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Politics

Officials implicated in forensic reports get new government posts

The News

An IPC member of parliament has asked the government to disclose millions spent on external forensic investigations and explain why officials implicated in financial and governance failures continue to secure positions within public institutions. The questions highlight a pattern in which executives implicated in forensic investigations resign without disciplinary action, then secure strategic appointments at other government entities or public boards.

12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Politics

  1. Officials implicated in forensic reports get new government posts

    An IPC member of parliament has asked the government to disclose millions spent on external forensic investigations and explain why officials implicated in financial and governance failures continue to secure positions within public institutions. The questions highlight a pattern in which executives implicated in forensic investigations resign without disciplinary action, then secure strategic appointments at other government entities or public boards.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Swapo youth league opposes street vendor evictions by authorities

    The Swapo Party Youth League has called on the City of Windhoek and local authorities to stop evicting street vendors and instead create designated trading spaces where they can work legally. The league says street vending is vital income for thousands of Namibian families, particularly young people, women and low-income households, and urged authorities to move toward formalisation and integration of informal trading rather than enforcement-centred approaches.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Business

  1. Usakos partners with Chakula for youth-run butchery

    The Usakos Town Council has partnered with Chakula Investments to establish a youth-run butchery in the Erongo region town, where two young people will be selected and trained to manage operations. Chakula will provide business management training and meat supply, while the council provides a stall at its SME park, aiming to create sustainable youth businesses and improve meat accessibility.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Unit trusts: pooled investment option for Namibian savers

    A unit trust is a collective investment scheme in which many investors pool their money together and a professional fund manager invests it in shares, bonds, and other assets. This allows individuals to access diversified investments without needing large initial capital.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Capricorn Group invested N$29.3 million in social programmes

    Capricorn Group's Social Value Report 2026 documents how the group and its subsidiaries invested N$29.3 million during the financial year ending 30 June 2026 in corporate social investment and sponsorship initiatives focused on education, community wellbeing, economic participation, sport and sustainable development across Namibia and Botswana.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Mining & Energy

  1. Minister says green energy and petroleum can coexist

    Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse told the Second International Conference on Finance and Sustainable Business that Namibia's energy transition need not choose between petroleum development and green energy, but should convert finite petroleum resources into lasting assets like skills, institutions, and renewable energy capacity.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Agriculture & Land

  1. N$59.5m funding secures renewable fertiliser production project

    The Dâures Green Fertiliser Project has secured US$3.6 million in development funding to establish local, renewable-powered fertiliser production in Namibia, with commercial operations expected to begin in the first quarter of 2030. The facility is projected to produce up to 20,000 tonnes of green ammonia and 80,000 tonnes of ammonium sulphate fertiliser annually, aiming to reduce Namibia's dependence on imported fertiliser.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Society

  1. Police operation removes 35 people from Osire refugee settlement

    Police and immigration officials conducted a pre-dawn operation at Osire Refugee Settlement on 17 August, moving through houses and checking residents' documents. At least 35 people were reportedly taken to Otjiwarongo, including those with pending applications and rejected asylum seekers; women and children were later returned, though some men remained in custody.

    12 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

  2. Kavango East woman launches soup kitchen for vulnerable children

    Karolina Conrad, inspired by support her own children received from Orange Babies Namibia Foundation, started the Tutala-Omwene Soup Kitchen in Mausivi village in February 2025. The kitchen currently serves 240 children aged two to 13 free meals twice a week, including porridge, rice, macaroni, and vegetables.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Church builds one-bedroom house for blind Rundu pensioner

    Christ's Love Ministries Sauyemwa has built a one-bedroom house for Theresia Adao, a 66-year-old blind pensioner with a leg disability living in unsafe conditions in Kavango East. The church began assisting her in 2019, providing temporary shelter while construction commenced in January, and also settled her outstanding water bill.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. Namibia debates whether unemployment stems from lack of jobs or willingness

    As Namibia's unemployment rate reached 36.9% in 2023, employers increasingly question whether joblessness results from unavailable work or worker unwillingness, though the answer is complex. Namibia Statistics Agency data shows 320,442 unemployed in 2023, up from a 33.4% rate in 2018.

    12 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  5. President orders 24-hour service for domestic violence protection orders

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that protection orders under the Combating of Domestic Violence Act must be served within 24 hours without exception. She also disclosed that the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations is reviewing the application of the Combating of Domestic Violence Act and the Combating of Rape Act to address repeat offenders, chronic delays, and protection gaps.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  6. President calls for 24-hour service of domestic violence protection orders

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for protection orders under the Combating of Domestic Violence Act to be served within 24 hours without exception, as part of efforts to close implementation gaps in Namibia's gender-based violence laws. The ministry of justice is also reviewing how the Combating of Domestic Violence Act and Combating of Rape Act are applied, with attention to repeat offenders and chronic delays.

    12 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  7. Geingos calls for greater tolerance of youth leadership failure

    Former first lady Monica Geingos has called for greater tolerance for failure among young people and youth-led organisations, saying mistakes can become opportunities to learn and improve, provided they do not involve integrity violations or wrongdoing. She said institutions should extend grace to young people who make mistakes but are willing to learn from them.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Culture

  1. Event organisers over-promote star acts, underserve local musicians

    A critical analysis argues that Namibian event organisers concentrate promotional budgets on a single headliner while treating other performers as placeholders, then blame local musicians for not drawing crowds—a pattern repeated across stadium events, corporate gigs, and local venues for the past 20 years.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Self-taught Namibian guitarist Brazho shaped local music scene

    Left-handed guitarist Immanuel 'Brazho' |Gomusab, self-taught from Tsaobes settlement in Erongo, fronted cover bands Black 5 and Silver Stars, performing renditions of international hits and later opened for South African band Harari. Brazho attributes his success to long hours and strict rehearsal discipline rather than overnight success.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Youth Orchestras of Namibia celebrates decade with anniversary concert

    The Youth Orchestras of Namibia (Yona), founded in 2016 to address a shortage of qualified music teachers and limited orchestral training access, now serves more than 250 young musicians across three Windhoek sites. The organisation marks ten years with a special anniversary concert at the Dutch Reformed Church's Moedergemeente on Saturday, featuring string ensembles, wind bands, full orchestra and choir.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Sport

  1. Duplantis and Ingebrigtsen win at inaugural Ultimate Championship

    Armand Duplantis and Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the men's pole vault and 5,000m respectively at the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest, with unmatched prize money of $10 million on offer over 28 disciplines and bringing together 26 Olympic champions, 26 world champions, and 25 Diamond League winners.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Springboks prepare for reshaped All Blacks in series decider

    South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says the Springboks are ready to face a much-changed All Blacks side in Baltimore on Saturday, the fourth and final Test of the series. Leading 2-1, the world champions are favoured to wrap up the series victory despite New Zealand coach Dave Rennie making several changes including an entirely new front row.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Esterhuizen's maiden century leads South Africa to series win

    Connor Esterhuizen scored 119 runs in his second ODI to help South Africa beat Namibia by 157 runs and clinch the three-match series 2-0. Esterhuizen and Tony de Zorzi (79) built a 183-run partnership that took South Africa to 335-9, while Namibia collapsed early before recovering partially through a 71-run stand between Gerhard Erasmus and Jan Bait.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. Arsenal extend perfect Premier League start with win

    Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 to remain unbeaten and open a three-point lead over Manchester City after four wins from four games. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham were all held at home on Saturday, with newly-promoted Hull drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  5. Werro wins 800m, US sweeps 100m races at Ultimate Championship

    Switzerland's Audrey Werro won the 800m at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest, clocking 1:55.88 while remaining unbeaten this season. American sprinters Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek took victories in the two 100m races.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  6. Spanish cyclist Enric Mas poised to win Vuelta a Espana

    Home favourite Enric Mas extended his lead over Primoz Roglic on stage 20 and is set to win his first Grand Tour on Sunday in the final stage at Granada. Mas, who has been runner-up at the Vuelta three times, leads Roglic by 2min 15sec and would become the first Spaniard to win the race since Alberto Contador in 2014.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  7. Shelton reaches first Grand Slam final at US Open

    Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in the US Open semi-final to reach his first Grand Slam final, where he will face top seed Alexander Zverev, who beat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (9/7), 7-6 (8/6). If Shelton wins, he would become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since Andy Roddick at the 2003 US Open.

    12 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Opinion

  1. Namibia's heroism debate reflects corruption and connection-based status

    A Namibian Sun opinion piece argues that heroism standards have degraded since independence, with undeserving figures elevated to hero status based on connections rather than genuine sacrifice, while the real appeal lies in the state funeral package and ceremonial trappings rather than actual contribution to nation-building.

    12 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

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