The One Economy Foundation has reduced its operating budget by 25% following a funding cut from one of its top five donors, scaling down permanent staff from 37 to 25 and cancelling some advocacy events. The foundation's Executive Director attributed the reduction to global donor funding trends affecting non-profits and said the donor ensured core programmes remained unaffected.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services received an all-terrain mobile laboratory from the Russian Federation, equipped with advanced molecular diagnostic technology for rapid testing and detection of infectious diseases in remote areas. The donation includes specialized training for Namibian health professionals to support operation and maintenance of the facility.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →
The City of Windhoek has approved new dog control regulations requiring mandatory registration and licensing, with annual fees ranging from N$50 for sterilised dogs to N$2,000 for large-scale breeders, alongside stricter leash requirements and measures to manage stray and dangerous dogs.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's AS level admission policy requires three C grades in any Ordinary Level subjects, but critics argue this approach prioritizes inclusivity over meaningful progression, since universities require specific subject combinations—such as mathematics for engineering or commerce—that learners may lack despite meeting the three-C threshold.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's youth unemployment stands at 44%, with 41% of those aged 15–34 not in employment, education, or training. The article argues that investment in research, innovation, and evidence-based development is essential to creating economic opportunities and transforming the economy through new industries and technologies.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Police reported that two men, aged 69 each, were discovered dead in separate incidents in the Hardap region on Friday—one at Maltahöhe and one at Kalkrand. Both are alleged to have died at their homes and had medical health conditions, with investigations continuing.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Standard Bank Namibia workers are threatening industrial action after wage negotiations collapsed, with the union demanding a 7% salary increase while the bank has offered 5%. The union accuses management of rewarding executives with bonuses while refusing to meaningfully improve staff salaries, despite the bank generating N$1.2 billion in profit.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Parliament has received allegations that medical doctors are leaving interns to run health facilities, including at Mariental and Oshakati hospitals. The Ministry of Health and Social Services is investigating the claims, which raise concerns about intern supervision, patient safety, and the quality of medical training.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Engineering Professions Association of Namibia's newly elected council, led by president Sophia Belete-Tekie, will focus on supporting the finalisation and implementation of a new engineering profession bill, while also promoting professional development and increasing participation among young engineers and women.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A 19-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death with an okapi knife during an incident at Omapeleki Location in Oluhwa village, Okaku, in the early hours of Saturday. A 15-year-old male suspect is in police custody; the motive remains unknown.
5 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An 86-year-old pensioner was allegedly raped at Popa Village in Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East Region, early Friday. According to police, the suspect entered her room while she slept, sexually assaulted her, and fled when her granddaughter arrived; the suspect is known to the victim and investigations are continuing.
5 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Police reported four alleged suicide deaths over the weekend in separate incidents across Namibia. According to national police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, no evidence of foul play or suicide notes were found in any of the cases, and investigations continue.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A 19-year-old was stabbed and killed in Okaku on Saturday by a 15-year-old suspect, and a 26-year-old was fatally stabbed in Epako, Gobabis on Thursday night following a confrontation with two suspects aged 23 and 21. A minor and two adults have been arrested as police investigations continue.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →
Police reported four suicide incidents over the weekend in Omuntele, Onyaanya, Kapako, and Kalkrand, involving three men and one woman aged 27 to 49. No foul play was suspected in any of the cases.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →
An 86-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in her home in Popa Village, Mukwe Constituency, on 3 July. The alleged suspect, known to the victim, fled the scene after being discovered by the victim's granddaughter; police investigations are ongoing.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →