The City of Windhoek states its standing rules do not permit public attendance at meetings with the Khomas Ratepayers and Residents Association, saying it informed residents on 25 June that the meeting was not open to the public. The clarification follows complaints from Windhoek residents who said they were locked out in the cold and excluded from the meeting.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek states its standing rules do not permit public attendance at meetings with the Khomas Ratepayers and Residents Association, saying it informed residents on 25 June that the meeting was not open to the public. The clarification follows complaints from Windhoek residents who said they were locked out in the cold and excluded from the meeting.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi told Parliament that neither his ministry nor the government has adopted a policy to introduce electronic tolls in Namibia, stating that the proposal originated from the Road Fund Administration and was previously rejected.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told executive directors to end poor implementation, weak accountability, and wasteful spending, warning that government success will be measured by ability to implement policies and improve people's lives, not by the number of policies produced. He expressed concern over abandoned capital projects across the country and urged alignment of procurement plans with seven priority areas: agriculture, water infrastructure, housing, education, healthcare, energy, and economic development.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An editorial argues that the departure of Chief Regional Officer Kamseb, reportedly following intervention by the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, exposes a persistent ambiguity in Namibia's decentralisation framework over where ministerial oversight ends and regional council authority begins.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi says the government has rejected plans to introduce toll gates on roads across the country, confirming there is no government policy for e-tolls. The toll gate proposal, first introduced in 2021 and estimated to generate between N$500 million and N$750 million annually, had been under review.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development resolved a salary dispute at the Kunene Regional Council by securing agreement to relieve Chief Regional Officer George Kamseb of his duties and appoint an acting chief regional officer, allowing the ministry to release funds for employees' outstanding June 2026 salaries. Kamseb's case remains before the Supreme Court, and he would be reinstated and receive all due remuneration should the court rule in his favour.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
Elizabeth Shiponeni, acting executive for governance at the Central Procurement Board of Namibia, has been suspended for a third time—now until 31 July—over alleged corruption involving school food, pharmaceutical, and railway deals. Her suspension began in October 2025 and has been repeatedly extended; sources claim she was found not guilty during disciplinary proceedings but the suspension continued.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has urged public institutions to use TVET graduates for minor maintenance work, saying it will address unemployment, harness local skills, and keep public funds within the economy. He also called for stronger synergy between executive directors and political heads to improve governance and service delivery.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's current account deficit narrowed to N$9.9 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down from N$10.6 billion in the previous quarter, driven by lower services payments and reduced net investment income outflows. The deficit improved to 14% of quarterly GDP, while international reserves increased to N$51.8 billion by end-March and further to N$55.4 billion by end-May, supported by SACU receipts and gold monetisation.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Financial Intelligence Centre recorded a surplus of N$26.2 million for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, up from N$19.1 million the previous year, with total assets increasing to N$87.4 million. Operating expenses climbed to N$84.6 million, primarily due to higher staff numbers, while the FIC imposed N$19.9 million in financial penalties through 342 administrative sanctions.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Bank of Namibia, Instant Payments Namibia (IPN), and NamClear signed a Declaration of Intent to strengthen collaboration and align their operations, aiming to enhance efficiency, resilience and interoperability of the national payments ecosystem by connecting instant payment capability with existing clearing infrastructure.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
During the first quarter of 2026, Namibia's domestic economic activity picked up to 2.0% growth from 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, marking the eighteenth consecutive positive quarterly value since the second quarter of 2021. Growth was driven by tertiary industries including wholesale and retail trade, financial services, health, education, and public administration, along with strong agricultural performance supported by favourable rainfall and brisk fishing activity, though mining weakened and manufacturing contracted.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Municipality of Walvis Bay is conducting multiple road maintenance and rehabilitation projects across the town in phases, with contractor DJJ Investment CC addressing potholes and routine maintenance on streets including Namib Street, 6th Road, Nangolo Mbumba Drive, and Sam Nujoma Avenue, while Westwing JV Area 7 Engineering undertakes more extensive rehabilitation work on Kabeljou Street including pothole patching, slurry sealing, and crack sealing.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government has reduced fuel prices for July after spending N$1.3 billion in relief; petrol drops by N$1.00 per litre and diesel by N$4.00 per litre effective 3 July, attributed to lower international crude oil prices and a stronger Namibian dollar. A coordinated fuel supply arrangement running through September 2026 will eliminate import premiums previously charged above the Basic Fuel Price.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government auctioned quota for horse mackerel and hake fish on 22 May, raising N$68.4 million from the sale of 11,037 tonnes and 1,719 tonnes respectively. The auction showed improved prices with no unsold quota, receiving nine bids for horse mackerel and seven for hake.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A consultant hired to advise on renovating Windhoek's Independence Stadium is set to earn about N$337 million – more than three times the government's budgeted amount – through a 17.5% fee on the estimated N$2 billion project cost, which industry experts say is unusually high.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibians are taking fewer loans from microlenders, but the average loan size is increasing. According to Namfisa's latest quarterly report, the average term loan rose to N$25,620 and payday loans to N$4,030 in the first quarter of 2026, though the overall microlending loan book declined 3% to N$7.3 billion.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Unit Trust Management Company holds the largest share of Namibia's collective investment schemes market with 35.5% of total assets, as of Q1 2026. The country's unit trusts hold N$126.5 billion in total assets, with the top three managers controlling 57.9% of assets under management.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Canadian and Namibian-listed gold explorer Ongwe Minerals closed a C$23 million financing through a brokered LIFE offering and private placement, with proceeds earmarked for expanding exploration at its Namibian gold projects. Strong investor demand led the company to increase the offering size.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been confirmed to deliver the Presidential Keynote Address at the 3rd Youth in Oil & Gas Summit, scheduled for 23–25 July 2026 in Walvis Bay. The summit will focus on developing a globally competitive workforce for Namibia's emerging oil and gas industry under the theme "From Discovery to Development: Talent, Capital and Local Content."
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
The world's longest-running open-pit uranium mine celebrated its golden jubilee with a gala dinner in Swakopmund, bringing together government officials, community leaders, and industry partners. The event highlighted the mine's deep ties with the Erongo Region and its commitment to continued operations.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Northern Graphite has completed moving its processing plant to the Okanjande mine near Otjiwarongo and plans to restart mining operations by the end of 2027. The relocation from Okorusu, decided in 2023 to reduce transport costs, is part of the company's strategy to develop an integrated mine-to-battery graphite business.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The government spent N$1.3 billion in two months to keep fuel prices low, draining the National Energy Fund to between N$200 million and N$300 million. Heavy spending began in April when international fuel costs rose, with the government paying N$805 million in April and N$490 million in May.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Canadian-owned Ongwe Minerals has raised approximately N$310.5 million through a dual listing on the Namibia Securities Exchange to accelerate gold exploration at its Khorixas and Omatjete projects in the Damara Gold Belt. The funds will support reverse circulation drilling at Khorixas and diamond drilling campaigns at Omatjete beginning at the end of July.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Bannerman Energy reports its Etango uranium project in Erongo has operated for 1.1 million hours without serious injuries, with bulk earthworks at 92% completion and a final investment decision expected later in 2026. The company maintains an unbroken 17-year lost-time-injury-free record.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency says a delayed government subsidy is preventing it from procuring grain from small-scale farmers, leaving crops uncollected in the fields.
2 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A farming sector analysis notes that record rainfall in South Africa's Karoo and Kalahari regions has improved grazing conditions for livestock producers after years of drought, with the Kuruman River resuming flow and multiple areas experiencing above-average precipitation.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Agriculture students from NUST received practical beekeeping training from the United Beekeepers of Namibia following a five-month internship at the Elim Training Centre, learning hive inspections and colony management to support sustainable agriculture and food production.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Swakop Uranium Foundation invested N$3 million to rehabilitate Farm Nuwehoop in Omaheke Region, upgrading infrastructure with boreholes, water tanks, livestock facilities, and greenhouses to improve food security for vulnerable populations while generating income through surplus sales.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
PDM Member of Parliament Inna Hengari has raised concerns about the implementation and accountability of the Northern Communal Areas Price Equalisation Fund for farmers, calling for clear timelines, oversight mechanisms and structural safeguards. She submitted formal questions to the minister of agriculture on Wednesday regarding long-standing inequalities affecting northern farmers, including lower cattle prices and limited market access.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Uvhungu Vhungu Irrigation Scheme planted 314 hectares of maize this season and achieved a bumper harvest, but lacks adequate storage capacity and fears the crop could rot or deteriorate before buyers collect it. The scheme's senior manager has called on stakeholders to help acquire grain silos, citing post-harvest losses and difficulties marketing the produce on time.
2 July 2026 · New Era →
The Rundu Town Council is relying on a firefighting truck stationed at Rundu Airport to respond to emergencies after its own unit was grounded.
2 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Henties Bay municipality says supplier ITEM Engineering's suspension of the town's prepaid water vending system is illegal, according to Acting CEO Ignasia Neis.
2 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Undocumented Namibians have called on government to suspend the rollout of electronic national identity cards until a years-long backlog of citizenship applications is cleared.
2 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Residents of Gibeon have petitioned the Hardap police regional commander to investigate allegations of police brutality and abuse of authority at Gibeon Police Station, arguing that community members seeking protection were subjected to inhumane treatment and citing concerns about inconsistent handling of criminal cases.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's cyber security incident response team reported that detected cyber vulnerabilities declined by 31.3% and reported cyber threat events decreased by 47.3% during the first quarter of 2026, though exposed remote management services and legacy network protocols remain significant risks.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
Crime in Kunene Region decreased from 2,683 reported cases in 2024 to 2,282 in 2025, a reduction of 401 cases or 15%, according to the regional governor. The downward trend has continued into 2026, with major crime categories including assault, housebreaking, robbery, and rape all declining between 2025 and 2026.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare officially launched the Erongo SUNAM Desalination project on 24 June 2026, a N$2.1 billion initiative developed over more than two decades to address water scarcity and support economic growth.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The ministry of health and social services has gazetted two new sets of regulations under the Health Professions Act of 2024, establishing procedures for serving official documents on registered health professionals and setting out requirements for authorising health practitioners in government employment.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Tobias Filipus, 51, has repaired bicycles at the Oshakati Open Market for nearly seven years, serving security guards, schoolchildren, and informal traders who depend on bicycles as affordable transport. He learnt the trade through practice and YouTube tutorials and also sells bicycles.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Clinical psychologist Tony de Gouveia says poor sleep is widely underestimated as a threat to mental well-being, with between a third and half of people regularly failing to get the recommended seven to eight hours per night. He warns that undiagnosed sleep disorders can increase risk of other health complications and that modern habits like late-night doomscrolling threaten sleep quality.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A 27-year-old woman has been arrested in Oshakati for allegedly abducting a seven-year-old boy from Oshakati Primary School to deceive a former partner into believing they had a son together. Police say she had for years falsely claimed to the man that they had a child, sending him photographs of various children to support the lie; the abduction occurred after he said he wanted to meet the alleged son.
2 July 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Education has urged Namibians to avoid enrolling in unregistered or unaccredited higher education institutions, warning that their qualifications are not recognised for employment or further studies. The ministry stressed that all institutions must be registered with the National Council for Higher Education or the Namibia Training Authority, and all programmes must be accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority.
2 July 2026 · New Era →
Elizabeth Stuurman, 37, of Drimiopsis died at Gobabis District Hospital on Sunday, days after New Era highlighted her family's extreme living conditions and Namibians responded with help. She had not fully recovered from giving birth to twins and was unable to afford transport for a required hospital follow-up appointment.
2 July 2026 · New Era →
An Ohangwena teacher was fined N$5,000 after admitting to driving under the influence of alcohol and without a valid driving licence. The Oshakati Magistrate's Court also barred him from obtaining a learner's or driving licence for three months.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Johannes Bock, 21, admitted in Windhoek High Court that he strangled his then-girlfriend Sara Jonker, 17, to death during an argument at his father's house in Gochas on 12–13 June 2023. Bock stated he did not intend to kill her but foresaw the possibility that she might die from suffocation as a result of the strangling.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Minor oversights such as missing coat hangers, dirty switches, and faulty remote controls signal inadequate supervision and managerial control at accommodation establishments, particularly in Namibia where dissatisfied customers increasingly air complaints on social media and through newspapers.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Central, eastern, western and southern areas of Namibia experienced widespread frost and bitterly cold conditions on Thursday, with several locations recording sub-zero temperatures including Arbeidsgenot at -11°C and areas near the Erongo Mountains at -10°C.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
Windhoek-born communications specialist Delila Katanga, 27, has become one of Namibia's sought-after masters of ceremonies, hosting on local and international platforms. She started as a child television presenter at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation and has hosted events including the premiere of a documentary about president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
France has won all four games so far with 13 goals scored, including a 3-0 defeat of Sweden, and faces Paraguay in the last 16. Kylian Mbappe has scored six goals in the tournament and has 18 in 18 World Cup appearances.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Spain advanced to the World Cup knockout round with a 3-0 victory over Austria in Los Angeles, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (two) and Pedro Porro, setting up a last-16 matchup against either Portugal or Croatia.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored two goals in England's 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup round of 32, bringing his tournament total to five goals and moving him to sixth on the all-time World Cup goal-scoring list.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Novak Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6–3, 6–4, 6–2 to reach the Wimbledon third round in his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title, while defending champion Jannik Sinner also advanced and French Open champion Mirra Andreeva was knocked out.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium mounted a comeback from two goals down to defeat Senegal 3-2 in the World Cup knockout round, with Youri Tielemans scoring the winning penalty in the 125th minute. Senegal had led 2-0 through goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr but Belgium equalized in the final five minutes before extra time.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Unam FC has urged the Namibia Football Association to reconsider its choice of Eeshoke Chula Chula as Namibia's CAF Confederation Cup representative, arguing that their 2026 NFA Cup victory should entitle them to the spot. The NFA cited a scheduling conflict between the NFA Cup's conclusion and CAF's registration deadlines in making its selection.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
After a 3-0 series victory against Nigeria, the Namibian Eagles face Indian state side Vidarbha in a five-match 50-over series. Vidarbha, a top Indian state side that won the Ranji Trophy three times in the past decade and the Vijay Hazare Trophy this year, will compete as part of a long-term cooperation agreement between Cricket Namibia and India.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Folarin Balogun scored at half-time but was sent off after a clash with Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic, with Malik Tillman later adding a free-kick goal as the United States reached the World Cup last 16 with a 2-0 victory.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Young swimmer Luke Beukes has emerged as one of Namibia's brightest swimming talents, specialising in freestyle and butterfly sprint events. At the 17th African Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria, he won silver in the 50m freestyle and bronze in the 100m freestyle, broke the national 17-18 age-group record in the 100m freestyle, and set new Namibian open and age-group records in the 50m butterfly.
2 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibian international Peter Shalulile has parted ways with Mamelodi Sundowns after his contract expired on 30 June, ending a six-year spell at the South African club. The 32-year-old striker leaves as one of the club's greatest forwards, having won multiple Premiership titles and domestic trophies since arriving from Highlands Park in 2020.
2 July 2026 · New Era →
The NamFitness Expo, featuring wellness conversations, fitness activations, health screenings and exhibitors, takes place at Windhoek Country Club and Casino on 3–4 July. The event aims to bring together fitness enthusiasts, athletes and health-conscious people for networking and live experiences.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia is home to 87 species of sharks, rays, skates and chimaeras, of which 29 are listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List. Despite their importance to marine ecosystems in maintaining balance and supporting fish stocks, research on these species in Namibia remains limited.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump made more than $1bn from cryptocurrency business dealings in 2025, according to his mandatory financial report.
2 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Thousands of people have marched in South Africa's main cities to demand that all undocumented migrants leave the country, with police officers and private security present.
2 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia is preparing to host the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization's Integrated Field Exercise 2026, involving around 250 participants from across the world. The six-week exercise will run from 10 October to 20 November 2026 and will be the organisation's largest-ever on-site inspection exercise.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
A heatwave sweeping Europe has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since 21 June, according to WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus, with France reporting around 1,000 extra deaths since Wednesday. Record temperatures have been broken across the continent, including in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, with Tedros warning that Europe is heating at twice the global average and calling for heat health action plans.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade and Poland's Deputy Prime Minister agreed on 30 June 2026 to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and economic development, with both countries identifying opportunities in green industrialisation, renewable energy, mining, aviation and agriculture.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the China Tracking, Telemetry and Command Station, where she was briefed on its space operations capabilities and highlighted Namibia's commitment to advancing scientific training and international technological cooperation.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
An essay reflecting on Namibia's path to independence, arguing that military victories alone do not create enduring states and that the deepest historical transformations occur through institutional building and reshaping of political imagination beyond armed conflict.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian columnist Lazarus Kwedhi argues that despite political independence in 1990, structural inequalities persist: unemployment exceeds 30 percent overall and 60 percent among youth, while inflation and interest rates squeeze households and many families rely on single grants to support multiple generations.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →