Eleven employees of the agriculture and land reform ministry have lodged an N$11.88 million subsistence allowance claim with the labour commissioner's office.
18 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Eleven employees of the agriculture and land reform ministry have lodged an N$11.88 million subsistence allowance claim with the labour commissioner's office.
18 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Eastern Cape ANC secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi is threatening to sue Fikile Mbalula, the party's secretary-general, for defamation over claims that Ngcukayitobi was responsible for the ANC's failure to submit candidate lists on time. Ngcukayitobi's lawyers have demanded Mbalula retract the allegations by 12 midday on Tuesday, 22 September.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A Windhoek fundraising gala for Cuba raised about N$2.6 million for medical supplies and solar equipment, while Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced a separate N$17 million contribution from an unnamed donor. The prime minister's office later declined to clarify details of the N$17 million pledge, stating it was focusing only on the money raised during the gala.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Social activists Shaun Gariseb and Michael Amushelelo have called on the City of Windhoek to account for its delivery of serviced land and public services, citing a housing backlog of approximately 60,000 units and demanding measurable results rather than further plans, with serviced land delivery to be treated as an emergency municipal priority.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah heads to the 81st United Nations General Assembly to secure investment and partnerships for economic development, with Namibia's success measured by concrete outcomes rather than speeches alone. The delegation will seek concessional development and climate finance, as well as investment in green hydrogen, energy, water and logistics infrastructure.
18 September 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will travel to New York on 18 September 2026 to represent Namibia at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, where she is scheduled to deliver Namibia's national statement on 23 September covering investment, energy, critical minerals, climate resilience and sustainable development.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Executive Director of the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations identified infrastructure, mental health capacity, and accessibility as key challenges hindering the delivery of justice, noting that poor court conditions, shortage of psychiatrists for forensic assessments, and lengthy waits for specialist evaluations delay proceedings and deepen trauma.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called on women parliamentarians to leverage their legislative and oversight powers to translate regional and international gender commitments into national laws and policies. She noted that women make up 42.3% of the National Assembly but only 16.6% of the National Council as of January, describing this disparity as a signal that gender-equal representation remains an unfinished journey.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister Nelson Kalangula is questioning the awarding of long-term concessions at Namibia's ports, raising concerns over Namport's future revenue, operations, and local jobs, and has demanded details from works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi on all active, awarded, and pending concessions at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz ports.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Employees of Gendev Fishing Group submitted a petition to management calling for the removal of two company directors and raising concerns over implementation issues.
18 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Ndeshihafela Ndivayele has built two companies in mining technology and creative culture.
18 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Jakob Aikukutu, with more than eight years in the insurance industry, has taken a position as branch consultant for SanlamAllianz in Outapi.
18 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Meteorological services at Walvis Bay International Airport have been fully restored following a connectivity disruption that began on 11 September and forced some flights to divert to Hosea Kutako International Airport. The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority temporarily reclassified the airport's airspace from Class C to Class G while services were being restored.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
The diversified financial services group's profit after tax declined 6.4% to N$1.87 billion for the financial year ended 30 June 2026, amid higher funding costs and weaker economic conditions in Botswana, though non-interest income rose 8.3% to N$2.62 billion.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Telecommunications investments reached N$243 million in the second quarter of 2026, largely for network expansion and infrastructure, according to CRAN. ICT sector employment grew 3% to approximately 2,210 employees, with mobile broadband subscriptions and internet usage increasing alongside rising cybersecurity risks.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Old Mutual Limited will pay Namibian shareholders an interim dividend of 40 cents per share, payable 5 October 2026, subject to 20% withholding tax (32 cents net). The dividend follows the company's interim results announcement in September 2026.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia registered 1,380 new vehicles in August 2026, up 8.6% from 1,271 units in August 2025, though down 10.1% from July's 1,535 units. The year-to-date total of 10,760 vehicles is 12.1% ahead of the same period in 2025.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Meteorological services at Walvis Bay International Airport have been fully restored after a connectivity disruption from last Friday temporarily interrupted weather observations and forced some scheduled flights to divert to Hosea Kutako International Airport. The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority temporarily reclassified the airport's airspace to allow operations to continue safely during the disruption.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Roads Contractor Company board has begun a thorough internal investigation into fuel supply transactions involving Oshali Fuel Centre CC and Eco Fuel Investment CC, following a media report. The board has adopted a zero-tolerance approach to misappropriation and pledged to hold responsible parties accountable if misconduct is confirmed.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The High Court has dismissed Joel Angula's appeal to be released on bail in connection with a major diamond heist at Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) Ltd in January 2026. Angula, a former police and Namdia security officer, faces charges including murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances; 13 parcels of diamonds worth N$4.8 million were allegedly found at his residence, the day after thieves stole diamonds worth over N$300 million from Namdia.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's offshore discoveries in the Orange Basin and green energy developments are positioning the country as an energy frontier. A supplier database is being used to connect local suppliers with opportunities in these sectors.
18 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia's interim green hydrogen programme head emphasised at the African Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town that Namibia and South Africa should collaborate to advance green industrialisation, build regional value chains, and position Southern Africa as a competitive global producer of green products.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
During the 2025/26 season, Namibia imported approximately 64% of maize requirements, 87% of wheat, 64% of pearl millet, 46% of vegetables, and 96% of fruit consumed domestically, according to the agriculture minister. The minister called increasing domestic production both a food security priority and an economic opportunity.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
John Walenga, who has been farming for nine years, produces his own animal feed supplements on his land in Nehale Lya Mpingana constituency to reduce livestock feed costs, growing crops including Super Napier grass, Brachiaria grass, yellow maize, mahangu, and experimenting with Moringa and Azolla.
18 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's first Annual Agriculture Investment Conference and Expo will take place on 19 and 20 October at the Windhoek International Conference Centre, aiming to attract between N$1 billion and N$10 billion in private investment annually to help reduce the country's dependence on imported agricultural products.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Three men accused of robbing two American tourists in Otjiwarongo on Monday were denied bail when they appeared in court on Wednesday.
18 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Cancer Association of Namibia brings its three-year #PinkNamibia campaign to completion this October, centring on the Namibia Breast Clinic.
18 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia marks National Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention Month (10 September to 10 October 2026) with a focus on breaking stigma, encouraging help-seeking, and strengthening mental health care access. According to a WHO Namibia representative, Namibia continues to record one of the highest suicide rates in the African region, and suicide is preventable through a coordinated approach.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Mariental State Hospital has relied on oxygen cylinders while its main oxygen plant undergoes major repairs following an explosion on 6 June and intermittent operational problems. The Ministry of Health pursued a longer-term solution, appointing a new company in August to address underlying issues rather than continue with temporary maintenance.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Oral health teams across Omusati region are conducting National Oral Health Awareness Week activities, including outreach in four districts with health education, oral screenings, and hygiene demonstrations to promote disease prevention and early detection.
18 September 2026 · New Era →
The United States is phasing out direct financial support for Namibia's HIV response, shifting to technical cooperation after 2027, while the government already funds 100% of antiretroviral medicines. Health experts warn that sustaining gains will require more than ARV availability, as US assistance has also covered testing, counselling, and community programmes.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Atlantic Training Institution plans to construct a new campus and hospital at Oshakati, with construction expected to start in December and about 160 employment opportunities anticipated during the projects' construction phase, the institution's founder announced at a graduation ceremony.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Thirty-five children under the age of five died from malnutrition in Erongo between 2024 and July 2026, with 450 others admitted for malnutrition-related conditions during the same period, according to health officials presenting figures at regional council meetings.
18 September 2026 · New Era →
Education minister Sanet Steenkamp said the National Youth Service should measure success beyond recruitment and training figures, tracking how many former recruits pursue further education, secure employment, or contribute to their communities. The call comes as demand for NYS programmes grows, with about 18,000 young people applying for the 17th intake this year.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Windhoek was once celebrated as Africa's cleanest city, a reputation that eroded when Kigali took the title around 2015/16. The article examines whether declining cleanliness reflects broader failures in municipal service delivery, infrastructure, and enforcement rather than individual littering alone.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Meteorological services at Walvis Bay International Airport have been fully restored after a six-day disruption caused by connectivity issues that affected aviation operations and forced some flights to divert to Hosea Kutako International Airport. During the outage, the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority temporarily reclassified the airspace to allow operations to continue safely.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Parents have withdrawn pupils from Kavango West's Nyege Junior Primary School over dilapidated tent classrooms, reducing enrollment to 15 children. The school, moved closer to the road near Nkurenkuru in 2022 to escape elephant threats, has lacked proper classrooms since the relocation and allegedly had about 30 pupils over recent years.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police in Erongo Region are appealing for public assistance in locating 19-year-old Roxenne Gamiros, who was last seen on 14 September at approximately 22:30 in Kuisebmond and has not returned home.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Judge Claudia Claasen convicted Piet Gamaseb of murder, read with the Combating of Domestic Violence Act, for the March 2022 fatal assault on his domestic partner Davie Hanes (28) at Outjo. Hanes died from head injuries including skull fractures and brain injuries; Gamaseb claimed she fell during an argument, but the court heard she also sustained rib fractures.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Defence Force has allegedly been listed by ransomware group RansomHouse on its dark web site, but cybersecurity researchers warn the claim remains unverified with no publicly released evidence of a breach or stolen data. The NDF has not confirmed or denied the alleged incident.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Between January and July 2026, 95 children under five in Erongo Region were hospitalised due to malnutrition, with seven deaths recorded. The Chief Health Programme Officer noted that hospital admissions represent only part of the malnutrition problem, as 418 children under five were diagnosed with malnutrition region-wide during the same period.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Singers Karlie and Kachazi have released a collaboration titled 'To The Top', a track about pursuing dreams despite setbacks and doubt that blends their different sounds.
18 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Brentford defeated Chelsea 3-0 on Friday with goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho, moving above Chelsea to third place in the Premier League. The loss marks Chelsea's difficult period under manager Xabi Alonso, with the team picking up just one point from their last three league games.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's 7-0 win over Union Berlin on Friday, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals in just 98 domestic games, breaking the previous record by 31 games.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Floyd Samba, 17, scored twice on his Manchester City debut in a 5-0 League Cup win over Norwich, helping set up a last 16 match against Brighton.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Sports Commission is calling on national sport federations and umbrella bodies to submit input and recommendations on a review of the Namibia Sports Act, 2003, citing significant evolution in sport governance, athlete welfare, anti-doping, financing, and technology since the Act's enactment.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian government has set a target of 3.5% sport contribution to the employment sector under the sixth National Development Plan, with the education and sport minister noting the previous 2% target under the fifth plan was not yet fully realised. The ministry allocated N$327 022 000 towards sport development and promotion.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Coach Gerson Lucky Gawanab shaped the careers of several Namibian track stars, including Agnes Samaria (national women's 800m record holder) and Kapena Rukero. Before becoming a coach, Gawanab was himself a sprinter who represented Namibia, clocking 10.4 in the 100m and 21.7 in the 200m.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
After more than a decade coaching Ongos and its predecessor Tura Magic, Shama Gure has been released by FC Ongos following the 2025/26 FNB Women's Super League season, in which the team won its seventh league championship. The club cited restructuring and rebuilding plans, and referenced discipline issues within the playing group.
18 September 2026 · New Era →
Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp has called for Namibia's long-running Sport Act review—underway since 2017—to be prioritised and concluded, saying the country needs a legislative framework fit for modern sport that addresses gaps in stakeholder roles, funding, commercialisation and policy alignment.
18 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Under-20 team begins their campaign at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier in Mozambique against Mauritius, aiming to advance from Group A and secure a place at the 2027 continental finals in Ghana. The regional tournament runs from 18 to 27 September with 12 Southern African nations competing, with only the three group winners and best runner-up advancing to the semifinals.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Young Warriors opened their TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifier campaign with a 1-0 victory over Mauritius, with captain Lukas Sakeus scoring in the 43rd minute. Namibia will face hosts Mozambique in Group A on Sunday.
18 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian government aims for sport to contribute 3.5% to employment under the Sixth National Development Plan, up from 1% in the previous plan, as part of a push to professionalise the sector and create sustainable careers for athletes, coaches, administrators and others.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
European and North American/Caribbean football federations have called on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to distribute $2.1 billion from FIFA's reserves to its 211 member associations, offering $10 million per association between 2027–2030. The demand comes amid a dispute over Infantino's failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, which UEFA said it would boycott if pursued.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia defeated Mauritius 1-0, Zambia beat Malawi 2-0, and hosts Mozambique defeated Seychelles 4-1 in opening matches of the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier in Maputo. The three pool winners and best runner-up will advance to the semi-finals, with the finalists qualifying for the CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Ghana 2027.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Airlines face challenges verifying eVisas before boarding passengers, as over 100 countries issue them in different formats—emails, PDFs, QR codes, or website queries—with no consistent verification method, exposing airlines to fines averaging US$9,000 per passenger for errors. Standardization through existing aviation tools is needed to resolve the issue.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Trump's administration has approved the sale of nearly 50 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a policy shift, but the $24 billion sale has raised concerns from some members of Congress who worry the advanced stealth technology could be shared with China.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
UN human rights experts say there are reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in two February missile strikes in Iran that killed at least 177 civilians, constituting indiscriminate attacks on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd. The experts also found Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during a crackdown on mass anti-government protests in January.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Thirty-seven people arrested for suspected illegal mining in north-western Nigeria died in custody at an NSCDC detention facility. The NSCDC blamed a disease outbreak, but an intelligence report suggested the deaths resulted from overcrowding and poor ventilation; police have launched an investigation and an NSCDC commander has been detained.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare hosted a Cuba Solidarity Gala Dinner organised with the Namibia-Cuba Solidarity Association, which raised approximately N$2.6 million through ticket sales and pledges to assist Cuba during its economic and humanitarian difficulties.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
China says its priority projects are being aligned with Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan to support the government's development objectives. Chinese ambassador Zhao Weiping briefed President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on progress in bilateral projects, which the president welcomed as supporting the country's key national priorities.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A Cuba gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare raised over N$2.6 million in support of Cuba amid US-imposed hardship, with major pledges from state enterprises including Namibre (N$1m) and Namport (N$200,000). President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Namibians to contribute, citing the country's moral responsibility to Cuba for its support during Namibia's liberation struggle.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece examines Namibia's proliferation of titles and social designations, arguing that the recent parliamentary debate over honorary doctorates reflects a broader societal obsession with status and recognition. The author questions whether Namibians are becoming so focused on titles that they risk losing sight of their names and identities.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mustafa Suleyman, head of Microsoft AI, has warned that without safeguards, AI development could lead to a "silicon species" that competes with humans. Suleyman criticised rival firm Anthropic's approach of treating AI as human-like, saying practical measures exist to control AI risks.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →