Namibia Minute.
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Politics

  1. IPC raises concerns over Walvis Bay airspace downgrade

    The Independent Patriots for Change has warned that downgrading Walvis Bay International Airport's airspace to Class G could compromise safety or operations.

    5 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. President opens first-ever State of Justice Conference

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially opened the first-ever State of Justice Conference in Windhoek, a two-day high-level national platform.

    5 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Business

  1. Otjiwarongo's B1 and C38 roads receive N$81.22 million upgrade

    Otjiwarongo's battered B1 and C38 roads are set for an N$81.22 million overhaul after years of potholes, maintenance challenges and growing pressure from heavy freight traffic.

    5 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. Inflation accelerates to 5.0% on fuel prices; forecast raised

    Namibia's headline inflation reached 5.0% in August, the highest in two and a half years, driven primarily by transport inflation accelerating to 13.2% after the Government reinstated fuel levies. Simonis Storm has raised its full-year inflation forecast to between 4.3% and 4.6%, citing continued pressure from rising fuel prices and international oil pressures.

    3 hours ago · Informanté

Society

  1. 35 Omuthiya boys barred from classes over hair and uniform rules

    More than 35 boys at Omuthiya Senior Secondary School in the Oshikoto region have been banned from attending classes since last week Tuesday over their hair and uniforms.

    5 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. Youth fund receives N$317m boost, N$90.8m disbursed

    The National Youth Development Fund has received 13,809 applications from young Namibians, with only about N$90.8 million of approved financing disbursed so far.

    5 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Tourism & Environment

  1. Wildlife attack survivors protest unpaid compensation claims

    About 34 people, including survivors of wildlife attacks and relatives of those killed in human-wildlife conflict incidents, camped outside Mahango Game Park in Mukwe constituency to press for unpaid claims.

    5 hours ago · Namibian Sun

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