The Ministry of Works and Transport is moving to regulate driving schools and instructors to improve driver training quality and road safety. The proposed framework will include registering driving schools, ensuring instructor qualifications, requiring safe training vehicles, and establishing consistent national standards.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Works and Transport is moving to regulate driving schools and instructors to improve driver training quality and road safety. The proposed framework will include registering driving schools, ensuring instructor qualifications, requiring safe training vehicles, and establishing consistent national standards.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Government is weighing action against a senior agriculture ministry official who allegedly authorised a controversial N$39.5 million artificial intelligence and satellite contract.
24 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described the return of two liberation struggle heroes and 84 ancestral human remains to Namibia as an act of restoring the country's dignity.
24 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The remains of liberation struggle veterans were officially reburied at Heroes' Acre following exhumations across Namibia and repatriations from South Africa. President Nandi-Ndaitwah described the ceremony as an act of national remembrance and restorative justice, correcting historical wrongs and honouring those who sacrificed in the struggle.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Swapo Party Youth League in the Khomas region has started a Micro Vendor Support Programme to help young entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses, beginning with a donation to vetkoek vendors. The initiative aims to provide capital, equipment, and ongoing support to young people creating self-reliant livelihoods.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah applied to purchase municipal land in Windhoek's Auasblick area covering six plots of about 1.8 hectares, three weeks after a security breach at State House. Council documents indicate the president cited the intrusion as a threat to her safety and has since relocated to her private house.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek city councillors have raised concerns over CEO Moses Matyayi's foreign trips, including an alleged N$300 000 spent on a trip to Harvard University, and are calling for removal of council resolutions that allow him to travel internationally without prior council approval. Matyayi has rejected the allegations as "speculative and unsupported by evidence" and calls the complaints a "clandestine witch-hunt."
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia reburied eight veterans of the liberation struggle at Heroes' Acre in Windhoek, restoring dignity to those who had remained in unmarked graves or without proper recognition for decades. The reburial forms part of Heroes' Day commemorations, with official tombstones to be unveiled on 26 August.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's ministry of works and transport is introducing a regulatory system for driving schools and driving instructors to improve the quality and consistency of driver training. The initiative aims to address inconsistencies in driver training and strengthen oversight of an industry considered critical to road safety.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has received the remains of 86 Namibians from South Africa, comprising 84 ancestral human remains and the mortal remains of liberation heroes Festus Nehale and Simon Petrus Niilenge. The repatriation, following a solemn ceremony in Cape Town, has been described by the government as a historic act of restoration, dignity and national healing.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Chief Justice Peter Shivute has called for greater institutional responsibility for the well-being of judicial officers and support staff, warning that individual resilience cannot indefinitely compensate for heavy workloads, inadequate support and demanding working conditions. He stressed that judicial stress should not be stigmatised and that the well-being of judicial officers is closely linked to the proper administration of justice.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia received the mortal remains of liberation struggle heroes Simon Petrus Niilenge and Festus Nehale, both former Robben Island political prisoners, along with 84 ancestral human remains repatriated from South Africa. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described the ceremony at Hosea Kutako International Airport as the restoration of dignity, identity and belonging.
24 August 2026 · New Era →
The Louis Botha convenience store, a long-standing neighbourhood shop in Windhoek known for ready-made meals and hot chips, has closed after operating for decades. The owner declined to comment on reasons for the closure, though residents speculate increased competition from nearby businesses may have contributed.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
SQL injection, a web vulnerability allowing attackers to manipulate databases through malicious commands inserted into login forms and search boxes, continues to expose organisations globally to data theft and operational disruption despite being well-understood for over two decades. Its persistence is attributed to weaknesses in security implementation, governance, and software development practices rather than lack of available defences.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
Letshego Holdings Namibia has appointed Ashante Manetti as chief commercial officer effective 18 August. Manetti brings more than 14 years of financial services experience from Old Mutual Namibia and will oversee commercial strategy across Letshego's banking and micro lending operations.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
FirstRand Namibia expects its earnings and headline earnings for the year ended 30 June 2026 to increase by between 10% and 15% compared with the previous financial year, supported by stronger credit performance, growth in lending and deposits, and higher customer numbers.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Financial Services Tribunal dismissed Trustco Group Holdings' application for reconsideration, affirming the Johannesburg Stock Exchange's N$5 million fine and public censure imposed for implementing a Category 1 transaction without required shareholder approval.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian vehicle sales reached 1,523 units in June 2026, up 14.6% from 1,329 units in June 2025 and 30.4% from May's 1,168 units, marking the strongest June since 2017. First-half 2026 sales totalled 7,845 units, up 11.9% from 7,010 units in H1 2025, the strongest first half since 2018.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Stock Exchange Overall Index rose 0.97% to 2,426.60 in the week ending 21 August, with basic materials gaining 4.79% to lead performance, while consumer discretionary and consumer staples recorded the steepest losses, falling 5.41% and 4.27% respectively.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Old Mutual Namibia has contributed N$80,000 to the third Standard Bank Padel for Purpose event on 11–12 September in Windhoek, which raises funds for the Buy-a-Brick Programme supporting low-income housing construction. The programme has raised more than N$27 million since 2016 and contributed toward building approximately 740 houses for low-income families.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
PSG Financial Services Limited has withdrawn its ordinary shares from the Stock Exchange of Mauritius, effective 31 August 2026, citing low trading activity and regulatory costs. The company will maintain listings on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange and the Namibian Securities Exchange, where Namibia remains one of its primary markets.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair received 1,872 applications for exhibition space in its 25th edition but could only accommodate 485 exhibitors, prompting President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to call for expansion of the venue. The President noted the fair has grown from a local authority exhibition into a major platform for trade promotion and enterprise development.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has committed N$624.9 million in capital expenditure for the 2025/26 financial year to expand telecommunications infrastructure across Namibia, supporting network coverage, fibre connectivity, and 5G deployment. The company's chief technical and information officer made the announcement at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, emphasizing digital connectivity's importance to economic participation and national development.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government is targeting the upgrading of 1 000 kilometres of Namibia's railway infrastructure in the 2026/27 financial year, with N$952.1 million directed towards modernising the national rail network under the Ministry of Works and Transport. The railway programme has received the largest allocation among transport infrastructure programmes, with targets increasing to 1 360 kilometres by 2028/29 and annual maintenance of 1 600 kilometres of railway lines.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The 57km Ondangwa-Oshikango railway line, which cost N$329 million to construct, has not operated a TransNamib train since July 2012. TransNamib attributes the suspension to reduced trade activity since the Covid-19 pandemic but says the infrastructure remains in good condition and the service has not been discontinued.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
High rental costs for privately owned shops and a shortage of public trading spaces are major obstacles to small business growth in the Khomas region, particularly among young entrepreneurs, according to the Khomas Annual Regional Report for 2025/26. The report calls for the City of Windhoek and other stakeholders to establish more affordable public markets.
24 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's producer prices jumped 50.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, driven primarily by sharp increases in mining and quarrying prices, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. Uranium prices rose 46.8% quarterly and 43.5% annually, while diamond prices increased 14.3% quarterly and 17.1% annually.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The proposed Venus oil discovery could require US$17 billion in investment—exceeding Namibia's estimated annual economy—with planned production of 150,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day. The article argues that entrepreneurs should focus on the supporting ecosystem of services and industries that the major project would create, rather than the headline transaction itself.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Fishing industry workers, backed by community members and politicians, protested in Walvis Bay on Thursday against marine phosphate mining following the Ministry of Environment's issuance of an Environmental Clearance Certificate to the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project. Workers handed a petition calling for stricter scrutiny, citing concerns about potential impacts on fish stocks, jobs, and coastal livelihoods.
24 August 2026 · New Era →
An estimated 78,495 people in Kunene region are at extreme food insecurity levels, with drought relief extended to 35,002 households following a May 2024 state of emergency declaration. Relief supplies included maize meal, cooking oil, fish, and soya mince, as the region continues to experience severe drought and water shortages.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Livestock farmers in Zambezi region say the Zambezi Meat Corporation has collected 770 head of cattle since June but failed to pay for them, despite promising payment within four to seven days. The payment delays follow Meatco's handover of Katima Mulilo abattoir operations to Zamco in June, and farmers report lack of communication about the transition.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Hai||om San Royal House has petitioned the government to relocate its people to resettlement farms acquired in the Otavi, Otjiwarongo and Etosha Pan areas, citing loss of ancestral land near Otavi after 1904 and seeking recognition of their former chief's grave as a national heritage site.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia aims to produce 80% of its national food requirements by 2030, up from a current baseline of 60%, according to the Sixth National Development Plan. The government plans to shift agriculture from subsistence production toward a commercially driven sector focused on creating jobs, wealth, and sustainable livelihoods through stronger value chains, improved market access, and greater investment in agro-processing.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says agriculture is foundational to Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan and must move beyond primary production to encompass full value chains. NDP6 targets Namibia producing 80% of its national food requirements by 2030, up from the current 60%.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Crashes on Windhoek's B1 Western Bypass more than tripled in the two months following the installation of speed humps, according to an MVA Fund report.
24 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A man was arrested on Saturday following an anti-drug operation conducted by the Namibian Police and anti-stock theft unit at Helena Pieters Location in Gibeon.
24 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A mother is suing the education ministry and others for N$9 million after her son allegedly suffered permanent and severe injuries when a metal soccer post fell on him.
24 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
NamPost opened a post office in Nkurenkuru and donated Information and Communication Technology equipment to two community centres in Kavango West to expand access to financial and digital services for rural residents. Minister Emma Theofelus said the move aligns with government's commitment to financial inclusion and the goal of leaving no one behind, noting that financial inclusion rose from 78% in 2017 to 86% in 2025, though rural areas lag at 79.3% compared to 91.7% in urban areas.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian police recorded several driving-under-the-influence cases and a serious road crash in Otjiwarongo, where a Mercedes-Benz and Toyota Hilux collided head-on on the B1 road, injuring both drivers. Multiple motorists were arrested in Rehoboth, Stampriet, Kalkrand and Otjiwarongo for alleged drunk driving.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
A 46-year-old Windhoek man deliberately crashed his car into his wife's stationary vehicle during a quarrel, then shot himself in the head. He was transported to Katutura State Hospital in critical condition.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Works and Transport is reviewing the question bank for Namibia's computerised learner's licence testing system following a decline in pass rates since its May launch. The national pass rate fell from 45% in May to 43% in June and July, with lower rates recorded at the Okahandja pilot office and the mobile testing unit.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A 27-year-old man was arrested after allegedly entering a farmer's kraal in Tsintsabis, Oshikoto Region, and slaughtering a female goat valued at N$1,800. Neighbours reportedly spotted him pulling the goat away and he fled but was later apprehended.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
A video showing store employees assaulting suspected shoplifters has prompted police to warn that taking the law into one's own hands is illegal and undermines the justice system, even as residents cite frustration with crime.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian men are being urged to speak more openly about mental illness and suicidal thoughts, as cultural expectations of silent endurance contribute to a national social crisis. According to the Ministry of Health and Social Services, 542 suicides were recorded in the 2023/24 financial year, with 449 being men—more than 82% of all reported suicide deaths.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged young Namibians to align their qualifications and skills development with labour-market demand and emerging industries, warning against pursuing education without considering job prospects. She said Namibia's future growth in oil and gas, renewable energy, green hydrogen, logistics, technology, agriculture and manufacturing will require new skills.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A High Court judge has ordered the medical officer of Windhoek Correctional Facility to recommend the release of inmate Khamastar Ndukireepo (49), who became paralysed while serving a 20-year murder sentence. The judge found the medical officer's earlier refusal to recommend release on medical grounds conflicted with constitutional protections of fundamental rights and human dignity.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Ongwediva junior mayor Etuhole Phillemon urged Namibian leaders to place young people at the centre of economic development, saying the country's more than one million youth aged 15–34 need access to employment, education-to-work links, finance, mentorship, and business support to realise their potential.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Family of Hope Services, a community-based charity founded in 2007 as a support initiative for families affected by HIV, has grown to serve hundreds of children in Havana settlement with food, education, psychosocial support and opportunities.
24 August 2026 · New Era →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited has renewed a three-year sponsorship of the Simply You Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion Awards, scheduled for 24 October 2026 in Windhoek. The 2026 edition expands award categories from 12 to 17 to better represent Namibia's growing media, beauty and creative industries.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek-based DJ, MC, radio personality and entrepreneur Antoinette Njambali (Chilli Bite) made a career breakthrough at 19, starting with free gigs before moving into paid work and radio. She discusses navigating the local music industry as a young woman, building a personal brand, managing her career without a manager, and the importance of standing firm on professionalism.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Stage three of the Vuelta a Espana was abandoned in the final kilometres on Monday after a dangerous hailstorm in the Pyrenees forced riders, including race leader Tadej Pogacar, to seek shelter. The 174-kilometre stage from Gruissan was cancelled while riders were approaching the penultimate climb with around 25km remaining.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa have changed their half-backs for the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday in Cape Town, promoting Handre Pollard and Cobus Reinach to replace Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Grant Williams. The Springboks also made changes to their backline, with Ethan Hooker replacing Kurt-Lee Arendse on the left wing.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia National Olympic Committee president presented a speech at the fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference advocating sport as a vehicle for employment and youth development, citing national unemployment at 36.9% and youth unemployment at approximately 44%.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
FNB Unam Steenbokkies defeated Montego United 63-7 on Saturday to claim their sixth consecutive win and reclaim first place on the women's rugby log, with fullback Ivonne Kooper scoring three tries and flyhalf Michelle Slinger converting all nine for 18 points.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek Afrikaanse Privaatskool (WAP) won the Momentum Schools u19 Super Rugby League title by defeating Windhoek Gymnasium 50-24 on Saturday, marking WAP's third title in history after previous victories in 2018 and 2019.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Alex Miller and South African Hayley Preen were crowned African Gravel champions in the men's and women's elite categories at the Khomas100 African Gravel Championships, with Miller defending his title for the third consecutive year in a sprint finish over South African Marco Joubert.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
FNB Wanderers defeated FNB Rehoboth 73-14 and pulled further clear at the top of the Namibia Rugby Premier League; Montego United beat FNB Unam 36-26, with two other matches not taking place over the weekend.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned the Eeshoke Chula Chula sports facility in Helao Nafidi, Ohangwena Region, stating that sporting opportunities should not be limited by urban or rural location and that the centre should produce champions, responsible citizens, and economic opportunities for the community.
24 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia has selected swimmers Alex Marggraff, Riley Bergh, Madison Bergh and Tristan Nell to represent the country at the 2026 World Aquatics Junior Open Water Swimming Championships in Santa Fe, Argentina, from 3 to 6 September. The team has undergone intensive training of eight to nine kilometres per session, about eight sessions per week, in preparation for the international competition.
24 August 2026 · New Era →
Chula Chula FC were crowned champions of the First Gentleman Lieutenant General (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah Annual Sports Tournament after defeating DT Meds on penalties in the football final in Okongo. The three-day tournament from 20 to 23 August brought together about 23 teams competing in youth and legends football, netball and volleyball, with Namibia Correctional Services winning both netball and volleyball titles.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
Officials in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism have raised concerns about illegal harvesting of mopane trees for firewood in parts of the Oshana and Omusati regions, particularly in Uuvudhiya and Otamanzi constituencies, warning that the complete uprooting of live trees severely damages forest conservation and sustainable natural resource management.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Wildlife conservation organisations in Namibia have called for coordinated action on the conservation and protection of the country's large carnivores amid declining populations. Namibia is home to 34 terrestrial carnivore species, of which 11 are considered either threatened or near threatened.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Executive Governor of Nigeria's Plateau State will deliver remarks at the opening of Outapi's Olufuko Cultural Festival, running until 1 September, accompanied by a cultural troupe. The Nigerian delegation will engage with officials and traditional authorities, and visit agricultural and tourism sites in Omusati Region to explore cooperation opportunities.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece in the Windhoek Observer argues that Namibia's national honours risk losing moral authority because the public does not clearly understand the criteria and process for awarding them, despite the formal legal framework established by the Conferment of National Honours Act of 2012.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →