Former Independent Patriots for Change member Rosalia Ndeshi Nanghuti has rejected claims that her decision to rejoin Swapo was motivated by personal political interest.
16 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Former Independent Patriots for Change member Rosalia Ndeshi Nanghuti has rejected claims that her decision to rejoin Swapo was motivated by personal political interest.
16 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
At the State of Justice Summit, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on the justice sector to prioritise access to justice at grassroots level despite resource constraints, emphasising that justice delayed is justice denied and that the sector must deliver on constitutional promises of equitable, timely and integral service.
16 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Competition Commission and Central Procurement Board have signed an agreement to prevent collusion and ensure competitive public bidding processes. The two institutions will establish a joint working committee and share information on competition violations and procurement complaints.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Justice and labour relations minister Wise Immanuel told parliament that same-sex couples cannot legally marry under Namibian law. He clarified that a May 2023 Supreme Court judgment allows recognition of same-sex marriages concluded outside Namibia for immigration purposes only, and does not legalise same-sex marriage within the country. Parliament passed legislation in 2024 defining marriage, though it has not yet been operationalised.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a keynote address at the opening of the First State of Justice Summit, calling for an efficient, accessible and trusted justice sector.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Electoral Commission of Namibia swore in Chairperson Dr Gerson Sindano and newly appointed members Julieta Diva Ferreira and Dr Emmerentia Leonard at the High Court on 16 September 2026.
16 September 2026 · Informanté →
Four individuals charged in the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering case — including former attorney general Sacky Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi, Otneel Shuudifonya and Pius Mwatelulo — are seeking an interdict to stop the prosecutor general from continuing to prosecute them. Judge Gabriel Komboni has postponed his judgment to 3 February 2025, after hearing oral arguments in the Windhoek High Court.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo Party Youth League secretary Ephraim Nekongo has backed a government proposal for compulsory national service, arguing it could promote discipline, patriotism, and practical skills to combat youth unemployment. He notes the programme would require additional government funding to expand effectively.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek is set to spend N$3.3 million to send 170 employees and 11 councillors to the 2026 Southern Africa Inter-Municipal Sports Association games in Eswatini, scheduled for 20–25 September. The spending has drawn scrutiny given the municipality reported an annual funding shortfall of around N$300 million.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Assembly debated a motion of solidarity with Cuba amid its US embargo and sanctions, with Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare proposing support for the nation that played a decisive role in Namibian independence and has provided continuous support for 36 years. Parliament expressed concern that the embargo constrains Cuba's economy and reaffirmed that unilateral coercive measures contradict UN Charter principles and international law.
16 September 2026 · Informanté →
Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa launched Ohangwena's Regional Investment Map and Action Plan, calling on investors and entrepreneurs to convert the region's economic potential into businesses and jobs. Hamutumwa emphasized that investment must be productive, sustainable, and inclusive, creating employment and developing local value chains.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Choppies Enterprises, a Botswana-based retailer, expects profit after tax from continuing operations to fall by 46–56% to BWP66–82 million in the year ended 30 June 2026, citing government-subsidised commodities in Namibia and weaker macroeconomic conditions across its markets.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Home Affairs has introduced a new employment permit for investors and business owners valid for up to five years at the same N$2,600 cost as the previous two-year permit, effective September.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Namibia has launched its annual Under the Cap promotion, running from 1 September to 31 December, offering consumers a chance to win a share of N$1 million in cash prizes through purchasing marked bottles and submitting unique codes. The campaign recorded over 100,000 entries in its first fortnight, with weekly prizes of N$5,000 and a final grand prize of N$50,000.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Howard House Manufacturing, a Namibian snack producer, deployed masked, armed Xiphos security guards during a strike by workers demanding a N$1,400 salary increase. Union representatives claimed the security prevented workers from leaving the premises and locked shop stewards inside for two hours during morning inspections.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Chinese double-cab bakkies have traditionally had lower towing ratings than Toyota Hilux or Ford Ranger models, but this is beginning to change. The article examines why towing capacity matters even when unused, noting that over-engineered components for towing benefit overall vehicle performance.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The National Youth Development Fund has received about 13,809 applications since establishment, with N$135 million approved and N$90.8 million disbursed as of end-August. The government allocated N$258 million to the NYDF for the 2025/26 financial year.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
State-owned Meat Corporation of Namibia increased midterm revenue to N$793.20 million as at 31 July, a 56% rise year-on-year, with slaughter throughput up 55% to more than 34,000 cattle. The corporation attributed the growth to improved cattle procurement, stronger export realisations, and operational efficiencies.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has been selected for inclusion in JPMorgan's new Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM Edge), a frontier-market local-currency government bond index expected to launch by the end of September that will track nearly US$330 billion in sovereign debt across 26 developing economies. The index aims to attract global institutional investment into frontier debt markets, with African economies accounting for almost 45% of the benchmark.
16 September 2026 · Informanté →
Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani is demanding the revocation of an Environment Clearance Certificate issued by environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti to Namibian Marine Phosphate for its Sandpiper Marine Phosphate project off Namibia's west coast, arguing that Mufeti failed to properly consult her ministry before granting the approval on 5 August 2026.
16 September 2026 · New Era →
Germany's development commissioner highlighted Namibia's emerging green iron industry as an example of how Africa can use green hydrogen to create local value and support industrialisation rather than export raw resources. Namibia is participating in the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town in September 2026.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Landless People's Movement's chief whip is asking the government whether delays in contract negotiations and the planned transfer of petroleum affairs to the Presidency are affecting investor confidence and the final investment decision for oil and gas projects.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Mines Minister Modestus Amutse told Parliament that 71 inactive mining licences face cancellation, while 91 are currently active and producing. Licence holders failing to comply with approved mining or exploration programmes may face difficulties with renewals unless they can demonstrate circumstances beyond their control caused the non-compliance.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An Omaruru charcoal producer was fined N$8,000 after the directorate of forestry inspected the operation following a veldfire that burned more than 10,000 hectares.
16 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Ruben Augustus from Okapya village in the Oshana region started a backyard garden to reduce household expenses and learn farming in Namibia's dry conditions, growing spinach, carrots, beetroot, cabbage, onions, tomatoes and green peppers for family use and surplus sales.
16 September 2026 · New Era →
The agriculture ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Namibia, challenging the institution to produce research that directly informs government policy on food security, water scarcity, climate change, fisheries and land reform, rather than remaining confined to academic publications.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
South Africa's Agbiz/IDC Agribusiness Confidence Index rose eight points to 53 in the third quarter of 2026, moving above the 50-neutral mark for the first time in three quarters, driven by improvements in financial services, grain trading, agricultural inputs, and the feed industry. Despite the improvement, respondents expressed concerns about a possible El Niño-driven drought in the 2026-27 season, geopolitical tensions, input costs, trade disruptions, and slow progress in opening new export markets.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani met with the Namib Foods Group to explore public-private partnerships aimed at boosting local food production, processing, and distribution. The discussions focused on strengthening links between farmers, processors, and other agricultural players to improve food security and increase local production.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's pig producers say the sector lacks veterinarians specialising in pigs, which could challenge growth as local producers currently supply about 41% of pork consumed in Namibia. Industry leaders suggest farmers can manage health risks through vaccination and biosecurity, and that general veterinarians and South African specialists can still assist when disease problems arise.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani has distributed allotment letters to 101 resettlement beneficiaries at Tsintsabis and Urwald farms in Guinas constituency, urging them to develop their farming units and put the land to productive use for livestock farming, crop production, or other approved agricultural activities.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South African cattle judge PJ Budler says good genetics must be paired with herd management, finances, grazing, and marketing for a profitable farm. He identified eight key management areas—genetics, herd management, nutrition, animal health, marketing, record-keeping, forage management, and human resource management—as essential for cattle farmers to succeed.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform and the University of Namibia have signed an agreement to strengthen research in agriculture, food security, fisheries, water and land reform. The partnership aims to link university research with government policies and programmes, focusing on increasing agricultural production, helping farmers adapt to climate change, managing fisheries and aquatic resources, and supporting land reform.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Local authorities and agricultural experts are urging farmers to reduce livestock numbers to prevent overgrazing ahead of the 2026/27 rainy season, as El Niño threatens below-normal rainfall. Rehoboth Town Council has instructed farmers using Townlands No 302 to reduce to a maximum of 35 large stock units and 80 small stock units per tenant.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ondangwa Urban constituency regional councillor Leonard Negonga encouraged adults who struggle with reading and writing to resume their education for greater independence.
16 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Two new pumps manufactured in Johannesburg have arrived in Namibia as Otjiwarongo municipality works to address low water pressure and intermittent supply affecting parts of the town.
16 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A doctor attributes food poisoning incidents in the Kavango regions to poverty, hunger, unsafe food preparation, and poisonous plants rather than deliberate poisoning.
16 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
High Court judge Dinah Usiku sentenced Jakob Makatan to 27 years imprisonment for stoning his girlfriend to death in November 2021, plus an additional three years for defeating the course of justice, to run concurrently. Makatan also concealed the body by burning and hiding it under bushes.
16 September 2026 · Informanté →
Cats continue to overrun hospitals in Oshikoto and Oshana regions, disturbing patients and creating hygiene concerns despite previous management attempts. The Oshana SPCA will launch a Trap-Neuter-Return campaign at Oshakati hospital and local schools in response to mounting complaints.
16 September 2026 · Informanté →
Street vendors in Eenhana's Ohangwena region have until the end of the month to move to council-designated trading areas, the town council says, citing a need for safer and more orderly trading. Vendors have requested that the council fully prepare the designated sites before enforcing the relocation.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Police arrested Dickson Karomuine, believed to be the stepfather of 11-year-old Gerhardt Doëseb, whose remains were discovered in a riverbed near the Oanob Bridge in Rehoboth over the weekend. Karomuine, a taxi driver, had been sought since the discovery and was arrested at a friend's residence about 15 kilometres north of Rehoboth.
16 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's proposed Tobacco Products Control Amendments Bill of 2026 aims to prohibit the sale, distribution and use of e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookahs and oral nicotine pouches, and extend smoking restrictions to a 50-metre radius in public places. Stakeholders at a public consultation raised concerns that an outright ban could drive such products underground rather than address health risks.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Health practitioners from the ministry of health and social services have raised concerns over medication errors from misdiagnosis, incorrect prescriptions, and poor communication between healthcare workers and patients, warning such mistakes can compromise the safety of people receiving treatment for chronic conditions. The warning comes ahead of World Patient Safety Day, which Namibia will commemorate at Windhoek Central Hospital.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A WhatsApp message circulating on social media falsely claimed the High Court had ruled in favour of same-sex marriage in Namibia. The office of the judiciary and the ministry of justice and labour relations have clarified that same-sex marriage remains illegal in Namibia.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Ovarian cancer killed about 30 women in Namibia in 2024, while 50 new cases were recorded during the same period, according to the Cancer Association of Namibia. Ovarian cancer represented 1.2% of all new cancer cases in Namibia and ranked 16th among all cancers by incidence in the country.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Ngurare told Parliament that government has allocated N$34 million towards sanitation and is implementing interventions in informal settlements as part of its response to the declared state of emergency on housing and sanitation. A Disaster Risk Management meeting chaired by the Secretary to Cabinet and comprising relevant ministries has been convened to address both sanitation and housing issues.
16 September 2026 · Informanté →
A 34-year-old China Railway Seventh Group employee died on Monday from a workplace injury sustained at a road upgrade site near Rehoboth road block. The Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union confirmed the death, and labour inspectors were called to the site on Tuesday.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Nine trainees at Maria Mwengere Youth Development Centre in Rundu experienced stomach aches and diarrhoea after eating food served on Monday, and sought medical care at Nkarapamwe clinic. Trainees suggested the food may have been prepared early and left unrefrigerated in hot weather.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A 51-year-old Oshakati businessman was granted N$5,000 bail in the Magistrate's Court on condition he does not contact the complainant or interfere with the investigation. He is accused of raping a journalist in June, allegedly giving her misoprostol tablets after she became pregnant, and threatening the victim's cousin with a firearm.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Amendments to the Tobacco Products Control Act would impose fines up to N$500,000 and possible 10-year prison sentences for tobacco sellers, stricter smoking bans in enclosed and outdoor spaces, and tighter e-cigarette regulations. The proposals were presented during a public consultation in Windhoek.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Lena Spido (39) was arrested and appeared in Windhoek Magistrate's Court on charges of dealing in and possessing mandrax tablets and cannabis valued at more than N$2.2 million, found in the Goreangab area on Saturday. She was remanded in custody, with her formal bail application postponed to 29 September.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services confirmed the oxygen generation plant at Mariental District Hospital is faulty and switched off on 30 July after intermittent problems over three to four months. A major service quotation from the supplier has been submitted, but processing has been delayed by outstanding mandatory documents.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek distanced itself from the Soulection music festival held at Ramblers sport field on 29 August after Pionierspark residents complained of excessive noise, saying the event was neither approved nor issued with a mandatory sound broadcasting permit. The city says residents can report noise violations to Windhoek City Police, with enforcement escalating from verbal warnings to fines and charges.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester United crashed out of the League Cup after blowing a two-goal lead in a 3-2 defeat to Brighton on Wednesday, their second successive home defeat. The loss came after a controversial 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City, leaving United with only one win from their first four Premier League matches.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
AC Milan suffered their first defeat under Ruben Amorim, losing 2-0 to Benfica in the Europa League, while Sunderland won 1-0 against AZ Alkmaar in their first European match since 1973.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's netball team heads to the Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi aiming to qualify for the Netball World Cup for the first time since 1991, with the 2027 tournament returning to Sydney. The Desert Jewels, ranked fifth in Africa and 14th globally, will compete in a pool with South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Tanzania, with the top two teams in each pool advancing to semifinals.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ronnie Kanalelo, newly appointed head coach of Marumo Gallants, has publicly responded to questions about his departure from African Stars, stating his contract allows him to take international coaching opportunities without obstruction. African Stars has confirmed it is seeking advice on how to handle Kanalelo's surprise appointment by Gallants, as he still had an existing agreement with Stars when he joined the Premiership side.
16 September 2026 · New Era →
The seventh edition of the Namibia Sport Expo launches October 1–4 at Swakopmund's Dome, featuring exhibitions, a high-performance conference, and competitions to showcase sport codes and create awareness of opportunities within the sector.
16 September 2026 · New Era →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare says the government wants to see progress on Namibia's stadium rehabilitation by the end of the year, to enable the Brave Warriors to play international matches at home. The country currently lacks a CAF-approved stadium, forcing national team fixtures to be hosted outside Namibia.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Windhoek Observer editorial argues that Namibia's stadium crisis is a national development issue affecting pride, youth, economy, and tourism. Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has committed to government action on stadium rehabilitation by year-end, allowing the Brave Warriors to play home matches in Namibia rather than abroad.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia under-20 head coach Lucky Shipanga says player Nilton Gertze's name was never brought to his attention during the selection process for the Cosafa Cup qualifiers, and calls for improved regional cooperation in talent identification across Namibian football.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Teenager Leia-Mae van der Merwe won the dressage title at the Reitclub Okahandja Annual event, while Michelle Künzle took honours in show jumping. Van der Merwe also won the junior category of the Grace McGregor Dressage Challenge and is set to compete at the Namibian Dressage Championships and FEI Dressage World Challenge in October 2026.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has extinguished three of four wildfires ignited by lightning last Wednesday in Etosha National Park, with the remaining fire still under control. More than 1.2 million hectares have been destroyed by wildfires across Namibia from about 1,300 reported cases since last year.
16 September 2026 · New Era →
Wildfire flare-ups in Etosha National Park reignited after strong winds, with about 2,587 square kilometres burned as of Wednesday. Ministry staff, the Namibian Defense Force, and community members continue battling the active fires, which remain relatively small and manageable but pose a risk due to unpredictable wind speeds.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Tourism Board and Ministry of Home Affairs conducted a two-day customer care training programme for 36 officers from police, immigration, revenue, and veterinary services at the Noordoewer border post on 15–16 September, to improve service delivery and visitor experience at a key entry point.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Preliminary assessments show approximately 2,587 square kilometres of land in Etosha National Park have been affected by wildfires that broke out last week. Despite three fires being extinguished by Monday, strong winds caused remaining fires to flare up again around the Halali area.
16 September 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion analysis argues that Namibia needs independent capacity to verify operators' technical claims about gas reinjection, production rates, and resource numbers, since these assumptions shape national decisions on oil recovery, pipeline size, power plant viability, and industrial projects.
16 September 2026 · The Namibian →