The City of Windhoek has recorded a 60% reduction in municipal debt owed by government institutions, with the outstanding balance decreasing from approximately N$67 million in May.
6 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The City of Windhoek has recorded a 60% reduction in municipal debt owed by government institutions, with the outstanding balance decreasing from approximately N$67 million in May.
6 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Judge Gabriel Komboni dismissed activist Michael Amushelelo's urgent application against the minister of works and transport and the Roads Authority over speed humps installed on Windhoek's Western Bypass, finding that Amushelelo failed to demonstrate the officials acted unfairly, unreasonably, or contrary to law.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The State has applied for parts of the terrorism trial of Jona Hangula to be heard behind closed doors, citing security concerns. The prosecution is seeking to allow an FBI special agent to testify under an alias, in disguise, and with limited courtroom access.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Police commissioner Michael Abraham has been removed from his position as head of the VIP protection unit following a security breach at State House on 30 April, in which an unauthorised intruder gained access. Deputy commissioner Sebastian Kandunda has replaced Abraham in the role, while Abraham has been transferred to the Office of the Inspector General.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Council's standing committee on education, science, ICT and youth development has begun a stakeholder engagement programme to better understand the challenges and priorities of institutions under its oversight. Committee chairperson Bethuel Tjaveondja said the sessions would help the committee assess whether institutions are fulfilling their roles in education, research, innovation and skills development.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Council's standing committee on education, science, ICT and youth development has launched a stakeholder engagement programme to better understand the challenges and priorities of institutions under its oversight and measure whether they are fulfilling their roles in national development priorities.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
George !Garab welcomed stakeholders to a National Council Standing Committee engagement on a motion concerning critical measures to combat the rising road accidents crisis in Namibia, emphasizing a shared commitment to protecting the nation's people.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Bethuel Tjaveondja, addressing the Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development, called for stronger parliamentary oversight through direct engagement with institutions under the committee's portfolio, arguing that effective oversight requires more than examining reports and policy documents.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A Windhoek High Court judge has ordered businessmen Peter and Malakia Elindi and three close corporations to pay N$28.8 million to the Development Bank of Namibia in a summary judgement, arising from loan agreements with the fuel company Enercon Namibia, of which the Elindis are former directors and shareholders.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Robert Eiman officially assumed duty as Agribank's Chief Executive Officer on 1 July 2026 for a five-year term, as the institution pursues organisational transformation to strengthen agricultural finance delivery in Namibia. A new Board of Directors, chaired by Silvia Makgone, will provide strategic oversight during the bank's efforts to enhance sustainability and deliver more innovative financing solutions to the agriculture sector.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited pledged N$350,000 to the 2026 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, the largest cash contribution at a fundraising gala dinner on Saturday. The gala raised a total of N$2,168,450 through cash pledges and in-kind contributions from corporate partners ahead of the fair scheduled for 21–29 August.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Oryx Properties has agreed to acquire a large industrial warehouse valued at N$251.2 million, with the deal subject to approval from the Namibian Competition Commission and other conditions. The transaction could materially impact the price of the company's listed units.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
FNB Namibia expects corporate credit growth to average around 4.5% year-on-year in 2026, with corporates likely to prioritise liquidity preservation amid elevated interest rates. Overdraft lending slowed sharply to 6% in May, while mortgage lending improved to 1.6% and installment sale and leasing credit remained the strongest performer at 22.2%.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A June 2026 comparison of butcheries in Windhoek found wide price variation for meat products: Hartlief offered the lowest A-grade basket at N$1 774.95, while Klein Windhoek Slagtery had the lowest economic meat basket. Premium cuts like sirloin steak ranged from N$153.00/kg to N$284.64/kg depending on retailer.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Assets managed by Namibia's investment firms reached N$342.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 1.3% from the previous quarter and 18.2% year-on-year, with pension funds accounting for 42.5% of total assets under management at N$145.5 billion.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Maria Koper, 76, established the Satco Leather Tannery Project 28 years ago with six fellow senior residents to manufacture and sell leather products including velskoene, belts, wallets and purses. The group now produces an average of 33 pairs of shoes per month and generates supplementary income in an area affected by unemployment and poverty.
6 July 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will invite a business delegation from China's Guangdong province to Namibia to form partnerships in mining, agriculture, and logistics. She highlighted existing partnerships, including China General Nuclear's Husab mine and a desalination plant collaboration with the national water company.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi told Chinese businesspeople in Shanghai that Namibia is a safe and stable investment destination offering access to southern African markets, and called for Chinese companies to invest in clean energy technology, battery components, logistical hubs, and downstream processing of minerals rather than extractive mining alone.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's energy minister has suspended competition commission conditions that prohibited Nasan Energies from buying fuel from Vitol for five years following its acquisition of 42 service stations from Vivo Energy in May. The suspension is temporary and attributed to concerns about the state's fuel import costs and the financial strain on the National Energy Fund.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's offshore oil discoveries have attracted international interest, but the country is enforcing strict local content requirements and regulatory compliance to ensure sustainable development and shared national progress. International companies must adhere to Namibian taxation and labour laws as a foundational requirement for operations.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Kunene region has recorded 2,438 mining rights, reflecting a sharp rise in exploration activity as investors target one of Namibia's least explored but most prospective mineral provinces. Between 1 April and 24 June, authorities recorded 318 mineral rights under application or granted, generating N$5.55 million in revenue during the 2025/26 financial year through application fees and related charges.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah invited Chinese investors to partner with Namibia in mining, agriculture, renewable energy, logistics and infrastructure during a state visit to China, emphasizing the country's shift toward value addition and industrialisation rather than raw material exports.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Zambezi Communal Land Board has published 25 applications for customary land rights, occupational land rights and leasehold rights in the region, and invites written objections within seven days of publication. The applications include requests from individuals for farmland and residential use, and from schools, churches and public institutions for occupational land rights.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has submitted five Environmental Clearance Certificate applications to formalise informal settlements and create 11,226 residential erven. The applications, lodged on 29 May 2026, follow a public participation process launched in March 2026 and are currently under environmental assessment.
6 July 2026 · New Era →
A 25% cut to the One Economy Foundation's operations budget is expected to reduce the number of young people the organisation can reach, although existing beneficiaries will continue to be supported.
6 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The family of 24-year-old Usiel Keibeb, who reportedly died after being accidentally run over at the Okahandja dumpsite, is seeking answers about the circumstances of his death.
6 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Young professionals in Windhoek report that rising rental costs make independent living increasingly unaffordable despite employment, with tenants facing high prices, outdated units, and restrictive lease conditions that consume large portions of their salaries.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Cosmo Kids, a private Windhoek preschool, raised more than N$50,000 at its annual charity art auction last week.
6 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Government lawyers are accused of mishandling health-related legal cases and potentially sharing settlement payouts with senior ministry officials and claimants' lawyers. Between 2019 and 2024, the health ministry spent N$14.7m on medical claims, with about N$5.5m spent over the past year, amid delays in a nationwide medico-legal training programme.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2025 SADC Annual TB Progress Report shows Southern Africa achieved a 26% reduction in tuberculosis incidence since 2016 but remains the global epicentre of the disease with 55% of all WHO Africa Region notifications. Despite progress, the region faces funding cuts and plateauing momentum, with the SADC hosting eight of the world's 30 highest TB-burden countries and regional incidence at 258 cases per 100,000 people.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
Police arrested four suspects on Friday at Farm Sissekap in Koes after they allegedly killed and slaughtered sheep valued at N$21,000; a separate arrest was made Saturday in Coblenz after a suspect allegedly stole a sheep from a grazing field.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
Police are investigating a series of housebreaking and theft incidents reported in Outjo, Otjomuise, and Gochas over the weekend, with valuables worth tens of thousands of dollars stolen. One suspect was arrested in Gochas, some items were recovered, while investigations in the other two locations continue with no arrests made.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
Parliament's Standing Committee on Education has launched an inquiry into Namibia's health training sector over concerns about graduate unemployment, accreditation delays, and training quality as the number of health training institutions has grown. The committee convened a two-day consultation with institutions, regulators, and students, with representatives from 12 health training institutions citing prolonged accreditation processes and overlapping regulatory requirements as obstacles.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The City of Windhoek has submitted five Environmental Clearance Certificate applications to begin formalising informal settlements, with the first phase expected to create about 3,587 residential erven across five planning areas. The initiative could ultimately create more than 11,000 residential erven and provide secure land tenure and municipal infrastructure to residents currently living without them.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Police in Ohangwena recorded 6,414 criminal cases in 2025, with assault, housebreaking, domestic violence, rape and stock theft being the most prevalent offences. The region's police holding cells are also significantly overcrowded, with facilities like Oshikango Police Station holding 187 inmates in spaces designed for 70.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The agriculture ministry spokesperson said that the ministry does not decide which schools receive boreholes; that selection rests with the education ministry, which funds the programme while agriculture provides technical support during implementation.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services received two fully equipped ambulances from the Namport Social Investment Fund, with one allocated to Kalkfeld in Otjozondjupa region and the other to an area of greatest need. Health Minister Esperance Luvindao said the donation will strengthen emergency medical services in remote communities where long distances pose challenges to healthcare delivery.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has received and distributed 33 categories of critically needed medicines and clinical supplies between 18 June and 1 July 2026, part of efforts to address medicine shortages and stabilize the national pharmaceutical supply chain. The deliveries include cancer medicines such as Cyclophosphamide, Cytarabine, and Thioguanine, alongside antibiotics.
6 July 2026 · New Era →
City of Windhoek employees have been suspended pending disciplinary proceedings over accusations of manipulating the municipality's billing system. The municipality declined to disclose the number of suspended staff, citing labour confidentiality, though ratepayers' association says some have been suspended for about two years and has called for release of a Deloitte forensic audit of the billing system.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Health training institutions have called for a streamlined, harmonised accreditation system to reduce duplicate inspections and regulatory overlap. They cite long approval processes and a shortage of clinical training sites as obstacles to training health professionals.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Acting Prosecutor General has secured a court order freezing funds in a NamPost account belonging to a northern businessman who was defrauded of N$2.2 million in an insurance fraud scheme targeting his Momentum Metropolitan Namibia life savings.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
A man was arrested in the Aroab District after allegedly chasing and intentionally hitting another man with his vehicle on the C11 road following a physical altercation. The victim was hospitalized and the suspect was arrested and remains in custody pending a court appearance.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
Reported crime in Zambezi Region declined from 4,095 cases in 2025 to 3,526 cases in 2026, a 13.9% decrease, Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi announced. Stock theft, housebreaking, robbery, rape, and poaching remain among the region's most prevalent crimes, with 184 stock theft cases resulting in approximately N$3 million in cattle losses.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Bank Windhoek Triennial, a contemporary art competition for visual artists nationwide, has completed its judging process ahead of its 18 August exhibition opening. The competition invited submissions around the theme "Namibia's Identity: The Linework of a Country's Contours and Wealth," and was judged by multidisciplinary artists Lungiswa Gqunta and Tuli Mekondjo, scholars André du Pisani and Nashilongweshipwe Mushaandja, and curator Rapheal Chikukwa.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The MTC Kasi Vibe Festival will add competitive sporting events including seven-a-side football, volleyball and pool tournaments to its 31 July–2 August programme at Brakwater Recreational Park, north of Windhoek, positioning itself as a platform for business, culture and community engagement beyond traditional entertainment.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Erling Haaland scored twice in the final 11 minutes to give Norway a 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Brazil, eliminating the five-time champions in their earliest exit since 1990. The win sends Norway to face either Mexico or England in Miami on July 11.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Novak Djokovic defeated Roman Safiullin 7-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in the fourth round to reach 106 men's singles match-wins at Wimbledon, surpassing Roger Federer's previous record. Separately, Naomi Osaka upset world number one Aryna Sabalenka to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Substitute Mikel Merino scored in injury time to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in the World Cup Round of 16, eliminating Cristiano Ronaldo in his final World Cup match and sending Spain to the quarter-finals.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Arthur Fery, a British wildcard ranked 114th, defeated Grigor Dimitrov 7–5, 3–6, 4–6, 6–4, 7–6 (10/7) in a five-set match to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday. Fery, 23, will face ninth seed Flavio Cobolli and aims to become only the fifth British man to reach the semi-finals in the Open era.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the team's last-16 World Cup loss to Norway should fuel future improvement, calling it "the start of a new cycle" rather than an ending. Ancelotti, who was appointed a year ago to guide Brazil to a record sixth World Cup title, dismissed suggestions he would step down.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Scrumhalf Embrose Papier will make his first appearance for South Africa in eight years as the Springboks field a much-changed team against Scotland on Saturday in the Nations Championship. Head coach Rassie Erasmus has made ten changes to the line-up from the previous week's 45-21 victory over England.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Tadej Pogacar won the third stage of the Tour de France to take the leader's yellow jersey from rival Jonas Vingegaard. The reigning champion and world champion finished two seconds ahead of Vingegaard and earned bonus seconds to overtake his six-second deficit from the start of the day.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Formula One race control ended the British Grand Prix under safety car conditions rather than allowing a final-lap showdown, following regulations strictly after the 2021 Abu Dhabi controversy when the previous race director was fired for misinterpreting safety car rules.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Fifteen-year-old Silas Anguku won the u15, u17 and u19 titles at the fourth leg of the Arysteq and Simonis Storm Schools Table Tennis series held at Wanderers hall. Lian Gebauer was the standout female player, winning both the u17 and u19 titles.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
FNB Grootfontein, FNB Wanderers and Trustco United have pulled away from the chasing pack with bonus point wins at the halfway stage of the Rugby Premier League season. Grootfontein remains at the top of the log on 37 points after narrowly defeating FNB Reho Falcon 45–41, while Wanderers and United sit two points behind after victories against FNB Kudus and FNB Western Suburbs respectively.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham scored twice as 10-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Harry Kane also scoring from the penalty spot. England will face Norway in the last eight.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology men's hockey team won the USSA C Section championship at the 2026 tournament in Stellenbosch, defeating all five opponents to secure promotion to the B Section for 2027, while the women's team competed in the B Section for experience. David Britz won the tournament's Top Goal Scorer and Player of the Tournament awards.
6 July 2026 · New Era →
Woodland Ridge, a thoroughbred from Junius Racing, won the inaugural CastleBet Cup 2026 in the 2200m A-Division race at Rehoboth race track on Saturday. The race, worth N$ 300,000 and referred to as Namibia's Richest Race Day, saw the champion owner pocket N$ 22,000 in prize money.
6 July 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia-China Media and Think Tank People's Exchange Programme, held from 29 June to 3 July in Shanghai, has officially concluded.
6 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The European Union has kept Namibia on its list of high-risk jurisdictions with strategic deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks. The designation requires EU banks and financial institutions to apply enhanced due diligence measures when dealing with individuals, companies and transactions linked to Namibia, and will affect cross-border banking and investment processes.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
Senior Namibian officials Charles Mubita and Peya Mushelenga joined global dignitaries in Tehran on Saturday to honour Iran's late supreme leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died on 28 February at age 86. Iran commenced a week-long funeral and memorial schedule, with processions planned to travel from Tehran to holy cities including Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and Mashhad for Khamenei's final burial.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
One year since KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi alleged drug cartel infiltration of South Africa's criminal justice system, politics and private security, multiple SAPS officers have been charged and suspended, and two parallel inquiries have examined the claims amid divisions over his motives.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa has built a "temporary repatriation processing centre" outside Musina, near the Zimbabwe border, holding approximately 10,000 foreign nationals—predominantly Malawian and Zimbabwean—who are waiting for safe passage after fleeing xenophobic violence. The Namibian characterises the camp as a hidden humanitarian crisis resulting from state failures in political accountability, immigration management, and counter-misinformation efforts.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was absent from his father's funeral on Sunday, with other senior regime figures and three of his brothers in attendance. Mojtaba has not appeared in public since his appointment in early March, amid speculation about his condition following alleged wounds from US-Israel air strikes that killed his father in February.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with Guangdong province leadership on Monday as part of her official state visit to China, with both sides expressing confidence the visit would deepen bilateral relations. The president chose Guangzhou as her entry point because of its economic importance and to create opportunities for Namibia's business delegation.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Okahandja and Maqiao town in Shanghai, China have revived their 1998 sister-city partnership, expanding cooperation to include road infrastructure, sanitation, waste management, and agriculture. Okahandja's leadership cited the need for upgrades to the town's sewerage system and road infrastructure to improve residents' living conditions.
6 July 2026 · New Era →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah held high-level talks in Guangzhou with Chinese officials to reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia will host the 2028 International Network of Basin Organizations World Basin Summit in Windhoek, a selection that recognises the country's leadership in sustainable water management and positions it at the centre of international discussions on water security and climate resilience.
6 July 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia should move decisively to ratify and implement the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade, as Nigeria becomes the first State Party to secure parliamentary approval and Africa's digital economy becomes an immediate economic priority rather than a future aspiration.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An editorial argues that President Nandi-Ndaitwah's visit to China should produce tangible economic outcomes and measurable national results rather than symbolic diplomatic gestures, given Beijing's long history as a development partner in roads, buildings, energy and education since before independence.
6 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →