, diesel 10 ppm to N$24.36 at Walvis Bay). The Minister of Mines attributed the reductions to softer international oil prices, improved supply chains, and NAD appreciation against the USD.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's non-banking financial institutions registered 98 consumer complaints in the first quarter of 2026, with 91.8% successfully resolved, resulting in N$1.7 million in total compensation to consumers. The sector comprises 1,220 active entities, though 58.7% are fully compliant while 5.1% are non-compliant, with most non-compliance concentrated in microlending.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has acknowledged customer concerns over rapid data depletion and billing issues, and confirmed it is working with the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) to address the matter. MTC spokesperson Tim Ekandjo noted the issue is not unique to Namibia but affects telecommunications companies across the continent.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
WhatsApp will allow users to chat using unique usernames instead of phone numbers, rolling out over the next few months to three billion account holders. Username reservation begins this week; the feature is optional and limited to 35 characters, with exceptions for certain high-profile officials and celebrities.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on local authorities and regional councils to adopt deliberate policies that create opportunities for youth-owned businesses, including awarding government tenders to young entrepreneurs. He stated that youth empowerment should go beyond rhetoric and cited the formalisation of informal settlements in Oshakati as an example of how local authorities can support young entrepreneurs.
1 July 2026 · New Era →
The prosecutor general has decided that three men—former Namdia security officer Joel Angula, Sam Shololo, and former security company employee Samuel Shipanga—will stand trial in the Windhoek High Court on ten charges stemming from an armed robbery at Namdia's head office in January 2025, in which two people were killed and diamonds valued at N$335.6 million were allegedly stolen.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Youth Energy Forum has appointed Fanuel Shinedima, a former director, as chief executive officer effective 1 July 2026. Shinedima has played a key role in expanding the Forum's national footprint and driving programmes focused on youth participation, entrepreneurship and skills development in Namibia's energy sector.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Koryx Copper has released drilling results from its Haib Copper Project in southern Namibia showing wide zones of copper mineralisation with gold and molybdenum values across 15 drill holes covering more than 5,351 metres. The company said the results confirm consistent, wide mineralised zones with copper equivalent grades often higher than the current mineral resource estimate.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Langer Heinrich Uranium has donated a fully equipped 4×4 off-road ambulance to the Ministry of Health and Social Services Erongo Directorate to strengthen emergency healthcare services in Arandis and surrounding communities. The donation brings the total number of ambulances provided by LHU to the directorate to seven, with a combined value exceeding N$6.1 million, supporting services across Arandis, Omaruru, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Henties Bay.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →
Anglo American PLC reported that its total tax and economic contribution in Namibia fell 21% to US$432 million (N$7.11 billion) in 2025, compared with US$545 million (N$8.97 billion) in 2024, with declines across wages, procurement, capital expenditure, and tax contributions.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Andrada Mining reported record tin production of 286 tonnes at Uis in the quarter ended 31 May 2026, a 20% increase year-on-year, with tin concentrate production also reaching a record 473 tonnes. The company secured N$98 million in funding for a tin ore-sorting expansion and advanced lithium and tungsten projects through drilling programmes.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Victoria Sibeya has been appointed managing director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, effective 1 July. Sibeya, who joined Namcor in 2006 and has been director of upstream exploration since 2019, will be the company's sixth substantial managing director.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy announced a reduction in fuel prices effective Friday 3 July: petrol will decrease by N$1.00 per litre, while both 50ppm and 10ppm diesel will drop by N$4.00 per litre, attributed to lower international oil prices, reduced shipping costs and a stronger Namibian dollar.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
As Namibia prepares for major oil production starting around 2029, an analyst argues that without deliberate efforts to ensure broad-based prosperity—not just enrichment of a connected elite—the country risks repeating the pattern of oil-dependent economies where wealth concentrates and vulnerability increases when prices fall.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Rosh Pinah Zinc, owned by London-listed Appian Capital Advisory, has commissioned a semi-autogenous grinding mill as the final piece of infrastructure for its RP2.0 expansion project. The mill will double the mine's throughput to 1.4 million tonnes of ore per year and the expansion is now 95% complete.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas has received government approval to transfer its 85% stake in offshore petroleum exploration licence 98 to Namibia-based Lamda Energy. The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy granted the final regulatory approval, with the transaction expected to complete soon.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is pursuing cooperation with the Netherlands in agriculture, water management, trade and investment to boost food security and economic development.
1 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Farmers in the Omusati region report that elephant raids have destroyed crops needed to feed their families for a year, while compensation claims remain unresolved.
1 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Farmers in Hardap Region have received agricultural inputs, tools, and training through a Government of Namibia drought resilience project implemented with FAO and Japanese funding, helping them improve crop production, livestock management, and adapt to climate change.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →
Minister of Environment Indileni Daniel inaugurated the Ndevahoma Auction Kraal in Okongo Constituency, Ohangwena Region, to provide farmers competitive livestock marketing closer to home and reduce travel costs. Since becoming operational, the kraal has facilitated the sale of more than 1,100 cattle, generating close to N$10 million in turnover, with more than N$8.9 million going directly to farmers.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →
Origo Primary School's vegetable garden supplies fresh produce for about 150 vulnerable learners daily while teaching agricultural, entrepreneurial and life skills, having expanded from one greenhouse established in 2023 to two production sites.
1 July 2026 · New Era →
Government has launched a revised National Resettlement Policy (2023–2033) that strengthens land tenure security and expands support systems for beneficiaries. The policy allows resettlement beneficiaries to move from leasehold to freehold ownership once they meet specified conditions, improving tenure security and enabling land rights to be used as collateral for credit.
1 July 2026 · New Era →
The Rundu Town Council is working to resolve a severe shortage of skip bins while urging residents to use available bins responsibly rather than dumping waste on streets.
1 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
More than 500 new schools are set to be built and classrooms expanded across Namibia under a government programme aimed at tackling overcrowding and improving access.
1 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A citizen satisfaction survey found that nearly half of Namibians remain dissatisfied with services offered by the home affairs and immigration ministry.
1 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Minister of education Sanet Steenkamp says water provision to schools is primarily a rural development responsibility for regional councils, though her ministry has intervened by drilling boreholes, connecting schools to community infrastructure, and deploying water tankers in regions like Oshikoto.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Health experts in Namibia have announced plans for the country's first research into vitiligo and establishment of a national patient support group, responding to widespread misconceptions that the skin condition is caused by witchcraft, is contagious, or linked to HIV. Despite growing concern over the stigma faced by patients, the country currently lacks national data on the condition, particularly affecting people in rural communities.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Meteorological Service forecasts sharp temperature drops on Thursday, with central and southern regions most affected. Rehoboth and Windhoek are expected to record minimum temperatures of -1°C, while several other areas in Hardap and //Kharas regions will see temperatures between 0°C and 3°C.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →
Residents and activists in Windhoek's informal settlements say the City's failure to provide adequate electricity has driven widespread illegal electricity connections, arguing that affordable legal access would reduce the practice. The municipality plans to remove illegal connections from September, while a Five-Year Electrification Plan aims to connect thousands of additional households.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a known neighbour in Omuthitugwonyama village, Okalongo constituency, Omusati Region on Friday morning. The suspect remains at large after the victim's aunt reported the incident to police at Onandjaba.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Deputy Health Minister said some children were missed during polio outbreak response vaccination campaigns, despite achieving more than 90 percent coverage nationwide. The ministry is reviewing vaccination coverage, microplanning, team deployment, vaccine logistics, and other aspects of the campaign to ensure comprehensive protection against poliovirus transmission.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Orben Muluti, chairperson of Namibian Organisation of Youth with Disabilities, has become one of Namibia's leading disability rights advocates, using leadership roles to push for greater inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and stronger partnerships between government and disability organisations. His work is guided by the principle that nothing about persons with disabilities should be decided without their voices.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Masculinity is absorbed through lifelong interactions and observations, with boys learning to associate their value with what they provide others rather than developing emotional awareness. While families teach resilience and responsibility, they often fail to equip boys with skills to understand and express their own emotions.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music says funeral operators may require licences to play music during services or while transporting the deceased, as copyright law applies to public performance of music under Namibia's Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Protection Act.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp said the Ministry is not yet in a placement phase in the Erongo Region and is working on improved strategies to decongest schools in five regions, including building new schools in Henties, Walvis Bay, and the DRC. She noted that Erongo Region needs at least three schools built per year as approximately 2,000 learners arrive in the region annually.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →
Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua warned that unresolved social challenges—including 1,793 cases involving socially vulnerable individuals, 129 substance abuse cases, 89 attempted suicides and 46 gender-based violence cases over several months—could undermine development efforts and called on regional leaders to strengthen delivery of government services and find practical solutions.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jacobus Gawaseb (29) was convicted of murder with direct intention to kill after fatally assaulting his pregnant girlfriend Fransiska Naobes (24) in Gobabis on 2–3 March 2023. Naobes died in hospital on 19 April 2023; the premature baby she was carrying was born but later died of malnutrition.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is investigating allegations that doctors are leaving interns in charge of health facilities, with preliminary investigations underway in at least two cases. Health minister Esperance Luvindao told parliament the ministry has received reports suggesting the cases are not isolated and is working to increase health facility inspections, including surprise visits.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The prosecutor general has approached the High Court for a preservation of property order to freeze money in a Standard Bank account belonging to alleged drug dealer Edward Kambahe, following an unexplained wealth order granted in February and a police interception of a vehicle carrying 1.912 kilograms of cannabis valued at about N$95,600.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has handed over the intellectual property and multimedia archives of the Namibian Annual Music Awards (Namas) to the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture. MTC invested over N$100 million in the awards over ten years; the brand is valued at over N$400 million, and the ministry will now manage the event going forward.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Old Wheelers Club, founded in June 1986 to promote the ownership and preservation of motor vehicles older than 25 years, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in October with around 100 classic vehicles on display, including two vehicles up for auction. The club recently qualified for an 'old-timer' licence in Namibia, exempting vehicles older than 40 years from certain regulations and licence fees.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay. Mbappe moved level with Lionel Messi on six goals in the golden boot race and now has 18 World Cup goals in total, one behind Messi's record of 19.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
French Open champion Alexander Zverev, seeded third, advanced past Belgian Alexander Blockx in a four-set opening round and faces Valentin Royer next. Zverev says his Wimbledon success depends on his own performance rather than the draw, citing his historical struggle at the tournament where he has lost mostly to players outside the top 10.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Serena Williams lost 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3 to Australia's Maya Joint in her first singles match in four years at Wimbledon on Tuesday. The 44-year-old, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, saved two match points and pushed the match to a deciding set before Joint ultimately prevailed.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Newly-appointed Namibia Football Association executive council member Lydia Ndumba aims to establish sustainable grassroots development and increase women's leadership in Namibian football, prioritising girls' access to football, regional league strengthening, coach and referee development, and structured regional competitions.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian striker Peter Shalulile has parted ways with Mamelodi Sundowns after his contract expired on June 30, with both parties mutually agreeing not to continue despite the club holding a one-year option. The 32-year-old departs as a club legend after winning multiple league titles and domestic trophies since joining from Highlands Park in 2020.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Joanivia Bezuidenhout, 17, won her first title on the ITF Africa junior circuit, claiming the girls' doubles crown in Lusaka, Zambia with Zimbabwean partner Rutendo Tom after defeating the Chisongo twins 6-2, 6-3 in the final. Bezuidenhout did not advance past the round robin stage in the singles competition.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 in a World Cup round-of-32 match at the Azteca Stadium, ending their 40-year drought in knockout-stage play dating to 1986, when they last hosted the tournament.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Laliq Adams, a young track-and-field athlete specialising in throwing events, won three gold medals at the 2026 World Youth Games in Gothenburg, Sweden, in the Girls U14 division (shot put, javelin, and discus). She returned home with the NAPSO team, which brought back six medals in total.
1 July 2026 · Informanté →
The third edition of the Awillo Stephanus Open tournament will be held from 3 to 5 July 2026 at two Windhoek venues, with tournament winners receiving N$25,000 and new kits. The competition has grown from 16 teams in its first edition to 24 teams last year and aims to provide off-season activity and talent identification for players nationwide.
1 July 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Padel Federation has been officially established as the recognised national governing body for padel in Namibia, with a mandate to expand participation, strengthen governance and create pathways for players to compete internationally through to 2028. The federation's priorities include increasing access through schools and communities, introducing a national ranking system, and expanding padel court infrastructure beyond Windhoek.
1 July 2026 · New Era →
Harry Kane scored two late goals to rescue England to a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta, securing a World Cup last-16 spot. England will face co-hosts Mexico in the knockout round despite a performance that Tuchel's side will need to improve.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Thousands marched across South African cities on 30 June in anti-illegal immigration protests set by citizen groups including the March and March movement, with the day remaining mostly peaceful despite isolated incidents including a shooting in Hillbrow, military deployment in Johannesburg, and looting arrests in Cape Town and Durban.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A bus transporting Malawians from KwaZulu-Natal to a repatriation camp in Beitbridge crashed on the N1 near Musina after the driver allegedly lost control due to fatigue, killing the driver and injuring 11 passengers.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The US Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that children born in the United States to undocumented or temporary visitors have constitutional citizenship rights under the 14th Amendment, rejecting Trump's executive order challenge to the 150-year-old policy.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
According to his mandatory financial report for 2025, US President Donald Trump made more than $1bn from cryptocurrency dealings, including $635m in royalties from a Trump meme coin and over $500m from World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm founded by his sons and children of his special envoy. The White House denied he was profiting from the presidency.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has launched a voluntary repatriation programme for approximately one thousand citizens residing in South Africa due to growing safety concerns. The government is preparing reception sites across all regions and developing a comprehensive settlement and reintegration plan covering school placements, healthcare, and employment referrals.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Los Angeles jury found R&B star Chris Brown liable for negligence in a 2020 dog attack involving his former housekeeper Maria Avila, who was attacked by a security dog while taking out rubbish at his home. The jury awarded Avila approximately $13 million in damages for serious injuries including facial and arm scarring, surgery, and lasting trauma.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
More than 100 Namibians living in South Africa are voluntarily seeking repatriation to Namibia amid rising xenophobic tensions; Namibian authorities are arranging repatriation and verification processes following reports of attacks on foreign nationals.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's rising unemployment and economic stagnation have intensified public debate over immigration, work permits, and border control. The Windhoek Observer editorial argues that while states have the right to regulate immigration, enforcement must follow legal institutions and constitutional principles rather than public mobilisation against particular groups.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →