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Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
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Politics

  1. CPBN cancels N$123m veterinary cordon fence tender

    The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has formally cancelled a N$123 million veterinary cordon fence tender, weeks after an evaluation committee recommended it.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Business

  1. Only one applicant met NamPower MD position requirements

    NamPower told the mines and energy minister that only one of 12 applicants for the managing director position met the required qualifications.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. Financial services clients seek certainty, not product features

    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.

    12 min ago · Windhoek Observer

  3. CSI Mukopano platform launches to coordinate corporate social investment

    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.

    13 min ago · Windhoek Observer

Mining & Energy

  1. Foreign investor claims N$80m loss in halted Lüderitz project

    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.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Society

  1. Rundu street markets pose health risks, warns Mutorwa

    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.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. One Economy Foundation launches wellness campaign in Eenhana

    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.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Opinion

  1. Opinion: Mixed economy model balances people and profits

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia's constitutionally enshrined mixed economy model represents a deliberate choice between unrestrained capitalism and complete state control.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. Decolonising African education through Ubuntu-based communal philosophy

    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.

    16 min ago · Windhoek Observer

  3. AI's rise in Namibia requires focus on human capability

    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.

    18 min ago · Windhoek Observer

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