Swapo MP Justina Jonas has asked the justice and labour relations minister for details on private employment agencies' licensing, compliance, and staffing in key sectors, and whether proposed amendments to the Employment Services Act will prevent labour-hire agencies from supplying workers to employers who violate labour laws or undermine workers' rights.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Swapo MP Justina Jonas has asked the justice and labour relations minister for details on private employment agencies' licensing, compliance, and staffing in key sectors, and whether proposed amendments to the Employment Services Act will prevent labour-hire agencies from supplying workers to employers who violate labour laws or undermine workers' rights.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is attending the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York and participated in Unstoppable Africa 2026 on the sidelines.
22 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Affirmative Repositioning Movement objected to the appointment of Gerson Sindano as Electoral Commission chairperson on procedural grounds, demanding access to the Selection Committee report, interview scores, and other documents to test the transparency required by the Electoral Act. The party's challenge signals a shift toward demanding legal accountability and checks and balances rather than accepting presidential nominations without scrutiny.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said Namibia's Parliamentary Budget Office is still in its infancy and parliament is relying on support from sister legislatures and the African Network to establish it. The office is intended to give parliament independent technical capacity to scrutinise government spending, borrowing decisions, fiscal forecasts and budget allocations.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Independent Patriots for Change have called for Jonas Sheelongo, executive director in the ministry of works and transport, to be removed from all negotiations and planning structures involved in establishing Namibia's proposed new national airline, citing concerns about his record at Air Namibia.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned Namibia Airports Company CEO Bisey /Uirab as part of an investigation into alleged corrupt practices at the state-owned company. The summons seeks information and documentation relating to transactions and appointments at NAC, including the awarding of a tender for the renovation of the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting facility and the appointment of the head of internal audit.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda has proposed that the National Assembly establish a dedicated Select Committee on Genocide to ensure thorough handling of negotiations between Namibia and Germany over the 1904–08 Ovaherero and Nama genocide, which killed an estimated 80,000 to 100,000 Ovaherero and over 10,000 Nama.
22 September 2026 · New Era →
National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called for parliaments to exercise stronger oversight of public finances, emphasizing that mounting debt vulnerabilities and fiscal pressures require active scrutiny of borrowing decisions and budget allocations to protect citizens' interests.
22 September 2026 · Informanté →
The president has constitutional power to confer national honours on citizens, residents, and friends of Namibia in consultation with relevant institutions. The Conferment of National Honours Act, 2012 guides this discretion and establishes a 15-member National Honours Advisory Committee to advise the president on such matters.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Advocate Richard Metcalfe says foreign nationals married in good faith to Namibian citizens acquire domicile by law and do not lose residency rights simply because they lack the new certificate of domicile issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The certificate serves only as proof of existing status, not as a grant of status itself.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Otjiwarongo municipality spent N$781,132.55 on overtime payments between April and June, while 65 positions remained vacant.
22 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Data services generated N$944 million in revenue during the second quarter of 2026, making it the largest source of income for Namibia's telecommunications sector. Total telecommunications revenue was N$1.9 billion between April and June, a 12% increase from the previous quarter, with mobile data usage rising to 30.8 million gigabytes, an 11% increase from the previous quarter.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's hospitality sector recorded 69.53% room occupancy in August 2026, the strongest August in the post-pandemic period, according to the Hospitality Association of Namibia. The rate exceeded August 2025's 69.05% and August 2019's pre-pandemic benchmark of 67.18%, though the 93 reporting properties represented fewer facilities than in prior years.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia Stock Exchange-listed Oceana Group reported increased operating profit for the 11 months ended 31 August, with strong performance from Lucky Star Foods and wild-caught seafood offsetting pressure from fishmeal and fish oil losses in Africa. Local canning production fell 60% due to frozen fish raw material shortages, though operating margins benefited from higher net realised sales values and lower freight costs.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian bonds returned 16.38% in 2025, the second-strongest year on record, but the gains were driven by a regional rally in South African bonds rather than domestic fundamentals. The local market faced widening budget deficits, slower growth, and increased spreads, with returns insulated by imported foreign investor demand.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Windhoek Observer analysis outlines often-overlooked expenses in property purchase, including transfer fees (around N$70,000), bond registration fees (around N$45,000), bank administration costs (around N$10,000), and moving costs (N$3,000–N$6,000), which can add N$120,000–N$130,000 to the nominal purchase price before ownership transfers.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah has urged public-private partnerships among the private sector, government regulators, and international partners to address climate risks and strengthen Africa's financial autonomy, saying Africa faces a substantial development financial deficit and must build strong reassurance capacity to finance losses from natural phenomena.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
As investors search for stable jurisdictions and new energy and mineral sources, Namibia is attracting increasing foreign direct investment across energy, mining, and financial services, with capital positioning for broader economic transformation beyond a single oil project milestone.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told the 'Unstoppable Africa' conference in New York that Namibia's development requires an energy mix including green hydrogen, oil, and gas, and that energy transition should not come at the expense of developing countries' growth needs.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has selected a TotalEnergies-led group to supply bulk petrol and diesel for three months from November to January, covering approximately 345 million litres with expected savings of about N$220.5 million through an average discount of 63.85 cents per litre.
22 September 2026 · Informanté →
The ministry of agriculture, water and land reform, with the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, Directorate of Veterinary Services, and Namibia National Farmers Union has launched a two-week nationwide outreach campaign starting 21 September to help communal livestock producers south of the Veterinary Cordon Fence meet EU market access requirements, including 90-day residency in Namibia's FMD-free zone and 40 days on a single registered farm before slaughter.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Agriculture has extended the agricultural equipment application deadline to 16 October 2026 following public requests for more time. The government has also allocated N$40 million to increase grain purchases from farmers through the Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency, targeting subsistence, small-scale and medium-scale farmers.
22 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Windhoek Observer warns that a decades-old land dispute in the Zambezi Region involving multiple families and traditional authorities risks escalation into violence and must be resolved through legal and timely intervention. Land disputes, particularly in communal areas, involve deep connections to identity and livelihood and require careful handling by institutions to prevent confrontation.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A decades-long land dispute involving four families in the Zambezi region has reignited, with the Masubia tribal court warning that renewed confrontations could result in injuries or death. The traditional authority, saying the matter has moved beyond its jurisdiction, summoned the families with police and security present in September 2026, but the meeting became confrontational.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency says the N$40 million currently allocated for grain procurement is insufficient to absorb the large quantities farmers have available to sell following this season's harvest, particularly mahangu and maize in the northern regions.
22 September 2026 · New Era →
A 62-year-old from West Sussex tells the BBC that she finds smartphones addictive and spends too much time on her phone, often picking it up without realizing.
22 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
NamWater began cutting water to Usakos Town Council on Monday over an N$18 million debt; the council says its own boreholes will maintain the town's water supply.
22 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibia College of Open Learning is working towards transforming into an open university with a targeted launch in 2028 or 2029, though the ministry still needs Cabinet approval before the transformation can proceed.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Following the Ministry of Home Affairs' introduction of domicile certificates for foreign nationals married to Namibian citizens, lawyers have raised concerns about fraudulent documents and marriages of convenience. They warn that the system needs proper checks to prevent fake documents and marriages entered into solely to obtain legal status, and note that Namibian law currently lacks provisions to revoke status even under certain circumstances.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Landless People's Movement parliamentarian Utaara Mootu has called for a parliamentary investigation into the working and living conditions of security guards in Namibia, questioning whether workers protecting schools, hospitals, businesses, and government institutions are adequately protected themselves. The inquiry should focus on wages, job security, benefits, occupational safety, and compliance with a 2017 collective agreement aimed at addressing exploitation of security officers.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
While internet access has expanded globally, including in Namibia, the next challenge is ensuring people possess the capability to use technology productively rather than merely being connected to the internet.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Minister of Education has officially inaugurated the new Board of the National Youth Service and urged its members to assess whether the 2005 legislation governing the service remains fit for purpose given changing national circumstances, economy, labour market, and young people's expectations.
22 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Health Plan held a members information session to explain the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) and reassured members that their medical aid benefits and contributions will remain unchanged, though the fund will undergo operational and governance changes including shifts in claims assessing responsibility.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called at a UN forum in New York for stronger connections between education, skills development and employment to help young people access emerging sectors such as green hydrogen, agriculture and energy. She emphasized that government must create opportunities and markets for young people to prevent frustration and support regional collaboration through SADC value chains.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
People with disabilities in Keetmanshoop held a demonstration after the Ministry of Finance said the disability grant will remain at N$1,600 per month, despite earlier government announcements in February that suggested both pension and disability grants would increase by N$100 in August. Only the old-age pension was increased to N$1,700.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has 330 vacant regional social worker positions out of 807 approved posts, with only 477 filled. Minister Emma Kantema attributed the shortfall to limited availability of qualified graduates and a preference among social workers for urban over rural postings, leaving remote areas underserved.
22 September 2026 · New Era →
The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations announced that maternity leave fund benefits will increase from N$15,000 to N$20,000, effective 1 October.
22 September 2026 · Informanté →
Justice and Labour Relations Minister Wise Immanuel announced that Social Security Commission benefits will increase effective 1 October 2026. Maternity benefits will rise to N$20 000, sick leave to N$15 000 (first 12 months) and N$13 000 (final 12 months), and death, retirement and disability benefits each to N$15 000.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Youth leaders say companies in Namibia have been exploiting interns by hiring new graduates for cheap labour, with high unemployment limiting young people's bargaining power. They call for clearer internship standards including learning objectives, supervision, working hours, and allowances, and for employers to prioritize permanent employment for qualified interns.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A house and flat at Walvis Bay where five teenage girls were sexually abused in 2017 have been forfeited to the state under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act. The property, valued at N$2.99 million, will be sold by public auction with proceeds deposited into the justice ministry's asset recovery fund.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Justice and labour relations minister Wise Immanuel announced that Social Security Commission benefits will increase from 1 October, including maternity benefits rising from N$15,000 to N$20,000, sick leave benefits rising from N$11,250 to N$15,000 for the first 12 months and from N$9,750 to N$13,000 for the final 12 months, and death, retirement and disability benefits each rising from N$12,000 to N$15,000. The increases are intended to protect worker dignity and provide greater income security during illness, childbirth, disability or death.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A High Court judge has found Henry Murphey guilty of murder and defeating the course of justice in the death of his ex-girlfriend Christiana Chris Beukes, whose body was discovered in her bedroom on 4 March 2023 in Rehoboth. Murphey initially confessed but later raised an alibi defence, which the judge rejected.
22 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Goethe-Institut Namibia will present 'Echoes of the Future', a multi-sensory audiovisual experience combining sound, visual art, movement, storytelling and audience participation from Namibian and German artists, at its Windhoek premises on Friday at 18h30.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Windhoek Jazz Festival will return on 7 November 2026 with a refreshed programme and enhanced visitor experience, combining live music with food, beverages, local vendor exhibitions, and networking opportunities. City officials say the event aims to support local talent and boost the economy while establishing itself as a signature cultural event on Windhoek's calendar.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Zuke 002 Desert Frequency, a curated Afrohouse event, returns for its second edition on 31 October as a 10-hour ticketed warehouse event in Windhoek. The organisers are featuring an entirely Namibian line-up of DJs and artists, positioning local talent at the centre of a platform created to fill a gap in Namibia's event scene where amapiano dominates while Afrohouse has fewer dedicated platforms.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's national football team will be without Prins Tjiueza, Tuli Nashixua, David Ndeunyema, and Alex Mumbango for upcoming matches against Congo and Comoros due to injuries and travel documentation problems. Head coach Collin Benjamin said the squad still has sufficient depth and quality to compete.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2026/27 Nations League kicks off Thursday with prominent new international coaches debuting, including Zinedine Zidane taking over France and Jürgen Klopp leading Germany. Ten European nations have appointed new coaches since the 2026 World Cup in North America.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia defeated Seychelles 3-0 to finish top of Group A with nine points from three matches without conceding a goal, securing their place in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Debmarine Desert Jewels took on Tanzania in their third Pool 1 match at the Africa Netball Cup and Netball World Cup Sydney 2027 Africa Regional Qualifiers in Nairobi, having won their first two games against Botswana and Zimbabwe. The Desert Jewels defeated Zimbabwe 47-31 yesterday and are competing for one of two remaining African qualification places for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, Australia.
22 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's Brave Warriors have been weakened by injuries to Prins Tjiueza, Tuli Nashixua, and David Ndeunyema, and travel-document problems for Alex Mumbango. Head coach Collin Benjamin said the remaining squad has sufficient depth and quality to compete.
22 September 2026 · New Era →
Namibian-Gambian striker Sulayman Cham has started the season in good form with three goals and one assist while pursuing football in England, with his ultimate ambition being to represent Namibia at international level.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Football Association head of operations Titus Kunamuene facilitated a Cosafa Potential General Coordinator workshop in Botswana during the Cosafa Women Championship, with 70% women representation among officials from the Botswana Football Association. The workshop was part of Cosafa's Legacy Programme, which provides training in refereeing, general coordination, and technical skills to host nations.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Under-20 football team secured a 3-0 victory over Seychelles in their final group-stage match of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA Qualifiers, with goals from Rashid Naobeb, Mateus Ashitenda, and Ngifikefunue Kandume. The three group winners and best runner-up will advance to the semi-finals, with the two finalists qualifying for the 2027 CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.
22 September 2026 · Informanté →
More than 853,000 hectares of Etosha National Park burned last year, destroying 37% of the wildlife sanctuary.
22 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Prominent Namibian conservationist and Rhino Momma Project founder Jaco Muller died in a gyrocopter crash in Kunene on Saturday while monitoring wildlife and tracking bushfires. Tributes have poured in from colleagues and peers in the conservation community.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Tsondab River near Sossusvlei and the Fish River in southern Namibia are flowing following weekend rainfall, with the Fish River's increased flow flooding roads including the D609 in the //Kharas Region. Rainy weather is forecast to move northward and reach the north-eastern parts of the country by Tuesday.
22 September 2026 · Informanté →
An escalating lion population in the Zambezi region has resulted in 70 head of cattle being killed in three months, with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism attributing the killings to younger males driven from main prides into settlements and a shortage of natural prey.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for greater investment in Africa's water sector, saying political commitments must translate into bankable projects and tangible results. A high-level panel on water investments for Africa has made an estimated US$10–12 billion in annual water investment pipelines available, with a target to add US$30 billion annually by 2030.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
G7 foreign ministers have jointly called for Iran to end its support for the Houthis in Yemen, condemning Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and warning that regional fighting threatens energy security. The statement was issued ahead of the UN General Assembly, as thousands of refugees have fled Yemen following Houthi seizure of Red Sea territory including the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Seven rebel groups including the Fano militia, Oromo Liberation Army, and Tigray People's Liberation Front have formed an alliance called Alliance for Survival, accusing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government of presiding over "war, genocide, mass destruction and utter poverty." The coalition brings together armed groups from six of Ethiopia's 12 regional states.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Dr Vincent Brown, a Rwandan man living in north London, has become the first person charged in the UK with offences relating to the 1994 Rwanda genocide. He is charged with one offence of conduct ancillary to genocide and six offences of conduct ancillary to murder as a crime against humanity, and is alleged to have directed and incited acts of murder and genocide.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The UN General Assembly adopted a "Correct the Map" resolution on 4 September with 164 votes, aiming to address centuries-old map distortions that have made Africa appear much smaller than its actual size—the African continent is 14 times larger than Greenland, which the Mercator projection falsely portrayed as similar in size. The resolution promotes the "Equal Earth projection" cartography developed in 2018 as a correction to the colonial-era Mercator projection, with the United States being the only UN member to vote against it.
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
South African journalist Micah Reddy, the African co-ordinator at the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, was released from Djiboutian police custody after being held for four days; authorities had claimed he lacked proper media accreditation. His colleague and local fixer, Kooki Mahmoud, was also released without charge, and the Committee to Protect Journalists called the detention "unacceptable treatment."
22 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that governance structures fail when shareholders, ministers, and boards simultaneously make operational and strategic decisions, creating confusion about accountability and responsibility. The author cites his resignation from a board where shareholders overstepped their role, illustrating how "blurred mandates" undermine effective governance.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →