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Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
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Politics

  1. Councillor calls for government action on census data

    Kapako constituency councillor Augustinus Kupembona has criticised a lack of government action on census data that accurately portrays Kavango West's widespread poverty.

    8 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Business

  1. NCCI, NIPDB host Belgian trade mission matchmaking in October

    The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board are inviting Namibian businesses to register for B2B matchmaking meetings with a Wallonian business delegation on 1 October 2026 at Windhoek Country Club Resort, aimed at creating commercial partnerships, technology transfers, and investment linkages across sectors including mining, renewable energy, manufacturing, and agriculture.

    2 hours ago · Windhoek Observer

  2. Savanna Beef shareholders approve resolutions at fourth AGM

    Savanna Beef Processors Limited shareholders approved all resolutions at their fourth annual general meeting on 13 August 2026, including adoption of annual financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2026, appointment of auditors, and board appointments. The company reminded shareholders and cattle suppliers of the 31 August 2026 deadline for Quarter 3 slaughter bookings covering September to November 2026.

    3 hours ago · Windhoek Observer

  3. City Lodge Hotels expects adjusted HEPS up to 24% for FY2026

    City Lodge Hotels, which operates the 147-room Town Lodge Windhoek, expects adjusted headline earnings per share to increase between 13% and 24% for the financial year ended 30 June 2026, with adjusted HEPS ranging between 39.1 cents and 42.9 cents compared with 34.6 cents in FY2025, underpinned by stronger underlying operating performance.

    3 hours ago · Windhoek Observer

  4. Standard Bank lists R200 million notes on JSE

    Standard Bank of South Africa has secured a listing on the JSE for R200 million in senior unsecured floating rate indexed notes, scheduled to mature on 8 December 2026. The issue brings the total value of notes under Standard Bank's Structured Note Programme to approximately R127.08 billion.

    3 hours ago · Windhoek Observer

Agriculture & Land

  1. Sarcof forecasts below-normal rainfall for Namibia 2026/27

    The Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum has forecast below-normal rainfall over Namibia for the 2026/27 season.

    8 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. Africa faces powerful El Niño threat, warns climatologist

    A severe El Niño forming in the Pacific Ocean could bring punishing heat and drought to southern Africa while triggering excessive rainfall and flooding in parts of the east, threatening harvests, water supplies, and electricity generation. A climatologist warns governments must repair water infrastructure, prepare food-security programmes, and strengthen disaster-response systems before the crisis takes hold.

    3 hours ago · Windhoek Observer

Society

  1. Education minister calls for accountability at new Unam council

    The University of Namibia Council has begun its tenure, with education minister Sanet Steenkamp calling for strong governance, accountability and a clear distinction in leadership roles.

    8 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. Five arrested in separate Gibeon drug operations

    Five men were arrested in two separate drug operations conducted by police and the anti-stock theft unit in Gibeon last weekend.

    8 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Sport

  1. Lazio wins 2-1 at Udinese to maintain perfect Serie A record

    Lazio came from behind to defeat Udinese 2-1 on Monday, remaining unbeaten after three Serie A games. The Italian side scored multiple goals for the first time this season and joined Roma and Inter Milan with 100 percent records.

    8 hours ago · The Namibian

Opinion

  1. Editorial: Silence fuels unnecessary suspicion

    The Namibian Sun editorial addresses confusion over a reported denial of access to US Ambassador John Giordano at last week's fisheries indaba in Walvis Bay, calling for clarity rather than lingering uncertainty.

    8 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. Genocide reparations advocates need clarity on restorative justice aims

    An opinion piece argues that those seeking restorative justice for the Ovaherero and Nama genocide lack clear understanding of what restorative justice means and entails, despite widespread calls for reparations rooted in extermination orders issued by German colonial authorities in 1904 and against the Nama on 22 April.

    3 hours ago · Windhoek Observer

  3. US ambassador excluded from Namibia's National Fisheries Indaba

    US Ambassador John Giordano was denied entry to the Walvis Bay Town Hall where President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended the National Fisheries Indaba. An opinion piece argues that as a national meeting on fisheries governance, foreign diplomats should not automatically have access without invitation or authorisation.

    3 hours ago · Windhoek Observer

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