Windhoek will host the Sixth Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment from 27 to 31 July, bringing together African government ministers and stakeholders to address high unemployment, poverty and weak social protection systems across the continent.
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Windhoek will host the Sixth Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment from 27 to 31 July, bringing together African government ministers and stakeholders to address high unemployment, poverty and weak social protection systems across the continent.
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A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Budget and Finance found that schools, sewerage upgrades and agricultural projects in Zambezi are facing implementation delays because government funds are not reaching implementing institutions on time, despite no major irregularities in fund use being detected.
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Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has criticized the Henties Bay municipality's acting chief executive officer as the "poorest of poor performers" amid a water crisis where residents cannot purchase prepaid water after the service provider suspended vending in June over a contractual dispute. The minister's concerns centre on the stalled implementation of an approximately N$27 million prepaid water meter project and has formally objected to the acting CEO's appointment as substantive CEO.
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Independent Patriots for Change's Erongo chairperson Aloisius Kangulu called on party members to remain focused on addressing poverty, unemployment and inequality facing ordinary Namibians, rather than allowing internal differences and political speculation to distract them during the party's restructuring process.
11 hours ago · New Era →
With Swapo's elective congress a little over a year away, veteran party leaders have called on the ruling party to strictly uphold its constitution, restore internal discipline, and refocus on ordinary Namibians' concerns. Former Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo cited the party's loss of its two-thirds majority in the National Assembly—now holding 51 seats while opposition parties collectively occupy 45—and urged the party to follow constitutional provisions, including filling the long-vacant vice president position.
11 hours ago · New Era →
The High Court has frozen assets linked to Namcor accused Cornelius 'Cedric' Willemse, including farm Groot Driehoekvlakte in Hardap and a Toyota Land Cruiser, as part of efforts by the prosecutor general to permanently seize them under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
Acting prosecutor general Martha Imalwa has obtained a Prevention of Organised Crime Act property restraint order in respect of fugitive lawyer Marén de Klerk's assets valued at up to N$75.3 million, as well as assets valued at up to N$2.3 million in respect of the close corporation Moyo Estates. De Klerk, who left Namibia in January 2020 and is believed to be living in South Africa, is wanted in connection with the Fishrot fraud case involving alleged illegal allocation of Namibian fishing quotas.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
Cabinet has directed the agriculture ministry to ensure that former Meatco chief executive Mwilima Mushokabanji is formally credited for the state-owned company's 55% revenue increase.
23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Road Fund Administration has warned that Namibians should expect steady increases in road user charges as demand for road infrastructure grows.
23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Lady Pohamba Private Hospital has appointed Chartered Accountant Baronice Hans as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2026. Hans joins from Bank Windhoek, where she served as Managing Director for nine years.
19 hours ago · Informanté →
The Namibian government allocated N$90 million (N$50 million from the Long Run Marginal Cost Fund and N$40 million from the National Energy Fund) to cushion consumers against higher electricity tariffs. The ECB approved a 3.7% bulk tariff increase from 1 August 2026, down from NamPower's 8.4% application, bringing the average bulk tariff to N$2.14 per kWh from N$2.06 per kWh.
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The Namibian Competition Commission has approved the merger between CNNC Overseas Ltd and Bannerman UK for the Etango Uranium Project, but imposed stringent conditions aimed at safeguarding employment, promoting localisation, strengthening skills development, and ensuring greater Namibian participation in the uranium industry.
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PDM president McHenry Venaani has endorsed the draft Nuclear Bill, arguing that Namibia should use its uranium resources to drive economic growth and value addition rather than export raw minerals. The government has concluded nationwide public consultations on the proposed legislation, which seeks to modernise the nuclear regulatory framework and establish three specialised institutions to oversee the peaceful use of nuclear technology.
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Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd has successfully produced hydrocarbons to surface during production testing at its Kavango West 1X discovery well in northeastern Namibia, the company says, marking the first hydrocarbons ever produced to surface from an onshore well in the country. The Canadian firm, together with partners BW Energy (20% working interest) and NAMCOR (10% carried working interest), completed testing of three zones in the Elandshoek Formation, with the uppermost zone producing natural gas during flow tests.
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Namibia's government holds a 24% equity stake in the Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project through the Sovereign Wealth Fund, with its share funded through grants from development partners. The country is also expanding uranium exploration in the Omaheke Region and Nasan Energies has acquired 52 service stations to become Namibia's third-largest oil marketing company.
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A community seed bank planned for Uuvudhiya constituency in Oshana will primarily benefit farmers in the Kunene-Cuvelai landscape, helping preserve indigenous seeds adapted to local conditions after environmental challenges like drought, floods, and climate change have caused their disappearance.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
Outdated laws, weak enforcement, severe staff shortages and inadequate equipment are crippling traffic officers' efforts to police the country's roads.
23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Two people died and several others were injured in a collision on the B1 road about 30 km south of Otavi towards Otjiwarongo on Friday at around 19:20.
23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Cornelius Goreseb High School in Khorixas received a donation of items worth N$158 108 from BME Metallurgy Namibia (Pty) Ltd on Friday, including fencing wire and watering supplies.
23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Medical Association of Namibia's 45th Annual Medical Congress, held in Windhoek from 10 to 11 July under the theme "Wellness in Medicine," brought together healthcare professionals to discuss physical, emotional, professional and financial well-being in the health sector, with particular emphasis on financial pressures including practice management, equipment costs and retirement planning.
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Two men have been arrested in connection with alleged livestock theft after a goat was slaughtered on a farm near Du Plessis in the Omaheke Region on Friday. The suspects entered the farm, slaughtered the goat, fled with the carcass and hid it in a house, but were unable to account for the meat when police tracked them down.
17 hours ago · Informanté →
Community activists Shaun Gariseb and Sem David have questioned the City of Windhoek's 4% municipal tariff increase, arguing that residents should not pay more while informal settlements lack adequate sanitation, water, and waste services. Gariseb cited Mix Settlement's sanitation and water infrastructure shortages—including only four of six communal water taps functioning for roughly 4,000 residents—as evidence the city should improve service delivery before raising tariffs.
15 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
A 2023 Namibia Statistics Agency report shows that over 80% of members of Namibia's marginalised communities have received birth certificates, marking progress in legal identity access. However, gaps remain in national identification, education, employment, technology access, and household living conditions, with the report based on the 2023 Population and Housing Census identifying 75,569 marginalised community members (2.5% of the population).
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A 31-year-old doctor at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital has been arrested and is expected to appear in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court after allegedly drugging and raping his 26-year-old friend, a taxi driver, in the suspect's hospital bedroom. Police allege the suspect invited the victim to celebrate a new job, provided transport money, and served him drinks spiked with an unknown substance before the alleged assault.
11 hours ago · New Era →
Dennis Iipumbu Noa, a 31-year-old doctor at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital, appeared in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court charged with rape. The state opposed bail, citing a prima facie case, risk of witness interference, and absconding; the matter was postponed to 27 October 2026 for a formal bail application.
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The Office of the Labour Commissioner has launched Standard Operating Procedures and highlighted progress in a Business Process Re-engineering initiative aimed at reducing backlogs and improving service delivery. Deputy Minister Brandt stated the SOPs were recommended by the International Labour Organization and seek to establish an efficient, transparent labour justice system centred on fair treatment across all regional offices.
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Festus Amwaalwa, one of 28 people accused of defrauding Sanlam of about N$2.2 million, has requested the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court to remove lead investigator Leon Amakali, claiming misconduct, intimidation, and personal grievances threaten his right to a fair trial. Amwaalwa alleges Amakali demanded sexual favours from his sister and threatened to implicate him in an unrelated murder case.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched an administrative investigation into medical intern Dennis Noa, who was arrested in connection with an alleged rape at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital. The ministry said it has activated internal disciplinary processes alongside police investigation and condemned sexual violence.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
A 31-year-old doctor at Onandjokwe Hospital was arrested over the weekend on allegations of raping a 26-year-old man at his room. The arrest comes three years after the Windhoek High Court acquitted the doctor of a separate rape charge involving an 18-year-old patient at Katutura Intermediate Hospital.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia is falling behind on the sixth Sustainable Development Goal, which aims to ensure access to safe water and sanitation for all by 2030. According to the 2023 Population and Housing Census, about 40% of households lack adequate sanitation, with the situation worse in marginalised communities where nearly seven out of every ten households do not have a toilet.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
The ||Kharas governor's youth desk, established in 2025, has assisted young people through leadership and financial literacy training, tertiary applications, scholarships to the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology, school uniforms, and international exchange opportunities. The desk provides information on development funds and employment opportunities and serves the entire region through local networks.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
Enrolled nurses have submitted to Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare a request for salary scale promotion from grade 10, arguing their qualifications, responsibilities, and workplace risks are not reflected in their current pay, particularly compared to other civil servants with similar training.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Oponona Health Outreach Centre in Oshana region's Uuvudhiya constituency is appealing for donations of chairs, tables, curtains, electricity, fencing, and public toilets. The centre provides primary healthcare once a month and was inaugurated in April 2023.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Tsumeb municipality has increased tariffs by 5% for water supply, refuse collection, sewerage services, and selected council services, effective 1 July 2026, to ensure continued provision and maintenance of quality municipal services.
8 hours ago · The Namibian →
Windhoek Rural constituency councillor Willem Gariseb handed over 83 winter blankets to vulnerable communities in the Khomas Region, with distributions including 33 blankets to Kaapsfarm, 30 to Braungardsbrun elders, and 20 to Braungardsbrun School Hostel. The Khomas Regional Council said the initiative is part of its ongoing commitment to provide relief and support to vulnerable residents during winter.
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A 44-year-old police officer attached to the Very Important Persons Protection Division at Outapi has been arrested after allegedly hitting a 66-year-old pedestrian with a vehicle on the Outapi-Tsandi main road on Sunday evening. The officer is facing charges of reckless or negligent driving, driving without a licence, and refusing to provide a blood specimen.
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A 44-year-old police officer attached to the VIP Unit in Outapi has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and hitting a 66-year-old pedestrian on the Outapi-Tsandi main road on Sunday evening. The victim sustained minor facial injuries, and the officer is also accused of driving without a valid driver's licence and refusing a breathalyser test.
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The Ministry of Health and Social Services has initiated administrative investigations into an alleged rape incident on 19 July 2026 at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital, following the arrest of medical intern Dennis Noa (31), who was denied bail in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court. Noa was previously acquitted of a similar rape charge at Katutura Intermediate Hospital in 2021.
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Spain defeated holders Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday, with Ferran Torres scoring an extra-time winner in the 106th minute. The victory ended Lionel Messi's hopes for a triumphant farewell to international football.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
About 30 teenage boys in Gobabis train informally after school without kit or coach, inspired by international footballers like Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland, hoping to build professional soccer careers locally and abroad.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
Samson Kaulinge has resigned as president of the Namibia Tennis Association after more than nine years in the role, closing a leadership chapter spanning more than three decades of service to Namibian tennis. Kaulinge discovered tennis in Swakopmund after high school and went on to serve in various roles at club level before his national leadership.
11 hours ago · New Era →
Mighty Gunners secured back-to-back victories in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League over the weekend, defeating Tigers 48-41 and Afrocat Lions 48-40 to tighten their grip on second place in the standings.
11 hours ago · New Era →
Spain won the 48-team World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday with a goal from Ferran Torres in the 106th minute. Spain's defensive strength—conceding only once in the tournament—and captain Rodri's play earned him player of the tournament honours over attacking superstars like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →
South Africa and France top their respective tables after the southern hemisphere Tests in the inaugural Nations Championship. The Springboks, New Zealand and other southern hemisphere nations will visit the northern hemisphere in November to play three Tests apiece before a grand final at Twickenham on November 27-29.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia and South Africa have signed a memorandum of understanding that could allow Namibians serving prison sentences in South Africa to complete their jail terms in Namibia.
23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The 44th Joint Meeting of SADC Ministers Responsible for Energy and Water, held in South Africa on 17 July 2026, reaffirmed the region's commitment to accelerating energy and water infrastructure development. Ministers reviewed progress on electricity interconnectors, renewable energy, transboundary water management, and financing mechanisms, emphasizing the need to fast-track priority projects to support industrial growth and ensure reliable access to energy and water across Southern Africa.
15 hours ago · Informanté →
Namibia will host the Sixth Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment from 27 to 31 July in Windhoek. The summit focuses on investing in and expanding social protection systems across Africa, and the article urges Namibia to use the event to address broader questions about structuring African economies to create jobs.
14 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Presidents Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Cyril Ramaphosa concluded the Fourth Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission, ordering officials to move from treating agreements as paperwork to delivering tangible projects. The countries agreed to introduce a digital balance scorecard system to track implementation, with defined timelines and accountability measures.
11 hours ago · New Era →
Namibia and South Africa failed to resolve their decades-old dispute over the Orange River boundary during the fourth Binational Commission in Pretoria. Namibia contends the border should run through the middle of the river under modern international law, while South Africa maintains it follows the northern bank under the 1890 Heligoland-Zanzibar Treaty; President Nandi-Ndaitwah said the matter will now be handled directly with South African President Ramaphosa.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that while Namibia celebrates Black economic success stories, white farmers continue to dominate ownership of commercial agricultural land, raising questions about whether the economy's underlying structure has genuinely transformed or merely produced isolated exceptions.
14 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that the future of branding belongs not to the loudest brands but to those that use artificial intelligence to think smarter—understanding customer behaviour, analysing feedback, and improving service rather than simply automating more content creation.
15 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →