Two liberation struggle veterans, Simon Petrus Niilenge and Festus Nehale, have been repatriated after more than a decade of research, diplomatic engagement, and family consultations.
26 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Two liberation struggle veterans, Simon Petrus Niilenge and Festus Nehale, have been repatriated after more than a decade of research, diplomatic engagement, and family consultations.
26 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah paid tribute at Heroes' Day commemorations to thousands of Namibians whose contributions to the liberation struggle may never appear in history books, including those who carried messages, provided support, and crossed borders, saying Namibia's freedom is rooted in their sacrifices.
26 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi paid tribute to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Heroes' Day Commemoration, highlighting her transition from liberation struggle exile to becoming Namibia's first female Head of State. Witbooi traced the President's journey, noting she left Namibia in 1974 to join the liberation struggle, served as SWAPO Chief Representative in Lusaka from 1978 to 1980 and in East Africa from 1980 to 1986, and returned in 1989 for UN-supervised elections.
26 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At the National Commemoration of Heroes' Day at Heroes' Acre, Khomas Region Governor Sam Shafishuna Nujoma called on Namibians to draw inspiration from the bravery of liberation heroes and apply their courage to achieve shared prosperity, acknowledging the reburial of fallen freedom fighters and extending the concept of heroism to contemporary citizens including teachers, healthcare workers, and security personnel.
26 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah honoured the country's liberation heroes at Heroes' Acre, calling on the current generation to address poverty, unemployment, inequality and corruption. The commemoration marked six decades since the armed phase of Namibia's liberation struggle began on 26 August 1966, and included the reburial of six national liberation heroes and the establishment of two symbolic graves.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Independent Patriots for Change has challenged the government to explain how its economic diplomacy, trade agreements and infrastructure investments will deliver 500,000 jobs promised by President Nandi-Ndaitwah, arguing that jobs require increased business activity and production rather than speeches and memoranda of understanding.
26 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah conferred hero status on 16-year-old Cornelius Tulotokela Shimwaafeni of Omusati Region during the 60th Heroes Day commemoration for risking his life to rescue nine-month-old twins who had been thrown into a water pond in May.
26 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
According to the Namibia Housing Information System, the country has 563 informal settlements and over 200,000 housing needs applications. The system was established to provide a baseline of housing needs, stock, land use, and informal settlements across the country.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →
More than 100 schools in Kavango East face classroom, laboratory, and water facility shortages, according to a regional development report. Despite N$8 million in government funding for construction at five schools and N$19.3 million allocated for renovations at seven others, the region lacks 62 administrative blocks, seven science and computer laboratories, and has eleven schools without water facilities.
26 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has officially conferred National Hero status on Kornelius Tulotokela Shimuafeni, a 16-year-old from Omutundungu village in the Omusati Region, who saved nine-month-old twins from drowning in a water pond on 17 May 2026. The President made the announcement during the 60th Heroes' Day commemorations at Heroes' Acre.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →
Cornelius Shimwaafeni (16) was conferred hero status by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Heroes Day commemoration on Wednesday for saving twin babies from drowning in a pond at Omutundungu village earlier this year. Despite not knowing how to swim, Shimwaafeni rushed to rescue the babies after their mother allegedly threw them into the water, and received a medal and N$200 000.
26 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Traditional leaders in Ondonga have expressed discontent over a joint Oshikoto and Khomas regional council delegation, including women, visiting a salt pan on 13–14 August, which they view as violating a custom that historically restricted women's access to the site. The Ondonga Traditional Authority has promised an investigation, though some argue there was no transgression since the visit was part of official government benchmarking business.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at age 80, her family announced. Parton's six-decade career produced hits including "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You," and she was known for philanthropic work including her Imagination Library literacy programme.
26 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz lost to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 5-4, 4-1 in the US Open mixed doubles quarter-finals on Tuesday. Bencic and Cobolli will advance to Wednesday's semi-finals and finals.
26 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has named a strong squad led by captain Gerhard Erasmus for an upcoming T20I tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe on home soil, as part of preparations for the 2027 Cricket World Cup (which Namibia will co-host) and the 2028 Men's T20 World Cup. The squad includes experienced campaigners with over 100 appearances across formats alongside emerging players.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Minister of International Relations called on the Republic of the Congo to increase investment and strengthen economic cooperation, highlighting agricultural and agro-processing value chains, particularly Namibian beef, as key areas for expansion under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →
A massive flash flood and mudslide on the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday killed at least 31 people and left hundreds missing, including more than 100 from India and 12 from the United Kingdom. Nepal's foreign minister says the flood may have been caused by an earthquake triggering an avalanche.
26 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A delegation from Plateau State, Nigeria, led by Executive Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, will visit Omusati Region for three days starting Thursday, touring sites including the Etunda Irrigation Scheme, Ogongo Agricultural College, Olushandja Dam, Ruacana Waterfalls and the Baobab Tree Heritage Site ahead of the Olufuko Cultural Festival opening on Friday.
26 August 2026 · Informanté →