The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has formally cancelled a N$123 million veterinary cordon fence tender, weeks after an evaluation committee recommended it.
9 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has formally cancelled a N$123 million veterinary cordon fence tender, weeks after an evaluation committee recommended it.
9 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
RedForce Debt Management CC's N$850,000 defamation case against urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has been postponed to November for a case management conference. The debt collection company is suing Sankwasa over a written directive issued in August 2025 to local authorities and alleged statements made to journalists and during an online talk show.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly approved Gerson Sindano's nomination as Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, with members from Swapo and the United Democratic Front voting in favour. Opposition parliamentarians from the IPC, AR, LPM, and NEFF walked out during the election process, leaving 49 parliamentarians present to vote.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo has urged stakeholders to critically assess Namibia's progress in implementing governance recommendations under the African Peer Review Mechanism, rather than simply celebrating achievements. The assessment focuses on recommendations addressing youth unemployment, housing, land delivery, rural electrification and decentralisation from a Country Review Report launched in March 2024.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia cancelled a N$127 million tender for veterinary cordon fences along the South Africa border and awarded the contract via emergency procurement to a company that had failed in the competitive bidding process, raising concerns about transparency and procurement integrity.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Joshua Haimbodi says his company Emirates Trading CC submitted the lowest bid of N$3 million for alterations to the Oshakati presidential guest house, with the highest quotation at N$5.7 million. Haimbodi, a Swapo donor, defended the award amid scrutiny and criticized The Namibian's coverage of the contract.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister Inge Zaamwani has withdrawn Rachel Nathaniel-Koch's nomination as chairperson of the Land Tribunal to protect the integrity of the appointment process, and will instead appoint Ngakumbirue Katjivena, a legal expert admitted to the High Court, to the position.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
NamPower told the mines and energy minister that only one of 12 applicants for the managing director position met the required qualifications.
9 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A financial services professional argues that clients purchase life policies and financial products primarily for the emotional security they provide, not for competitive premiums or fund performance. The article contends that financial advisers should focus on building trust and understanding clients' actual needs rather than leading with product features and technical details.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A new CSI Mukopano platform launched in July 2026 brings together corporate Namibia, civil society, and the public sector to coordinate strategic, impact-driven social investments. The initiative marks a shift in Namibian corporate social investment from isolated partnerships toward collaborative efforts aimed at greater community benefit.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Investment Promotion and Development Board is encouraging investors to apply for a newly introduced Employment Permit to Conduct Business, which can be issued for up to five years and functions as work authorisation, offering greater certainty and long-term security for business operations in Namibia.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
PwC Namibia and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board launched the Namibia Investment Guide: Tax Laws in Namibia, Volume 5, a resource to help local and international investors understand Namibia's tax environment and compliance requirements when doing business in the country.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia recorded exports of N$10.7 billion and imports of N$16.5 billion in July 2026, producing a trade deficit of N$5.9 billion, worsening from N$5.4 billion in June and compared with a N$17 million surplus in July 2025. Deficits were largest in petroleum oils, motor vehicles for commercial and personal use, while surpluses appeared in non-monetary gold, diamonds, and fish.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibia Airports Company announced that aviation fuel supply at Hosea Kutako International Airport has returned to normal levels following a quality check, after contaminated jet fuel from Vivo Energy Namibia caused a shortage that forced some long-haul flights to reroute to Angola in mid-August 2026. Fuel suppliers VEN and PUMA Energy have confirmed sufficient Jet A-1 fuel quantities to meet regular demand without requiring fuel stopovers.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
Momentum Insurance Limited has agreed to pay close to N$6.9 million to clients whose funds disappeared due to alleged fraud by insurance broker Michael Hugh Bronkhorst, who allegedly siphoned money into personal accounts while acting as a point of contact for a lending scheme involving Momentum policies.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
The High Court has ordered that businessman Herman Nekomba be removed from litigation with Spar Group and replaced by trustees of his insolvent estate. Spar is claiming N$97,215,114.41 plus interest, arising from a 2022 settlement agreement in which Nekomba acknowledged a debt of N$113,961,857 that the company alleges he failed to settle after financing fell through.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Oryx Properties Limited expects profit, headline earnings and earnings per linked unit for the year ended 30 June to increase by more than 30% compared with the previous year, supported by higher fair value gains on investment properties and the full-year contribution from Platz am Meer Retail Centre acquired on 30 June 2025. However, net asset value, distribution per linked unit and adjusted distributable income are expected to rise by less than 10.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
NedNamibia Holdings Limited increased profit after tax by 23.7% to N$239 million for the six months ended 30 June 2026, driven by growth in core banking income, improved credit performance, and tight cost management. Loans and advances grew 25.4% to N$13.46 billion while deposits increased 10.8% to N$21.47 billion.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Nored's CEO disclosed that copper cable theft has resulted in direct annual losses of about N$4.5 million, with 671 theft incidents reported this year across six regions, causing power outages lasting between three and 146 hours.
9 September 2026 · New Era →
The German government has withdrawn a N$204.49 million grant to the City of Windhoek for a sustainable urban mobility project that was to support non-motorised transport and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A feasibility study found that projected cycling adoption and carbon emission reductions fell short of German climate-funding requirements, prompting the withdrawal.
9 September 2026 · New Era →
Capricorn Group is relocating 350 employees to a new 13-storey head office in Windhoek's central business district, a private-sector construction project that employed over 200 people directly and spent about 95% of its budget on local trades and vendors. The building will house Bank Windhoek and Capricorn teams and is expected to boost foot traffic and support city centre revitalisation.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
City of Windhoek employees now have access to financial education and banking services through a new agreement with FNB Namibia, which includes financial literacy programmes, preferential home loan rates, personal loans, vehicle and asset finance, debt consolidation, and digital banking solutions.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A foreign investor behind a proposed N$4-billion Lüderitz oil and gas supply base says his companies spent about N$80 million developing the project before Namport halted it.
9 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Non-monetary gold overtook uranium as Namibia's largest export commodity in July 2026, valued at N$1.9 billion and accounting for 17.9% of total exports, as global gold prices rallied to record levels supported by central-bank purchases and safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Investment Promotion and Development Board hosted an investment forum at the African Green Industries Summit, connecting eight Namibian project owners with potential investors and financiers to showcase opportunities in solar power, waste management, and other green economy sectors.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Windhoek High Court ordered the Meatmaster Sheep Breeders' Association of Namibia not to implement its decision to expel Maltahöhe farmer Johnny Hanekom for one year after he held an auction of sheep a day after another breeder's auction, breaching the organisation's seven-day rule. Hanekom, a founding member and former chairperson, filed the urgent application in early August; he died in an aircraft crash near Maltahöhe on 30 August.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Former deputy prime minister John Mutorwa has warned that Rundu's informal street-side markets pose a public health risk, with food being prepared and sold in areas without adequate facilities.
9 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The One Economy Foundation launched the School Wellness and Community Outreach Campaign in Eenhana on Monday, in collaboration with Dune Seven, Walvis Bay Corridor Group, and other partners.
9 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
High blood pressure and strokes, traditionally associated with older people, are increasingly affecting younger age groups, according to a senior physiotherapist at Katutura Intermediate Hospital. This year's World Physiotherapy Day focuses on cardiovascular disease and stroke awareness to help communities understand the growing burden these conditions place on the health system.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Minister of Education announced a final application window for the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) for the 2026 academic year, running until 7 October 2026, following requests from students and trainees who missed previous application periods.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has reinstated 10,066 pensioners to the government's pension grant recipients list following a national audit, out of 15,785 whose payments had been suspended after their names could not be found in the National Population Registry System. Beneficiaries must provide required documentation including a national identity card or birth certificate to complete verification, and reinstated pensioners will receive back payments covering the suspension period.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has paid tribute to the late emeritus Bishop Luke L. Pato, former head of the Anglican Church's Diocese of Namibia, describing him as a revered spiritual leader whose ministry championed peace, justice, reconciliation and human dignity beyond the church walls.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
Teachers in the Omusati region say they are tired of teaching in makeshift "shacks" and other inadequate classrooms, with some schools still struggling with basic sanitation, administrative space, and facilities for practical subjects. Regional education officials reported in July 2025 that Omusati had 326 shacks as classrooms alongside 258 prefabricated classrooms, and schools face additional challenges including unusable buildings during rainy season and lack of proper ablution facilities.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's national maternal mortality ratio has declined to 139 per 100,000 live births from over 450 in 2000, but regional disparities persist, with Omaheke and Zambezi regions recording significantly higher ratios. A confidential inquiry found that 54% of maternal deaths reviewed between April 2021 and March 2024 could have been prevented through improved clinical care, with critical gaps identified in nearly 80% of maternal-death records.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Young entrepreneur Fatima Nehemia describes how rising food prices, fuel costs, electricity tariffs, and housing expenses leave her and thousands of other Namibians with little left to save or invest despite earning an income. While Namibia's economy records growth, consumers report that salaries are not keeping pace with mounting daily expenses.
9 September 2026 · New Era →
Minister of Education Dr Sanet Steenkamp inaugurated the University of Namibia's Council, which will provide strategic direction, ensure good governance and oversee the institution's affairs. Steenkamp emphasised the Council's role in providing leadership, safeguarding institutional integrity and holding management accountable, while respecting the distinction between governance and management.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Labour Court has dismissed former National Youth Council director Calista Schwartz-Gowases' claim for back pay covering nine months between her consecutive employment contracts, ruling that although the NYC failed to establish required performance-management processes, this did not entitle her to compensation for a period when she was no longer employed and had rendered no services.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A four-month-old girl in Mariental died in a makeshift shelter, with her mother attributing the death to exposure to severe cold weather and wind. Hospital records confirmed the baby died of natural causes; her family had been living in a 1.6m by 2m structure with poor roofing after losing their home in a fire.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Three remote schools in Erongo region have received new classroom blocks and storerooms, plus renovations to existing facilities worth N$3.2 million, delivered through MTC's Rural Schools Project in partnership with the MVA Fund. Each school received a newly constructed block with two classrooms and a storeroom alongside structural refurbishments.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Eight Katutura residents lost their High Court case challenging Windhoek City Council's practice of estimating monthly water use for billing purposes when meter readings are not taken. Judge Nate Ndauendapo found that the Municipality of Windhoek Water Supply Regulations of 1996 permit the city to estimate consumption during months without meter readings, and that the city reverses charges when subsequent readings show customers were over-billed.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has proposed amendments to tobacco control laws that would prohibit smoking in indoor public places, workplaces, and outdoor zones of 50 metres around health facilities, educational facilities, and transport terminals. The ministry says the changes are needed to address new nicotine and tobacco products and their appeal to young people, though hospitality sector owners warn the restrictions could harm their businesses.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A group of 218 residents in Pionierspark have petitioned the City of Windhoek to address "excessive noise" from music festivals and large entertainment events held at sports stadiums in the neighbourhood, citing disruption to homes, schools and daily life following the Soulection Music Festival on 29 August.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The John Meinert Street and Hosea Kutako Drive intersection in Windhoek West recorded 68 crashes between 2023 and 2026, making it the city's most accident-prone junction. The top three intersections collectively recorded 177 crashes during the period, with high traffic volume and driver non-compliance with traffic rules cited as contributing factors.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A four-day school wellness and community outreach campaign in Ohangwena, launched by Dune Seven Community Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services and other organizations, reached 140 pupils and community members on its first day with medical consultations, health screening, and sexual and reproductive health education.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
New Era Publication Corporation and Jiangxi Communication Centre will host a high-level dialogue on cultural exchange and media cooperation between China and African countries at Avani Hotel, featuring remarks from Namibia's Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, the Chinese Ambassador, and other officials.
9 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's representatives in African club competitions suffered setbacks in their opening CAF encounters. Unam FC lost 2-0 to Angolan side Kabuscorp do Palanca in the CAF Confederation Cup; coach Robert Nauseb cited the intensity of continental football and lack of experience as factors, while noting his team showed confidence from winning the NFA Cup.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia takes on South Africa in a three-match 50-over One Day International series starting at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground. The match follows a competitive T20 series where Namibia finished last but showed they can compete against higher-ranked opponents, with several players finishing in the top rankings for runs and wickets.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association has proposed amending the Sports Act to establish a monthly N$10 sports levy (N$5 each from employees and employers) to fund sport sustainably, but the Ministry of Education says new legislation may be required to introduce such a mechanism.
9 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's cricket team begins an ODI series against South Africa's Proteas today at the Namibia Cricket Ground, following their participation in a T20 tri-series with South Africa and Zimbabwe. Eagles captain Gerhard Erasmus acknowledged that the Proteas present a significant challenge in the longer format, describing them as strong and well-balanced.
9 September 2026 · New Era →
South Africa defeated Namibia by 99 runs in a rain-affected first ODI in Windhoek, with Jordan Hermann scoring a record-equalling 150 on ODI debut to help the Proteas post 348/6, while Namibia fell short at 162/8 chasing a revised DLS target of 262.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia chases a major upset against South Africa in a historic ODI at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek, the Eagles' first 50-over match against a Full Member nation. South Africa posted 348/6 after winning the toss, with debutant Jordan Hermann scoring a record-equalling 150.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia and China are planning to establish a communication centre in Windhoek to facilitate cooperation and exchanges between media organisations in the two countries. The centre would help Namibian media houses collaborate with Chinese media organisations to expand their content reach across digital platforms.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's constitutionally enshrined mixed economy model represents a deliberate choice between unrestrained capitalism and complete state control.
9 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
An article argues that Western Cartesian rationalism embedded in African formal education erodes indigenous identity, and advocates embedding Ubuntu-based communal epistemologies into curricula to revitalise African intangible cultural heritage and counter colonial epistemic legacies.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
As artificial intelligence enters workplaces and institutions, Namibia must address how human skills and capability must evolve alongside technology adoption. A proposed Human Advantage National Masterclass 2026 aims to frame this as a developmental question centered on "Preparing People. Preserving Humanity" rather than simply purchasing technology.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that the National Assembly's approval of Dr Gerson Sindano as Electoral Commission chairperson reflects parliamentary dysfunction, with opposition MPs walking out and 49 members voting in favour, raising questions about public confidence in the institution rather than Sindano's qualifications.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →