Swapo MP Willem Amutenya has urged the education minister to review the National Youth Service's admission requirements, arguing that the academic threshold and age limit (16–30) exclude disadvantaged youth the programme was intended to assist, and calls for broadened access.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo MP Willem Amutenya has urged the education minister to review the National Youth Service's admission requirements, arguing that the academic threshold and age limit (16–30) exclude disadvantaged youth the programme was intended to assist, and calls for broadened access.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The inaugural Hage Geingob Town Hall Conversation aims to preserve the late president's commitment to consultation and participatory governance. The Windhoek Observer argues that a successful town hall's value lies in whether participants feel heard, not in attendance figures or polished presentations.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Bishop Zephania Kameeta called on Namibians to make the late President Hage Geingob's "One Namibia, One Nation" vision a daily reality rather than a political slogan, saying it should guide how citizens live and treat one another. Speaking at a Town Hall Conversation commemorating what would have been Geingob's 85th birthday, Kameeta said the principle originated in Namibia's liberation struggle and was meant to unite all Namibians regardless of political affiliation, but expressed concern that political divisions have increasingly overshadowed the message of national unity.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
Former President Nangolo Mbumba has urged African leaders to follow the late President Hage Geingob's example by building democratic, developmental, and ethical governance systems. Mbumba made the remarks during an inaugural town hall conversation honouring Geingob's legacy and what would have been his 85th birthday.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Hage Geingob Presidential Centre will hold an inaugural town hall conversation on Monday, intended to become an annual platform for dialogue between leaders, young people, academics and citizens on issues shaping Namibia's future. The event coincides with what would have been Geingob's 85th birthday and aims to preserve his legacy of consultation, inclusive governance and citizen participation.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
SWAPO secretary general Sophia Shaningwa has called for greater economic empowerment of women, saying Namibia's political independence remains incomplete unless women are fully integrated into the country's economy. She said although Namibia has advanced women's participation in politics and leadership, more must be done to ensure women have access to economic opportunities, finance, skills development and sustainable livelihoods.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa dismissed claims of division between her and party leader Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, stating she has no intention of challenging for the party presidency at next year's congress and will continue to support the current leader.
3 August 2026 · New Era →
//Kharas Regional Governor Dawid Gertze will conduct a series of community engagement and information-sharing sessions across the region from 10 August to 4 September 2026, including town hall meetings and site visits to discuss government programmes, services, and development projects.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
Vice president Lucia Witbooi told traditional leaders gathered at the Batshara Cultural Festival in the Zambezi region that they must work together to promote unity and nation-building among their subjects, and urged them to distance themselves from tribalism, regionalism, and racism.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Motorists with outstanding traffic admissions of guilt fines have been offered a two-month amnesty from 3 August to 30 September to settle their fines, including those whose payment deadlines have expired. Payments can be made in person at district courts during working hours or via electronic funds transfer.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa has dismissed speculation that she intends to replace party president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, saying she supported Nandi-Ndaitwah's bid for the party leadership in 2022 and would have contested herself if she wanted to lead.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Oshana governor Elia Irimari has said merging Oshakati and Ongwediva into one municipality is necessary as the two towns have grown into one continuous urban area. Activist Tangy Tshilongo is formally submitting a proposal for the merger to both town councils and Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge, arguing that a unified municipality would improve service delivery, strengthen economic development, and better coordinate infrastructure.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
RedForce Debt Management's contract with the City of Windhoek has expired, reflecting a broader shift by local authorities away from outsourced municipal debt collection.
3 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The deputy sheriff in Omusati region has been instructed to enforce writs of execution against businessman Onesmus Amadhila to recover N$471,535.69 in taxed legal costs.
3 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The 6.1-kilometre Eneas Peter Nanyemba Road in Windhoek, which cost N$381 million, has begun to deteriorate before being handed over to the City of Windhoek. The City said responsibility for repairs remains with the developer and project engineer, who are investigating the defects.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Agriculture Minister said Meatco remained profitable despite droughts and low cattle availability, with throughput south of the Veterinary Cordon Fence declining by 53% to 35,594 cattle. Revenue fell from N$1.865 billion to N$1.108 billion, but the company strengthened its financial position, increased cash reserves, and reduced accumulated losses.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's international reserves increased to N$56.4 billion at the end of June, supported by rand inflows, gains on fixed income securities, currency depreciation and gold monetisation, according to the Bank of Namibia. The reserves provide an estimated import cover of 3.5 months and are considered sufficient to maintain the peg with the South African rand.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
NSX-listed Savanna Beef Processors Limited will hold its fourth Annual General Meeting on 13 August, where shareholders will consider annual financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2026, the reappointment of Grant Thornton Neuhaus as auditors, board changes, and resolutions on share issuance authority.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Securities Exchange overall index rose 1.87% to 2,359.76 points during the trading week of 27–31 July, with real estate posting the strongest sectoral performance at 5.39%.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Africa Bitcoin Corporation Ltd (ABC), listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange, will begin trading on the Access segment of the Aquis Growth Market in the United Kingdom from 17 August. The company raised £250,000 through a private placement of shares to support general working capital requirements.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The City of Windhoek has ended its contract with RedForce Debt Management and will handle debt collection internally, resuming administration of accounts and charging 20% interest per annum on overdue accounts.
3 August 2026 · New Era →
Despite financial inclusion reaching a record 86% of Namibia's adult population, high banking costs and inability to maintain savings are the biggest barriers preventing thousands from accessing formal financial services, with significant disparities between urban and rural communities in access to banking infrastructure.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has launched a public consultation on its Sectoral Transformation Investment Plan, inviting businesses, investors, researchers, communities and citizens to shape the country's position in the global green economy. The country has emerged over four years as a major destination for green hydrogen and renewable energy investment, with strong natural advantages including high solar irradiation and coastal wind resources.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia is positioning itself as a potential global green hydrogen hub, leveraging its solar and wind resources, but a new Energy Sector Skills Strategy Report warns that a shortage of specialised skills could slow development of the industry. The flagship Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project is expected to require about 7 GW of renewable energy capacity and 3 GW of electrolyser capacity, with Namibia aiming to produce between 10 million and 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen equivalent annually by 2050.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
The 2026 Agripreneurial Innovation Challenge Namibia has awarded N$280,000 to three innovators for climate-smart agricultural solutions designed to strengthen food systems, improve productivity and promote value addition in Namibia.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Zambezi Regional Council confirmed that supplementary livestock feed valued at N$500,000 donated by the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia will be transported from Rundu to Katima Mulilo this week to assist flood-affected farmers. The donation, pledged on 17 July, is expected to benefit 3,000 livestock farmers across three constituencies affected by seasonal floods.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
NamWater has rejected social media claims that water supplied to Swakopmund is contaminated with Shigella bacteria and has made children ill.
3 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A woman is suing the Ministry of Health and Social Services for N$3 million over an alleged botched breast reduction surgery at Walvis Bay State Hospital, claiming doctors failed to properly assess her before surgery, negligently performed the operation, and left her with severe complications including breast deformities and nipple loss. The case is now set to proceed to trial after mediation failed.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The family of Namibian Nguvi Mberirua, who went viral on TikTok after appearing disoriented on a London metro train, says they are hoping for her safe return as efforts to locate her continue. The Namibian Ministry of International Relations and Trade is working to establish her last known location and assist her.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A Cenored employee died from electrocution last Thursday, marking the utility company's first workplace fatality in its 21-year history, according to company confirmation.
3 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A 31-year-old man was robbed of a blue Volkswagen Polo TSI, cash, electronics and personal documents valued at over N$1 million by five suspects armed with a pistol and knives at the intersection of Robert Mugabe Avenue and Dr Hage Geingob Freeway on Friday evening. The vehicle was later recovered abandoned and stripped in the Lafrenz area.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 63-year-old pedestrian was killed near Ondangwa after being struck by a Honda Fit on Saturday, while a 54-year-old driver was arrested in Aranos after allegedly fleeing a crash that injured two pedestrians on Friday.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 45-year-old man was arrested on the Tsumeb-Tsintsabis Road on Friday evening while transporting two goats valued at N$3,000. The goats were recovered and returned to their owner, and the suspect is expected to appear in the Tsumeb Magistrate's Court on Monday.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 19-year-old Klein Windhoek resident was scammed of gaming equipment (Xbox Series S, controllers, and headsets) after a buyer arranged a fake bank transfer via fake SMS notification and used a Yango driver to collect the items without paying. Bank Windhoek confirmed the SMS sender number was fraudulent, and the items remain unrecovered.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
The High Court has awarded the United Nations Development Programme more than N$17,000 in legal costs following a taxation hearing related to a December 2023 incident in which a truck allegedly collided with the UNDP's Windhoek property, causing damage to the boundary wall, lawn, windows, and other features. The costs were awarded against the truck driver and Tokai Logistics on a party-and-party scale.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN), founded in 1986 and now in its 40th anniversary year, is being challenged to prepare workers for rapid changes driven by automation, artificial intelligence, and the global energy transition, according to acting president Poco-Key Mberiuana. The union must move beyond defending against exploitation to ensuring workers remain relevant in a transforming economy.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 24-year-old man was arrested in Oshikuku on Sunday after allegedly stabbing his 5-year-old son to death at Oshifo village in Ruacana on the previous Wednesday. The boy died from injuries sustained at home, and the suspect's motive remains unknown, according to police.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Many residents of Windhoek's informal settlements rely on communal water points for daily needs, while elderly residents find the task increasingly difficult. The municipality has uncovered alleged tampering with prepaid water cards, which residents say places an unfair burden on those paying for water while others bypass the system.
3 August 2026 · New Era →
A 24-year-old man who fled after allegedly murdering his five-year-old daughter in Oshifo Village, Ruacana Constituency, was arrested in Oshikuku on Sunday. Police say the victim was stabbed in the head and back with an unknown object during an incident on Wednesday when the suspect was alone with the child.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
One person died and two others were injured after two trucks overturned in separate crashes minutes apart on Windhoek's Western Bypass early Monday morning, with a cattle truck carrying more than 90 animals overturned in the fatal crash.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
A truck carrying cattle overturned on Windhoek's Western Bypass in the early hours of Monday, killing the driver and about 90 cattle. A second truck carrying juice also overturned nearby, injuring at least one person.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Omaheke's three social workers serve all seven constituencies, leaving vulnerable children and survivors of gender-based violence with limited access to social welfare services. The region faces challenges including limited funding, staff burnout, vacant positions, and no emergency shelters or designated places of safety.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services won the overall award at Nipam's second public sector awards ceremony in Windhoek, recognized for investing in professional development and employee capacity building. The ceremony also celebrated 38 public servants who completed Nipam's accredited management programmes at NQF levels 6, 7 and 8.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Office of the Judiciary has announced a nationwide amnesty period from 3 August to 30 September for motorists with outstanding traffic admission of guilt fines. Payments can be made in person at the relevant district court or via EFT, with motorists required to use their summons number and place of trial as reference.
3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Police recorded more than 18,500 gender-based violence cases countrywide during the 2025/26 financial year, according to police commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, who addressed the third Namibia National Women's Conference in Swakopmund. Sakuwa-Neo emphasized that law enforcement must strengthen victim-centred services and work with communities to prevent violence, noting that policing alone cannot eliminate the issue.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Jonas Murao (47) has been convicted on six charges, including rape and housebreaking with intent to rape, related to incidents alleged to have occurred at Hoachanas in the Mariental district between November 2008 and November 2016. The Windhoek High Court found him guilty of raping a four-month-old baby and committing indecent assault against a sleeping woman on 12 November 2016.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police is reviewing meal provision to trial-awaiting inmates after a High Court on 23 July ordered three northern police stations to feed accused persons on court days. The police says it is implementing recommendations from the Office of the Ombudsman and working with a state chief dietician to improve inmate nutrition standards.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Charene Labuschagne was crowned Miss Namibia 2026 at a ceremony at Die Dam Resort on Saturday evening after competing against nine other finalists. Rachelle Hamases was named first runner-up and Albertina Haimbala second runner-up; Labuschagne received prizes including a house, luxury vehicle, and cash.
3 August 2026 · New Era →
South African amapiano artist Kamo Mphela apologised after missing a performance at the MTC Kasi Vibe festival in Windhoek over the weekend due to visa issues. According to sources, she had not obtained a work permit and was only permitted to make an appearance; the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed that foreign artists must comply with Namibia's immigration requirements before performing.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia completed their 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with one silver and two bronze medals, all won by boxers, finishing 28th overall out of 74 nations and seventh among 21 African nations. The boxers' medals—Tryagain Ndevelo's silver in men's 60kg, and Philip Haoseb and Mischa Araes's bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg—represented the best African boxing performance at the Games.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
FNB Unam thumped FNB Western Suburbs 68-10 on Saturday to revive their chances of making the Namibia Rugby Premier League semi-finals, scoring 10 tries in a dominant display of attacking rugby.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The FNB Namibian Eagles won their third match out of four on their Dutch tour, beating The Netherlands by six wickets. They gained six points and climbed to fifth on 28 points in the Cricket World Cup League 2 tournament, though with four matches remaining they face an uphill battle to finish among the top four teams progressing to the 2027 Cricket World Cup global qualifier.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Sport Commission congratulated the Namibia Boxing Federation on holding a Special Elective Congress that elected Immanuel Hamukwaya as the new president, filling a vacancy left by former president Jeremiah Ndjembo. The NSC praised the federation for conducting a transparent, peaceful, and democratic election that reflected strong governance.
3 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) defeated Afrocat Lions 54-41 and Mighty Gunners 51-43 in rounds 27 and 28 of the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League over the weekend. In Ongwediva, UNAM Ogongo defeated Extreme Eagles 48-38.
3 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's boxing team secured one silver and two bronze medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Tryagain Morning Ndevelo claimed silver in the men's 60kg division after losing to India's Sachin Siwach 3-2 in the final, while Mischa Monique Araes became Namibia's first female Commonwealth Games boxer and Philip Haoseb also won bronze.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that South Africa's criminal justice system is fundamentally broken and requires a revolution rather than incremental reforms, citing recent leadership failures at the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption and the National Prosecuting Authority.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A bomb detonated outside the Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square in Moscow on Saturday night, killing at least three people and injuring 21. Russia's National Anti-Terrorism Committee reports a woman with an improvised explosive device was prevented from entering by a security guard; the device detonated moments later. The Russian Embassy in Italy has blamed the attack on Ukraine, though unconfirmed reports suggest a senior Russian military commander may have been at a private dinner inside.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday after he called off what he described as "massive" strikes. Trump said Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar had urged him to hold off, believing a deal was possible on issues including the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian publishes an editorial marking Hage Geingob's 85th birthday (his second since his death) and celebrating his role as chief architect of Namibia's Constitution. The piece notes that President Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent reaffirmation of commitment to the rule of law and democratic institutions reflects continuity with Geingob's legacy of constitutionalism.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →