The resignation of former Popular Democratic Movement Khomas regional coordinator Joel Mutorua has sparked debate over whether Namibia's fragmented opposition can effectively challenge the ruling party.
24 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The resignation of former Popular Democratic Movement Khomas regional coordinator Joel Mutorua has sparked debate over whether Namibia's fragmented opposition can effectively challenge the ruling party.
24 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The DA entered a confidential contract with Dubai-based Consulum, led by Ryan Coetzee who had negotiated the party's GNU participation, to manage the DA's government operations from September 2024 to February 2025 for just over $470,000. The firm, a former Bell Pottinger spin-off, was tasked with developing ministerial strategies, managing communications, and training political staff.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani has criticised public officials responsible for government procurement, stating that prices charged to government for construction and installation work are often four to five times higher than those offered to private sector and individuals. She questioned the transparency of the government price book used to justify the inflated costs.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Independent Patriots for Change has called for an urgent review of senior appointments in the public sector, alleging that the government continues to appoint or retain officials previously implicated in forensic investigations and disciplinary proceedings. The party says this practice of "recycling of failure"—transferring or promoting officials accused of misconduct rather than holding them accountable—is eroding accountability and weakening state institutions.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Omuthiya Town Council has introduced adjustments to its municipal tariff structure and a new General Valuation Roll for the 2026/2027 financial year, effective 1 July to 30 June 2027. New relief tariffs have been introduced to support pensioners and people living with disabilities, while ordinary households will not experience major changes in monthly water consumption charges.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Marine Corps Battalion marked 10 years of existence with a parade at Walvis Bay on Tuesday. Established in 2005 and officially commissioned in July 2016, the unit has grown into a trained force within the Namibian Defence Force and Navy, playing roles in coastal security and national defence.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
Kyani Security says it will continue paying employees in split salaries until it resolves a N$7 million tax debt. Workers have complained that the changed pay dates make it difficult to manage rising living costs.
24 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Zandria Venter, who has spent years building expertise in Namibia's financial services industry, has been appointed head of growth at Alexforbes Namibia.
24 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia Water Corporation recorded a net loss of N$128.3 million in the 2024/25 financial year despite revenue rising to N$2.216 billion, with operating expenses climbing to N$2.035 billion and expected credit losses more than doubling to N$536.7 million. The corporation remains financially solvent with a current ratio of 6.59 and continues to operate without external interest-bearing debt, while maintaining its Fitch BB- credit rating.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
South African building materials retailer Cashbuild reported 6% group revenue growth for the fourth quarter and full 2026 financial year, with its Rest of Africa operations—including Namibia—declining 14% in the quarter and 5% for the year.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Stimulus Investments Limited has issued a cautionary announcement advising shareholders it has entered negotiations that could materially affect its listed preference shares' price; details cannot yet be disclosed, and shareholders are urged to exercise caution when trading until a further announcement.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Bank of Namibia is conducting a national diagnostic study to assess the availability, quality, consistency and accessibility of climate-related data, aiming to strengthen the financial sector's understanding of climate-related risks and support mitigation through adaptation and resilient measures. The study was announced at a workshop convened by the Namibia Sustainable Finance Alliance, Bank of Namibia and RMB Namibia to examine constraints affecting sustainable finance mobilisation in Namibia.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
South Africa-based retailer Mr Price Group reported retail sales in Africa of R9.3 billion for the 13 weeks ended 27 June 2026, up 3.2% and outpacing the broader market's 0.8% growth. Overall group retail sales surged 45.3% to R13.1 billion, largely due to its acquisition of European retailer NKD.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia recorded 513,921 cybersecurity vulnerabilities from April to June 2026, a 39.8% increase year-on-year, with cyber events rising 56.7%. NAM-CSIRT attributed the rise to remote management exposure, legacy network services, and emerging threats including BAVACAI ransomware and Black X extortion group activity.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Seamen and Allied Workers Union has rejected Gendev Fishing Group's proposal to raise the basic monthly salary from N$3,850.95 to N$6,800 for 195 hours per month, arguing it does not constitute a genuine increment but rather payment for standard working hours. The company issued a 24-hour ultimatum and framed the move as a 120% increase, while the union maintains that paying workers for hours actually worked is not a pay rise.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibians have been urged to take greater advantage of continental partnerships and knowledge-sharing platforms to accelerate digital transformation and strengthen its position in Africa's digital economy. According to MTC's Head of Digital Transformation, Africa's digital future will depend on collaboration among governments, technology companies, innovators and policymakers rather than countries working in isolation.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The High Court has ordered Manani Investments CC and August 26 Construction (Pty) Ltd to participate in mediation over nearly N$800,000 in unpaid construction work. The mediation is scheduled for 29 July 2026 at the High Court in Windhoek, with a status hearing set for 8 September 2026.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Salary negotiations between Gendev Fishing Group and the Namibia Seamen and Allied Workers Union (Nasawu) remained deadlocked after the union rejected the company's wage proposal, which offered to increase guaranteed monthly salaries from N$2,960 to N$6,700 and raise guaranteed working hours from 98 to 195 hours per month. Workers subsequently embarked on strike, with union representative Paul Hango expressing disappointment that the company had directly encouraged workers to accept the offer.
24 July 2026 · New Era →
The Road Fund Administrator has allocated N$439 million towards road maintenance, infrastructure improvements and traffic law enforcement in Windhoek, funding projects including upgrades to Peter Nanyemba Road (N$65m), Auas Road widening (N$89m), and Winnie Madikizela Mandela upgrade (N$179.2m). The RFA CEO noted that while this funding supports local authority road maintenance programmes, local authorities retain primary responsibility for road infrastructure under the Local Authority Act.
24 July 2026 · New Era →
FirstRand Namibia and the Namibia Bank Workers Union have concluded a wage settlement for the 2026/27 financial year, providing employees an average salary increase of 5.71% effective from 1 August 2026, implemented according to pay-for-performance principles.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Nedbank Namibia will host its second Future of Business Conference later this month, featuring entrepreneurs, business leaders and industry experts including OL Group CEO Sven Thieme, Cirrus Capital economist Ida Williams and Nedbank Group chief marketing officer Khensani Nobanda. The conference aims to provide MSMEs with insights, practical knowledge and networking opportunities to expand their businesses in a changing economic environment.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's rough diamond production remained stable at 531,000 carats in the second quarter, as higher-grade mining at Namdeb offset operational disruptions at Debmarine Namibia, according to Anglo American's production report.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
More than 60 young Namibians have secured internships and employment with international oil and gas companies as the country develops its petroleum sector. PETROFUND has signed over 10 memoranda of understanding with upstream operators and service companies to create training and employment pathways for Namibian youth.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Livestock and Livestock Products Board will implement a standardised definition of "carcass" and "cold dressed mass" from 1 August 2026 to ensure uniform weighing procedures and payment practices across all abattoirs. The amendment applies to cattle, sheep, goat and pig producers and abattoir operators, specifying which parts must be removed or retained and establishing consistent deductions before payment.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's government awarded a N$39.5 million contract to US company 6th Grain Corporation to use satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to monitor staple crops and improve food security, but analysts are calling for greater transparency, safeguards, and local participation in the one-year agreement.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian weaner calf prices are trading significantly below South African levels, with LLPBN auction data showing prices averaging around N$34.47 per kilogram compared to South African prices of around R46.03 per kilogram. The widening gap is attributed to higher export costs, foot-and-mouth disease restrictions, and logistical challenges.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia exported meat worth N$1.43 billion during the first five months of 2026, reflecting strength in the country's agricultural export sector. Minister Ashipala-Musavyi reported that ores, slag and ash led exports at 29.6%, followed by precious stones and metals at 26.1% and fish and crustaceans at 14.3%, while lower imports and stronger export growth improved Namibia's trade balance.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
More than N$12 million in social grants was disbursed to over 17,600 beneficiaries in the Omaheke Region during the reporting period, according to Governor Pijoo Nganate.
24 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The United Youth Charity Association (UYCA) is a youth-led non-profit organisation in Namibia that is changing lives through empowerment, education and community service.
24 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has launched a regional initiative to strengthen women's participation in the digital economy in Namibia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia and the Republic of Congo by equipping female entrepreneurs with digital and financial skills and helping governments develop more inclusive digital policies. More than 1,000 women entrepreneurs are expected to receive training by 2029, and over 200 policymakers will participate in capacity-building workshops.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
According to the 2025 Namibia Financial Inclusion Survey, 54.1% of Namibia's adult population earns N$2,000 or less per month, reflecting continued income pressures and financial vulnerability. The survey also found that 86.0% of adults are financially included, an improvement from 78.0% in 2017.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Affirmative Repositioning student command has criticised the government's decision not to subsidise learners rewriting Grade 11 and 12 subjects at Namcol or other institutions, arguing that the move contradicts the constitutional right to education. The ministry has ruled out extending financial assistance to such learners, citing financial unsustainability and the measure's failure to improve academic outcomes during the Covid-19 pandemic.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Young Namibians have called for greater support from parents, schools and government during World Population Day 2026 commemoration in Windhoek, saying challenges including teenage pregnancy and mental health struggles are worsened when adults fail to listen to them.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Bernhard Nordkamp Centre in Katutura supports over 200 vulnerable children annually with educational assistance, meals and a safe after-school space, addressing challenges including food insecurity and unstable housing. The centre, established in 2005, has assisted more than 2,800 children since its founding.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Unemployed teacher Selma Oskar, who lives in the Kilimanjaro informal settlement, shared her personal story at the launch of Yambuka Housing's prefabricated homes, describing challenges faced by residents including limited access to basic services, unemployment, and poor living conditions. Oskar, who completed a teaching qualification at the University of Namibia in 2024 and graduated in 2025, remains jobless despite attending interviews.
24 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Namibia Child Care and Protection Statistics report 2014–2023 reveals that only 524 children were adopted nationwide over the past decade, highlighting persistently low adoption rates as a key challenge despite improvements in other child protection services.
24 July 2026 · New Era →
Construction is set to begin on a N$22.5 million expansion at Cocoma Primary School in Kavango East, which includes new classrooms, hostels, administration block, teachers' houses, kitchen, dining hall, and other facilities. The project is expected to be completed by March 2027.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority and the Namibia Public Workers' Union signed a wage agreement for the 2026/27 financial year, providing for a salary adjustment effective from 1 April and introducing employer contributions towards employees' medical aid for the first time.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Viktoria Namene, who joined Gondwana Collection Namibia as a cleaner in 2022, completed a three-year Hospitality Apprenticeship programme with the Okakarara Vocational Training Centre, majoring in core commercial cookery (level 3) and earning two certificates in accommodation and food and beverage service. She was the sole representative from Gondwana's Windhoek team among 15 apprentices from various conservancies.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An 18-year-old Angolan national has been arrested in Omusati Region on suspicion of abducting and raping a 15-year-old schoolgirl on Tuesday. Police allege he threatened her with a knife and forced her to a room in Tsandi Constituency.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
NamWater has completed renovation and expansion of its Human Resource Development Centre facilities in Okahandja, including five new hostel blocks and upgraded ablution facilities, after 11 months of construction. The upgraded facilities are ready to accommodate additional trainees for the January 2027 intake.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
Ester Kamati has progressed from print reporting to producing and presenting television programmes, building a career marked by adaptability and storytelling.
24 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Hifikepunye Pohamba Community Resource Centre at Okanghudi village in the Ondobe constituency has been nominated to become a national heritage site. The proposed declaration covers three heritage features: a historic tree, a statue of former president Hifikepunye Pohamba, and the resource centre itself, which preserves presidential records from 2005 to 2015 and serves as a community research and information hub.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Tyson Fury defeated Mariusz Wach by technical knockout in the seventh round in Pattaya, Thailand, positioning himself closer to a potential heavyweight clash with Anthony Joshua. Fury said he was "not convinced" Joshua would face him, though a bout between the two could materialize if Joshua defeats Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Tadej Pogacar won stage 19 of the Tour de France on Friday with a record-breaking time of 35min 26sec on Alpe d'Huez, breaking Italian Marco Pantani's 31-year-old record and extending his overall race lead.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The 10th round of the Namibia Rugby Premier League takes place this weekend with log leaders FNB Grootfontein travelling to face third-placed FNB Wanderers, and second-placed Montego United visiting fourth-placed defending champions FNB Kudus. Wanderers, seeking to avenge their sole defeat this season—a 37-32 loss to Grootfontein in round one—will have several players unavailable including Wiks Tromp and their scrumhalf Dominique Isaacs.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Omaheke Regional Football Association has challenged the Namibia Football Association's decision to disqualify the region from the Southern Stream First Division promotion play-offs, calling the sanction too harsh. The NFA based its decision on integrity concerns in the regional league, incomplete documentation, and an unlawfully constituted disciplinary committee, findings which Omaheke disputes.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2026 MTC Namibia Netball Premier League is reaching its final stages with defending champions Namibian Correctional Service remaining unbeaten after 16 wins, while NDF Mighty Gunners sit second with 16 victories and three defeats from 19 matches.
24 July 2026 · New Era →
The Junior Kalahari Heat, Namibia's AfroBasket Men's U/18 team, is competing in the FIBA AfroBasket U/18 Zone 6 qualifiers in Harare, Zimbabwe (25–30 July 2026) with the objective of finishing top to qualify for the 25th FIBA Africa U/18 Men's AfroBasket Championship in Côte d'Ivoire. The team has undergone preparation including MRI age-verification scans and registered all 11 players and staff on the FIBA platform.
24 July 2026 · New Era →
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been appointed Germany coach, tasked with rebuilding the struggling European side after predecessor Julian Nagelsmann resigned following a disappointing last-32 defeat at the World Cup. Klopp's contract runs until summer 2030.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations begins in Morocco on Sunday with a record 16-nation line-up competing for World Cup qualification and a record US$2 million first prize. Defending champions Nigeria, the 10-time title holders, aim to win the tournament and secure one of four automatic African World Cup places.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's 23-athlete delegation marched in the opening ceremony before competing across five sporting codes on the first day. Athletes recorded early results in bowls and swimming, including Waylon Wentzel's debut victory in men's singles bowls and several heats contested by Namibian swimmers.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
Gondwana Collection Namibia was named Namibia's most admired brand in the tourism and hospitality category at the Brand Africa Awards in June, marking the company's 30th anniversary. The award recognises brands that have earned consumer trust and loyalty while contributing to their industries and communities.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Gondwana Kalahari Park's 2026 annual game count recorded 823 animals, up 42% from 580 in 2025. The count helps monitor population trends and veld condition across the 9,800-hectare park, which was established in 2006 to rehabilitate overgrazed farmland and restore it as a wildlife sanctuary.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Gondwana Collection Namibia has opened Luna Namib Collection, a new luxury hospitality destination south of Sesriem in the Namib Desert, designed around the lunar cycle with changing experiences tied to moon phases.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Yemen's Houthi fighters have attacked shipping in the Red Sea, forcing vessels to divert from the narrow Bab El Mandeb strait that connects Europe to Asia. The attacks occur amid ongoing US-Iran strikes and fears of a broader regional conflict, with two Saudi vessels hit by missiles this week and the Houthis claiming to have turned back ten others.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The US has imposed new tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, the EU, Canada, Japan and India, citing claims they failed to properly stop forced labour. The duties came into effect on Friday and represent the latest escalation in the trade war under President Donald Trump.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa has rejected as "opportunistic" a petition filed at the International Criminal Court by two Ghanaians seeking investigation into attacks on foreigners, saying the petition falls short of the ICC's legal threshold and that its own legal system can handle such matters. Ghana and other African countries have been repatriating citizens amid rising anti-migrant protests and violence.
24 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Phillipus Katamelo, Chairperson of the Pan-African Parliament Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution, has called for coordinated African-led efforts to address Sudan's security crisis, warning that its humanitarian consequences and human rights violations cannot be ignored. Joint committees deliberated on the security situation, its humanitarian impact, and the human rights situation in Sudan.
24 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Tourism Board, alongside the Namibian High Commission and investment board, is showcasing Destination Namibia and promoting investment opportunities through strategic engagements in Gaborone, including destination marketing and business-to-business activities aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cross-border travel and trade.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has invested N$39.5 million in an artificial intelligence-driven agricultural monitoring system with US company 6th Grain Corporation. The Windhoek Observer editorial argues that while agricultural technology adoption is necessary to address drought and food security, the government agreement has raised public questions about procurement processes, transparency, and whether Namibian expertise was adequately considered.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's greatest threat is not poor leadership but a "dictatorship of obedience"—a political culture where conformity is rewarded, dissent discouraged, and citizens surrender independent judgment to authority rather than engage in critical thinking necessary for nation-building.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia should not retreat from demands for true and fair restorative justice regarding the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, and genocide. The author cites Namibia's commitment at the UN and through the Accra Next Steps Commitments to pursue compensation for people of African descent affected by these historical injustices.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →