The ||Kharas Regional Council has launched a regional tour to bring government services closer to communities while monitoring the implementation of development projects.
18 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The ||Kharas Regional Council has launched a regional tour to bring government services closer to communities while monitoring the implementation of development projects.
18 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
City of Windhoek councillor Ivan Skrywer has been elected chairperson of a newly merged council advisory committee on informal settlements, land delivery, affordable housing and peri-urban integration, serving until 2030. The committee will advise the council on formalisation of informal settlements and housing matters in Windhoek and the Khomas region.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Kunene Regional Council's 2026/27 budget has remained frozen since March due to a legal dispute over the reinstatement of chief regional officer George Kamseb, leaving the council unable to pay utilities and halting operational and capital projects. The council is only managing to pay staff salaries through a monthly arrangement involving two finance officials travelling to Windhoek, and is awaiting the Supreme Court's pronouncement on the matter.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ovaherero Traditional Authority faction led by chief Vipuira Kapuuo has rejected assertions by chief Mutjinde Katjiua's rival faction regarding genocide negotiations, reaffirming that the OTA's official stance on the proposed Joint Declaration on Genocide between Namibia and Germany remains unchanged and that any representation on a joint declaration committee would not be official.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has paid tribute to former President Hifikepunye Lucas Pohamba on his 91st birthday, praising his role in Namibia's liberation struggle and democratic development. Pohamba, Namibia's second President born on 18 August 1935, is recognized for his lifetime of service and sacrifice to the nation.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has praised former President Hifikepunye Pohamba on his 91st birthday, hailing him as a symbol of sacrifice and service through his involvement in Namibia's liberation struggle and his presidency. Nandi-Ndaitwah noted that Pohamba's life spans colonial rule, independence in 1990, and his later role strengthening democratic institutions.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah celebrated former president Hifikepunye Pohamba's 91st birthday, noting his pivotal role from colonial rule through Namibia's independence and democratic consolidation. She described his leadership as grounded in humility, reconciliation and the rule of law, and recalled his 2015 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Job Amupanda, leader of the Affirmative Repositioning movement, has withdrawn his court application seeking disclosure of documents related to the nomination of the Electoral Commission of Namibia's Chairperson and Commissioners by the President. Amupanda had argued that Parliament could not meaningfully assess the nominees without access to records of the selection process, including interview minutes and candidate scoresheets.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Competition Commission has launched an investigation into Rani Group and six major consumer goods companies (Namib Mills, Bokomo Namibia, Coca-Cola Namibia Bottling Company, Distell Namibia, Namibia Breweries and Anheuser-Busch InBev Namibia) after small retailers alleged that suppliers reserve stock for Rani Group, charge them higher prices, demand upfront payments, exclude them from discounts, and that Rani Group opened retail outlets near their shops forcing closures. The companies have 30 days to respond.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Jerome Namaseb as executive officer of personal & private banking, effective 3 August. Namaseb brings over a decade of experience in banking, financial services, strategy and product management, most recently leading the development of the Dâures Green Hydrogen project.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
More than 60 Namibian entrepreneurs were provided with a direct platform to showcase and sell their products at the Standard Bank Blue Growth Series Market Access Day in Windhoek, part of an entrepreneurship development programme designed to equip SMEs with skills, networks and business opportunities.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Farmers Meat Mariental abattoir will permanently close following an estimated N$26 million loss in the financial year ending June 2026, citing rising livestock procurement costs, unfavourable exchange rates, and limited access to premium export markets. The closure will affect 102 workers, including 19 permanent and 83 temporary employees.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Joseph Ndatipo, known locally as 'Tate Fish', begins his day at 02h00 preparing fried fish and vetkoek in Otjiwarongo. After leaving home and experiencing hardship, he has built a business selling his food in the streets and at the hospital entrance.
18 August 2026 · New Era →
Shareholders of Trustco Group Holdings Limited rejected all substantive resolutions proposed by Riskowitz Capital Management LLC at a general meeting, with each nominee and resolution to remove incumbent directors securing no more than 35.77% support. This marks the second failed attempt by Riskowitz parties to replace the board in six months.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namport is modernising ageing infrastructure to meet pressure from Namibia's emerging oil, gas, and green hydrogen industries, according to CEO Andrew Kanime.
18 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Kunene is emerging as Namibia's next mining frontier, with 2,438 mineral rights and applications as of 24 June, but questions arise about whether the region's regulatory systems are prepared for the level of mineral development interest and investor competition now directed toward the area.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Andrada Mining has secured N$98 million in funding from Bank Windhoek and the Development Bank of Namibia for a new ore-sorting circuit at its Uis Tin Mine in Erongo region. The 10-year loans are expected to increase tin concentrate production by between 50% and 70%.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Bannerman Energy is targeting a workforce comprising more than 80% Namibian employees as it prepares to advance the Etango Uranium Project towards future operations, with focus on local skills development, environmental management and community investment as part of new sustainability priorities for 2027.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The US ambassador says American companies and technology firms are providing expertise to help Namibia develop its oil resources, and the US is engaged in supporting infrastructure corridors including upgrades to Walvis Bay to connect Namibia's energy resources to global markets.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's participation in the 2025 UN General Assembly generated several investment opportunities including a proposed Windhoek convention centre and energy and water projects, though a uranium-processing plant was eventually cancelled due to government approval delays. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's September visit to the United States included a major business component, with a business delegation of 35 delegates from 26 organisations representing sectors including renewable energy, agriculture, mining, and tourism.
18 August 2026 · New Era →
A US delegation led by Ambassador John Giordano, including officials from the State Department's energy and trade agencies, held high-level meetings with Namibian government officials and industry leaders to expand cooperation in energy security, critical minerals, infrastructure, and emerging technologies. The delegation also represented the US at the Namibian Mining Expo and met with the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy to discuss opportunities in these sectors.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
Independent fisheries management scientist Dr Carola Kirchner says available evidence on Sandpiper Marine Phosphate mining is incomplete and partly outdated, citing the project's exposure to commodity-price volatility over its proposed 20-year mine life and unresolved questions about the land-based processing facility and freshwater requirements as key concerns.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's charcoal industry is growing as an important part of rural economy, creating employment and export income, but raises questions about how to develop the industry without harming the natural environment. Properly managed bush harvesting can address bush encroachment while creating economic value, but requires government, producers, farmers and environmental organisations to manage potential negative consequences of uncontrolled production.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has rejected former agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein's claims that large-scale charcoal production threatens biodiversity, arguing instead that sustainable bush control can restore degraded rangelands and improve wildlife habitats. Schlettwein warned that removal of woody vegetation for charcoal could result in loss of tree and shrub-associated species, though the ministry countered that bush encroachment itself poses significant consequences for biodiversity and agricultural productivity.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Traffickers are luring desperate young jobseekers with fake vacancies for jobs in Namibia and abroad, forcing them into scam compounds to run online fraud schemes.
18 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
National Council parliamentarian Augusta Katembo says mental illness in rural communities is often associated with witchcraft and curses, fuelling stigma, discrimination and isolation, with families sometimes hiding relatives to avoid shame. She cited limited healthcare access, poverty, and long distances to health facilities as barriers, and called for the 2025 mental health bill to challenge stigma and decentralise mental health services to grassroots levels.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Police are investigating the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl that occurred over the weekend.
18 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Kavango West education directorate has recorded four child marriage cases over the past two years, including a 2024 attempt by a mother to remove a girl from school to marry an older man. Education director Pontianus Musore said schools are regularly sensitised on child marriage and encouraged to report cases to the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, though some cases go unreported due to cultural practices and poverty.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Police arrested a 34-year-old woman on suspicion of leaving her four-month-old baby alone for hours at a shebeen in Mariental while she and the baby's father were allegedly drinking.
18 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A public servant told a parliamentary committee that workers struggling to repay loans are allegedly reporting for duty as early as 03h00 to avoid being confronted by unregistered lenders at their workplaces, with the pressure of indebtedness affecting their normal functioning.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A father of two has been missing for four months after a hunting trip in the Ovitoto area; his mother is calling for a new police team, citing what she says are communication failures in the investigation.
18 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A lawyer for Joel Angula, a former Namdia protection officer facing charges in connection with a fatal armed robbery at Namdia's Windhoek head office in January last year, argued in the High Court that the case against him is "very weak" during a bail appeal hearing. Angula and two co-accused are facing 10 charges including murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and theft of diamonds.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Colonel (Retired) Constancio Mwandingi has appealed to fellow liberation fighters to maintain physical fitness, reduce alcohol consumption, and support one another's wellbeing, citing their continued duty to defend the country and noting that many war veterans now struggle with unhealthy behaviours in retirement.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
The 2025 Henties Bay Valuation Roll has been referred back to the appointed valuer for further corrections following concerns over alleged omissions, valuation methodology, and discrepancies in property and ownership records. The court directed the valuer to incorporate objections raised during Valuation Court proceedings before a revised roll is re-displayed for public inspection.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Medicines Regulatory Council has warned that injectable weight-loss treatments sold through social media and online vendors may contain wrong ingredients, incorrect strengths, or contaminants. The regulator named products including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, cautioning that unregistered medicines may be falsified, counterfeit, or manufactured without proper quality controls.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Home Affairs says international musicians and performers must obtain employment authorisation before entering Namibia to work, even for single events or a few days, under Section 27 of the Immigration Control Act of 1993. The clarification follows cases including South African artist Kamo Mphela, who was unable to perform at the MTC Kasi Vibe festival in Windhoek because of visa issues.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A National Assembly committee held public hearings in Oshakati to examine whether existing laws protect Namibians from exploitation by lending institutions and informal money lenders. Lawmakers expressed concern that mushrooming cash loans have pushed many into financial distress, with some suicides linked to high debt levels.
18 August 2026 · New Era →
A 78-year-old man, Kleophas Tourob, died after falling into an open hole on Hardap Street in Henties Bay on 14 August. He was transported to Henties Bay Clinic and declared dead upon arrival.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
SWAPO Windhoek City Councillor Fransina Kahungu says she received calls from people claiming to be traditional doctors who alleged senior politicians had paid for her "elimination" and demanded N$2,000 to reverse a curse. She refused payment, recorded the calls, and called on police to investigate.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 32-year-old man who had fled the Omusati Region since 6 August after allegedly raping an 11-year-old niece in Ohendjeno village has been arrested, according to Police Regional Commander Ismael Basson.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
Neels Dreyer has built a varied career across Namibia's tourism, mining, and agriculture sectors, from submarine cook and renowned restaurant manager at the Safari Hotel in Windhoek to semi-precious stone polishing in Damaraland and growing specialty vegetables for elderly care.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's government has formalised a N$17.5 million Local Content Plan expected to create approximately 470 direct jobs and support film production across all 14 regions through a memorandum of understanding between the ministries of education, innovation, youth, sports, arts and culture and information and communication technology. The funding will finance a national soap opera, two limited television series, 14 regional short films, and a film production equipment access programme, as part of a broader N$50 million government allocation to creative industries programmes.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Women can reduce waste and save money by choosing quality over quantity, shopping second-hand, and making better use of existing clothes. Investing in timeless pieces made from natural fibres and reading labels for ethical certifications can create a sustainable wardrobe without sacrificing personal style.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian striker Peter Shalulile scored on his Young Africans SC league debut in a 3-1 victory over Namungo FC in Tanzania's NBC Premier League. He joined Young Africans after his contract with Mamelodi Sundowns FC expired.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Archery Association of Namibia says its athletes have always been self-funded when travelling to international tournaments. The AAN vice president notes that suspended government grants have made distant competitions harder to attend due to flight and accommodation costs, causing reduced participation.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The First Gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah Annual Sports Tournament will run 20–23 August 2026 in Okongo, Ohangwena Region, featuring youth soccer, legends soccer, netball and volleyball with prize money across the four codes. The tournament was initially launched in 2003, became inactive, and was revived in 2022 with Ndaitwah as patron, with its first major edition in 2023.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
Tigers Sports Club has appointed experienced coach Fortune Eichab on a two-year contract as the club's new head coach ahead of the new season. Eichab has established himself among Namibia's football tacticians, having guided Tura Magic to third place in the Namibia Premier League in his debut season (2018/19) and earned a Coach of the Year nomination.
18 August 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia National Olympic Committee has outlined a plan to identify and develop athletes with Olympic potential, targeting at least 15 athletes for the next Olympics. The NNOC will support strategic national federations and expand talent identification efforts in partnership with the Namibia Sports Commission and Ministry of Education.
18 August 2026 · New Era →
A Ministry of Environment and Tourism directive banning empty game-viewing vehicles from Etosha National Park has put over 100 workers employed by local tour operators at risk of job losses and caused losses of over N$1 million, with operators citing disrupted logistics for transporting tourists and cancelled international bookings.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bwabwata National Park debate involves competing claims by the Hambukushu Traditional Authority and Khwe community over historical jurisdictional interests and traditional leadership recognition, spanning Kavango East and Zambezi regions. The article argues that resolving the dispute requires an impartial facilitator rather than a government minister, given the complexity of conservation, community rights, and land issues at stake.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Three Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles will travel through Namibia from 22 to 27 August as part of the automaker's "140 Years. 140 Places" anniversary campaign, showcasing the country's tourism attractions including the Zambezi and Fish River Canyon to an international audience.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Tourism Board is intensifying efforts to ensure registered accommodation establishments pay outstanding tourism levies and submit required returns on time, launching a "KNOW NTB Register. Comply. Thrive" campaign to increase awareness and monitoring across the sector.
18 August 2026 · New Era →
A senior Zambian immigration officer based at Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport has been detained after allegedly attempting to facilitate the irregular exit of a man through Victoria Falls Border Control in Livingstone on Monday. The attempt was detected by Immigration and ZRA officers, and the officer is assisting investigations at Livingstone Central Police Station.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema secured reelection on 13 August with 2,965,326 votes against opponent Brian Mundubile's 1,856,218, calling for intensified efforts to deliver development across the country. Hichilema acknowledged opposition voters and his UPND party highlighted record parliamentary representation and priorities including job creation and improved livelihoods.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Botswana's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Noah Salakae announced his resignation from Cabinet to face corruption allegations, while stating his resignation is not an admission of guilt. He led projects including the Trans Kalahari Railway and expansion of Botswana's dry port at Walvis Bay.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →