Kalkfeld residents are seeking to regain local-authority status, citing struggles to attract businesses, create jobs, and maintain basic services since losing the designation.
2 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Kalkfeld residents are seeking to regain local-authority status, citing struggles to attract businesses, create jobs, and maintain basic services since losing the designation.
2 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Independent Patriots for Change tabled the first-ever motion in Namibian parliamentary history seeking a vote of no confidence in National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, citing her failure to act fairly and impartially in presiding over the House.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
/Khomanin Traditional Community is in dispute with the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development over removal of Chief Julien Gawanas and an audit of community finances. The community says it submitted documents including a request for an audit in April 2024 and is awaiting clarity on outcomes, while Minister James Sankwasa says established procedures must be followed.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Works and Transport confirmed discussions with Ethiopian Airlines on strategic and technical cooperation to restart a national airline, while stressing that no binding commitments have been made and that Namibian expertise and national interests remain central. The ministry is consulting with local aviation operators to avoid the mistakes that led to Air Namibia's financial collapse.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Information and communication technology minister Emma Theofelus called for MPs who walked out of the National Assembly on Tuesday to be held accountable, saying such conduct undermines parliament's work and wastes the assembly's time. Opposition MPs walked out during voting on the Electoral Commission of Namibia chairperson nomination, stalling the vote due to lack of quorum.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A peaceful demonstration by a /Khomanin Traditional Community faction at the Government Office Park descended into chaos when deputy minister Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele was sent to receive their petition, despite the community saying it had already submitted documents and sought answers about Gaos Julien Gawanas, whom they accuse of mismanaging community funds.
2 September 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah directed the education ministry to use alternative procurement for a N$540-million school hostel food tender, with the Namibia Training Authority as lead service provider and other public entities, sparking court action from companies questioning the non-public tendering process.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Lady Justice Marlene Antoinette Tommasi was formally sworn in as an acting judge of the High Court on 1 September 2026, effective until 31 December 2026. She will serve at the High Court's Northern Local Division in Oshakati.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
IPC member Michael Mulunga filed a motion to remove National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila from office, citing failures in her duty to act fairly and impartially and apply parliamentary rules. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila deferred ruling on whether the motion can be tabled, noting that Mulunga could not appeal to remove the same person he was appealing to.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Independent Patriots for Change filed a motion in the National Assembly on Wednesday seeking the removal of speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, citing her failure to uphold the rules fairly and impartially and citing two incidents this year in which parliamentary proceedings were disrupted.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's international reserves increased 2.9% month-on-month to N$58 billion at end-July, supported by SACU receipts and foreign-currency placements, translating to 3.6 months import cover. Private-sector credit extension lost momentum during the month, while banking-sector cash balances fell sharply by 31.5% to N$6.7 billion.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Research firm Simonis Storm has downgraded its outlook for private sector credit extension growth through the end of 2026 to 3.5–4.5%, down from its previous 4.0–5.0% forecast, citing weaker corporate borrowing. July data showed headline PSCE growth slowed to 4.2% year-on-year, with business credit contracting to 3.7% while household borrowing strengthened.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Shoprite Holdings increased merchandise sales from continuing operations by 7.2% to R270.8 billion in the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2026, driven by growth across its main banners including a 10% increase at Checkers and 74.5% growth at Petshop Science, while the Sixty60 digital platform recorded 34.5% sales growth to R25.5 billion.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Nedbank Group has received approval from the Central Bank of Kenya for its proposed acquisition of approximately 66% of NCBA Group Plc. The South African banking group expects to receive remaining regulatory approvals by the end of the third quarter of 2026.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Capricorn Foundation is expanding its Be Your Own Boss programme to three additional towns, providing entrepreneurship coaching and business development support to 32 vocational graduates, following a successful pilot phase launched in Swakopmund in May 2026.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The City of Windhoek has announced a 3.6% average electricity tariff increase for households, businesses and institutions, effective 1 September 2026, following ECB approval. The adjustment aims to support maintenance and improvement of the municipality's electricity infrastructure.
2 September 2026 · New Era →
The Africa Aquaculture Company plans a N$4 billion Atlantic salmon production operation in Lüderitz targeting 51,000 tonnes annually and expecting to generate around 5,000 employment opportunities. The Namibia Industrial Development Agency has acquired a 40% equity stake, and the company aims to begin operations within 60 to 90 days pending completion of administrative requirements.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
The ministry of works and transport has distanced itself from a leaked document about proposed engagements between Namibia and Ethiopian Airlines over establishing a new national carrier, saying it does not recognise the document as an official or accurate reflection of its positions. The ministry confirmed discussions with Ethiopian Airlines are continuing alongside consultations with local aviation operators and other stakeholders.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A monthly car finance budget of around N$4,000 can typically put you in the market for a vehicle priced between N$180,000 and N$210,000, assuming a 60- to 72-month finance term, standard interest rates, and no deposit or balloon payment. The article provides examples of entry-level new hatchbacks and pre-owned compact cars available at this price point.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Works and Transport has rejected a leaked document circulating about Namibia Air's engagement with Ethiopian Airlines, stating it is not official or authorised and does not reflect any concluded agreement. The Ministry said discussions with Ethiopian Airlines and other stakeholders remain ongoing as Government assesses viable models for operationalising the proposed national airline.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme and ERM are inviting public input on a draft Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment for Green Energy Production in the Southern Corridor Development Initiative. A stakeholder meeting will be held on Thursday, 3 September 2026, and comments on the draft assessment are open for public review until Friday, 4 September 2026.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's Cabinet engagement on mining policy clarifies the framework for resource extraction, including in sensitive areas, enabling economic benefits for communities while maintaining environmental and safety standards. The author contends that uranium operations have demonstrated responsible mining is achievable and that policy clarity removes investment uncertainty.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Deep Yellow is evaluating government support, convertible bonds, strategic debt and equity to fund its Tumas uranium project in Erongo Region, with a final investment decision expected in the fourth quarter of this year. The company has completed earthworks and substantially advanced engineering and procurement, with detailed engineering 79% complete and major process plant equipment 76% tendered as of 30 June 2026.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
OL Energy, a Namibian company, is targeting a gigawatt-scale renewable energy project by 2029, building on its approximately 50MW Schönau Solar Project near Karasburg. The company aims to position Namibia as a competitive renewable energy producer and electricity exporter to the Southern African region.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Electricity Control Board, with EU support, has launched the Embedded Generation Application Platform to streamline applications for embedded generation systems below 500 kilovolt-amperes. The ECB CEO described the platform as part of Namibia's fundamental electricity sector transformation, reflecting growing confidence in the country's energy future and supporting national goals for energy security and diversification.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Presidency has designated the Upstream Petroleum Unit as the regulator of upstream petroleum local content, following Cabinet approval of a new local content policy on 4 August. This represents a shift from an earlier version that gave regulatory powers to the Ministry of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy, a change that has drawn parliamentary concerns about reduced oversight of the natural resource sector.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The agriculture ministry plans to sell unused materials and equipment at agricultural development centres nationwide as farmers prepare for the 2026/2027 cropping season.
2 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Omusati farmers reported the death of more than 300 pigs in Onandjamba in the Okalongo constituency last month, attributed to an unknown disease outbreak.
2 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Agricultural Employers' Association says compulsory benefits make farmworker remuneration higher than other sectors, citing a survey of 420 employers covering over 3,000 workers across all regions. The survey found average farmworker basic salary at N$3,599.69 per month (N$18.46 per hour), up 22.8% from 2024, and reports a 4% employment decline in the sector.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia has appointed Vehaka Tjimune as its new chief executive. Tjimune brings more than 37 years' experience in agriculture and food sectors across government, private sector, and international development institutions, and most recently served as senior policy adviser for agriculture and land at GIZ.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Communities in Omusati region are improving land-use management through a UN-backed drylands sustainability project to address resource scarcity, environmental degradation, and rising agricultural demand. A meeting in Okahao brought together 27 people from three constituencies to develop local land-use plans and discuss restoring degraded land.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Kavango East governor Julius Hambyuka says government-run green schemes in the region are showing signs of improved production, with some now fully operational, though several still lack enough equipment and farming implements. The region's six green schemes currently receive central funding, and the Ministry of Agriculture acknowledges equipment shortages due to budget constraints and is prioritising purchasing more supplies.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Jan-Hendrik 'Johnny' Hanekom (69), a farmer in Maltahöhe and owner of Johnny's Auto at Keetmanshoop, died on Sunday when an aircraft he was flying crashed on his farm Sandrucken. Police have opened an inquest docket; witnesses reported the aircraft's flaps folded due to wind pressure before it descended to the ground.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
NamWater will conduct scheduled shutdowns of the Okahao Pump Station on 2, 4, 7, and 9 September 2026 between 00h00 and 19h00 to upgrade infrastructure and improve water supply capacity ahead of the high-demand summer season. Affected areas include Okahao, Tsandi South, Oshuukwa and other villages served by the pump station.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
The City of Windhoek has adjusted electricity tariffs by an average of 3.6% for the 2026/27 financial year, effective 1 September.
2 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
/Khomanin Traditional Community members confronted Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa at his office, demanding an update on their petition calling for the removal of Chief Julien Gawanas and the status of a financial audit. The community says it gave consent for the audit on 22 April 2024 and has been waiting for answers on its submissions to the ministry for over two years.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Sean Naude, involved in the search for 15-year-old Erwin Bezuidenhaupt who reportedly drowned at Swakopmund marina in July, claimed on Facebook that authorities would have recovered the teenager's remains sooner had he been a "wambo child," a remark that has ignited debate over tribalism, privilege, and whether race belongs in the search effort.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former First Lady Monica Geingos has clarified that her documented response to the 2020 killing of Andy Kazekondjo and assault of his sister involved psychological and emotional support, not a commitment to build the family a house. An activist recently sought an update on what she described as a housing pledge made by Geingos' office, noting the family had reportedly returned to the original house where the assault occurred.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Academic staff at the Namibia University of Science and Technology will receive a 5% salary increase effective from 1 January 2026, following negotiations between Nust and the Teachers' Union of Namibia for the 2026/27 financial year.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A Simonis Storm Research analysis finds that home ownership in Namibia is becoming unattainable for most households due to weak incomes, inadequate serviced land supply, and high construction costs. The report estimates a gross monthly income of over N$43,000 is needed to afford the national average house price of N$1.46 million, while 54.1% of adults reported monthly incomes of N$2,000 or less.
2 September 2026 · New Era →
A 34-year-old male suspect has been arrested in Omusati Region on allegations of raping his five-year-old nephew in Ohambalanganga village, Outapi Constituency. According to police regional commander Ismael Basson, the crime allegedly occurred when the suspect was alone with the child in his house.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
Residents of Ohandjombali village in Ohangwena region have lacked access to running water since June, forcing them to buy expensive water supplies from Eenhana 20km away or rely on wells that dry up. A 20-litre container costs N$2–N$3, and households pay N$5 weekly for a truck delivery costing N$300 total, leaving families unable to afford adequate water for bathing, laundry, and meals.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Karen Nakawala discovered she had cervical cancer during a screening in 2019, despite feeling healthy, after resisting her gynaecologist friend's advice to get screened for nearly a decade. She began treatment a month after diagnosis and credits early detection with her survival.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice president Lucia Witbooi has urged all Namibians, including alcohol outlets and gambling houses, to observe a National Prayer Day on 12 September across all 14 regions, focusing on behavioural change to address killings, gender-based violence, and road accidents.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ondonga Traditional Council chairperson John Walenga says it is taboo in Oshindonga culture for women to visit the Ondonga salt pan, after a woman councillor from Khomas region visited the site during an exchange programme. The council stated it would take action against Oshikoto regional councillors who took their Khomas counterparts to the salt pan.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Stand-up comedian Mark Kariahuua is returning to the solo stage after a three-year break with his new one-man show, 'Room 62', performing in Windhoek on 10 September. The show draws on his personal observations and promises an unfiltered look at personal and cultural topics delivered in his characteristic direct style.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Miss Teen Namibia 2025 Chantel Boeren has returned from the Miss Teen International pageant in India with two accolades: the top model award and first runner-up overall placement, making her one of the most successful Namibian entrants in the competition's history.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia aims to increase sport's contribution to employment from approximately 1% to 3.5% by 2030, with the government calling on institutions, sports bodies and the private sector to support this goal. The initiative was highlighted at the Creative Sport Tourism Expo, where officials emphasised the need for quality coaching, safe facilities, regular competitions and professional administration to develop talent and connect athletes to opportunity.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
Manchester City signed Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125 million and Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for £65 million, driving Premier League clubs' total transfer spending to a record £3.46 billion in one window.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Matthew Brennan claimed his third victory at the Vuelta a España on Wednesday, winning stage 11 in a sprint finish ahead of Bryan Coquard and Jordi Meeus. The 21-year-old British rider, racing for Visma-Lease a Bike, was led out by Wout van Aert on the 153.8-kilometre flat stage from Cartagena to Lorca.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Sport Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya has called for a fundamental transformation of sport financing models across the continent, proposing a five-layer architecture combining government funding, development funds, philanthropic vehicles, endowments, and commercial revenue generation, while ensuring commercial sport subsidises public-interest sport.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association and Standard Bank Namibia have signed an agreement to help NFA employees access home ownership opportunities and tailored financial solutions, reflecting the association's commitment to employee welfare.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's FNB Eagles were bowled out for 190 in chase of Zimbabwe's 195/6 in the second match of the FNB T20 tri-series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Monday. Despite fighting hard until the final stages, Namibia fell short of the target.
2 September 2026 · New Era →
The 2026 Rotary Club Windhoek Cycle Classic will take place 3–4 October with a new gravel race, road races, and a children's event. Proceeds support community development projects across Namibia focused on youth, education, sport and recreation.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
Gabon captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has announced he is stepping back from the national team, saying he felt "humiliated" by his exclusion and subsequent reinstatement following Gabon's group-stage elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Gabonese government had singled him out as responsible for the Afcon failure and initially suspended him along with veteran teammate Bruno Ecuele Manga.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany has withdrawn an €11 million grant (about N$206 million) intended to help the City of Windhoek develop a more environmentally friendly transport system.
2 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Livestock attacks in Judea Lyaboloma conservancy have surged, with 37 incidents recorded between January and July, lions accounting for most recent attacks. A conservancy field officer cited bush encroachment around communities as a factor, with lions increasingly found close to villages where dense vegetation provides daytime cover before nighttime attacks.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Elisenheim Property Development Company Limited has received a renewed Environmental Clearance Certificate for the Elisenheim Nature Estate, enabling low-density residential and mixed-use development across approximately 1,186 hectares southeast of existing areas along the Dobra River, with an updated Environmental Management Plan and dedicated Environmental Control Officer to monitor compliance.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis has been convicted in Las Vegas for the 1996 drive-by shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur, closing a case that remained unsolved for 30 years. The conviction has renewed attention on the similar unsolved 1994 murder of Notorious B.I.G., Shakur's East Coast rival, who was killed in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Hakainde Hichilema, sworn in for his second term, pledged to shift focus from economic stabilisation to delivering tangible progress through job creation, expanded growth, and development reaching households across Zambia. He called on citizens to produce more domestically, increase exports, and support businesses while assuring international partners of Zambia's commitment to peace, democracy and regional stability.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's second-term inauguration in Lusaka, where she urged him to use his renewed mandate to unite the country, strengthen democracy, and ensure all citizens benefit from national resources. Hichilema promised to move Zambia from economic stabilisation to growth and extended unity to those who voted against him.
2 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's government reaffirmed its support for lifting the US embargo on Cuba but clarified that N$700 000 raised by Namibia-Cuba solidarity groups is a private initiative, not a government contribution. The Ministry of International Relations and Trade encouraged citizens to support the fundraising campaign while maintaining Namibia's advocacy for Cuba on bilateral, regional and multilateral platforms.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A Namibian High Court judge has confirmed a property preservation order freezing N$49.4 million in eight bank accounts belonging to Jacobus and Elza Jordaan and their entities, following allegations of illegal coal mining at their farm in South Africa's Mpumalanga province from November 2021 to September 2023.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that borrowing decisions should be judged by intention rather than stigma. When income arrives in steady lines but costs arrive in lumps, structured personal loans with fixed repayments and defined terms can help people smooth the gap and prevent setbacks from becoming crises.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Namibian columnist reflects on Dolly Parton, who died aged 80, arguing that despite her artificial appearance and public image as "fake," her real name and self-aware performance style reveal a deeper sincerity and performative savviness.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →