Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate argues that expecting people outside Windhoek to rely solely on the capital for essential government services defeats the purpose of decentralisation.
6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate argues that expecting people outside Windhoek to rely solely on the capital for essential government services defeats the purpose of decentralisation.
6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Simonis Storm Securities analysis of Namibia's 2025 Financial Inclusion Survey shows that 86.0% of people aged 15+ now use at least one formal or informal financial product, up from 78.0% in 2017, but the median household has little room to absorb economic shocks and remains dependent on modest, irregular wages and grants due to heavily bottom-weighted income distribution.
5 hours ago · Informanté →
Namibia recorded 16 greenfield FDI projects in 2025, its second-highest annual tally, led by major investments in carbon farming, gold mining, solar energy, and biomass processing. The country ranks second globally and first in Africa in the Intelligence Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2026.
36 min ago · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia recorded 16 greenfield foreign direct investment projects in 2025, including major investments in carbon farming, gold exploration, solar energy, and biomass processing totalling several hundred million Namibian dollars. The country ranks second globally and first in Africa in the Intelligence Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2026.
38 min ago · Windhoek Observer →
NamPost reports mail volumes at 5.9 million items in 2025 with post office box occupancy falling to 45% from 50% in 2024, while the state-owned postal operator offsets declines by expanding financial services operations and developing new revenue streams.
39 min ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia received 422 applications from qualified individuals across the country in response to its call for Bid Evaluation Committee members, with 235 (56%) submitted by women and 187 (44%) by men. The board attributes the strong response to recent reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and integrity in public procurement processes.
45 min ago · Windhoek Observer →
Mercedes-Benz plans to intensify activities in the security and defense sector, building on over 45 years of experience with modifiable vehicles. The company signed a memorandum of understanding with Munich-based TYTAN to explore cooperation on vehicle-based defense applications, including G-Class-based drone defense systems and a Sprinter-based mobile drone carrier.
50 min ago · Windhoek Observer →
Deep Yellow, developing the Tumas uranium project, has progressed financing with mandated lead arranger Nedbank Limited after completing an Independent Technical Expert review. The company is advancing the staged development of Tumas toward a Final Investment Decision anticipated in the last quarter of this year, with progress on power and water supply infrastructure including detailed design for grid connection and ongoing negotiations with NamWater.
34 min ago · Windhoek Observer →
Ongwe Minerals Inc. has filed a technical report for its Omatjete Gold Project following identification of a large-scale, high-grade gold-in-soil anomaly called the Nguni target, a greenfields discovery in Namibia's Damara Belt. The company plans to begin its maiden diamond drilling programme at the Nguni target in August 2026.
47 min ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Agronomic Board has issued a cross-border import notice for August prohibiting imports of five crops to protect local producers.
6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Deputy town engineer Timothy Ggita has resumed duty at Otjiwarongo municipality on 14 July, ending a nearly two-year fully paid suspension.
6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Wildfires in Dâures Constituency remain active, with the Independent Patriots for Change criticising the state's emergency response as insufficient.
6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
A full-scale renovation of Andimba Toivo Ya Toivo Secondary School in Ondangwa, built in the 1970s, is set to begin after Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge officially announced the project.
6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The home affairs ministry conducted an electronic identity (eID) awareness campaign in Tjaka settlement, Kalahari Constituency, which drew large numbers of residents.
6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
New UNAIDS data shows Namibia has achieved the 95-95-95 HIV targets in 2025, with 97% of people living with HIV knowing their status, 98% receiving treatment, and 98% achieving viral suppression. The report warns that funding cuts and widening inequalities threaten progress toward ending AIDS by 2030, though a significant treatment gap remains among children aged 0–14 years.
1 hour ago · Informanté →
The Namibian Police in the Omusati Region have yet to arrest a known suspect accused of raping a 21-year-old mentally challenged woman on 24 July in Onesi Constituency. The Regional Police Commander confirmed the incident and said a separate investigation is underway into an alleged impregnation case involving a 17-year-old girl.
3 hours ago · Informanté →
Kate O'Connor won heptathlon gold for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games, securing her country's first athletics Commonwealth gold since 1986. Australia added nine swimming gold medals for a total of 37, their best ever Commonwealth Games haul in the pool.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
Fifa president Gianni Infantino defended a proposal to create a private subsidiary to exploit World Cup commercial benefits, calling it "an opportunity but not an obligation" and saying it would unlock previously uncaptured value to benefit member associations, though the proposal sparked global outrage after being revealed.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
Global air cargo demand increased 8.5% year-on-year in June 2026, outpacing a 4.4% rise in available capacity, according to the International Air Transport Association. Growth was driven by high-value technology shipments and urgent freight across all regions, though IATA cautioned that Middle East conflict and potential US tariff measures pose risks for the second half of 2026.
48 min ago · Windhoek Observer →