Vendjii Kandetu, a gazetted parliamentary candidate for the Landless People's Movement (LPM), has resigned from the party with immediate effect, ending a six-year association.
23 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Vendjii Kandetu, a gazetted parliamentary candidate for the Landless People's Movement (LPM), has resigned from the party with immediate effect, ending a six-year association.
23 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi visited the Tsandi–Onesi–Epalela Road Project in Omusati Region to assess progress on the 48-kilometre upgrade from gravel to bitumen standard, expected to be completed in 2028. He expressed satisfaction with progress while warning contractors to meet deadlines, maintain quality standards, and comply with labour regulations.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
Swakopmund hosted the 19th Africa Public Service Day (APSD) celebrations from 21 to 23 July 2026, bringing together public servants from across the country to discuss effective governance and universal access to water and safe sanitation. The three-day event, held at The Dome, was anchored under a theme aligned with the African Union Agenda 2063 and focused on enhancing public sector institutions and fostering multi-stakeholder partnerships.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the family of Toini Hausiku, widow of former deputy prime minister Marco Hausiku who died on Sunday at age 73, saying the couple's legacy should inspire Namibians to remain united as the country pursues economic development. Nandi-Ndaitwah said the best way to honour the Hausikus is by living the values they promoted and maintaining the unity that was essential for Namibia's independence and future.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek says it will continue enforcing by-laws against more than 100 informal traders at Chinatown following a peaceful march, citing safety, hygiene, and compliance concerns. Traders, led by activists Michael Amushelelo and Shaun Gariseb, are demanding designated land to operate rather than relocating to formal markets like Bonsmara, arguing they would lose customer access.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jona Hangula's defence lawyer has requested the state provide English translations of Arabic evidence in a pending High Court terrorism case. Hangula, 33, faces 19 charges including high treason, terrorism, and funding terrorist activities, and is the first person charged under Namibia's Prevention and Combating of Terrorist and Proliferation Activities Act of 2014.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
City of Windhoek councillor Fransina Kahungu has proposed that salaries be paid in two instalments each month to help people manage their finances better and prevent overspending. She plans to submit the proposal to parliament for consideration.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
SuperSpar Keetmanshoop staff will receive their July salaries in two instalments about 10 days apart due to a shortfall caused by alleged internal theft.
23 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia has begun implementing the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA), a consolidated regulatory framework designed to strengthen consumer protection, enhance financial stability, and modernize oversight of the non-banking financial sector by replacing several separate laws.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia Airports Company has introduced a modern Flight Information Display System (FIDS) at Walvis Bay International Airport, valued at approximately N$1.3 million, to improve passenger experience with real-time updates on arrivals, departures, boarding times, and gate allocations. The digital screens are installed at key passenger touchpoints including check-in areas, departure lounges, and waiting areas as part of NAC's broader digital transformation efforts.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Yambuka Housing, a new Namibian-owned company, has launched prefabricated homes ranging between N$120,000 and N$190,000 that can be assembled within seven days, positioning the model as an alternative to informal settlements. The company says it offers locally manufactured units on a 32-square-metre and 43-square-metre basis, though its financing mechanism is still under development.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Gendev Fishing Group's management has given employees less than 24 hours to accept a new salary structure offering a 120% nominal increase in gross pay to N$6,700 per month for 195 hours, despite the union's rejection of the terms. Workers who decline face remaining on the current N$2,960 monthly rate after the deadline passes.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Airports Company has installed a new flight information display system worth N$1.3 million at Walvis Bay International Airport, featuring digital screens at check-in counters, lounges and waiting areas to provide passengers with real-time flight information including arrivals, departures, boarding times and gate allocations.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A Namibia Financial Inclusion Survey shows that 86% of adults now have access to financial services, up from 78% in 2017, with over 425,700 more Namibians entering the financial system. However, more than half of adults earn N$2,000 or less per month, and many use financial services mainly to survive rather than build wealth.
23 July 2026 · New Era →
South African entrepreneurs Sbusiso Leope (DJ Sbu) and Sheldon Tatchell are scheduled to headline the sixth Business Summit Namibia in Windhoek on Saturday, which will feature speakers, panel discussions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and business leaders.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Water Corporation recorded a loss of N$128.29 million in 2024/2025 despite generating N$2.216 billion in revenue, with the loss driven by rising operating expenditure and expected credit losses exceeding N$500 million. The corporation remained solvent and liquid with no external debt.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Critical Metals Inc. has approved approximately C$11 million (N$129.14 million) for the next phase of its Definitive Feasibility Study on the Lofdal Heavy Rare Earth Project, focusing on metallurgical testing and higher-value rare earth processing in Namibia.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
Africa has vast renewable energy potential including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and green hydrogen, which can expand energy access and create green jobs while strengthening climate resilience. The article emphasizes that implementation must accelerate through bridging climate finance gaps, strengthening policies, and scaling nature-based solutions, though Africa contributes only 4% of global emissions yet faces severe climate impacts.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Workers at seven former Agricultural Business Development Agency green schemes report they have not received termination letters or official communication following the agency's dissolution.
23 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has criticised the management of government green schemes, describing conditions at the Hardap Green Scheme as "a disaster" due to poor maintenance, mismanagement, and lack of proper governance, following an oversight visit to agricultural projects in Hardap Region.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
Joint operations by Namibian Police and community members in the Zambezi region recovered 17 head of cattle suspected stolen from Botswana, with one arrest made. The recoveries highlight concerns that Namibia is being used as a transit route by cattle rustlers moving livestock from Botswana to Zambia.
23 July 2026 · New Era →
American agricultural technology company 6th Grain Corporation has secured a US$2.4 million contract with Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture to deploy satellite-based crop monitoring and artificial intelligence technology supporting monitoring and management of staple crops including maize, mahangu, sorghum, cowpea and wheat. The one-year agreement includes real-time data services, crop health monitoring, production forecasts, drought risk assessments and technology transfer to government officials.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
Prime Minister Dr Elijah Ngurare expressed strong support for Meatco's recovery and growth strategy during a visit to the corporation's Windhoek Abattoir, reaffirming government commitment to strengthening Namibia's livestock industry and expanding value addition. The Prime Minister noted encouraging progress, including completion of Namibia's 2026 Norwegian beef export quota by June 2026, return to profitability, and livestock procurement of approximately 29,000 cattle by mid-July 2026 toward a target of 50,000 by February 2027.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
Government dismissed concerns about electronic identity cards, stating the embedded microchip uses the same technology as bank cards and electronic passports.
23 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibian Correctional Service has confirmed a chickenpox outbreak at the Oluno Correctional Facility in Ondangwa.
23 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
At the 2026 Erongo Regional Career Fair in Walvis Bay, Mayor Johannes Shimbilinga called for collective action to prepare young people for emerging industries, particularly oil and gas and green hydrogen, emphasizing the importance of STEM subjects and technical skills.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Residents of Baboon City, an informal settlement in Windhoek, say they have been neglected by political leaders after elections and lack access to clean water and basic services. The City of Windhoek maintains the area is not a recognised settlement and has no plans to formalise it or provide municipal services.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian government has asked the High Court to condone its late filing of a plea in a lawsuit brought by Swakopmund resident Joel Tjombe over the alleged mishandling and decomposition of his mother's body at Okahandja State Hospital. The government attributes the delay to administrative issues involving conflict of interest between two ministries cited as defendants.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The 4th Southern Africa Regional Science Association Conference in Windhoek brought together delegates from across the SADC to discuss inclusive and sustainable regional development. Leaders called for stronger collaboration between researchers and policymakers to address southern Africa's urban, economic and environmental challenges.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The ministry of education ordered the immediate closure of Ebenezer Royal Primary School in Omuthiya Circuit after learning it had been operating without registration since 2022. The closure follows rape charges against the school's former administrator, 42-year-old Franz Johannes, who appeared in court on seven counts of rape involving children aged between five and ten years.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Motherhood Namibia is expanding beyond its annual flagship event into a year-round platform supporting mothers, ahead of its fourth edition in September. The initiative, which began as Mom's Day Off before evolving into Mom's Night Off, aims to address limited recognition and support for mothers outside traditional Mother's Day celebrations.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Mariental residents have petitioned the municipality over alleged irregularities in Extension five relocation and land allocation, including lack of transparency and abuse of authority. They are demanding an independent investigation, forensic audit, publication of beneficiary lists, and suspension of implicated officials, while also raising concerns about deteriorating municipal services and weak economic development.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A 15-year-old boy drowned near Platz am Meer in Swakopmund on 2 July and has not been found despite extensive search efforts by police, Navy, divers, and volunteers. His family is seeking closure and the chance to lay him to rest.
23 July 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Statistics Agency's 2025 Financial Inclusion Survey found that 49% of adults borrowed money across all forms, up from 42.1% in 2017. The primary purposes for borrowing are food (51.3%), education (22.1%), and transport (16.4%), while 51% of the eligible population reported not borrowing, with 67.5% citing fear of debt as the main reason.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
Petrus Shikwaya, accused in the murder case of Ondangwa Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda, appeared in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court for cross-examination of the investigating officer by defence counsel.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
Two young men accused of brutally murdering a transgender person in Windhoek intend to plead guilty to murder and related charges, though they will deny counts of rape. The victim, Christof Frederik, was stabbed 61 times in May 2024.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Roads Authority transport executive Sidney Boois, dismissed in February along with divisional manager Richard Milinga following a disciplinary hearing into a vehicle procurement tender worth about N$16 million, says he was frustrated by the circumstances and believes the accusations against him were unfounded. The pair appealed the guilty findings, but the Windhoek High Court later struck their urgent application to return to their jobs.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Engela District Hospital has experienced a three-month condom shortage affecting sexual and reproductive health services in the Ohangwena region, while also facing challenges with hypertension medications and lacks dedicated adolescent and men's health corners.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
University of Namibia sociology lecturer Ellison Tjirera says economic hardship and unequal power dynamics make young Namibian men vulnerable to financial exploitation by wealthier individuals, with societal expectations of self-reliance preventing them from seeking help or reporting the 'blesser' phenomenon.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Fatima Mustapha, shaped by witnessing climate change impacts in Nigeria, co-founded the Future Prowess Foundation to empower women and young people through digital skills training and inclusive climate solutions. Having trained over 500 women in digital skills, she uses technology as a tool for inclusion and economic opportunity in communities affected by environmental degradation.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A fuel truck and a sand truck collided near the Namib Lead mine turn-off on Thursday morning when both drivers attempted to turn right simultaneously; the fuel truck caught fire and was destroyed, and at least one driver was injured.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A Petrosol fuel tanker caught fire and was completely destroyed after a sand truck collided with its rear on the B2 main road between Swakopmund and Arandis; the fuel truck driver sustained injuries but escaped, and both drivers were hospitalized.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
According to the Namibia Statistics Agency Financial Inclusion Survey, 51.3% of Namibia's working population borrows to buy food, with 546,000 working Namibians having no disposable income and taking up debt to finance basic needs. Borrowing (both formal and informal) has increased from 42.1% in 2017 to 49% in 2025, driven by low wages and rising living costs.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A government report shows girls in Namibia recorded an annual average of 1,252 reported violence cases over 2014–2023, compared to 711 for boys, with the highest number of cases (1,698) reported in 2023. The data covers violence including kidnapping, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and trafficking.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek met with representatives of 104 informal traders at Chinatown to discuss a decision to vacate the area over safety and hygiene concerns. The traders requested permission to continue operations while registering for formal relocation to designated markets, with the City expected to respond in writing on Friday.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey' has driven a 700% increase in UK print sales of the original poem, with nearly 8,000 copies sold in one week. Audiobook versions have also entered top charts on Spotify and in the US, with Emily Wilson's 2017 translation particularly in demand.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Bowling national team head coach Axel Krahenbuhl says his players' international experience and thorough preparation position them to compete at the Commonwealth Games from 23 July to 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa took an unbeatable 2-0 lead in their women's field hockey test series against Namibia in Cape Town, winning 4-0 and 2-0 in the first two matches. With two matches remaining, Namibia cannot win the series but showed improvement in the second test.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's women's cricket team won their first two matches in the T20 Four Nations Tournament, defeating Tanzania by nine wickets and Uganda in a super over, to top the log.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Experts at a Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance forum argued that stronger leadership, transparency and accountability—rather than funding alone—are essential to fixing Namibian sport. Governance challenges facing the country's sport federations include failure to submit audited financial statements and complex accountability to multiple stakeholders.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association has formally proposed amendments to the Sports Act and the establishment of a dedicated national sports levy of N$5 from employees and employers monthly, arguing that current legislation no longer adequately supports the governance and sustainability of sport in Namibia and that the levy would provide sustainable funding to reduce reliance on government grants.
23 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Team Barloworld/Cymot Pro Cycling Team will compete in the Lucara Botswana Cycling Competition on Sunday, bringing together regional top cyclists across several racing categories. The team has assembled riders in the Under-23, elite, and sub-veteran categories and will compete to gain race experience against strong international competition.
23 July 2026 · New Era →
Generous rainfall has prompted vibrant wildflower blooms across parts of the typically arid //Kharas Region, with yellow and purple flowers now covering stretches of land at Klein Aus.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
SADC governments spend billions on medicines and supplies, yet hospitals and clinics face shortages of essential drugs. A regional pooled procurement system, approved in 2017, would allow member states to combine purchasing power and negotiate better prices, but implementation remains slow nearly a decade later.
23 July 2026 · New Era →
A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil discovered in South Dakota in 2021 sold for US$50.1 million at Sotheby's in New York, the highest price ever paid for a dinosaur. The specimen, named Gus, stands more than four metres tall and has over 60% of its bones recovered, making it one of the most complete specimens ever found.
23 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Informanté's Flipside column argues that Namibia's constitution affirms the middle of the Orange River as the border with South Africa, and that while the two countries have been negotiating the boundary since 1991, no South African government has been willing to sign the agreement promised at Independence. The writer calls for Namibian unity in defending this sovereignty.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that Walvis Bay's significance lies not in the port itself but in control over maritime trade routes and the geopolitical power that grants—a principle South Africa understood when it retained sovereignty for four years after Namibia's 1990 independence.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An editorial argues that elected officials in Namibia abandon communities between elections, breaking the democratic covenant with citizens who expect continuous engagement rather than campaign-season attention. The piece cites residents of informal settlements and rural areas whose basic needs—water, sanitation, electricity, roads—remain unmet outside election cycles.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →