A company has quoted N$462,000 to translate evidence from Arabic into English for a terrorism and high treason case involving accused Jona Hangula in the High Court, with the Namibian Police responsible for the cost and a procurement process required before the work can begin.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A company has quoted N$462,000 to translate evidence from Arabic into English for a terrorism and high treason case involving accused Jona Hangula in the High Court, with the Namibian Police responsible for the cost and a procurement process required before the work can begin.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The IMF advised Namibia in August to tighten fiscal policy, cut the public wage bill, and pursue structural reforms to address rising public debt and borrowing costs. The article notes that Namibia had repaid its pandemic-era IMF loan in April and retired a major Eurobond in October, with 88% of its debt now domestic.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Security Commission has made a recommendation to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on the future of former inspector general Joseph Shikongo, who was suspended in May following a security breach at State House. The details of the recommendation remain unclear, with the commission declining to comment pending the president's decision.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that parliamentary committees need stronger authority to enforce compliance with oversight activities, citing instances where town council officials failed to attend or respond to lawmakers' inquiries without consequences. The author warns that without binding enforcement mechanisms, oversight visits risk becoming exercises in scoring political points rather than holding officials accountable.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Swapo Party Youth League has welcomed the Ministry of Education's new standardised admission point scale for higher education but wants its implementation delayed by a year from 2027 to allow pupils, teachers and schools more time to adjust. The system will calculate admission points using a pupil's best five subjects with English compulsory and applies to multiple qualifications including Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate and International Baccalaureate.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A consignment of Jet A-1 aviation fuel that arrived at Walvis Bay failed routine testing, creating shortages at Windhoek airport. Passenger flights to Europe, including Discover Airlines services to Frankfurt and Munich, now require refueling stops in Luanda, Angola, under an emergency fuel supply arrangement with Vitol.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah inaugurated the Ohangwena Time Square Complex in Helao Nafidi, with Regional Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa calling on investors to seize opportunities in the region and declaring "Ohangwena is open for business." The governor said the project marks a new chapter for the region's economy and reflects the government's commitment to development and job creation.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Weinberg has upgraded its main conference venue with a floor-to-ceiling LED wall, wood flooring, and smaller conference rooms with 100-inch 4K screens and wireless casting. Two conference rooms now feature a permanent built-in conferencing solution that The Weinberg says is unique in Namibia.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Gondwana Collection Namibia enrolled forty-five colleagues in an intensive butler hospitality training programme presented by the Saba International Butler Academy & Training School to support the launch of the Luna Namib Collection and growth of its Secret Collection portfolio.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for expansion of the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre after 1,872 businesses applied for exhibition space but only 485 could be accommodated at the 25th Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
TotalEnergies says a Final Investment Decision on the Venus oil project must be taken before 2027, citing completed engineering work and ongoing discussions with authorities. The company warns that contractor tender offers have validity periods and delays could increase costs or require reassessment.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A German-led research consortium is testing the HygO project at Kalahari Anib Lodge, a containerised system that treats wastewater on site and produces renewable energy through green hydrogen. The project, financed by Germany's Federal Ministry for the Environment, is the first of its kind in Namibia and explores how wastewater, hydrogen, oxygen and renewable energy can operate in a closed loop for resource efficiency in water-scarce environments.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's Agriculture Minister said South Africa is dealing with its largest-ever foot-and-mouth disease outbreak but bringing it increasingly under control, and has provided 50,000 vaccine doses each to Namibia, Eswatini and Lesotho to strengthen regional preparedness.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
Unknown suspects impersonating police officers from Dordabis contacted a woman near Windhoek on Friday and claimed they had a warrant for her arrest, demanding money to cancel it. She transferred N$15,000 to the suspects; the case is being investigated as fraud and impersonating a police officer.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
Four armed men allegedly robbed a Wanaheda house at gunpoint and with a panga, making off with property worth N$99,828. The incident was reported among several crime cases documented by the Namibian Police, including a house-breaking in Katima Mulilo where a 65-year-old woman was strangled.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 29-year-old woman was arrested in Otjiwarongo after allegedly striking her 32-year-old boyfriend on the head with a stone during a domestic violence incident. The victim sustained serious internal injuries and lost consciousness and was transferred to Windhoek for treatment; the suspect faces attempted murder charges under the Combating of Domestic Violence Act.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
Diabetes patients in Namibia are finding it harder to obtain some medicines as shortages occur and more people use diabetes drugs for weight loss. The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council recently warned of an increase in unauthorised GLP-1 and peptide medicines being sold on social media for weight loss.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia is considering how to build retirement security through a National Pension Fund, with Part VII of the Social Security Act 34 of 1994 never operationalised despite the legal foundation existing. The proposed model is an earnings-related, defined-benefit social-insurance scheme targeting formal-sector workers compulsorily and informal and self-employed workers initially.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Education has launched the Norms and Standards Framework for Schools and the National Minimum Standards for the Operation of Hostels in Namibia. The new framework replaces the long-standing National Standards and Performance Indicators and is designed to address changing global conditions, including the influence of artificial intelligence.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
Windhoek Councillor Mathew Shoongo called on residents of Saamstaan informal settlement to use designated skip containers properly and stop dumping waste alongside them during the Mayoral Clean-up Campaign. He said proper use would help the City of Windhoek carry out efficient waste collection and maintain cleaner neighbourhoods.
23 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A partly decomposed baby's body was discovered floating in a river at Goreagab informal settlement this weekend after children found it and alerted their parents, who called police. The suspect remains unknown.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Police recorded four driving-under-the-influence cases between 21 and 23 August 2026, with three resulting in arrests in Rehoboth, Stampriet and Kalkrand; the arrested suspects are expected to appear in court this week.
23 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by an unknown man who entered her room at Onantulo Village near Omuthiya on 21 August. A panga was found at the entrance of the victim's room and is suspected to belong to the suspect, who remains unidentified and at large.
23 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Police are investigating a fraud case in which a woman was conned out of N$15,000 by suspects impersonating police officers who claimed to have a warrant of arrest against her. The suspects contacted the victim on 21 August 2026 using different phone numbers, demanding payment to cancel the warrant; investigations are ongoing.
23 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 41-year-old man was found dead in his Kramersdorf unit in Swakopmund between 19–21 August. Police have opened an inquest; no foul play is suspected.
23 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Gondwana Leadership Academy runs an intensive two-session programme that emphasises self-understanding, personal values and mindfulness alongside practical skills in communication and team dynamics. Leadership, the programme teaches, begins with knowing yourself rather than simply holding a position of authority.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The cities of Windhoek and Mannheim have opened "Namibia – A Photographic View," an exhibition exploring Namibia's people, communities, and environmental challenges, featuring work by photographers Margaret Courtney-Clarke and Rachel Ngeitokondjo Sakeus, on display for two weeks at the City of Windhoek Function Hall.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
Chef Rebeka Kamaturiri has returned to Namibia after studying at Le Calabash Culinary Academy in France, where she learned the importance of fresh, local ingredients and the relationship between farmers and chefs. She believes Namibia has potential to strengthen connections between local farmers and the hospitality industry.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2026 Olufuko Cultural Festival kicks off Monday in Outapi, where 120 young girls from Omusati Region traditional authorities will undergo initiation. The event will feature 165 registered exhibitors, a presidential keynote address, horse racing, and a live-broadcast cultural dialogue on culture's role in Namibia's future.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
Inter Milan began their Serie A title defence with a 4-1 home victory over promoted Monza on Saturday, with goals from Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Pio Esposito, and Yann Bisseck. Napoli also won 2-0 over Genoa under new coach Massimiliano Allegri in their season opener.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Jose Mourinho began his second spell as Real Madrid manager with a 2-1 victory at Espanyol in La Liga, with substitute Carlos Espi scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for Madrid, who fielded new signings including Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah opened the Helao Nafidi Sports Centre, calling it an investment in youth development, community growth and the local economy. She highlighted sport's economic potential and alignment with the Sixth National Development Plan's objectives in youth empowerment and regional growth.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
Enzo Maresca secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in his first match as Manchester City manager, with late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol, while Andoni Iraola drew 2-2 at Newcastle in his Liverpool debut.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, securing back-to-back victories after also winning in Hungary. Max Verstappen crashed into the wall on the first lap, while George Russell took third place and completed the podium.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia2Go announced the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ as a new vehicle option on 26 June, with advance reservations opening 7 July and already secured by 13 July. The vehicle is designed for both urban roads and backcountry tracks across Namibia and southern Africa.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The 42 Members of the National Council collected N$27,609 from personal contributions to support the Namibia–Cuba Solidarity Campaign. National Council Chairperson Lukas Sinimbo Muha said the funds aim to support Cuba amid economic embargo pressures and reflect the enduring friendship and shared liberation history between the two nations.
23 August 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a union crippled by state sovereignty concerns and mutual self-preservation, producing empty communiqués at summits while regional missions like SAMIDRC face severe funding shortages and chaotic logistics. The author contends that SADC offers cosmetic security deployments rather than tackling governance failures and that its recent summit continued a pattern of performative rituals disconnected from citizens' real needs.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian publishes an editorial arguing that public cooperation with police is a civic and legal duty in a democracy, not a favour to the state. It cites laws requiring citizens to assist with arrests and warns that hiding suspects or obstructing officers—including through community silence—constitutes criminal offences.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →