MPs have criticized the Rundu Town Council's financial management, citing that the local authority is approximately seven years behind on financial reporting.
12 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
MPs have criticized the Rundu Town Council's financial management, citing that the local authority is approximately seven years behind on financial reporting.
12 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Petrina Nghipudilo Ya Shiindi of the Independent Patriots for Change faces a defamation lawsuit from businessman Josef Andreas, who is demanding N$250,000 and a public apology for comments Ya Shiindi made on Facebook between March and May 2026, alleging Andreas is corrupt and involved in state capture and the Fishrot scandal. Despite the court case, Ya Shiindi has continued to post accusations against Andreas on social media.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
National Assembly member Willem Amutenya has called on the National Youth Service to extend its recruitment age limit to include Namibians aged 31–35, arguing that this age group remains critical to social and economic development and should not be excluded from youth empowerment initiatives.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Amnesty International has filed to participate as amicus curiae in a High Court review case challenging the Namibia-Germany Joint Declaration on the 1904-1908 genocide. The applicants, led by Bernadus Swartbooi, the Landless People's Movement, and the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, argue the declaration was improperly handled by Parliament and violates the Constitution and international law.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Fransina Kahungu, a former Windhoek mayor, has questioned how the City of Windhoek's estimated N$112 million transferred to the Khomas Regional Council over the past five financial years has been spent, saying residents lack evidence of how the funds improved their lives. The regional council says the money has financed clinics, schools, constituency projects and other development initiatives.
12 August 2026 · New Era →
Labour Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel has blocked the reappointment of Labour Advisory Council members who served for up to 12 years, citing the need to inject fresh blood and promote fairness, diversity, and broader representation. The council, which advises the minister on labour matters, had some organizations resubmit only their preferred representatives rather than providing candidate lists as requested.
12 August 2026 · New Era →
Petrina Nghipudilo Ya Shiindi, an IPC member and National Assembly staff member, issued a public apology to High Court acting judge Gladice Pickering for defamatory and unverified statements about Pickering's conduct as executive director at the Ministry of Justice. Ya Shiindi retracted her allegations that Pickering had used her position for personal gain and selected her husband's company for ministry works.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
Labour unions and employer organisations have accused justice and labour relations minister Wise Immanuel of attempting to unilaterally select representatives for the Labour Advisory Council. The groups say they have already submitted their preferred nominees according to established practice, but Immanuel has asked organisations entitled to three representatives to submit six names for him to choose from, and those entitled to one to submit two.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Confusion surrounds the status of an 11-member task force chaired by Joseph Diescho, established to review governance and human resource matters at state-owned enterprises. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare reportedly cancelled the task force after it found its mandate duplicated prior work, though task force member Conrad Lutombi says it was merely put on hold while the government reviews completed recommendations.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A fire destroyed much of a lodge project under construction in Andara village, Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East, destroying an investment of more than N$3 million. The fire appears to have been accidental, caused when an employee was burning rubbish and flames spread to the lodge buildings.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Sostenus Wilherm Kulla Trading Enterprises CC is seeking more than N$922,000 in alleged lost profits from Kambwa Construction, claiming it was excluded from work promised after Kambwa secured a Roads Authority of Namibia tender for upgrading 12 kilometres of DR3633 in the Omusati Region. The dispute centres on an alleged January 2023 collaboration agreement in which Kulla Trading's business profile would be included in Kambwa's bid and the company would be appointed as subcontractor for more than 10% of the project.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's electricity and water subsector is projected to expand by 4.9% in 2026, down from 12.6% growth in 2025, partly due to anticipated El Niño impacts. Construction activity is expected to grow by 6.5% in 2026, a downward revision of 3 percentage points from earlier forecasts, following exceptionally strong 20.2% growth in 2025.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Trustco Group Holdings has advised shareholders to exercise caution while it progresses with planned delistings from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Namibia Securities Exchange, with a view to listing on Nasdaq in the United States.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The New Era Publication Corporation has reported a profit of N$103 million in its previous financial year, representing a turnaround from prior cash-flow challenges. The board chairperson attributed the improvement to the commitment of the board, management, and staff, as well as government assistance including a waiver from the Namibia Revenue Agency.
12 August 2026 · New Era →
The Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.75% and the prime lending rate at 10.25%, citing a need to support international reserves and maintain the Namibia Dollar–South African Rand peg while balancing subdued economic activity and relatively benign inflation.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Bank of Namibia's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to leave the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%, where it has been since a 25 basis point increase in June 2026. The central bank cited efforts to maintain price and financial stability amid domestic and external economic conditions.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The contractor for the N$381-million Eneas Peter Nanyemba Road has blamed heavy traffic and a "live site" with ongoing construction activities for road deterioration that began before completion. The contractor said it has investigated the causes and submitted repair solutions to authorities for approval.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A healthy population increases labour productivity and reduces work absences, boosting output in sectors like mining, agriculture, and fishing. The healthcare sector itself generates employment and economic activity, while attracting domestic and foreign investment to Namibia.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Parking payment machines at Wernhil Shopping Centre and Maerua Mall are not accepting some recently introduced Namibian banknotes and coins, frustrating customers. The mall owners say upgrading the machines can cost between N$5 million and N$10 million depending on infrastructure and technology, though Maerua has experienced particular difficulties with the new N$10 note.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Independent Patriots for Change leader Dr Panduleni Itula has filed an appeal and legal objection against the Environmental Clearance Certificate granted to Namibia Marine Phosphate (Pty) Ltd for the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, arguing the decision violates Namibia's environmental law and the precautionary principle, particularly given that marine seabed bulk dredging is unprecedented globally.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian Marine Phosphate has received an Environmental Clearance Certificate for Mining Licence 170 and its Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, valid for three years, though mining cannot begin immediately and the company must complete additional permitting requirements and implement detailed environmental monitoring programmes.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources visited Okarikua Mining in Opuwo and found that the operation has reportedly conducted testing activities for about two years, with piles of copper-bearing rocks on site and questions raised about whether production may be taking place under the guise of testing. The committee also raised concerns about worker safety, welfare, and Ministry of Mines and Energy oversight.
12 August 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reportedly objects to environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti's approval of an environmental clearance certificate for Namibian Marine Phosphate's Sandpiper project to mine for fertilisers in the Atlantic Ocean, saying Namibia should not be used for an ocean experiment. The president held a meeting with senior government officials this week to express concerns about the decision made without apparent consultation on a matter of massive public interest.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
According to the latest FNB House Price Index, residential plot sales fell 26.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, though the pace of decline moderated from the first quarter's 32.0% contraction. Structural challenges—particularly delays in land servicing and limited delivery of serviced plots—continue to constrain housing supply, though land prices recorded sharp increases across all regions.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Urban agriculture in Namibia—including container gardens, vertical farming, rooftop hydroponics, and small-scale animal rearing—presents practical alternatives to traditional farming for young people with limited access to land and capital, using vacant plots and recycled materials to increase food production and economic opportunity in towns and cities.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Musese Green Scheme in Kavango West has launched animal feed production using crop residue, producing green chops, silage, and hay from grass, oats, maize, and mahangu stalks. Currently only chicken feed is sold publicly, while other feeds are used to fatten cattle at the scheme.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The N$21.7 million Onamafila Primary Health Care Clinic in Okongo District has officially opened, bringing healthcare services closer to 24 villages in Ohangwena Region. Minister of Health Esperance Luvindao inaugurated the facility as part of Namibia's commitment to Universal Health Coverage.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Education Minister inaugurated three new schools in Kunene Region and upgraded nine others with additional classrooms, ablution facilities and infrastructure at a total cost of N$70,061,531.64. The new schools include Outjo Project Primary and Secondary Schools and Okapundja Primary School, each equipped with various facilities including computer and science laboratories.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
Young unemployed mothers in Kanaan B settlement at Gobabis drink tombo, a homemade brew, throughout the day to relieve hunger pangs in an informal settlement lacking running water, electricity, toilets, and food. Authorities identify alcohol as a major challenge linked to child neglect, crime, domestic violence, and poor productivity in the area.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The government clinic at Aus in the ||Kharas region lacks diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma medications in stock and has no dedicated ambulance for emergency patients. A resident reports having to forgo medication due to cost when prescriptions cannot be filled at the clinic pharmacy.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
On International Youth Day, young people and youth advocates say Namibia must move beyond policy promises and consultations to deliver concrete results. A Students Union of Namibia leader cited unfulfilled pledges on sport infrastructure, while a youth ministry officer noted that consultation without actual policy change does not constitute meaningful youth participation.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Jacobus Seun Gawaseb, 28, was sentenced by High Court Judge Dinah Usiku to 22 years' imprisonment for murdering his pregnant girlfriend Fransiska Naobes, 24, in the Gobabis area on 2–3 March 2023. Gawaseb assaulted Naobes with stones and an iron knobkierie, suspecting her of infidelity; she died in hospital on 19 April 2023 from blunt-force trauma and head injuries, and the prematurely delivered baby also died days later.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
Oshakati Town Council security guards are enforcing a prohibition on public urination and defecation at Omatala open market, directing people to use public toilets for N$2 instead. Some war veterans have resisted the crackdown, accusing guards of colonization and arguing their right based on their independence struggle contributions.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Sageus Katoteli, 61, told Oshakati Magistrate's Court that he pulled out his firearm because he was afraid of being arrested after an ACC investigator told him he would be taken into custody. Katoteli is accused of shooting a sergeant at ACC offices in Oshakati on 8 May, but claimed he did not intend to shoot the officer.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Between January and August 2026, Namibia recorded 1,747 road crashes resulting in 2,996 injuries and 279 fatalities, according to the Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force. NamPol launched an Integrated Road Safety Operation from 12 August to 10 September 2026, citing excessive speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, and reckless driving as main contributing factors to crashes.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
Jessica Amoonga, known as Cassie Jessica, has been announced as the new face of FlyNamibia following a competition that allowed public nominations and voting. She will now travel around the country with the brand to showcase different regions.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie confirmed that former All Black Ma'a Nonu's solo Haka performance after the All Blacks' traditional pre-match ritual during a 54-0 tour victory over the Sharks in Durban was planned. Nonu, a 44-year-old Sharks substitute, consulted with defence coach Tana Umaga about the appropriate way to respond respectfully to the haka.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Italian 19-year-old Sara Curtis broke the women's 50m backstroke world record at the European championships in Paris, clocking 26.63sec in her semi-final and bettering the previous mark by 0.23sec. Sweden's Sarah Sjöström won the 50m butterfly for the sixth time a year after giving birth to her first child.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars, Namibian league champions, will face Mangasport of Gabon in CAF Champions League qualifying, while NFA Cup champions Unam will take on Kabuscorp of Angola in CAF Confederations Cup qualifying, with both competitions kicking off in September.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Two 14-year-old footballers from SFC Swakopmund Youth Academy, Avoury Amamub and Caleb Sissing, travelled to Germany to attend a 10-day FC Bayern Munich football camp with support from Dein Ball für Namibia. This is the third consecutive year that young players from the academy have participated in the FC Bayern training experience.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian professional boxer Ruan Rispel will compete against Zimbabwe's Tafadzwa Mushando for the ABU SADC Super Lightweight Championship on 26 September in Francistown, Botswana. The card will also feature Namibian champion Flame Nangolo's comeback fight against Zimbabwean Jeremiah Mhere.
12 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's national netball team competed in the SPAR Netball Challenge in Cape Town, recording three victories, one draw and one defeat from five matches as part of preparations for the Africa Netball Cup in Kenya in September. Head coach Julene Meyer used the tournament to assess squad combinations and give players experience ahead of the continental competition.
12 August 2026 · New Era →
A Namibian climate scientist has warned of mounting pressure on water, food and other resources, as well as climate-sensitive industries, as El Niño is forecast to bring potentially devastating effects.
12 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Comet 220P/McNaught has undergone a dramatic increase in brightness following its second major outburst, with a striking image captured from Farm Tivoli in Namibia on 8 August by astrophotographers Gerald Rhemann and Michael Jäger showing the comet glowing green with a long, wispy tail. The outburst briefly brought the comet close to naked-eye visibility and it remains visible in the predawn sky with binoculars or a small telescope.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
A fire broke out on the mountain near Daan Viljoen Game Reserve in Windhoek, with strong south-westerly winds pushing flames toward the reserve. Firefighting operations were suspended overnight due to unsafe conditions but resumed the following morning, with initial assessment indicating the fire remains in mountain terrain and is not currently threatening any properties.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
Two Chinese nationals were acquitted in the Windhoek Regional Court of charges linked to the export of seal genitals valued at over N$1.1 million from Namibia.
12 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Amnesty International has filed court papers seeking to join litigation against a Joint Declaration between Namibian and German governments that would offer €1.1 billion in reparations for the 1904 and 1908 Nama/Ovaherero genocide, according to the Ovaherero Traditional Authority. The agreement, expected to be signed before year-end, is being challenged by traditional authorities and the Landless People's Movement who argue the compensation falls short of demands.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
Zambia held elections on Thursday for president, parliament, and local government representatives. President Hakainde Hichilema campaigned in Mandevu, Lusaka province, on Wednesday, pledging continued investment in roads, schools, clinics and social services, and urging voters to support the ruling UPND.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that land dispossession has dominated Namibian political discourse for over three decades with limited policy progress, despite consistent campaign promises.
12 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →