The Independent Patriots for Change has warned that downgrading Walvis Bay International Airport's airspace to Class G could compromise safety or operations.
17 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Independent Patriots for Change has warned that downgrading Walvis Bay International Airport's airspace to Class G could compromise safety or operations.
17 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially opened the first-ever State of Justice Conference in Windhoek, a two-day high-level national platform.
17 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told the first State of Justice Conference in Windhoek that the justice sector must translate discussions into action that improves ordinary Namibians' access to timely legal services, particularly at grassroots level where resources and barriers are limited.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Parliamentarian Winnie Moongo asked the government what strategies are in place to prevent unjustifiably high prices for essential food items and how it monitors pricing practices across the food supply chain, citing significant price differences for the same products between retailers and regions.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A 61-year-old man accused of shooting a police officer attached to the Anti-Corruption Commission argues in bail proceedings that detention separates him from his children, claiming the firearm discharged while he and the officer wrestled over it. The public prosecutor opposed bail, citing risk of suicide and public interest concerns.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Gerson Sindano was sworn in as chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Namibia, alongside newly appointed commission members Julieta Ferreira and Emmerentia Leonard, at the High Court in Windhoek on Wednesday.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for faster and more accessible justice, saying minor disputes should be resolved through alternative adjudication methods instead of remaining in court for years. Speaking at a state of justice conference, she cited public complaints about delayed justice and suggested bringing parties together to resolve misunderstandings before court cases begin.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Tses Village Council has ended the employment of CEO Fritz Christiaan, who had two weeks remaining on his second five-year contract. The council cited alleged stagnation, absenteeism, and failure to cooperate as reasons for the termination.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has undertaken to investigate concerns over a directive allegedly restricting research into the systems, processes and information held by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security. The issue was raised in the National Assembly by Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda, who questioned whether the Ministry's reported position against permitting research—even by its own employees—was consistent with national research governance through the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology.
17 September 2026 · Informanté →
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.
17 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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.
17 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Municipality of Otjiwarongo has invested over N$81.22 million to rehabilitate the C38 road, a vital route linking Otjiwarongo with Kalfeld and Outjo. The project is a collaborative effort between the municipality, the Roads Authority and Road Fund Administration, with construction by China Henan International Cooperation and scheduled to continue into the 2027/28 financial year.
17 September 2026 · New Era →
The High Court has ordered Walvis Bay Municipality to pay WENA Investments CC's legal costs after the company challenged the municipality's disconnection of water supply to its property over a municipal debt allegedly belonging to another person, Mr van Rensburg. The court confirmed an order preventing disconnection and prohibited the municipality from allocating amounts owed under the disputed account to WENA.
17 September 2026 · Informanté →
Grindrod Limited's Walvis Bay terminal handled 43,515 tonnes of drybulk cargo in the first half of 2026, up 162% from 16,604 tonnes in the same period of 2025, making it the group's fastest-growing terminal by percentage. The terminal remains well below its stated capacity of 550,000 tonnes.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Two recent auctions for pilchard and freezer monk fish quotas raised N$29.13 million combined, including application fees. The pilchard auction on 4 September offered 5,000 metric tonnes but attracted only two bids for 3,500 MT, while the freezer monk fish auction on 17 July was oversubscribed with six bids for 1,000 MT on offer.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Snack company Howard House Manufacturing says it deployed security after union representatives attempted to remove employees from the factory during a labour inspection on Monday. Naretu-represented employees had resolved to strike Friday following failed wage negotiations, prompting the company to initiate a lock-out.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Australian uranium developer Bannerman Energy issued 31 million new shares at A$4.00 each to raise A$124 million (N$1.43 billion) for development of its Etango uranium project in Namibia's Erongo Region. The fully permitted project, with a mineral resource of 207 million pounds of uranium and a planned mine life of more than 15 years, has completed a Definitive Feasibility Study and tested its heap leaching process through a demonstration plant.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Canada-listed Ongwe Minerals has commenced its first drilling programme at the Nguni gold prospect within the Omatjete Gold Project, a high-grade gold-in-soil anomaly discovered in May. Two drill rigs have been mobilised to test the anomaly, which spans 6km and shows similarities to the neighbouring Kokoseb gold deposit.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has been accused of using the threat of foot-and-mouth disease as justification for abandoning the competitive tender process and awarding a N$122.08 million veterinary cordon fence project to Punchu Trading CC through emergency procurement instead of the original awardee, Homefin; CPBN says the disease situation in South Africa was deteriorating faster than anticipated and required urgent action.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Meatco Foundation will roll out its Farmer Business School programme nationally from October 2026, with approximately 800 smallholder and subsistence farmers expected to receive practical business and farming skills to help them transition towards more commercially viable and resilient farming enterprises. The rollout follows a successful pilot programme and trainer refresher training, and is implemented in partnership with Meatco Northern Communal Areas, the Namibia National Farmers Union, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, and GIZ Farming for Resilience.
17 September 2026 · Informanté →
Academic Siddhartha Tiwari argues that Namibian universities, researchers and government agencies should build local expertise in satellite data, crop monitoring and digital mapping to reduce dependence on foreign technology providers and better assess procurement decisions. The argument has gained relevance following the government's cancellation of a $2.4 million agreement with US agricultural technology company 6th Grain Corporation.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Oshana regional governor has called for expanding Lake Oponona to harvest more water flowing from southern Angola, arguing that an expanded lake could supply water to neighbouring regions. The call came as the region officially accepted a 10-year strategic land use plan designed to balance competing land demands and guide sustainable resource management across the region.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
17 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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.
17 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Roads Authority has warned the public about a fraudulent SMS claiming a speed radar has detected a traffic violation and directing recipients to click a suspicious link. The RA stressed the message is not from the authority and urged people not to click the link, provide sensitive information, or engage with the message.
17 September 2026 · Informanté →
Cindy Botha, a 47-year-old former teacher and head of department at Cimbembacia Primary School, has adapted to living with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP), a rare neurological condition affecting the nerves that can cause severe weakness and paralysis, discovering that creativity has become part of how she survives the disease.
17 September 2026 · New Era →
The International Federation of Journalists and Federation of African Journalists have accused The Namibian and Free Press of Namibia management of union-busting and interfering with workers' rights. The organisations allege that an employee and elected Namibia Media Professionals Union member was asked to quit her union position in exchange for promotion and increased remuneration that did not materialise.
17 September 2026 · New Era →
Fenny Shivolo, a 45-year-old with a progressive mobility condition from Okatana constituency, cares for nine relatives including two children with disabilities and is seeking work. She holds a 2007 certificate in Community-Based Rehabilitation and has appealed for a disability school in her constituency.
17 September 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Police Force has secured accreditation for its basic police training programme at National Qualifications Framework Level 5, following 17 years of curriculum development and review. The new accredited Police Basic Course runs for 12 months with 11 core modules, expanding from the previous six-month, six-module programme.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Walvis Bay International Airport's airspace has been downgraded to Class G uncontrolled airspace, prompting the Independent Patriots for Change to raise concerns about air traffic control capacity, aviation safety, and delays in weather information provision. The downgrade means the airport will no longer have the same level of controlled-airspace services, potentially creating hazards during coastal fog and reduced visibility.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The ministry of home affairs has identified minors as the next priority in its drive to ensure Namibians have legal identity documents, with gaps remaining among children despite stronger registration rates among adults. The deputy minister urged learners to check documentation status of children and family members and encouraged those without documents to approach the ministry, while the government is bringing registration services closer to communities through regional offices, outreach campaigns, and partnerships with traditional leaders and other institutions.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Residents of Otjihanameva in Erongo region have been without reliable water supply for more than two months, forcing them to travel nearly 12km for water. Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian Aloisius Kangulu raised the matter as an urgent oral question to the prime minister in the National Assembly, calling for emergency water supplies and a technical plan to restore permanent supply.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union has called on the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations to investigate workplace safety and possible employer negligence following four worker deaths in less than 40 days, including two at Gammams Water Care Works in Windhoek in August, one at Uis Tin Mining Company, and one at a Chinese construction site in Windhoek.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Activists have notified police of a planned peaceful protest at City of Windhoek offices on 26 September 2026, with residents and ratepayers raising concerns about inadequate delivery of serviced residential land, informal settlements, municipal finances, roads, refuse collection, sanitation, and various fees.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Joe Fades Cut is accepting applications for its second intake of a one-month fully funded youth skills-development programme, offering free barbering training to ten unemployed young Namibians in Windhoek. The programme, running from 18 to 28 September 2026, covers barbering, customer service, professional conduct, and basic business skills, with the goal of enabling graduates to seek employment or start their own businesses.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Norman Tjombe, a human rights lawyer and former director of the Free Press of Namibia, warned that The Namibian newspaper risks losing its character and values amid allegations of union-busting and concerns over editorial independence, including claims that journalists were required to resign from their union to qualify for promotion and directives against reporting unfavourably on large businesses for fear of losing advertising revenue.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An internal audit by the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development uncovered widespread financial mismanagement and alleged embezzlement within Oniipa Town Council between 2021 and 2024, with a cash deposit shortage of more than N$568 000 unaccounted for during the 2022/23 financial year. The investigation found that former council cashier David Simataa allegedly embezzled council funds by skipping banking days, splitting deposit slips, and maintaining unsupervised access to the council's strong room.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Around 112 shacks at Oshakati's Onawa Extension 7 face demolition after the town council gave households 14 days to vacate municipal land by 28 September. The approximately 300 affected residents are preparing a petition asking the council to consider their social and economic circumstances, citing poverty, unemployment, and inability to afford formal rental accommodation.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The mother of 11-year-old Gephardt Doëseb, who was found dead in a riverbed at Rehoboth, says her son had warned her to leave her abusive partner of three years. The boy had told her the man was violent and that they were "not on the same level," and she now regrets not leaving the relationship sooner.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Lazarus Hedimbi, a 34-year-old mechanic for China Railway Seventh Group, died on Monday after a fitting from an excavator struck him in the chest near Heroes' Acre. Following employee outrage and intervention by transport authorities, the company agreed to compensate his family and assist with funeral expenses.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
GBV experts and legal practitioners have warned that President Nandi-Ndaitwah's directive to serve protection orders within 24 hours must include safeguards against abuse, as interim orders can be granted without the respondent being heard and could be exploited for vengeance or ulterior purposes.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Jakob Makatan was sentenced to 28 years in prison for murdering his girlfriend Christine Brander in November 2021 by striking her on the head with a stone near Aminuis, and for attempting to obstruct justice. The judge rejected his self-defence claim and noted Brander was a mother of two children.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Dickson Karomuini, 33, was denied bail after his first appearance in Rehoboth Magistrate's Court on charges including murder of his 11-year-old stepson, Gephardt Doëseb. The State alleges Karomuini stabbed and struck the boy on the neck on 11 September 2026; the body was discovered near Oanab Bridge.
17 September 2026 · Informanté →
The sequel to the 1998 film stars Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest reprising their roles, with Joey King and Maisie Williams joining as the next generation of Owens witches. The film, directed by Susanne Bier and based on Alice Hoffman's 2021 novel, follows Sally's attempt to shield her children from a family curse that dooms an Owens woman's true love, with much of the story set in the United Kingdom.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Juventus thrashed NEC Nijmegen 5-0, Crystal Palace beat Lech Poznan 4-0, and Bournemouth secured a 2-1 victory at Real Sociedad on their European debut. Celtic lost 3-1 at home to Ferencvaros.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Steve Smith, banned for 12 months and sacked as Australia captain after the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town, says he still suffers flashbacks from the trauma but is preparing for his first Test series in South Africa since the incident, with the opening match in Durban set for October 9.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
India's Abhishek Sharma hit a T20 century off 30 balls, the fastest between full Test-playing nations, to lead India to a 127-run win over Afghanistan and complete a series sweep. Afghanistan were bowled out for 94 in the third match.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Nedbank For Good Series held three coastal rounds at Rossmund Golf Course, Walvis Bay Golf Club and Henties Bay Golf and Lifestyle Estate, attracting 139 amateur golfers competing for points ahead of the final qualifying event and season finale.
17 September 2026 · New Era →
Head coach Lucky Kakuva has named the Namibia squad ahead of camp starting 19 September, with two friendly matches against Botswana on 26 and 30 September serving as preparation for Olympic qualifiers against Angola in Luanda on 9 and 12 October.
17 September 2026 · New Era →
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, represented by Roc Nation, attended the New York premiere of the 'Jaÿ-Z in 8' docu-series on the red carpet alongside DJ Khaled and Daniel Kaluuya. The Boks' American tour also included teammates visiting Baltimore Orioles Park and experiencing New York landmarks.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
At the launch of the Namibia Country Sport Profile research publication and sports seminar, Education Minister Dr. Sanet L. Steenkamp called for professionalisation and commercialisation of Namibia's sport sector, describing the profile as a reflective document for the nation's sporting development.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Eagles were heavily defeated in their one-day international series against South Africa, losing all three matches by substantial margins (99 runs, 157 runs, and nine wickets), but the team gained experience ahead of upcoming Cricket World Cup League 2 matches in Dallas against the United States and United Arab Emirates.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Twelve nations including Namibia will compete in the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier in Mozambique from 18–27 September, with the group winners and best runner-up advancing to the semifinals and two continental places at stake.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Morning Star Boxing and Fitness Academy in Grootfontein has undergone a major refit of its training facility, featuring new punching bags, hook and uppercut bags, and a four-metre boxing ring, with support from patron Tim Wolstenholme, the Grootfontein Municipality, and local and international partners.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Nedbank For Good Series held three competitive rounds at coastal venues in Walvis Bay and Henties Bay, attracting 139 players across men's and women's divisions as part of the 2026 tournament series.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia will host South Africa in a five-match women's indoor hockey test series from 9 to 11 October at the Windhoek Showgrounds, bringing together the top two African indoor hockey teams.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
17 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Three brother African wild dogs travelled 4,000km across Zambia in search of breeding partners, setting a record for the furthest dispersal distance recorded for any African land mammal. Scientists say the journey demonstrates wildlife can travel vast distances despite human pressures, though other wild dogs in the study died in illegal snares.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian entertainers including Gazza, Lize Ehlers, and others are participating in the Clean Up Namibia Celebrity Clean-Up Campaign on 19 September at Okapale, Goreangab, to mark World Cleanup Day. Led by La-Toya Mwoombola-Hamutenya, the initiative aims to promote civic pride, responsible waste practices, and environmental awareness.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Over 2,000 square kilometres of Etosha National Park have burnt as firefighting teams battle wildfires in the park; preliminary assessments as of Wednesday show the total burnt area is 2,587 square kilometres, with active fires remaining small but unpredictable winds continuing to pose risks.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany coach Jurgen Klopp handed 16 players their first call-ups in a 44-man squad for his debut camp, splitting the group into two squads for four Nations League fixtures in September and October.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's UN ambassador said the "Correct the Map" resolution, adopted 164–1–6, addresses historical injustices against Africa and Africans by encouraging map projections that accurately represent the continent's relative size, which is distorted on commonly used maps.
17 September 2026 · New Era →
China and Namibia have agreed to deepen economic, diplomatic and people-to-people cooperation following the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era, an agreement reached during President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to China in July.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Abidjan Convention's executive secretary says the convention has made strides to address funding challenges, with member states honouring financial commitments following decisions adopted at the 14th Conference of Parties in May 2025. The secretariat has intensified follow-up with parties on outstanding contributions, though challenges remain.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for continued solidarity with Cuba at a gala dinner, emphasizing Namibia's enduring bonds with Cuba forged through their shared liberation struggle and historical sacrifices.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will deliver Namibia's national statement at the 81st UN General Assembly on 23 September, focusing on peace and security, investment, energy, critical minerals, climate resilience, infrastructure development, water security, and sustainable development. She will also advance Namibia's position that African countries should move beyond exporting raw materials to strengthen participation in regional and global value chains through beneficiation and industrial development.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A 30-member delegation from the Namibia Command and Staff College is conducting a one-week study tour in Rwanda to strengthen professional military cooperation and learn about the country's defence, security, governance and post-conflict recovery. The visit included briefings from the Rwandan Ministry of Defence and Rwanda Defence Force on the RDF's evolution into a modern military institution.
17 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia raised N$2.6 million in support of Cuba at a solidarity gala dinner in Windhoek, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah calling on Namibians to continue supporting Cuba in recognition of its assistance during Namibia's liberation struggle and decades of cooperation in healthcare, education, agriculture, engineering and sport since 1990.
17 September 2026 · Informanté →
An editorial argues that Namibia's inaugural State of Justice Summit should bring together the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary to address whether the justice system actually works for people, emphasizing that while institutional independence is essential, the administration of justice requires coordination among police, prosecutors, courts, Parliament, and other actors.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →