City of Windhoek chief executive Moses Matyayi is demanding public apologies from three councillors over what he describes as false and defamatory allegations concerning his conduct, and has threatened a N$1.5 million lawsuit.
7 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
City of Windhoek chief executive Moses Matyayi is demanding public apologies from three councillors over what he describes as false and defamatory allegations concerning his conduct, and has threatened a N$1.5 million lawsuit.
7 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Windhoek Observer examines the controversy involving US Ambassador John Giordano's denial of entry to the National Fisheries Indaba in Walvis Bay, where accounts of what occurred remain contested—including claims he was not registered and later asked to leave. The editorial urges restraint on calls for his recall, arguing the incident raises separate questions about the ambassador's conduct and Namibian institutions' competence in managing diplomatic protocol.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
SWAPO is strengthening its structures in the Zambezi region after about 150 former members, including ex-councillor Humphrey Divai and former regional treasurer Morven Mukwata, rejoined the party following their unsuccessful runs as independent candidates in the 2025 regional council elections.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians, particularly youth, to take responsibility for the country's economic future, saying Namibia has entered the "second phase" of its struggle after achieving political independence. She stated that political independence marked one phase while economic liberation represents the next phase of the struggle.
7 September 2026 · New Era →
US Ambassador John Giordano was denied entry to the National Fisheries Indaba in Walvis Bay on Friday because he had not been invited to the paid-for event and was not listed on the guest list. The denial was based on protocol rules preventing entry after the president had already been seated.
7 September 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has warned local authorities against relying solely on municipal tariffs and government transfers to finance development, instead urging them to diversify revenue through commercial opportunities such as property development, tourism, agriculture, and renewable energy.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Windhoek municipality has awarded an N$18 million tender over five years to install and maintain a new alarm receiver system that will require about 3,000 buildings to connect their fire alarms to the city's emergency control room, with property owners paying N$750 monthly once fully implemented.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Helao Shityuwete, a liberation struggle veteran and former Robben Island prisoner who died on 29 August at age 92, is remembered by his children as a gentle, present father who sewed his daughter's ballet costumes and taught them human rights, dignity, equality, and kindness alongside his public role as an anti-apartheid activist and labour advocate.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare called on HR practitioners to uphold ethics, transparency and merit-based recruitment in the public service, stressing that hiring practices must be efficient, free from favouritism, and provide opportunities for young Namibians rather than demanding excessive experience requirements.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wants fish caught in Namibian waters to be landed and processed locally as part of reforms intended to create jobs and retain more value.
7 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Members of the Namibia Securities Exchange have approved resolutions to convert the exchange into a publicly traded company with share capital, a process first endorsed in 2015 and now a statutory requirement under the Financial Institutions and Markets Act of 2021. The demutualisation will separate ownership from membership and change the NSX from a non-proprietary voluntary association into a modern regulated securities exchange.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's local equity market ended the week of 31 August to 4 September with the Overall Index declining 1.04% to 2,450.74 while the Local Index gained 0.16% to 853.93. Consumer Staples led gains with a 2.42% rise, while Consumer Discretionary fell 3.93%.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that fishing rights expiring from the end of this year will be reviewed to determine which should be renewed and under what conditions. The review comes amid concerns over whether nominal Namibian ownership translates into genuine control and economic benefit, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare warning against "paper quota" and "paper right holders" despite about 92% of 462 fishing right holders being Namibian.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has launched a new five-year employment permit for investors that functions as work authorisation, replacing the standard two-year permit and offering greater certainty for long-term business planning in Namibia.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Institute for Public Policy Research has urged the government to publish details of fishing rights and quota holders, including beneficial ownership information, and to amend the Marine Resources Act to reduce ministerial discretion over quota allocations. IPPR executive director Graham Hopwood warned that delaying reform could allow corruption to become further embedded in the sector.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Supreme Court has ordered Air Namibia's liquidators to recalculate amounts owed to 81 former employees for accumulated leave, annual bonuses, severance pay, and notice period pay, and to pay the difference between recalculated amounts and payments already made in December 2022. The court upheld the liquidators' appeal regarding the interpretation of "remuneration" under employment agreements.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Fisheries Observer Agency CEO says the fishing industry's long-term future depends on expanding observer coverage on the 230 licensed vessels operating in Namibian waters. He noted that with 117 observers available, deployment is inconsistent and weak compliance compromises scientific data critical for stock assessment.
7 September 2026 · Informanté →
Self-taught carpenter Onesmus Mamwanga, who came to Namibia from the Democratic Republic of Congo as a refugee in 2008, has established a carpentry enterprise called Classic Furniture in Katutura, where he employs seven people.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An entrepreneur argues that the 2026 National Fisheries Indaba's real test will be whether it produces concrete changes in the sector within months afterward, not the quality of speeches or attendance. The author warns that Namibia excels at convening conferences but struggles to convert consensus into implementation.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Canadian oil and gas company ReconAfrica has increased its public offering to C$19 million (about N$220.4 million) to fund a horizontal sidetrack and production testing programme at the Kavango West 1X well in Namibia. The underwriters will purchase 26,028,000 units at C$0.73 per unit.
7 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa is disposing of its approximately 10.48% stake in Namibia's Rössing Uranium Limited because some of Rössing's shareholders are subject to international sanctions, which conflicts with IDC's internal policies and lender requirements. The disposal process has generated 35 expressions of interest but remains ongoing.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
TotalEnergies, which completed acquisition of operatorship of PEL 83 from Galp in December 2025, plans to begin a three-well appraisal campaign on the Mopane discovery as early as mid-2026 and target a final investment decision on the project in 2028, while exploring further opportunities beyond the development.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Canadian-listed gold exploration company Ongwe Minerals Incorporated has filed a technical report for its Khorixas Gold Project in Namibia, which hosts two surface discoveries—Belmont and K17—and lies along the northern margin of the Damara Orogenic Belt. The company plans geophysical exploration in the second half of 2026 to define subsurface mineralisation and develop drilling targets.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Independent Fisheries Management Scientist Dr Carola Kirchner argues that the Environmental Clearance Certificate issued to Namibia Marine Phosphate on 5 August 2026 is incomplete because it does not cover the environmental impact of on-shore mining infrastructure, which requires separate terrestrial assessments and approvals before the Sandpiper operation can commence.
7 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Meteorological Service reports that the rainfall season beginning in October is expected to be drier and hotter than normal due to rapidly intensifying El Niño conditions, with sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific observed at 1.8°C above normal by mid-August and projected to potentially exceed 3°C.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Doctors at Otjiwarongo State Hospital are experiencing physical and emotional strain due to severe understaffing, with medical staff working across multiple departments.
7 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Three people died on Saturday in a crash on the B8 road at Chetto in Bwabwata National Park, Zambezi region, after a Volvo station wagon carrying seven people collided with another vehicle.
7 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Armed suspects broke into residences in Klein Windhoek and Walvis Bay over the weekend, tied up victims, and stole property and firearms. A security guard in Onethindi was also robbed of her service firearm, according to police crime reports.
7 September 2026 · Informanté →
A 33-year-old woman facing prior drug charges was arrested again in Rehoboth after police allegedly recovered 15 units of suspected crack cocaine valued at approximately N$1 500 and N$5 100 in cash during an undercover operation. She faces charges of dealing in dangerous dependence-producing substances, defeating the course of justice, and contravening the Prevention of Organised Crime Act.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An 18-year-old pupil died and six others, aged 17–21, were injured when an unlicensed driver swerved to avoid goats crossing the road in Zambezi region's Sachona area on Sunday, causing the vehicle to overturn. The driver, 26, was arrested.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi announced reforms to Namibia's disability assessment process, introducing new guidelines and a digital programme to address delays, inconsistent criteria, and administrative hurdles. The move comes as Namibia's disability population has grown significantly, with 152,790 people recorded as living with disabilities in the 2023 census.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vandalism in Windhoek's Moses //Garoëb constituency—including theft of cables, broken communal taps, and illegal electricity connections—is forcing the City of Windhoek to redirect resources toward repairs instead of expanding services and upgrading informal settlements.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Retired MP Elifas Dingara has called on the government and NamPost to address failures in the social-grant payment system, citing reports that elderly beneficiaries have travelled long distances only to find their names missing from payment rosters, and warning that rural and remote elderly people lack transport and internet access to resolve the issue.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Media Professionals Union has called for the immediate resignation of Namibia Media Trust Group CEO Wolfram Jauss, accusing him of intimidating workers and undermining labour rights after he allegedly sent an email warning of increased surveillance measures including secret monitoring cameras, cellphone-based staff tracking, Wi-Fi monitoring, and checking on employees' sick leave.
7 September 2026 · New Era →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi launched a Digital Programme for Medical Assessments of Persons with Disabilities aimed at improving how people with disabilities are assessed and connected to services. According to the 2023 Population and Housing Census, Namibia has 152,790 persons with disabilities, and 12% of households include persons with disabilities.
7 September 2026 · New Era →
Three people were killed in separate road crashes near Oshivelo, in Rundu and along the B8 over the weekend, with several others sustaining serious injuries, according to Namibian Police. The incidents included a Toyota seven-seater overturning on the B1 after a tyre burst, a hit-and-run in Rundu, and a collision on the B8 road.
7 September 2026 · Informanté →
A two-week-old premature baby girl died at Rundu Intermediate Hospital after allegedly being cut on the head during delivery on 14 August; the family plans to sue for compensation, though the Ministry of Health and Social Services attributes the death to prematurity complications and other conditions.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Organisation of Parents in Education calls on parents and guardians to take active roles in their children's education throughout the academic year, including regular communication, monitoring schoolwork, and attending school meetings, rather than only engaging when results are poor. The organisation emphasises that early intervention through cooperation between homes and schools can make a significant difference in pupils' learning and well-being.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Naomi Fisch was arrested on 5 September 2026 following an undercover police operation in Rehoboth, with officers recovering 15 units of suspected crack cocaine and N$5 100 in cash. The Rehoboth Magistrate's Court denied her bail, with the State Prosecutor citing fears of reoffence, witness interference, and public interest concerns; this is Fisch's third arrest, with the matter postponed to 26 November 2026.
7 September 2026 · Informanté →
The City of Windhoek is upgrading water pipelines, building a larger water reservoir, and improving sewer and electricity networks in Groot Aub, a community of about 20,000 people between Windhoek and Rehoboth. The city also plans phased development of a community park and free learner driving licence training for unemployed youth.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Roads Authority is investigating complaints of possible conflicts of interest between driving schools and Namibia Traffic Information System (Natis) driving test examiners. Driving school owners and instructors have raised concerns that some examiners own or have family ties to driving schools, which they say creates bias in learner driver assessments.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States is phasing out HIV funding to Namibia, leaving over 29,000 Namibians facing loss of critical support services. The US will transition from financial assistance to technical cooperation, providing US$45 million for Namibia's HIV response in 2027/28, but advocacy groups warn the reduction will have a "huge impact" on treatment programmes and people living with HIV who depend on donor funding.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Swakopmund-born singer Ronaldo Awaseb won the Next Ma/Gaisa Star competition on Friday night at NTN Backstage, outperforming four judges and second-place finalist Tia Katii. He received the N$50,000 grand prize and the competition crown.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus named Damian Willemse at full-back to replace injured Cheslin Kolbe for this weekend's series decider against New Zealand in Baltimore, with Morne van den Berg also coming in at scrum-half for Cobus Reinach.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets, advancing to a US Open quarter-final meeting with Ben Shelton. Two-time women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced, securing a quarter-final against Wimbledon winner Linda Noskova.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Federico Gatti scored an injury-time goal to earn Juventus a 1-1 draw against AC Milan in Serie A on Sunday, with both teams remaining unbeaten after starting the season with back-to-back wins.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Unam Steenbokkies defeated Montego United 31-10 to finish at the top of the log and complete an unbeaten league campaign in the women's rugby league. As league winners, Unam advance directly to the final, while United will play second-placed Wanderers in a semifinal.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
FNB Wanderers defeated FNB Rehoboth 62-12 to remain at the top of the Namibia Rugby Premier League log, while FNB Kudus beat FNB Western Suburbs 66-15 to move up to second place.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Correctional Service defeated Unam Ogongo 42-36 in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League final at Walvis Bay Gymnasium to claim their fourth consecutive championship.
7 September 2026 · New Era →
University of Namibia FC lost 2-0 in their debut CAF Confederation Cup match in Angola on Saturday, conceding early goals in the sixth minute and before halftime. Coach Robert Nauseb attributed the loss to his players' early nerves and the opponents' experience, but said his team recovered in the second half and faces a difficult second-leg task down two goals.
7 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia sent four swimmers to the 2026 World Aquatics Junior Open Water Swimming Championships in Santa Fe, Argentina (3–6 September), with Madison Sara Bergh, 17, recording the country's highest individual finish at 30th in the women's 7.5km event.
7 September 2026 · Informanté →
Jose Mourinho, now beginning his second stint at Real Madrid, faces his former club Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday at the Bernabeu. Mourinho led Inter to Champions League glory in 2010 before joining Madrid, but neither he nor Inter have replicated that European success since.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain bid to join a small group of clubs to have won the UEFA Champions League three years running, after winning back-to-back titles by defeating Arsenal on penalties last season and winning for the first time in their history 12 months before that. Real Madrid (2016–18), Ajax (1971–73), and Bayern Munich (1974–76) are the only other teams to achieve three consecutive titles.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Swakopmund-based Hafeni Tourism Group has been recognised in Polokwane, South Africa, for its contribution to sustainable tourism, job creation and community development.
7 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
South Africa exported agricultural products worth US$1.2 billion to Zimbabwe in 2025, representing about 8% of South Africa's agricultural exports and making Zimbabwe the country's second-largest agricultural export market after the Netherlands, according to World Bank data and discussions at the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission Business Forum.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
China's finance ministry is pumping 360 billion yuan ($53.6 billion) into eight state-owned banks and insurance companies to strengthen their financial capabilities and boost economic growth amid trade tensions, geopolitical pressures, and demographic challenges.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Jamaican government will present King Charles with a petition asking him to refer three questions to Jamaica's highest court regarding the legality of enslavement of Africans in Jamaica and Britain's legal duty to provide redress. Culture Minister Olivia Grange said the move could pave the way for a settlement for historical abuse, though the petition is not a demand for payment.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A South African police commissioner's July 2025 allegations of cartel infiltration into law enforcement, politics and the private sector are increasingly being validated by resignations and suspensions, though divisions within law enforcement over his credibility persist.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured 43.8% of the vote in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, far ahead of the CDU's 17.2%, marking the first time a far-right party has won control of a German state since World War Two, though the AfD fell short of an outright majority.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Critics are calling on US President Donald Trump to recall Ambassador John Giordano from Namibia, citing controversy over his conduct and diplomatic engagements. The calls follow an incident in which Giordano was reportedly denied entry to the Walvis Bay Town Hall during the National Fisheries Indaba on Friday, though the presidency has distanced itself from the event's administration.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, died at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar after treatment for a heart condition. African leaders including Kenya's President William Ruto have extended condolences to the president and her family.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Tanzania's First Gentleman, has died at age 76 from a heart condition at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar. Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced the death and extended condolences to the President and people of Tanzania.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has conveyed Namibia's condolences to Tanzanian president Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, first gentleman Hafidh Ameir, who died at a Zanzibar hospital from a heart condition. Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed solidarity with Tanzania and acknowledged the shared history of friendship between the two nations.
7 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that successive fisheries ministers have promised greater local processing, more jobs, and an end to quota trading, but these reforms remain incomplete.
7 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's fishing industry, like mining, leaves behind valuable "heaps"—unexploited wealth that could benefit Namibians more broadly. The author identifies five such opportunities while noting the industry's current N$14.3 billion annual export earnings and constitutional obligation to serve all citizens.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →