Independent Patriots for Change MP Michael Mulunga has called for Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila to be removed from her post, citing alleged failure to apply rules fairly.
4 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Independent Patriots for Change MP Michael Mulunga has called for Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila to be removed from her post, citing alleged failure to apply rules fairly.
4 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Nolan Swarts has joined the board of directors of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN).
4 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu unveiled Namibia's Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), called DigiNam, designed to enable secure digital identification, authentication and transactions for citizens, businesses and government. The system uses digital certificates and cryptographic keys to verify signatories and document integrity, with the Communications Regulatory Authority serving as the Root Certification Authority.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Swapo has accused the Affirmative Repositioning movement of "deliberate and politically motivated disruptive conduct" in the National Assembly, citing incidents in which AR members were removed after allegedly wearing jeans and using cellphones in the chamber. AR leader Job Amupanda dismissed the allegations as "cheap, frivolous and intellectually bankrupt," defending his MPs' parliamentary contributions.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek is implementing a Heavy Vehicle Access and Permit System to regulate heavy vehicle movement and reduce road deterioration, congestion, and safety risks. Heavy vehicles passing through without delivery or legitimate business must use the Windhoek Bypass Road, while those requiring broader access must obtain a permit; the system takes effect September 1, 2026, with enforcement beginning October 1, 2026.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the fifth Sustainable Development Awards ceremony, calling for youth empowerment as a driver of Namibia's sustainable development and emphasizing that sustainable development is a shared national endeavour requiring commitment from all sectors of society.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said the newly launched Rundu Town Council Commercial Services should prioritise public service delivery over profit, with its success benefiting the community rather than being driven by financial gain alone.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Supreme Court upheld a High Court judgment canceling a multimillion-dollar school hostel food supply tender for government schools across Namibia's 14 regions after the Central Procurement Board and Ministry of Education appealed the decision. The tender was found to have irregularities, including the exclusion of a bidder for failing to provide an English translation of an Afrikaans-language supporting document.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed two judges from Lesotho—Realeboha Mathaba and Polo Banyane—as acting judges of appeal of Namibia's Supreme Court from September to December this year. The Judicial Service Commission also announced appointments of three acting High Court judges for staggered terms beginning September and October.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Gender equality and child welfare minister Emma Kantema has told young Namibians to participate in leadership opportunities without waiting to be told, noting that leadership begins when one decides to take responsibility and that it is not reserved for a certain age. Kantema warned, however, that young people should not sacrifice their integrity while pursuing political positions.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Letshego Namibia has announced the appointment of Ashante Manetti as chief commercial officer, part of the company's effort to strengthen customer focus.
4 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Savanna Beef Processors Limited has adjusted its cattle weight category structure for third-quarter pricing to encourage off-season deliveries while maintaining producer profitability. The revised structure retains three categories (200–219 kg, 220–239 kg, and 240 kg and above) and applies retroactively to all deliveries from 1 September, taking effect officially on 1 October.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Supreme Court ruled that former Air Namibia employees' remuneration for severance purposes includes only basic salaries and housing and transport allowances, reversing a High Court decision that had also included pension contributions, medical aid and social security. The liquidators must recalculate amounts owed for leave, bonuses, severance and notice period pay based on this narrower definition.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's second ReThink Waste GreenCycle expo will be held on 30–31 October, bringing together government, businesses, innovators and communities to turn waste into economic value and advance circular economy transition. The organisers' long-term target is to contribute to 5,000-plus green jobs by 2030, with focus on growing small and medium enterprises in the circular economy, climate resilience and green transition financing.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned that Namibia must be cautious about taking on international debt and should instead prioritize mobilizing capital within the country to finance development. During a meeting with Capricorn Group, the financial services company outlined its loan and advances portfolio exceeding N$40 billion and its commitment to invest in sectors including oil and gas and SMEs.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
Gustaf Sakaria, a technician from Okapya village in Oshana, is appealing to the government for support to develop his mechanical and electronic inventions since 2000. He believes greater backing for local innovators could reduce Namibia's reliance on imported technology and has named a small aircraft he recently built after Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
George and Bino Cloete, arrested in May 2025 in connection with a January 2025 diamond heist at Namib Desert Diamonds involving over N$300 million, are appealing against the Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court decision to deny them bail. They face charges including money laundering, trafficking of stolen goods, and contravening the Diamond Act, with prosecutors alleging that approximately N$2 million in deposits linked to the heist were used to purchase livestock and a vehicle after diamonds were sold in South Africa.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani has called for Namibia to expand onshore processing and adopt a more transparent quota allocation system that rewards investment in local factories and jobs. She also urged the industry to align harvesting capacity with biological limits, restrict commercial licenses to vessels with significant Namibian ownership, and ensure local market access to marine resources.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani has called on stakeholders to work together to address Namibia's growing seal population and its potential impact on fish stocks, urging a balanced, ecosystem-based approach supported by sound science and continuous monitoring to reconcile seal conservation with industry viability.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Canadian oil and gas company announced a bought-deal public offering of 20.548 million units at C$0.73 each to fund exploration and production testing in its Namibia operations, with proceeds targeting open-hole horizontal sidetrack and production testing in the Huttenberg and Elandshoek formations.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani has highlighted the importance of maintaining the health of the fishing sector, noting that while some fish stocks remain healthy, others are under significant pressure and require immediate attention. She emphasised that protecting the country's marine resources is essential to ensuring a prosperous fishing industry in the future.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
At the National Fisheries Indaba 2026 in Walvis Bay, Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani urged fisheries stakeholders to critically examine how the industry is governed, including who receives access to the national resource, on what basis, and with what transparency and accountability, while assessing impacts on jobs, incomes, value addition, and community benefits.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
At the opening of a three-day National Fisheries Indaba in Walvis Bay, agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani called for practical reform and accountability rather than further discussion of industry challenges, urging stakeholders to produce concrete outcomes.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Road crashes in the Otjozondjupa region claimed 67 lives and injured 678 people across 282 crashes during the 2025/26 reporting period, raising road safety concerns.
4 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Malaria has killed 122 people and hospitalised almost 10,000 this year, with more than 122,000 confirmed cases, according to Health Minister Dr Esperance Luvindao.
4 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Ministry of Health's executive director Penda Iithindi and the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund's chief executive officer Rosalia Martins-Hausiku signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday.
4 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Edu-Game Namibia, founded in 2022, is using games as an educational approach to change how Namibian children and young people study.
4 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Thirty-eight Namibian students have left for universities across Europe under the EU's Erasmus+ programme, with the European Union fully funding their studies.
4 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on private sector companies to expand internship and apprenticeship opportunities for graduates and provide start-up equipment support, as part of a broader government initiative to tackle youth unemployment. She also urged stakeholders to support the government's plan to repurpose eight industrial parks into entrepreneurial centres by 2027.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi has called on traditional leaders, churches, families and residents to speak up and report abuse rather than remain silent on gender-based violence, saying the fight requires collective action beyond government intervention alone.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Katima Mulilo Town Council has handed over the site for a N$450 million wastewater treatment plant to contractor Fulbright Water, financed by Standard Bank Namibia and Old Mutual. The 13 to 14-month project aims to address persistent sewerage problems while creating local employment opportunities.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund has reopened its 2026 online application process for a third and final phase from 7 September to 7 October, giving eligible students another opportunity to apply for financial assistance for the 2026 academic year.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Elsie Uxams, a retired school matron, has sold semi-precious stones—tourmaline, Agat, amethyst, crystals and rose quartz—from a roadside stall in the Dâures area for almost 40 years, operating largely on trust by allowing customers to leave payment in a bucket when she is not present.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
Sostenus Wilherm Okapya Liner Transport Management has apologised following a 1 September road accident in Ondangwa that resulted in one death and six injuries, as well as damage to goods and property. The company said it remains committed to cooperating with authorities and strengthening safety measures.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
NamWater has issued an urgent water shortage alert for Omatako Dam, which supplies central areas including Windhoek and Okahandja, warning that the water level has reached critically low levels with available abstraction nearing depletion and only one to two weeks of remaining supply at current conditions.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has recorded more than 122,000 malaria cases this year, with nearly 10,000 hospital admissions and over 100 deaths; 81% of cases are local transmission. Health Minister Esperance Luvindao called on communities to support Indoor Residual Spraying efforts to reduce transmission, citing preventable illness and strain on healthcare facilities.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Residents of Otjiwarongo staged a demonstration over the municipality's alleged delays in writing off pensioners' accumulated debt, claiming some eligible pensioners were excluded from a government initiative and accusing councillors of favouritism. The demonstrators demanded a response by 8 September and called on the ministry to extend an 31 August deadline.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and the United States announced a planned, phased reduction of US financial assistance for Namibia's HIV-AIDS response, with US support to transition over the next year from financial assistance to a technical cooperation model. This follows Namibia's achievement of HIV-AIDS epidemic control and surpassing of global targets, including reaching 96-98-98 and exceeding the UNAIDS 95-95-95 fast-track targets.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A Usakos police officer, Shaun van Wyk, was granted N$5,000 bail after appearing in Usakos Magistrate's Court on 20 August, accused of attempting to smuggle drugs into police holding cells. The case has raised concerns about substance abuse among children and young people in Usakos, with community activists questioning whether enough is being done to prevent drugs from reaching children.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the family of veteran broadcaster and videographer Lamech Mwanyangapo, who died on August 29 after battling cancer, and called on young journalists to continue his legacy of accurate, fearless storytelling and visual documentation of Namibian events.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
The High Commission of India is hosting the first Indian tea exhibition in Namibia at Grove Mall, showcasing heritage, diversity and varieties from Assam, Darjeeling and Nilgiri, as well as India's tea cultivation, processing and consumption traditions. The initiative aims to promote awareness of India's cultural and economic heritage and strengthen people-to-people and commercial ties between the two countries.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Alexander Isak scored twice in the opening 10 minutes to give Liverpool a 2-0 victory over Ipswich on Friday, the club's first win under new manager Andoni Iraola. The result lifts Liverpool to fifth in the table and maintains an unbeaten start for the new manager.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored a maiden Twenty20 international century as South Africa defeated Namibia by 11 runs in a tri-series final league match in Windhoek, with Pretorius and Connor Esterhuizen opening for 156 runs in South Africa's 228-4.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Sprint stars Oblique Seville and Julien Alfred won their respective races on the opening day of the two-day Diamond League finals in Brussels on Friday, while pole vaulter Armand Duplantis withdrew due to a leg tightness and expressed uncertainty about competing in next week's World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev won a five-set match against Quentin Halys that lasted until 2:15 am Friday, while higher-seeded men's players including third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, sixth-seeded Alex de Minaur, and 13th-seeded Lorenzo Musetti were eliminated.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Nathan Chase, Namibia's reigning Africa junior triathlon champion, has been competing at top international triathlon events in Europe in preparation for the World Triathlon Championships in Spain in September. He finished ninth at the Europe Triathlon Junior Cup in Lithuania in August and 22nd at a European Junior Cup in Latvia a week later.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's head coach Collin Benjamin has selected a provisional 29-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Congo and Comoros, largely comprising players based in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Tanzania. The selection emphasises leadership and development, with defender Riaan Hanamub, who captains South African Premiership side AmaZulu, highlighted as a key figure.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A profile of Windhoek-born Titus 'TV4' Kunamuene traces his journey from football and athletics competitions in school, through choices that led him to prioritise middle-distance running, and his subsequent career development.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia host South Africa in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at Windhoek, needing victory to secure a final spot while South Africa remain favourites after winning their last two matches.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
South Africa and New Zealand meet in Johannesburg on Saturday for a 2-1 series lead, following days of verbal sparring over scrumming tactics between the two head coaches and support staff.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek High School archers competing on Namibia's development and national teams helped the country secure an overall silver medal at the AGA African Federation Tournament in Lobatse, Botswana, from 12 to 15 August, with the teams collectively producing six medals.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia fell short of a record chase against South Africa on Friday in the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series, losing by 11 runs after scoring 217 for three while chasing 229 for victory. Opening batsman Jan Frylinck struck 72 off 36 balls in an aggressive innings that kept Namibia ahead early, but South Africa tightened their bowling in the middle overs and secured their place in Sunday's final against Zimbabwe.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism briefed on veld fires in northern Namibia, reporting that 3,269 hectares burned in Oshana during the last fire season. A second major fire burned 38,286 hectares across 16 areas, with the ministry identifying 17 priority fire cutlines for maintenance in 2026 to help prevent and mitigate wildfires.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
Amnesty International reports that Namibia's immigration and refugee frameworks fail to protect vulnerable Angolan women and children displaced by drought, leaving them facing arrest, deportation, and lack of access to healthcare, education, shelter, water, and documentation. The organisation characterises the situation as a human rights crisis driven by climate-related disaster rather than irregular migration.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Africa's 54 FIFA member associations should vote in the upcoming FIFA presidential election based on their own football philosophies and priorities, rather than as a unified "African bloc," since each country has distinct football cultures and development models.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that Namibia's proposed national airline must balance legitimate demands of sovereignty against the reality that expertise cannot be manufactured overnight. The piece notes that discussions with Ethiopian Airlines and other stakeholders are continuing with no binding agreement concluded, and emphasises that Namibian expertise and national interests must remain central to the chosen model.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An editorial argues that while Namibia's upgraded highways efficiently move traffic between destinations, they may unintentionally harm towns along the routes by redirecting economic opportunity away from them. The piece uses Okahandja's experience with the upgraded Windhoek–Okahandja route to illustrate how bypasses can negatively impact local economies despite improving journey times.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →