Three City of Windhoek councillors have apologised to chief executive Moses Matyayi and withdrawn allegations they made about his official foreign travels, acknowledging the claims were made without adequate verification.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Three City of Windhoek councillors have apologised to chief executive Moses Matyayi and withdrawn allegations they made about his official foreign travels, acknowledging the claims were made without adequate verification.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has signed a land-swap agreement with the government to settle N$357.8 million in capital debt. Phase One involves six properties valued at about N$291.5 million, leaving a N$66.3 million shortfall to be addressed in Phase Two through additional land transfers.
11 September 2026 · New Era →
Six former Members of Parliament have sued the Popular Democratic Movement, National Assembly and Electoral Commission of Namibia, claiming N$1.5 million each in lost salaries, allowances and other benefits after they were allegedly unlawfully excluded from Parliament in 2020. The group, known as PDM6, argues they were duly nominated and elected to the National Assembly but were subsequently removed.
11 September 2026 · New Era →
Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus launched a harmonised government communication strategy aimed at strengthening public trust and improving how government communicates with and listens to citizens. The launch included training for public relations and communications officers at NIPAM on artificial intelligence.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has backed a proposal to improve pay for young people entering the workforce, saying the government must ensure internships and entry-level programmes provide adequate compensation and development opportunities. He raised the issue at the Government Human Resource Conference in Windhoek, challenging HR practitioners to move beyond simply placing young people in jobs and ensure they are given conditions to develop their skills.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Young people are calling for deeper involvement in shaping policies that affect their future, rather than being treated only as beneficiaries of programmes. At the eighth Youth Sustainable Development Conference at NUST in Windhoek, leaders argued that policymakers should recognize youth as co-creators in development initiatives, not passive recipients.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Independent Patriots for Change have flagged the government's decision to extend its emergency fuel supply agreement with Vitol Bahrain EC into October as raising procurement and transparency concerns. The opposition party calls on the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy to publicly disclose the cost of the extension, table the extension instrument in Parliament, and open a competitive tender for fuel suppliers from 1 November.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani has formally appointed a new Board of Directors for the Fish Corporation of Namibia, led by Chairperson Teofilus Nghitila. The Board has been tasked with strengthening governance, improving financial accountability, and restoring public confidence in the state-owned enterprise.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Windhoek Observer argues that liberation struggle veteran and former Robben Island prisoner Helao Joseph Shityuwete should be buried at Heroes' Acre and granted national hero status, noting his role in worker mobilisation, the establishment of the Ovamboland People's Organisation's Walvis Bay branch, and involvement in the 1966 PLAN armed liberation struggle.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Robert Eiman took the role of Agribank CEO on 1 July, bringing financing experience to Namibia's agricultural lender.
11 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia's state-owned meat processor Meatco recorded revenue of N$793.20 million year-to-date, a 56% increase from the prior year, with gross profit jumping to N$106 million. Cattle slaughter throughput rose 55% year-on-year to over 34,000 head, driven by improved livestock procurement, export market realisations, and operational efficiencies.
11 September 2026 · New Era →
More than 400 applications were submitted for a support programme that selected 25 micro-business owners from Windhoek's informal settlements to receive seed funding and mentorship. The beneficiaries, parents and caregivers from DWN-supported early childhood development centres in three constituencies, operate businesses in poultry, livestock, catering, tailoring, retail, and other sectors, and received financial literacy and business management training funded by the Embassy of Finland.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
FirstRand Namibia's net profit after tax increased by 12.2% to N$2.14 billion for the year ended 30 June 2026, supported by growth in net interest income, lower impairment losses and expansion in advances and deposits. The group declared a final dividend of 446.57 cents per share, up 57.2% from the previous year.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's finance ministry reported tax recoveries exceeding N$28 million in 2025 and more than N$45 million from a single investigation in 2026. The ministry also released estimates showing illicit financial flows of N$16.7 billion annually between 2021 and 2022, representing about 9% of nominal GDP and causing an estimated N$2.7 billion loss in tax revenue.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's headline annual inflation rate for August reached 5%, up from 3.2% in August 2025, with monthly inflation at 0.6%, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. Zone 2 (Khomas Region) recorded the highest annual inflation rate at 5.9%, while Zone 1 recorded the lowest at 4%.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Bank of Namibia received the 2026 Institutional Leadership Award from the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) during the global policy forum in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, recognizing its contribution to financial inclusion policy development and technical work. Principal economist Sesilia Nekwaya-Okafor also received the 2026 Technical Leadership Award for her work with the Financial Inclusion Data and Impact Working Group.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
International fuel trader Vitol will be the sole supplier of fuel to Namibia for October 2026, extending an interim arrangement that began in July intended to secure 100% of fuel requirements during international oil market volatility. The extension has drawn criticism from opposition figures for lack of transparency and open tender, with concerns that the emergency arrangement is becoming a procurement method.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Yango's 2024–2025 safety report shows a 38% fall in reported reckless driving incidents across its African operations, attributed to driving-style analysis, speed-control technology, and driver accountability measures. Other African markets recorded declines ranging from 33% to 49%, and Yango Namibia noted these are continent-wide figures, not Namibia-specific.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
Koryx Copper has received assay results from 15 drill holes covering 6,825 metres at its Haib Copper Project in southern Namibia as part of infill and expansion drilling to support a pre-feasibility study. The company expects to publish updated mineral resource estimates and pre-feasibility study results before the end of 2026.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
TotalEnergies announced the Acacia-5 discovery on Block 17 in Angola, which will increase production by 6,000 barrels per day with first oil expected three months after the June discovery. The discovery is the second exploration success in 2026 for TotalEnergies' Angolan portfolio.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Director-General of the National Planning Commission says Namibia is committed to developing green hydrogen responsibly while taking environmental concerns seriously, and that Strategic Environmental and Social Assessments are being undertaken in green hydrogen valleys to evaluate cumulative impacts and guide where development can proceed.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
A Chinese expert team has arrived in Namibia to conduct a two-week feasibility study assessing groundwater availability and borehole drilling potential across all 14 regions at no cost to the government. The study could form the foundation for future groundwater development projects and deeper cooperation between the two countries.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A team of Chinese experts has arrived in Namibia for a two-week study on the possibility of drilling boreholes and developing groundwater sources across all 14 regions, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform. The study will assess potential groundwater availability, water quality, and technical requirements for borehole drilling, with findings intended to guide future water projects and possible cooperation between Namibia and China.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Karibib and several other areas received light rainfall between Wednesday and Thursday, with Karibib recording 10mm and other locations receiving between 1.5mm and 9mm. The Namibia Meteorological Service expects more rain on Friday, particularly in the north-western parts of the country.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
The article argues that traditional advice to study hard and obtain qualifications is no longer sufficient for Namibian youth in a difficult labour market; marketing skills are now essential.
11 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Community activist Riaan Siyama uses BEOC to harness youth-led community action addressing health, well-being and social challenges facing youth.
11 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibian Ports Authority has provided N$2.68 million to repair existing boreholes and install new ones in Oshikoto region's communities experiencing water supply challenges. Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi said the contribution complements government efforts and emphasized the importance of partnerships with state-owned enterprises and businesses to address longer-term water needs.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Selma Nitembu, an unemployed mother in Ongwediva, has devoted her life to caring for her 29-year-old son Jason Nuunyango, who was born with a heart defect and later developed severe hearing loss and communication difficulties after years of medical challenges.
11 September 2026 · New Era →
The Capricorn Foundation has invested N$56.7 million since 2020 across education, economic advancement, vulnerable communities, health, and sustainability programmes, with N$21.9 million directed to education and training as its largest focus area.
11 September 2026 · New Era →
Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp told Parliament that NSFAF received 56,075 applications this year, with 38,419 approved for funding and 17,586 at different validation stages or unsuccessful. Students have raised concerns about delayed non-tuition payments, with some facing eviction.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government has spent over N$80 million over five years referring more than 4,000 state patients to private facilities for MRI scans. President Nandi-Ndaitwah inaugurated the country's first government-owned MRI facility at Windhoek Central Hospital, with the government having invested N$49.8 million in the machine and infrastructure.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah inaugurated Namibia's first state-owned Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine at Windhoek Central Hospital, hailing it as a milestone toward equitable healthcare access regardless of socio-economic background.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Khomas regional governor Sam Nujoma has called for practical opportunities to help young people transition from training programmes into employment, during an African Peer Review Mechanism validation consultation. Youth unemployment in Namibia stood at 44.4% in 2023, with combined youth unemployment and potential labour at 61.4%, and rates exceeding 60% in Kavango East and Kavango West.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Teachers in Namibia's Omusati Region are working in temporary shacks used as classrooms, which the article argues should not be accepted as permanent despite the country's 36 years of independence.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah marked World Suicide Prevention Day by expressing concern over suicide losses in Namibia, noting that men and boys often fear appearing weak by asking for help. She urged Namibians not to belittle others' pain and called on families and friends to pay closer attention to one another.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
More than 5,700 elderly pension beneficiaries remain without payments after the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare's 31 July verification deadline, while 10,066 of 15,785 suspended pensioners have been reinstated. An IPC parliamentarian and social justice activist are calling for clarity on next steps and assistance for those unable to reach ministry offices due to transport difficulties or other challenges.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services commissioned the first government-owned Magnetic Resonance Imaging machine at Windhoek Central Hospital, with Health Minister Esperance Luvindao calling it a historic milestone that brings state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging to the public sector, which serves 85 percent of the population. The facility aligns with the Ministry's five-year strategic plan and universal health coverage policy.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
The University of Namibia's student population has increased from about 26,000 in 2025 to 31,127 in 2026, attributed by Vice-Chancellor Kenneth Kamwi Matengu to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's subsidised tertiary education policy. The largest faculty is Education and Human Sciences at 45.8% of the student population, with 63.3% of all students being female.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian police in Omusati Region registered two separate incidents of people taking their own lives on Wednesday: a 46-year-old woman was found hanging in her home in Oshilulu village, Okahao Constituency, and a 74-year-old man was discovered hanging in his sleeping room in Omuthitugonyama village, Okalongo Constituency.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
The University of Namibia is expected to record more than 5,300 graduates in 2026, with 4,350 already having graduated in April, of whom 65.5% were female. Vice-Chancellor Kenneth Kamwi Matengu attributed the growth to improved student progression and completion rates.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
Dr Sanet Steenkamp, Minister of Education, inaugurated the University of Namibia's new Council, tasked with providing strategic direction, ensuring good governance and overseeing the institution's affairs. Steenkamp emphasized the Council's role in providing leadership and oversight while respecting the distinction between governance and management, and urged members to engage in robust debate while keeping the institution's interests above individual concerns.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian content creators now have access to a new digital streaming and payment solution designed to help them earn income from local audiences.
11 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Chinese Embassy has pledged N$500,000 towards the establishment of a new Namibian Authors & Writers Award Initiative.
11 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Veteran hooker Codie Taylor has been recalled to captain the All Blacks in Saturday's fourth Test against South Africa in Baltimore, after being dropped for the previous match. Coach Dave Rennie made nine changes to the squad for the fixture.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United defeated Sabah 4–0 in their Champions League return, while Bayern Munich beat Bodo/Glimt 5–0 with goals from Harry Kane and Michael Olise. Cesc Fabregas's Como made an impressive debut in Europe's premier club competition.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian national U20 men's football team head coach Lucky Shipanga has expressed satisfaction with his team's preparations for the Cosafa U20 2026 qualifiers, scheduled for 18–27 September in Mozambique. Namibia's first match will be against Mauritius on 18 September, following an eight-day assessment camp focusing on fitness, technical work, and tactical understanding.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Cobus van Zyl won gold in the junior men's closed singles at the Region 5 Darts Championships in Botswana, with Namibia's juniors finishing second overall with 46 points and winning silver in the team competition.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the semi-finals to reach the US Open championship match against Elena Rybakina, who beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Sabalenka is bidding for a third consecutive US Open title.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Tsumeb-born Franciskus 'Bigman' Schultz is remembered as one of Black Africa's greatest captains, leading the Lively Lions to multiple cup triumphs including the Castle Classic Cup and Mainstay Cup double in 1989. Schultz's journey began at St Francis Catholic Primary in Tsumeb before moving to Windhoek at age 12, where he played organised football alongside Frank Fredericks and other future sports figures.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Newly-capped MTC Netball Namibia Premier League umpire of the season Ambrosius Eichab has reflected on his officiating journey and offered key insights into rule interpretations, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between contact and contesting, and advocating for playing advantage to keep the game flowing rather than penalizing every infringement.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Outapi Town Council wrapped up the third edition of its Mayoral Cup Tournament on 4–6 September, featuring 23 Youth Soccer teams, eight Legends Soccer teams, and nine Netball teams, with total prizes of N$119,000 distributed among winners across the three disciplines.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia was bowled out for 178 in the second ODI at Windhoek, suffering a 157-run defeat that gave South Africa an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match cricket series. Namibia's chase of 336 collapsed early, with three batters dismissed for ducks and Gerhard Erasmus's 68 providing the only significant resistance.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
South Africa posted 335/9 in their 50 overs at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Friday, with Connor Esterhuizen scoring his maiden ODI century of 119. Namibia bowlers Ruben Trumpelmann and Jack Brassell claimed three and four wickets respectively.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia won the toss and elected to bowl first in the second ODI of a three-match series against South Africa at Windhoek, with three changes including Waldo Smith's ODI debut and the return of Michael van Lingen and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton. Captain Gerhard Erasmus said the team aimed to make early breakthroughs after failing to capitalise on opportunities in the first ODI, which South Africa won by 99 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
The first Creative Sport Tourism Expo brought together multiple sectors over three days at Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek.
11 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing a response to demands delivered by US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III on behalf of Donald Trump, covering farmer protection, the "Kill the Boer" chant, expropriation without compensation, BBBEE investment requirements, and South Africa's non-aligned status. Ramaphosa's spokesperson said the reply would be "timely," with Pretoria believing progress has been made on the issues.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Algeria's foreign ministry announced it is severing diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates following what it characterized as "provocative or hostile" acts, without specifying details. The UAE president's diplomatic advisor responded that successful diplomacy requires rationality and clarity of interests, not "ambiguity."
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Russia is opening eight of 11 new "Russian Houses" in Africa to promote Russian language, education, science and culture, complementing its military and security partnerships with West African military governments and African Corps operations.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The United States Embassy in Namibia joined Americans commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks that killed 2,977 people. The embassy honored victims, first responders, and service members, emphasizing the patriotism and determination that followed the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93.
11 September 2026 · Informanté →
Donald Trump promised to pay every American citizen $5,000 if Republicans win the midterm elections, with no details provided on funding or implementation. The announcement was met with enthusiasm from convention supporters but drew mixed reactions from fellow Republicans and scepticism over how the more-than-one-trillion-dollar pledge would be financed.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece examines growing perceptions among black Namibians that while the financial system is easy to enter with bank accounts, access to capital and actual wealth-building opportunities may be constrained. The article argues that having an account is not the same as having access to funding, and that banks must balance legitimate risk management with the need to address these concerns.
11 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →