Former president Nangolo Mbumba is celebrating his 85th birthday. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised him as a liberation struggle veteran and devoted servant who contributed to Namibia's independence and democratic institutions, and handled the presidential transition following Hage Geingob's death in February 2024 with dignity and constitutional responsibility.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Former president Nangolo Mbumba is celebrating his 85th birthday. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised him as a liberation struggle veteran and devoted servant who contributed to Namibia's independence and democratic institutions, and handled the presidential transition following Hage Geingob's death in February 2024 with dignity and constitutional responsibility.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Governor Eugenia Moche launched a regional tour beginning in Ariamsvlei on 10 August 2026 to strengthen government and community engagement, monitor development projects, and ensure accountability in service delivery. The delegation met with residents to address concerns including sewer networks, waste management, land allocation, and border issues, while also inspecting infrastructure and observing veterinary control measures for Foot-and-Mouth Disease.
15 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah released a message extending congratulations to former President Nangolo Mbumba on his 85th birthday, honouring his decades of service in the liberation struggle and post-independence government.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
An editorial argues that Namibia's 35-year-old inherited Westminster governance system does not suit the country's traditional consensus-based decision-making and ubuntu values, and suggests other African nations like Botswana have succeeded by adapting governance to their own cultures.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's economic debate centres on whether the country has insufficient money, but observers argue it has substantial institutional savings, pension assets, and private wealth that are not being channelled into Namibian-owned productive enterprises. Public debt stood at N$167.2 billion (67.3% of GDP) in 2024/25 and was projected to rise to N$182.9 billion (67.5% of GDP) in 2025/26, while the Government Institutions Pension Fund held approximately N$209 billion in assets as of March 2026, with 47.8% invested locally.
15 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Competition Commission announced plans to raise the mandatory merger notification threshold from N$30 million to N$60 million, citing the need to balance oversight of competition-affecting transactions with administrative burden, and noting that current thresholds have not been revised since 2017.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's livestock export industry faced pressure when the Directorate of Veterinary Services suspended annual EU certification inspections due to budget exhaustion, risking producers' access to export markets; a temporary arrangement was reached with producers covering state veterinarian travel costs during the interim period.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
Teachers and low-wage earners in Namibia struggle to make ends meet despite formal employment, as salaries are consumed by rent, loans, and support for dependent relatives. The 2025 Namibia Financial Inclusion Survey reports that 74.6% of adults rarely or never make their income last until payday, while 63% struggle to keep up with financial commitments.
15 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Young people in Hardap have been encouraged to take advantage of government programmes promoting entrepreneurship, digital skills, agriculture and job creation. A constituency councillor and the Governor's Youth Desk emphasised support for small and medium enterprises and digital literacy initiatives.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Medicine Regulatory Council has warned the public against importing, advertising, distributing and prescribing unlicensed GLP-1 and peptide-containing medicines marketed for weight loss and diabetes on social media, citing serious adverse events documented by international regulators including dosing errors, contamination and hospitalisation.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) established a Universal Service Fund in March 2025 with approximately N$135 million allocated over three years to enhance digital connectivity by subsidising radio access network infrastructure. The fund supports the National Broadband Policy's goal of bringing internet speeds of at least 2 Mbps to 80% of the population, beginning with public spaces including schools, libraries, hospitals, and clinics.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Registrar of Medicines at Namibia's Medicines Regulatory Council has warned against the unauthorised importation, sale and use of GLP-1 and peptide-containing medicines marketed for weight loss and diabetes, noting increased distribution through social media, online vendors and informal markets. Persons who contravene the prohibition may face inspection, seizure of products, prosecution and penalties under the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
A caretaker at Delta School's Windhoek hostel tested positive for COVID-19 on 13 August, prompting the hostel's temporary closure. The school has instructed all learners to remain at home, and the premises will be disinfected on 18 August following recommendations from the ministry of health and social services.
15 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Learning Passport, launched by the ministry of education in partnership with UNICEF, provides digital and offline access to learning materials for young people in rural and underserved communities to develop skills relevant to education, employment and entrepreneurship.
15 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
During International Youth Day commemorations in Keetmanshoop, youth leaders called on young people to take active roles in shaping their communities and preparing for opportunities in technology, innovation and new industries. Officials emphasised that youth outside major centres should have access to platforms for participating in Namibia's development.
15 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Tobias Nghimane, a 58-year-old security officer at Nust's Eenhana campus, has won the university's newly established brand ambassador award for going beyond his core duties and treating everyone with respect. He received a cash prize of N$1 000, a certificate and a hamper.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian police have launched an Integrated Road Safety Operation for the second trimester school holiday and Heroes' Day, which runs until 10 September 2026 and aims to increase police visibility and enforce traffic laws on the B1 and B2 highways and other high-risk routes. The country recorded 1,747 road crashes between January and 9 August 2026, resulting in 279 fatalities, prompting the deployment of 20 dedicated Traffic Law Enforcement Officers.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
A fire that destroyed N$1.6 million in property at Andara Lodge in Mukwe constituency has exposed gaps in firefighting services; the nearest firefighting vehicle, stationed 25km away in Divundu, was not operational at the time. Local leaders are calling for 24-hour emergency response units and improved firefighting services, noting that fires in the constituency have become common.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Delta Primary School has temporarily closed its hostel after a positive Covid-19 case was detected among hostel staff on Thursday. The Ministry of Health and Social Services ordered the closure immediately, and all Delta pupils have been asked to remain at home from Monday while screening, testing, and disinfection take place.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A song legally comprises two separate entities: the composition (lyrics, melody, and original musical elements) and the sound recording (the particular recorded version). Musicians often treat "the song" as one thing, but clarity on this distinction becomes important when money is involved, as multiple contributors may have claims to different parts.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United's pre-season campaign ended with a 4-2 defeat to Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Wroclaw on Saturday. United led twice but conceded three goals from close range before Ruben Loftus-Cheek added a fourth.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Veteran hooker Codie Taylor marked his debut as New Zealand captain with two tries in a 50-19 victory over the Bulls in Pretoria. The win came ahead of New Zealand's first Test against South Africa next Saturday.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Kate Douglass set a new women's 50m freestyle world record of 23.49 seconds in the heats at the Pan Pacific Championships on Saturday, breaking the previous record of 23.55 seconds set by fellow-American Gretchen Walsh in June.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Switzerland's Audrey Werro claimed the European 800m championship title in Birmingham on Friday with a championship record of 1min 54.81sec, outstripping Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson. The evening also saw Karsten Warholm win a record fourth 400m hurdles continental title and Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi claim a fourth high jump title.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga have guided Malawi to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final against Cameroon on Sunday, with Temwa scoring five goals and Tabitha four en route to the title decider. Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina has been outstanding for the Indomitable Lionesses, saving four penalties in the semi-final victory over Morocco.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Australia defeated Japan 56-17 in Townsville on Saturday, with seven tries to three, extending their winning streak to three consecutive victories for the first time since 2024. Coach Les Kiss saw his team overcome a 21-17 halftime deficit to score 35 unanswered points in the second half.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →
More than 30 rare Newa manuscripts dating back 200 to 800 years have been digitised and made openly accessible online through a UNESCO-supported project in partnership with Archive Nepal and the Government of Japan. UNESCO has undertaken similar efforts in Namibia, providing digitisation equipment to the National Archives of Namibia in 2025 to preserve historical collections including the Maharero Papers.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
A Namibian delegation has exhumed the remains of Simon Petrus Niilenge and Festus Nehale, former political prisoners held on Robben Island, following customary rituals in Cape Town. The remains are expected to be repatriated to Namibia for reburial on Heroes' Day, 26 August 2026.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
Rosatom has begun its fifth annual environmental and biodiversity monitoring programme along Russia's Northern Sea Route in partnership with Moscow State University's Marine Research Centre, assessing the impact of shipping activity on Arctic marine ecosystems as the company expands nuclear technology cooperation with countries including those in Africa.
15 August 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece criticizes Namibian parliamentarians for visiting the Kunene region and expressing amazement at its mineral wealth as if discovering it for the first time, despite being elected to make laws governing how the country's mineral resources are managed and benefit local communities.
15 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
An opinion piece argues that while kapana is an authentic part of Windhoek's food culture and provides livelihoods for informal vendors, Namibia's aspirational class has come to define leisure and national identity narrowly around meat, fire, and alcohol rather than imagining a broader cultural proposition.
15 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has tried various forms of support for liberation struggle veterans including payments, grants, and income-generating schemes, but the article argues the country needs to evaluate whether these programmes are achieving their intended outcomes, not simply increase spending.
15 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that the real issue with boys is not policy neglect but absence of male role models and stewardship. The author contends that when fathers, uncles, mentors, and coaches fail to engage with boys, the resulting vacuum contributes to violent crime and youth drift.
15 August 2026 · The Namibian →