Namibia inherited functional public infrastructure at independence in 1990, but 35 years later, government buildings, hospitals, clinics, railway facilities, police stations, and other state properties across the country are showing unmistakable signs of prolonged neglect and deterioration.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia inherited functional public infrastructure at independence in 1990, but 35 years later, government buildings, hospitals, clinics, railway facilities, police stations, and other state properties across the country are showing unmistakable signs of prolonged neglect and deterioration.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described the repatriation of 84 ancestral remains, casts, and cultural artefacts from Iziko Museum in South Africa, along with the mortal remains of two liberation struggle figures, Festus Nehale and Simon Petrus Niilenge, as a significant milestone in restoring dignity and identity. The ceremony took place at Hosea Kutako International Airport.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
The 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair opens with 487 exhibitors, including 36 international participants from seven African countries. The milestone event is expected to draw visitors and businesses, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officiating the official opening on Sunday, 23 August.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's trade fairs, once designed as marketplaces for business investment and entrepreneurial opportunity, have increasingly become repetitive community events centred on meat sales, market stalls, and entertainment, with many towns and regions now organising similar versions following an identical formula.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A disruption in jet fuel supplies at Hosea Kutako International Airport has sparked industry concerns about Namibia's reliance on a single petroleum supplier, leaving the country vulnerable to contamination, logistical problems, and shipping delays. The article notes that while the current arrangement reflects economic realities of importing refined products together, the disruption underscores the need for resilient systems and alternative sources.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Shoprite Namibia is pursuing more than N$16 million from Amarula Investment CC and related parties over unpaid financial obligations tied to an OK Foods franchise in Ongwediva. The High Court postponed the case to 10 September 2026 pending an interlocutory ruling.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has saved approximately N$2 billion by securing direct access to international medical manufacturers, according to Africa CDC director general Dr Jean Kaseya. The country became the first African nation to sign a continental procurement mechanism aimed at reducing costs of medicines and health commodities.
21 August 2026 · New Era →
Vivo Energy Namibia detected and quarantined off-spec Jet A-1 fuel destined for Hosea Kutako International Airport, causing aviation fuel shortages that forced some long-haul flights to reroute to Angola. The Namibia Airports Company says it is coordinating with fuel suppliers and stakeholders to manage the situation.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has made significant offshore oil discoveries but has not yet begun commercial production. Before counting potential revenue, the country needs serious national dialogue about resource ownership, development, government revenue, realistic expectations, and preventing an oil boom from becoming a resource curse—but Namibians currently lack sufficient understanding of the industry.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo has called on the government to halt and thoroughly scrutinise marine phosphate exploration, warning that Namibia must not sacrifice its fisheries and marine ecosystem for promises of jobs and foreign investment. His call comes after the controversial Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project received a fresh Environment Clearance Certificate on 5 August 2026, prompting renewed opposition from the fishing industry, environment groups, and political voices including the Swapo Party Youth League.
21 August 2026 · New Era →
Sintana Energy has signed an agreement to buy 44% of Maravilla Oil and Gas for N$105 million, giving it a stake in petroleum exploration licence 37 in the Walvis Basin. The transaction includes cash and newly issued Sintana shares, with independent directors having verified the acquisition price is fair despite Knowledge Katti's involvement in both the buying and selling companies.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform visited the Oshakati abattoir to assess its current status, understand operational challenges, and explore government interventions to ensure the facility becomes fully operational.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Outapi Abattoir is about 90% complete but will not become operational until the Ongwediva meat processing facility is fully operational and at full capacity, Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani said during a visit to Omusati Region. The abattoir forms part of an integrated meat value chain that includes quarantine facilities and abattoirs intended to supply the Ongwediva facility.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
The government has argued that a lawsuit filed by the Hai//om Association seeking N$2.8 trillion in compensation for San people's expulsion from ancestral land in Etosha National Park is legally unsound. The Hai//om Association contends its members were dispossessed through past racially discriminatory policies and seeks either land restitution or financial compensation, but government respondents argue the association lacks legal standing to represent the San community.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
Cornelius Willemse, former manager at Namcor, has filed a High Court review application to compel the Ministry of Agriculture to decide on his purchase of Farm Groot Driehoekvlakte in Hardap Region. The ministry halted the transaction after learning Willemse faced criminal investigations and the Anti-Corruption Commission advised against releasing public funds while asset restraint proceedings were pending.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
Nine applicants for enrolled nurse positions at Tondoro Health Centre in Kavango West Region have asked the Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate an alleged recruitment issue.
21 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Nearly 40,000 Namibians applied for 2,000 cadet constable positions with the Namibian Police, with shortlisted candidates undergoing medical, fitness, and English proficiency assessments.
21 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A government commitment of N$750 million to upgrade and formalise informal settlements in Khomas region has not yet been implemented, with intergovernmental coordination problems cited as an obstacle.
21 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Australian government has invested in a two-year programme to train early childhood development teachers in Namibia, aiming to strengthen early childhood education.
21 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A rifle stolen in May when six trial-awaiting inmates escaped from Onandjaba Police Station has been recovered in Angola following a tip-off from a resident. Four of the escapees have been rearrested and three of five stolen weapons recovered; a pistol and two fugitives—Nikodemus Junias and Festus Paulus—remain outstanding.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
Research by UNAM found that more Namibian boys than girls repeat grades and leave school early, while women have made up the majority of tertiary students and graduates for over three decades. Male learners had a promotion rate of 75.1% versus 78.4% for females, a repetition rate of 18.5% versus 14.7%, and a school-leaving rate of 6.3% versus 4.9%.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The First Gentleman, Lt Gen (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, has launched the DEN Impact Foundation, an independent non-profit organisation aimed at addressing challenges facing Namibian youth through education, sports, agriculture and vocational training, operating under a four-year strategic plan with four strategic pillars.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital has been equipped with specialised medical equipment worth approximately N$4 million, including a C-Arm imaging machine and orthopaedic tools, to strengthen its capacity to handle trauma and orthopaedic cases locally. The regional health director urged the facility to treat eligible trauma patients on-site rather than transferring them to other providers.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Health and Social Services Minister Esperance Luvindao says Namibia should treat healthcare as a multi-billion-dollar industry to generate revenue for the public system and improve care quality. She suggested senior government officials using public health facilities could help redirect resources to strengthen state healthcare.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Human skeletal remains and identification documents belonging to missing man Beatus Kashanu were discovered on 18 August in a mountainous area about eight kilometres west of Otjomuise. Police have transported the remains for forensic examination, including DNA analysis, to confirm identity and establish the circumstances of death.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A New Era article about Ndapandula Vanyika Maria Shiimi, who walked hours daily between Havana and Triumphant College because she could not afford rent and taxi fare, prompted readers to offer support including a business opportunity to sell skincare products and N$1,000 in transport funds.
21 August 2026 · New Era →
World Health Organisation director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and praised her efforts reforming Namibia's health sector and improving patient care, particularly her unannounced hospital visits to assess actual conditions.
21 August 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Police Force discovered human skeletal remains in the Satanslog area west of Windhoek on 20 August 2026, believed to be those of Beautus Tuna Kashanu Iiyambo, a 26-year-old man from Omusati Region who went missing on 12 January after arriving in Windhoek to work as a kapana seller. Several items including identification documents and financial cards bearing his name were recovered at the scene.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 13-year-old boy suffered severe burns when a torch battery he was charging via a solar-powered system exploded and ignited a room fire in which he was trying to save schoolbooks. His mother is appealing for public financial assistance to cover his medical treatment at Ongwediva MediPark, as her medical aid was overdrawn.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister Modestus Amutse officially inaugurated the National Steering Committee on the Informal Economy in Windhoek on Friday, a 35-member body chaired by Diina Nashidengo. According to the minister, 58% of the workforce is employed in the informal sector, with 59% in rural areas.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Information and Communication Technology signed an MoU to develop Namibia's film and creative sector through the Namibia Content Creation Plan, which includes funding for a National Soap Opera, a television series, and regional short films, with N$17.5 million allocated for these productions and an estimated 470 direct employment opportunities.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
Minister Sanet Steenkamp apologised for delays in returning Namibian ancestral and mortal remains from South Africa, citing circumstances beyond the ministry's control that affected flight arrangements. Namibia received the remains of two former political prisoners and the ancestral remains of 84 people, along with casts and cultural heritage materials.
21 August 2026 · Informanté →
Arsenal opened their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 win against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Gabriel Freyer, a former midfielder for African Stars and Orlando Pirates, is credited with developing Namibia's junior national team stars as head coach of the Namibia Schools Sport Union soccer team and through his own development academy, known for his strict discipline and ability to identify raw talent.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Defending champions FNB Kudus have sealed their knockout-stage place in the Rugby Premier League after FNB Western Suburbs withdrew from their scheduled match in Walvis Bay due to severe financial difficulties.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Fillemon Nghutenanye will face Berland Robles of the Philippines for the vacant WBO Global flyweight title at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort on 19 September. The 31-year-old has a professional record of 14 wins, two draws, and one defeat.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
MTC Salute Boxing Academy will host 'Building Champions, Battle of Greatness' on 19 September 2026 at Windhoek Country Club, featuring two international fights and three national championship bouts, including Namibian boxers Jonathan Kasheeta and Fillemon Nghutenanye competing for international titles.
21 August 2026 · New Era →
Rounds 29 and 30 of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League continue this weekend in Ongwediva. Tigers and Afrocat Lions coaches express confidence in their teams' ability to compete as the season approaches its end.
21 August 2026 · New Era →
Springbok legend Victor Matfield calls the current South African team the "greatest we have ever had" ahead of a four-test series against New Zealand starting Saturday across Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Baltimore. South Africa have won the last two Rugby World Cups while New Zealand won the two before that; between them they have claimed seven of ten global tournaments.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar, who won the Tour de France in July and the Giro d'Italia in 2024, is the overwhelming favourite to win the Vuelta a Espana starting Saturday in Monaco, which would make him the ninth rider ever to complete a Grand Tour career treble and the fourth to claim a Tour-Vuelta double in the same season.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Hansi Flick begins his third season at Barcelona after winning back-to-back La Liga titles, with the club aiming for domestic dominance and Champions League success. Barcelona have acquired Rodri from Manchester City while losing Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, reshaping the attacking unit as they look to address defensive vulnerabilities.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal, who won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years last season, face Coventry in the opening match of the new Premier League season on Friday. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals and is confident Arsenal can cope with the pressure of defending their title.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Eventing teams from Namibia and South Africa will compete in the annual Africa Shield Competition at Otjiwarongo this weekend, featuring dressage, cross-country, and show jumping disciplines. The competition, which was introduced over a decade ago, aims to give regional eventers the chance to compete against each other and prepare for higher-level competitions.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Khomas governor Sam Shafishuna Nujoma has called for Windhoek to position itself as a cultural destination rather than a tourist transit point, to keep visitors longer and distribute tourism income to creatives, hospitality businesses and residents. He said culture should be treated as an economic opportunity alongside heritage preservation.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mauritius, known as the 'Silicon Island' of the Indian Ocean, has established technology collaboration with Namibia, building on Mauritius's expertise in ICT, fintech, and cybersecurity.
21 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan was moved back to prison on Friday after doctors at an Islamabad hospital deemed him "medically fit" following an examination ordered by the Supreme Court. Khan was examined by a team of qualified doctors including an ophthalmologist, cardiologist and physician; the court order also allowed him to see his family, including his sister who visited him in prison.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
US President Donald Trump has vowed an "economic D-Day" targeting any country that does business with Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that nations engaging in financial transfers, oil purchases, or maritime transactions with Iran will face "tremendous" economic consequences. Vice-President JD Vance characterised the sanctions as a new phase of conflict in which economic pressure is the most effective tool available.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Chidimma Adetshina, 25, facing deportation from South Africa after being declared a prohibited person in 2024, has reiterated that she was born in the country and believes she has been treated unfairly. Her case was postponed until next year as South African officials pursue her detention.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Peoples Democratic Party, which governed Nigeria for 16 years and controlled the presidency from 1999 to 2015, now faces potential irrelevance due to internal factional struggles over leadership that have ended up in the courts, following its loss to the All Progressives Congress in the 2015 federal election.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Council has donated N$27 609 to the Namibia-Cuba Solidarity Campaign to support humanitarian assistance to Cuba, with funds to be used for medicine, medical supplies, and solar kits. Campaign officials urged Namibian businesses and the public to contribute, framing the effort as recognition of Cuba's support for Namibia's liberation struggle.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →