Helao Shityuwete, an anti-apartheid activist who spent 18 years imprisoned on Robben Island for his role in Namibia's liberation struggle, died in Windhoek on Saturday aged 92. His daughter describes him as a principled, warm and involved father who shared his experiences and taught his children values of dignity and care.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Helao Shityuwete, an anti-apartheid activist who spent 18 years imprisoned on Robben Island for his role in Namibia's liberation struggle, died in Windhoek on Saturday aged 92. His daughter describes him as a principled, warm and involved father who shared his experiences and taught his children values of dignity and care.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
National Assembly deputy speaker Phillipus Katamelo has warned that campaign funding from undisclosed sources or vested interests can compromise political integrity, influence decision-making, and undermine democracy. At a UNODC-led consultation on political party financing, he cautioned that politicians can become instruments of corruption when accepting funds without understanding donors' intentions, and argued that regulation should target both politicians and those providing money.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a former cleaner at Oluno military base and charged him with allegedly soliciting more than N$55,850 in bribes from members of the public in exchange for securing jobs.
1 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare has opened the Fourth Junior National Council session in Windhoek, bringing together 42 young Namibians from all 14 regions to deliberate on universal water and sanitation access. The session runs from 31 August to 3 September and focuses on developing practical solutions to the country's water and sanitation challenges.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
The National Council has passed the Mental Health Bill (no. 8 of 2025) without amendments. The Bill replaces the Mental Health Act of 1973 and provides an updated legal framework for mental health care, expanded community-based services, stronger patient rights protection, and treatment aligned with modern human rights standards.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu has called on government to stop requiring citizens to repeatedly prove their identity and carry certified documents between offices, saying digital transformation should eliminate unnecessary queues and duplication through a trusted digital identity system and secure information-sharing between government institutions.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Popular Democratic Movement has called on Namibia's National Honours Advisory Committee to broaden the country's national narrative by recognizing historically significant Namibians beyond those involved in the armed liberation struggle, arguing that the nation's history and struggle did not belong to one organization, generation, or political tradition.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Fritz Hangue has been appointed Chairperson of the Fourth Junior National Council and pledged inclusive leadership, committing to create a space where all members feel heard and their perspectives are expressed freely and respectfully.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha opened the 1st Session of the 4th Junior National Council (JNC) on 31 August, which runs until 04 September 2026. The JNC, formalised in 2013 and inaugurated in 2017, serves as a platform for school-going youth to express views and debate issues of community, regional, national and international importance, while nurturing leadership qualities and promoting civic engagement.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare delivered a keynote address to the 4th Junior National Council, urging young members from Namibia's fourteen regions to champion water, sanitation, and national development as participants in parliamentary democracy.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Junior National Council member Emma Tangi Muteka delivered remarks at the close of the 1st Session of the 4th Junior National Council, emphasizing that young Namibians who participate in the programme do not simply participate but contribute, challenge, and lead. The session focused on universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for Namibian children.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended the African Union's 21st extraordinary session in Luanda, where African leaders renewed calls for the continent to take greater financial responsibility for its own peace and security priorities rather than relying on external funding.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told junior councillors from Namibia's 14 regions at the opening of the fourth Junior National Council that young people must propose new ideas to develop the country and become problem-solvers, particularly on water and sanitation challenges. He urged young Namibians to take meaningful responsibility for issues affecting them including education, jobs, climate change, and access to clean water.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Tjizake Murangi (25), accused of murdering his former girlfriend in a knife attack two years ago, will reapply for state-funded legal aid after his defence lawyer withdrew from the case citing conflicting instructions from his client. Murangi faces nine charges including murder and domestic violence-related offences.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Justice and Labour Relations Minister Wise Immanuel says workers and employers should prioritise talks and regular social dialogue to address workplace problems before resorting to strikes or demonstrations. He urged the government, employers and workers to use existing platforms to discuss labour issues collectively and proactively.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
PDM president McHenry Venaani is demanding the government disclose details about its plan to establish manufacturing and processing facilities across all 14 regions, including which projects have been identified, how they will be funded, and how many jobs are expected to be created.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Former ambassador Pius Dunaiski has called on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to explain her attempt to acquire six municipal properties totalling about 1.8 hectares at Auasblick in her private capacity, saying transparency is needed to protect public confidence and clarify the intended use of the land.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly failed to reach the required 49-vote quorum to decide on Gerson Sindano's nomination as Electoral Commission of Namibia chairperson, with only 45 MPs supporting the motion on Tuesday. Opposition MPs walked out of the chamber in protest, with disagreement over whether this constitutes a genuine absence of quorum or a deliberate obstruction of the voting process.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Home Affairs has been accredited by Cran as Namibia's first certification service provider, allowing it to issue and manage digital certificates for online identity verification and government services. The accreditation, granted under the Electronic Transactions Act and 2025 regulations, is valid for four years and supports the rollout of Namibia's national public key infrastructure and e-ID services.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia has lowered its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2.1%, down from its June projection and below the government's 3.1% target, citing sluggish mining, manufacturing, electricity and transport activity. The central bank held its repo rate at 6.75% in August as headline inflation plateaued at 4.4%, with foot-and-mouth disease and El Niño now identified as emerging risks.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Skeleton Basin Investments Limited has been listed on the Development Capital Board of the Namibia Securities Exchange as a Capital Pool Company, effective 28 August 2026. The listing provides the company with a vehicle to pursue investment opportunities and potentially acquire an operating business or assets.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prospective buyers in Namibia need a gross monthly income of about N$43 765 to qualify for a mortgage on an average-priced home, according to a Simonis Storm Research report, highlighting a widening gap between house prices and household incomes. The housing affordability crisis is driven mainly by weak household incomes and slow delivery of serviced land, compounded by high construction costs and financing conditions.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Old Mutual Limited reported strong new business growth for the six months ended 30 June 2026, with Life APE sales rising 21% to N$7.86 billion and gross flows increasing 21% to N$128.91 billion, though adjusted headline earnings were affected by weaker shareholder investment returns in volatile financial markets. The financial services group attributed growth mainly to strong group risk and annuity sales in Old Mutual Corporate, higher living annuity and endowment sales in Wealth Management, and growth across Old Mutual Africa Regions.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Group risk insurance policies are often left unchanged for years despite shifts in workforce needs and business priorities, yet regular structured reviews are necessary to ensure cover remains relevant as salaries, families, and living costs evolve.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Beifang Mining Technology Services has appealed an arbitration award that reinstated a recognition agreement with the Revolutionary Union, arguing the union did not represent the majority of employees when the agreement was signed in March 2024. The company contends the agreement is null and void from the outset and faults the arbitrator for failing to distinguish between voidable and void agreements.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Ethiopian Airlines has indicated that management control would be a condition for any equity partnership with Namibia's planned national airline, Namibia Air. The revelation raises concerns over aviation sovereignty and the financial viability of the carrier, which the government aims to launch in December 2026.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Construction of the Katima Mulilo Wastewater Treatment Plant has begun following the handover of the project site to Fulbright Water, after delays related to environmental clearance and resident relocation. The project includes the treatment plant, upgraded sewer infrastructure, and network expansion, with about 70–75% of the workforce sourced from the Zambezi region.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
ICTSI, controlled by Filipino billionaire Enrique Razon Jr., has agreed to acquire full ownership of African port operator TLG Acquisition Holdings, expanding operations across Namibia, Mozambique, and South Africa. The transaction, signed but pending regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, will see ICTSI acquire 74% from African Infrastructure Investment Managers and 26% from Mokobela Shataki Proprietary Limited.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Group risk insurance policies are often left unchanged for years despite shifts in workforce and business priorities, leaving employee cover misaligned with current needs; regular, structured reviews are needed because salaries, families, and living costs evolve over time.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Kavango West Regional Council signed a memorandum of understanding with Metzger Koranyara Trading CC to formalize a partnership covering agricultural production, agro-processing, trainee internships, tourism, and economic development. Council officials said the agreement formalizes an existing working relationship and will strengthen accountability and trust between the parties.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has launched DigiNam, a digital trust system enabling Namibians to use verified digital identities and electronic signatures to sign documents and access services online. The system, backed by the Electronic Transactions Act of 2019, supports government services, contract signing, banking, business registration, customer verification, and health or education records management.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek is launching a new permit system for heavy vehicles over nine tonnes entering the city from 1 September, requiring operators to obtain permits for delivery or authorised purposes and restricting unpermitted vehicles to industrial areas. The city says the system is needed to reduce congestion and road damage caused by rising heavy vehicle traffic.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Eskom, which supplies most of Namibia's electricity, reported improved finances and generation performance with only four days of load shedding in the year to March 2026, but warned that municipal debt threatens its long-term sustainability.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Otjozondjupa Regional Council spent N$35.3 million in the 2025/26 financial year to acquire four farms covering about 11,000 hectares for land reform.
1 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
According to an Agricultural Employers' Association 2026 survey, 59 of 62 identified generational farm workers (about 95%) already have retirement homes away from the farms where they work. The survey also found that 11% of employees covered by responses have a pension or savings plan for retirement.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Farmers in Zambezi region's Judea Lyaboloma are experiencing mounting livestock losses to lions and hyenas, with at least six lion attacks on cattle recorded in Makanga village over the past month. A 76-year-old farmer reported losing three cattle since the year's start, while another farmer lost three cattle valued at N$30,000 to lions last Friday.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
As spring arrives, clouds are gathering over parts of Namibia, with the Meteorological Service forecasting rain showers and thunderstorms in central, eastern and north-eastern areas. Places including Windhoek, Aroab, Ariamsvlei and Keetmanshoop are experiencing intermittent cloud cover.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
A housing affordability report shows the average house price reached N$1.46 million in the second quarter of 2026, requiring a monthly income of about N$43,765 to secure financing. Housing expert Namene Kalili attributes the shortage to insufficient housing construction—Namibia needs to service around 5,000 plots annually but falls far short—compounded by building supply industry constraints.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Johnathan Beukes has stepped down as editor of The Namibian effective immediately. Beukes wished his colleagues and the institution well in a brief statement.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Livestock roaming on public roads has emerged as the biggest road-safety threat in Kavango West this year, accounting for nearly 51% of recorded crashes.
1 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A gender-based violence facility in Keetmanshoop is struggling to remain operational due to delayed government payments, staff shortages, and a lack of dedicated drivers.
1 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
According to UNICEF, 47.2% of Namibians still practise open defecation, rising to 70.9% in rural communities, a sanitation gap linked to wider inequalities in access to basic services. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said inadequate water and sanitation directly affects children's ability to live, learn and develop with dignity.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Human rights experts have called for greater protection of the dignity and rights of people held in remand detention, particularly vulnerable detainees, during a panel discussion in Windhoek. The panel discussed whether alternatives to custodial detention could serve justice while protecting vulnerable detainees' dignity and well-being.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Lamech Mwanyangapo, a veteran camera operator at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2023 and became a vocal cancer advocate through the Lamech Mwanyangapo Cancer Foundation, died on Saturday at age 61. NBC leadership paid tribute to him as a dedicated professional, compassionate colleague, and valued team member.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
Unemployed women in Onambutu village in Ohangwena region collect and sell outwishi, a natural sweetener from the mopane tree, to support their families. The product, traditionally a forest snack, has become an economic lifeline for rural women who harvest it during early morning hours to avoid the midday heat.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
Bank Windhoek's Cancer Apple Project handed over N$4 million to the Cancer Association of Namibia following its 2026 fundraising drive to support children with cancer. The funds will support the association's Children Fighting Cancer in Namibia programme, which assists young patients and their families.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A reader describes positive experiences at the Ministry of Home Affairs, where a former MP received a passport in one day and the writer obtained a full birth certificate in 30 minutes, crediting the ministry's implementation of the Public Service Charter for its professional service and friendly officials.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A 25-year-old woman is rebuilding her life after a truck accident in 2023 left her with both legs amputated. She now relies on family support and a disability grant, having lost her previous job at a lodge.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Research shows older Namibians are falling into debt traps when emergency costs like ambulance fees are added to municipal accounts, with roughly one in ten taking personal loans from NamPost against their old age grants. A N$13,000 loan from NamPost can cost nearly N$25,000 to repay over five years, locking recipients of subsistence grants into long-term debt.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An Iveco bus crashed into roadside vendors at Ondangwa on Tuesday afternoon, killing one person and injuring four others, one of whom was in critical condition. Two parked vehicles were also damaged; the bus driver was tested for alcohol and police are investigating the cause.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
An Iveco bus ploughed into roadside vendors in Ondangwa on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring four others, one of whom is in critical condition. Two stationary vehicles were also damaged; the bus driver was taken for an alcohol test, and police investigations are ongoing.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
South African amapiano producer Kabza De Small will perform at The Loft Nightclub in Windhoek on 11 September as part of an event organised by lifestyle brand 'Whoo's Next', which aims to focus on local industry growth and will include a masterclass alongside the performance.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Xallamo Gariseb won the inaugural local edition of Red Bull 'Dance Your Style' in Windhoek this month, securing his spot as Namibia's first representative at the World Final in Zürich, Switzerland. The competition format requires dancers to improvise to unpredictable music in one-on-one battles judged by crowd vote, unlike traditional choreographed competitions.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ndayola Ulenga's one-woman theatre performance 'KoKo: Patulula' returned to the stage for its second season at the Goethe-Institut Namibia, marking the institute's first play performance in its new building and Ulenga's final performance before beginning her masters studies in the United Kingdom. The performance explores her mother's childhood home and her father's experiences with the People's Liberation Army of Namibia during the apartheid era and liberation struggle.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday as teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both scored twice, extending the champions' perfect start to the campaign with three wins from three matches.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Bastien Tronchon won the bunch sprint on stage 10 of the Vuelta a Espana, with Enric Mas retaining the red jersey in the general classification ahead of Primoz Roglic and Felix Gall.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz returned from a four-month wrist injury to beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the US Open. Women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced safely to the second round.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Pitso Mosimane was confirmed as South Africa national football coach on Tuesday, 24 days after the football association approved his appointment in August. The 62-year-old former striker succeeds Belgian Hugo Broos and has 23 days to prepare the team for their first 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at home to Guinea.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal defeated Aston Villa 1-0 in a Premier League match on Monday, with Bukayo Saka scoring in the second half. The victory extended Arsenal's perfect record to two wins without conceding a goal this season.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored 94 runs as South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 43 runs in a Twenty20 match in Windhoek on Tuesday, securing a spot in the final of a tri-series that also includes Namibia. The hosts Namibia will now face Zimbabwe on Thursday, with the winner advancing to the final against South Africa.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Carl van der Merwe holds an 8th Dan and his son Stefan a 5th Dan, making them the highest-graded father-and-son duo in Namibian karate history. Carl began karate in 1984 and Stefan in the 1990s, and both view the martial art as a shared way of life that has shaped their relationship.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
Round 13 of the Namibia Rugby Union Premier League produced decisive results, with Kudus, Grootfontein, United, and Wanderers securing their places in the 2026 semi-final play-offs. Defending champions Kudus beat Unam 35-26, Grootfontein defeated Dolphins 54-22, and Wanderers lead the log with 69 points from 13 matches.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
South Africa strengthened their position in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series after defeating Zimbabwe by 43 runs at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Zimbabwe were bowled out for 142 while chasing 186, with Bjorn Fortuin and Duan Jansen claiming four and three wickets respectively.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
South Africa posted 185 for seven against Zimbabwe after an explosive batting display led by Lhuandre Pretorius, who scored 94 off 51 balls, in the fourth match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Tuesday.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Erongo Regional Council held an emergency disaster risk management committee meeting in Swakopmund to address veld fires it says have reached an alarming stage.
1 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibian Chamber of Environment has criticised France's planned restrictions on the import of hunting trophies from certain animal species.
1 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Investor Joshua Kushner said his firm Thrive Capital "would not have gotten involved" in Fifa's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup for $20 billion if it had foreseen the backlash and political fallout within global football. Fifa Forward Enterprise, which would have raised $4.2 billion for poorer football nations, collapsed amid criticism from Uefa and others who called it a secretive deal benefiting investors.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for African countries and the private sector to increase funding for conflict resolution rather than relying heavily on external support. She highlighted the adoption of the Luanda Plan of Action at an African Union summit as a framework that specifies responsibilities, timelines, and funding requirements for peace programmes.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah travelled to Lusaka to attend the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema for his second term, joining other SADC leaders and international dignitaries at the ceremony at National Heroes Stadium.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah joined regional and international leaders in Lusaka for the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema for his second five-year term. Hichilema pledged to shift his administration's focus from economic stabilisation to growth and expanding opportunities.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Southern Africa is deepening collaboration with China on pharmaceutical manufacturing, technology transfer and health security through a SADC-China strategic exchange taking place from 31 August to 4 September 2026 in South Africa. The initiative brings together SADC, UNAIDS, the Global Health Innovation Institute, governments and pharmaceutical companies to strengthen the region's capacity to produce medicines and health technologies.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that apparent divisions among Ovaherero and Nama genocide descendants over reparations are not real, but manufactured by the Namibian government to serve its own agenda; the author contends descendants and communities are united in seeking adequate and effective reparations as defined by UN principles.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Windhoek Observer columnist argues that while Namibia must retain strategic control of its national airline, it should not refuse assistance from Ethiopian Airlines—which has built Africa's strongest aviation operation—simply on grounds of sovereignty. The piece contends that commercial sustainability requires learning from experienced partners in aircraft procurement, fleet management, training, and operations.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The author argues that education and intelligence are not the same thing, and that knowledge reproduction differs from genuine thinking. AI systems that provide answers without fostering reasoning risk exacerbating this problem by supplying information without teaching people how to think independently.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →