The Presidency has defended the conferment of national hero status on 16-year-old Cornelius Shimuafeni, stating that Namibia's highest national recognition is not reserved for a specific category.
31 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Presidency has defended the conferment of national hero status on 16-year-old Cornelius Shimuafeni, stating that Namibia's highest national recognition is not reserved for a specific category.
31 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The National Assembly will resume the Fourth Session of the Eighth Parliament on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, to consider several agenda items including continuation of debate on the Land Bill, Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill, Regional Councils Amendment Bill, Public Enterprises Governance Amendment Bill, Income Tax Amendment Bill, and the Accountants and Auditors Regulatory Authority Bill, as well as reports and tabled motions.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Helao Joseph Shityuwete, a former Robben Island prisoner and workers' rights advocate who played a key role in Namibia's liberation struggle, has died at age 92. President Nandi-Ndaitwah described him as a courageous patriot whose life was characterised by sacrifice, resilience and commitment to Namibian freedom.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia must preserve its liberation history and pass it to future generations, remarking that reburial ceremonies of heroes remind the nation of its continuing responsibility to those who sacrificed for independence. The country recently received the remains of 84 ancestral remains and two liberation struggle heroes who died on Robben Island, with six heroes reburied at Heroes' Acre in August and symbolic burials held for two others whose remains have not yet been found.
31 August 2026 · New Era →
Claudia Hatutale, 46, a former cleaner at the Namibia Defence Force base in Ondangwa, appeared in court on seven counts of abuse of office for allegedly soliciting close to N$55,000 from members of the public between 2015 and 2017 by promising cleaner jobs at the Ministry of Defence that were never secured. Her case was postponed to 24 February 2027.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
McHenry Venaani has paid tribute to Helao Shityuwete, a liberation struggle veteran and former Robben Island political prisoner who died at 92. Venaani described Shityuwete as a courageous and humble Namibian whose sacrifice for the country's freedom, from his work at Walvis Bay docks through military service and imprisonment, should be remembered as part of Namibia's history.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Helao Shityuwete, a former Robben Island political prisoner who spent 18 years imprisoned during the liberation struggle, died on Saturday. His death leaves Betuel Nuunyango as the only surviving member of the group of 37 Namibian nationalists incarcerated on Robben Island in the 1960s.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
High Court judge Nate Ndauendapo found social activist Michael Amushelelo in contempt of court for Facebook remarks about suspended police inspector general Joseph Shikongo, rejecting Amushelelo's free speech defence. Amushelelo was sentenced to one month imprisonment, suspended for one year, conditional on refraining from further disparaging statements and issuing a written apology to Shikongo within seven days.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has withdrawn all land applications from its council agenda following opposition over president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's private land purchase request for municipal land at Auasblick. Opposition councillors questioned why the president's application was treated differently from other private applications and kept from public discussion.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Deputy minister of education Dino Ballotti challenged Namibian entrepreneurs to expand beyond the domestic market of three million people and pursue customers in Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa using technology. The article's author, while agreeing with the ambition, questions whether Namibia has the foundational business infrastructure—competitive companies, proper capitalization, technological capability, and consistent delivery—necessary for successful regional expansion.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says the government is making progress on establishing manufacturing facilities across Namibia's 14 regions, each aligned with local products and economic strengths. The initiative, directed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, aims to expand local processing, promote value addition, create jobs, and move Namibia beyond primary production.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Fishrot scandal involves the alleged misappropriation of Namibia's horse mackerel fishing quotas through a network of politicians, businesspeople and international companies working to manipulate the quota system in exchange for bribes. The case has been before Namibian courts since 2019 following WikiLeaks' publication of the Fishrot Files and remains ongoing.
31 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibian fuel prices are set to increase effective 2 September 2026, with ULP95 rising 60 cents per litre and both diesel grades rising N$1.60 per litre, driven by geopolitical volatility and disruptions in global oil markets stemming from Middle East tensions.
31 August 2026 · New Era →
Escalating Middle East conflict and global oil supply disruptions have driven up international crude prices, with petrol increasing by 60c and diesel by 160c per litre as of 2 September. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 25% of the world's oil supplies, has caused oil prices to spike to around US$120 a barrel.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia has not yet decided whether to increase gold's share of international reserves beyond its initial 3% target. Deputy governor Nicholas Mukasa says the central bank will assess its position in the first quarter of 2027 after reaching the initial target, before deciding whether to proceed with a second phase of gold accumulation through monthly purchases from local mines.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
IPC shadow minister Rodrick Likando has warned that Namibia could repeat the environmental and economic consequences experienced in Tunisia, Jordan and Nauru if the proposed Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project proceeds without independent oversight, citing phosphate mining's documented impacts on communities and ecosystems in those countries.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has not paid its contribution to the SADC Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre, owing US$10,000 annually for 2024, 2025 and 2026 (totalling US$30,000). The centre, based in Mozambique and inaugurated in June, aims to strengthen fisheries monitoring and combat illegal fishing across the region, though Namibia has supported it through in-kind contributions including endorsing the centre chairperson.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A Swakopmund psychiatrist accused of rape and indecent assault has been permanently released from professional disciplinary proceedings after the High Court found a five-year delay.
31 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Street vendors relocated to the Dorado Valley U-Save shopping area say the new trading site is hurting their livelihoods.
31 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Police arrested five suspects — one female and four males — over the weekend in Windhoek, Keetmanshoop, Otjiwarongo and Walvis Bay on attempted murder charges. Three of four victims are in hospital in critical condition; incidents include a security guard's negligent rubber-bullet discharge in Walvis Bay, a knife stabbing in Windhoek, and a domestic violence attack in Keetmanshoop.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Several people died in separate road accidents across Namibia, including six in a head-on collision between Onethindi and Oshigambo on Friday evening. Police recorded multiple arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless or negligent driving.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Equipment valued at N$200,000, cash totalling over N$70,000 and other valuable goods were stolen in three separate robbery incidents over the weekend in Windhoek, Oshakati and Oshikango, during which at least one victim was tied up and a vehicle was badly damaged.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police arrested five suspects over the weekend on allegations of livestock theft in Nkurenkuru, Gochas and Otjiwarongo. Seven donkeys valued at N$8,400 and two sheep valued at N$3,200 were stolen in separate incidents; most of the animals were slaughtered and meat or remains recovered.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a 46-year-old former cleaner at Oluno Military Base over allegations that she collected more than N$55 850 from job seekers by promising to secure cleaning jobs within the ministry of defence and veterans affairs between 2015–2017, with promised employment opportunities never materializing after payments were made.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Windhoek Observer laments that young Namibians increasingly do not know Helao Joseph Shityuwete, a former political prisoner and liberation struggle activist who died on 29 August at age 92, reflecting broader failure by the education system and national leadership to adequately preserve and transmit Namibia's independence history.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
On the podcast The Catalyst with Lazarus Jacobs, mental health advocate Hermien Elago discusses childhood, mental health, personal struggles and experiences that have shaped her, at a time when Namibia is grappling with concerns about mental health stigma and reluctance to seek help, particularly among men.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged young women in the Olufuko initiation programme to pursue their education alongside their cultural participation, saying Namibia must modernise without losing its cultural identity. According to the education minister, 121 young women participated this year, with 26 returning to holiday school and 95 remaining at the festival.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Renthia Kaimbi Francis Platt, who was bedridden for about four years after being diagnosed with Autoimmune Encephalitis in January 2022 at age 21, has recovered her independence and is now engaged to be married. She told the Windhoek Observer her recovery and engagement represent a "second chance" at life after years of struggling with speech, mobility, and cognitive difficulties.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A National Council committee investigating Namibia's road-crash crisis found that shortages of traffic officers, weak enforcement, dangerous roads, and delayed emergency response are driving fatalities beyond reckless driving alone. Between January 19 and August 19, 1,905 crashes resulted in 3,592 casualties and 304 deaths across regions.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Otjozondjupa Regional Council reported development investments of approximately N$272.55 million in the 2025/26 financial year, directed towards education, roads, water and sanitation, health, agriculture, electrification and rural development. Major education spending included N$55.8 million for 78 classrooms and related facilities, and a N$132.7 million hostel block at Otjiwanda Secondary School expected to complete in March 2028.
31 August 2026 · New Era →
The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology faces significant institutional and financial challenges, including heavy reliance on external funding, insufficient staffing, and limited specialist research capacity, according to a National Council Standing Committee report. The NCRST is considering a research and development levy and incentives for companies to establish R&D capacity as potential solutions.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
A High Court acting judge has dismissed a disciplinary hearing instituted by the Health Professions Council of Namibia against specialist psychologist Dr Pieter Van Der Westhuizen, who had been accused of raping a patient, finding that his constitutional rights to a fair and speedy trial were violated.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
A collision between a bakkie and a 16-seater bus on the Okahandja-Otjiwarongo road resulted in four deaths and several injuries.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
An Intercape bus driver, Nathaniel Tobias, was arrested at Maroela, Katutura, on 24 April while driving a bus from Cape Town to Windhoek in connection with dealing in cocaine. Acting police inspector general Anne-Marie Nainda said the matter is before the court and is being treated as an isolated case with no indication of involvement in an organised syndicate.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Police reported three separate deaths over the weekend: a 48-year-old man found at Walvis Bay with no visible injuries, a 25-year-old with multiple stab wounds at Grootfontein, and a 14-year-old boy discovered near Opuwo. Investigations into each incident are continuing.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Witclei Clinic nurses resort to cellphone flashlights to treat patients during power outages that can last several days, as the facility has no backup generator. The lack of electricity also affects vaccine storage and puts additional pressure on healthcare workers, particularly during night-time emergencies.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Lamech Mwanyangapo, a long-serving cameraman at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation and cancer awareness advocate, died on 29 August after a battle with multiple myeloma. While undergoing treatment, he established the Lamech Mwanyangapo Cancer Association and campaigned for cancer awareness and the establishment of an oncology centre in northern Namibia.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Editors Forum of Namibia has expressed sadness over the death of veteran broadcaster and former NBC senior cameraman Lamech Mwanyangapo.
31 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Dino Ballotti called for entrepreneurship to take centre stage in Namibia's economic agenda, arguing that the country cannot achieve meaningful economic diversification by relying solely on traditional industries. He said Namibia must identify new opportunities and create pathways for young people to participate in the economy.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Ayanda Thabethe has been crowned Miss Cosmo South Africa 2026 and will represent South Africa at the international Miss Cosmo competition in Vietnam in December. The television presenter previously represented South Africa as Miss South Africa first runner-up in 2022 and Miss Supranational South Africa 2023.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Film-maker Undjee Zaire has launched "Awkward Dates with Reggie," a fast-paced online interview show that replaces formal press-kit chatter with unscripted, unexpected questions designed to catch genuine reactions and introduce viewers to lesser-known local voices and unconventional talent.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after Argentina lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The 39-year-old said the decision was painful but right, noting he always gave everything for his country.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Hakan Calhanoglu scored in the ninth minute to give Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Cagliari on Sunday, continuing their perfect start to their Serie A title defence. Despite dominating with 29 shots, Inter's lack of finishing made for a nervy display, though the win moved them top of the table after two games.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years, losing in five sets to Argentina's Mariano Navone in the US Open first round. The 39-year-old, who battled vomiting and cramps throughout the match, ended his streak of 78 consecutive Grand Slam first-round victories dating to 2006.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Rugby Premier League semifinalists have been confirmed as another withdrawal disrupted scheduled matches; FNB Reho Falcon withdrew from their match against Montego United claiming insufficient players, though their second team defeated United's reserves. Multiple teams have withdrawn from recent matches, resulting in points deductions that have reshaped the standings.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The FNB Namibia Eagles play Zimbabwe in their second FNB T20 Tri-Series match today, seeking to maintain momentum after defeating the SA Proteas by 18 runs. Zimbabwe, winless after losing to the Proteas, will be looking to start accumulating points to reach the series final.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's coach Rassie Erasmus rejected All Blacks coach Dave Rennie's criticism of the Springboks' scrumming techniques following South Africa's 33-26 victory over New Zealand in Cape Town. Erasmus said Rennie's comments about the Springboks "walking around" in scrums were "nonsense," pointing instead to New Zealand's collapsing scrums.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's FNB Eagles defeated South Africa's Proteas by 18 runs in the FNB T20 Tri-Series opener at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, with opener Jan Frylinck scoring 60 off 38 balls and JJ Smit named Player of the Match.
31 August 2026 · New Era →
Nasimane Shigwedha of Unam Athletics Club won the men's 21.1 kilometre race in 1:10:06, while Delicia Mupetami won the women's race in 1:45:26 at Saturday's Sinomine Tsumeb Half Marathon.
31 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia fell five runs short in their chase of 196, losing to Zimbabwe by five runs in the third match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground. Zimbabwe posted 195 for six, and Namibia reached 190 all out despite a late-innings rally.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Zimbabwe recovered from a middle-order collapse to score 195 for six against Namibia in the third match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus took three wickets for 26 runs as Zimbabwe's batsmen faltered after a strong opening partnership.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus has made four changes for Saturday's third Test against New Zealand, including moving Cheslin Kolbe from right wing to fullback to replace injured Damian Willemse. The front row will be reshuffled, with Ox Nche, Malcolm Marx, and Wilco Louw replacing the starting trio from the previous Test.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
France winger Bradley Barcola has joined Liverpool from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported £124 million, making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Alexander Isak. The 23-year-old is Liverpool's third forward costing over £100 million in two years.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Meteorological Services predicted thunderstorms affecting the north-eastern, central-northern, central and eastern parts of the country on Tuesday and Wednesday, with windy conditions in the interior and fog on the coast. Road users are urged to exercise caution due to slippery roads and reduced visibility.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
A Dutch court has sentenced a 66-year-old Dutch-Rwandan man to life imprisonment for his involvement in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
31 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Iceland has voted against resuming talks on joining the European Union, 13 years after they were halted. According to public broadcaster RUV, 52.8% of 225,031 voters rejected the move.
31 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia has secured a place as a founding member of the AI for Good Global Commission, launched in July by the International Telecommunication Union and chaired by Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. ICT minister Emma Theofelus said the membership gives Namibia a seat at the global table where AI governance norms and standards are being shaped.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined African leaders in Luanda, Angola, for the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government, which assessed the continent's peace and security situation and considered measures to strengthen mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has returned from an African Union summit in Angola where leaders emphasised strengthening Africa's capacity to prevent and resolve conflicts and finance its own peace and security priorities. The summit adopted an action plan linking continental activities to required financial resources and underscored the need for African governments to take greater responsibility for peace initiatives rather than depend on external support.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's government has rejected a US proposal for health data and specimen-sharing worth over N$145 million per year for HIV and tuberculosis programmes, citing sovereignty and privacy violations. The US withdrew the biological specimen component in November 2025, though data-sharing negotiations continue.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →