A dispute over how a 5% share of assessment rates should be calculated has left the Otjiwarongo municipality owing the Otjozondjupa Regional Council N$13.54 million.
25 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A dispute over how a 5% share of assessment rates should be calculated has left the Otjiwarongo municipality owing the Otjozondjupa Regional Council N$13.54 million.
25 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
An editorial argues that the pattern of traditional authority succession disputes ending up in the High Court—including the latest Masubia case returning to court on 1 October—raises questions about the credibility and effectiveness of Namibia's traditional institutions, even while acknowledging the constitutional right to legal recourse.
22 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Princess Sehwe Maiba's side is challenging the process that led to Gilbert Muhongo Mutwa's designation as Chief Munitenge Moraliswani III, seeking to set aside the urban and rural development minister's April 2025 approval and the subsequent recognition under Proclamation No. 29 of 2025. The dispute stems from the succession process following Chief Kisco Maiba Liswani III's death in July 2021, with Sehwe and the Masubia Royal Council contending the process bypassed traditional succession order and royal institutions.
23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
More than a decade after the City of Windhoek reserved land at 8ste Laan for police housing, construction has yet to begin and several municipal requirements remain outstanding. City officials now discuss revoking the allocation, citing the police and safety ministry as not taking the officers' housing needs seriously, and the land could be returned to address Windhoek's growing housing waiting list.
21 hours ago · New Era →
Retired chief justice Johan Strydom, who served as Namibia's first judge president after independence in 1990 and as chief justice from 1999 to 2003, has died at Swakopmund at age 88. Chief justice Peter Shivute said Strydom served with dedication across 38 years of public service and laid a strong foundation for the rule of law and judicial independence.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
Gert Johannes Cornelius "Johan" Strydom, who served as Namibia's third Chief Justice from 1999 to 2003 and continued as an acting Supreme Court judge until 2015, has died in Swakopmund at age 88. The Judiciary credited him with 38 years of public service and significant contributions to Namibian jurisprudence across multiple areas of law.
13 hours ago · Informanté →
Namibia's economy accelerated to 4.8% year-on-year growth in Q2 2026, up from 1.7% in Q2 2025, with nominal gross domestic product estimated at N$70.6 billion. Tertiary industries led growth at 6.1%, driven by health services (17.6%), wholesale and retail trade (9.0%), and information and communication (8.2%), while primary industries returned to growth at 3.0% following a contraction a year earlier.
25 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Controlled agronomy product imports rose to N$674.8 million in Q2 2026 from N$422.1 million a year earlier, while production increased to 52,515 tonnes. Fish product exports reached N$4.6 billion despite landings of quota species declining 1.1% to 101,546 metric tonnes.
25 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At least 22 fishermen employed by Hodago Fishing have moved onto the vessel Venus 1 in protest of unpaid salaries, saying they have exhausted other options after months without pay and failed attempts to contact company directors. The workers, some evicted from homes and facing bank debts, vow to remain on board until their outstanding salaries are paid.
21 hours ago · New Era →
The Meat Corporation of Namibia has suspended beef exports following the detection of foot-and-mouth disease at a commercial farm at Karasburg. The directorate of veterinary services has activated the national FMD contingency plan, imposing measures that include suspending movement, marketing, and trade of cloven-hoofed animals and their products.
19 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Namibia Local Businesses Association has called on Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi to withdraw a requirement that foreign contractors allocate at least 10% of contract value to Namibian-registered companies on railway projects, arguing the threshold should be raised to 40% to better serve local enterprises.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Young Namibians are using artificial intelligence skills to develop websites, create digital solutions for businesses, and offer AI training and consulting services. AI-powered tools are lowering barriers to entry into the tech industry by allowing entrepreneurs without years of traditional coding experience to develop solutions to local problems.
13 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Chinese-owned Xinfeng Mining and its Namibian partner Long Fire Investments have filed an urgent High Court application against the Minister of Home Affairs and police officers, seeking restoration of possession of a lithium beneficiation plant and containers in Uis from which they were locked out on 10 September by the Namibian Police Force. The company claims the locking occurred without court order or statutory authority and that a warrant used to seize mining equipment was applied beyond its terms.
22 hours ago · Informanté →
The Grootfontein Agricultural and Industrial Show continues until 25 September following an FMD outbreak, but livestock exhibitors have been required to return cattle and small stock to their farms of origin. Organizers say the financial impact is significant for breeders who had prepared for auctions and other activities.
25 September 2026 · Informanté →
Members of parliament have called for tighter financial and administrative oversight of Namibia's land reform programme, citing weaknesses in resource management and pointing to an adverse audit opinion on the Land Acquisition and Development Fund for the year ended 31 March 2025, which included approximately N$24.4 million in land-tax income recognition errors and N$11 million in overstated receivables.
22 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
A nationwide suspension of livestock movement, trade and slaughtering following Foot-and-Mouth Disease detection in the //Kharas Region has left kapana vendors and families preparing customary events uncertain about cattle slaughter for lobola and funerals. Lawyers representing Affirmative Repositioning's Job Amupanda have demanded clarification from the acting agriculture minister on the scope and legal basis of the restrictions.
23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia detected Foot and Mouth Disease cases south of the veterinary cordon fence in the //Kharas region after 10 of 11 cattle samples tested positive. The government imposed an immediate nationwide suspension on movement, marketing, import and export of cloven-hoofed animals and their by-products.
21 hours ago · New Era →
The Namibia Professional Hunting Association, Namibia Agricultural Union, and government stakeholders spent a year preparing for a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. The association's president urged members to follow veterinary control measures, avoid spreading rumours, and strengthen biosecurity on their properties.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
Police arrested one man during Operation Basadi in Bunya after intercepting a bakkie carrying four men and slaughtered cattle suspected to be stolen; in a separate incident in Otjozondjupa, two men are accused of slaughtering a sheep valued at N$600 from a grazing field without the owner's consent.
20 hours ago · The Namibian →
Job Amupanda, an Affirmative Repositioning MP, has given acting agriculture minister Charles Mubita seven days to explain why nationwide livestock movement restrictions were imposed following detection of foot-and-mouth disease on a commercial farm in the ||Kharas region. Amupanda's lawyers question why the restrictions apply across the country when the disease was detected at a single farm near Karasburg, and warn that failure to respond in writing could lead to legal action or parliamentary intervention.
21 hours ago · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has suspended the issuing of meat permits and slaughtering of cloven-hoofed animals following an announcement of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak detected at a commercial farm at Karaburg. The suspension remains in effect until further notice and is part of broader agriculture ministry restrictions on movement, marketing, and trade of cloven-hoofed animals and their raw products.
21 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia has suspended the movement, marketing and trade of all cloven-hoofed animals and their raw products nationwide following detection of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the country's internationally recognised FMD-free zone. The Directorate of Veterinary Services has established additional roadblocks and halted slaughtering at local and export abattoirs, informal markets and social events until further notice.
14 hours ago · Informanté →
Omaruru mayor Eberth Gariseb has called on farmers and farm workers to remain alert and cooperate with veterinary authorities following Namibia's announcement of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak with 10 confirmed cases. He urged the community to share accurate information and work together to protect livestock and livelihoods.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek has suspended the issuance of meat permits and slaughtering of cloven-hoofed animals following confirmation of a Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in the //Kharas Region. The suspension includes restrictions on informal kapana markets and the movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their products within the city.
10 hours ago · Informanté →
Doctors at Engela District Hospital are appealing to the health ministry for urgent assistance due to a shortage of essential medicines affecting patients with serious conditions.
25 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Educational Technology of Namibia (Edutec) is taking steps to advance digital learning in the country, bringing educators together to explore how technology can support teaching.
25 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Family of Hope Services is working to address education gaps and create opportunities for children, youth and families facing difficult circumstances in Havana, Windhoek.
25 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts widespread showers, strong winds, and flash floods today, with the Hardap and //Kharas regions expected to be most affected and severe thunderstorms anticipated in southern regions. Isolated to scattered thundershowers are also expected in interior areas including the north-western regions, Erongo, and Omaheke, while moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for coastal areas.
25 September 2026 · Informanté →
The environment, forestry and tourism ministry is developing new waste management regulations under the Environmental Management Act of 2007 to strengthen legal frameworks for dealing with littering, illegal dumping, and pollution. Enforcement of the tougher penalties will begin only once the new regulations are approved by parliament.
22 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi committed to securing financial support for two volunteer educators and sponsorship for a proper learning structure at an ECD centre serving 102 children in Otjimanangombe Village, Omusati Region, during a site visit on Wednesday. The centre, established in June 2025, serves mainly children from the Ovatwe and Ovatjimba communities and currently operates with only two volunteer educators who lack adequate remuneration.
23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU) and the Automobile Association of Namibia have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide defensive driving training to truck drivers, aiming to improve driver competency and reduce road crashes by equipping drivers with practical skills to respond to hazardous situations.
23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
A snake handler at the Living Desert Snake Park in Swakopmund was bitten by a zebra snake on September 12 while feeding it and replacing its water; the snake mistook his hand movement for food. He was rushed to Welwitschia Hospital in Walvis Bay and underwent surgery within 90 minutes, and is recovering with ongoing pain.
23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Sports Commission will hold its annual TAFISA Walk for Life on Saturday in Windhoek, starting at 08:30 from the Katutura Branch parking lot and proceeding to UN Plaza. The Sport for All campaign event, themed "One Namibia, One Nation, One Health, Every Step Counts," aims to encourage active and healthy communities and is expected to draw between 500 and 1,000 participants.
21 hours ago · New Era →
Members of the UN Namibia youth advisory group cautioned that entrepreneurship cannot be treated as a one-size-fits-all answer to youth unemployment, noting that young people face differing financial, skills and industry barriers when creating their own jobs. The warning comes as youth unemployment remains a major challenge, with a 2026 Namibia Country Impact Assessment estimating it at about 46%.
15 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The first edition of Hello Summer Festival will take place on 3 October at Eros Primary School field in Windhoek, marking the opening of the outdoor festival season.
25 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Award-winning Namibian hip-hop duo Skrypt and KP Illest have reunited for It's Still Giving, a 12-track album that is the sequel to their 2023 project It's Giving.
25 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Ovambanderu Repatriation Day will be held this weekend at Eiseb 10 in Otjombinde constituency, Omaheke region, to remember and reflect on the legacy of returnees and educate younger generations about sacrifices made. Organisers say preparations are complete, with Friday reserved for delegate arrival and traditional rituals.
21 hours ago · New Era →
Brighton striker Malick Yalcouye scored on debut for Ivory Coast in a 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying victory over Ghana, with captain Franck Kessie also scoring. Zimbabwe won 3-2 against Sierra Leone in the same qualifying round, completing a dramatic comeback.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Jurgen Klopp's first match as Germany coach resulted in a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in a UEFA Nations League clash, with Cody Gakpo scoring a late equaliser to deny Germany a winning start. Portugal defeated Wales in their Nations League encounter.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges for breaching financial regulations between 2009 and 2018, according to reports. No sanctions have been decided and the club is understood to be set to appeal.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Spoke Stars BMX Club, established by coaches affiliated with the Namibian Cycling Federation, aims to introduce young riders aged u8 to u14 to grassroots cycling, bike handling, and structured skills training. The club has grown significantly and won the national u12 category at BMX nationals.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
Martin 'Alligator' Mukungu's WBO title defence against South African challenger Siphosethu Mvula has been postponed to 21 November in Rundu, with the bout expected to be headlined by a card featuring several other fights including Mateus 'The Beast' Heita and Harry Simon Jr competing for the IBF Africa title.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
Four teams face off in Namibia's rugby premier league semi-finals tomorrow: FNB Wanderers, the league leaders on 85 points, play FNB Grootfontein, while defending champions FNB Kudus take on Montego United. The league campaign, which started five months ago, saw Wanderers finish on top after 15 wins and one loss, with Kudus and United finishing third and second respectively.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's Desert Jewels qualified for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney after finishing second in pool A at the Africa Cup in Nairobi. The team's advancement came after tournament organisers changed the semi-final fixtures, moving pool winners South Africa and Uganda directly to the final while second and third-placed teams competed in world cup qualifying semi-finals.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
Omaheke Primary Schools are gathering at Mostomi Sports Ground in Aminuis Constituency's Corridor 13 this weekend for an annual under-15 tournament in football, netball and volleyball, organised by the Namibia Schools Sports Union. The event offers cash prizes and medals for winners and runners-up across the three sports.
21 hours ago · New Era →
Zhang Zhanshuo, 19, became the first swimmer to win seven gold medals at a single Asian Games, taking titles in the 400m, 200m, 800m and 1,500m freestyle events as well as three relays. China won 30 of the 42 swimming golds this week.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's national netball team has qualified for the upcoming Netball World Cup, a milestone MTC says reflects the dedication of players, coaches and stakeholders and underscores the growing strength of women's sport in Namibia.
17 hours ago · The Namibian →
Retired footballer Milla Gertze, who joined coastal outfit Explorer XI at age 14 and broke into the first team at 16, remained with the club throughout his playing career despite receiving overtures from other teams, viewing the club as integral to his identity.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
Netball Namibia has secured qualification for the upcoming Netball World Cup, an achievement MTC credits to years of dedication by players, coaches and administrators. MTC, which launched the MTC Namibia Netball Premiership in 2021 with an initial three-year commitment of N$4.8 million, says the qualification reflects the growth of women's sport and national pride.
18 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Defending champions South Africa defeated Zambia 4-2 in the semi-final, while hosts Mozambique beat Namibia 3-0 to secure places in Sunday's final of the TotalEnergies CAF under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Cosafa Qualifier. Both teams have qualified for the continental finals in Ghana next year, with the final to decide the regional title.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Unam Jaguars Netball Club won the Khomas Region's Super 10 League by finishing on 66 points after winning 15 of their 18 league matches. Afrocat Lions A won the Second Division after winning all 16 matches, and Go Monate Fela won the Third Division on goal difference with 46 points.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's unbeaten run in the COSAFA Under-20 Championship ended with a 3-0 loss to Mozambique in the semi-final at ABB Stadium on Friday, eliminating the Young Brave Warriors from the tournament and ending their hopes of qualifying for the CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.
11 hours ago · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned that rising sea levels pose a growing threat to Namibia's coastal infrastructure and marine economy, particularly at Walvis Bay harbour. She said sea-level rise affects transport infrastructure, marine resources, biodiversity and coastal livelihoods, and called for substantial investment in coastal protection and climate-resilient infrastructure.
21 hours ago · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed support for the African Credit Rating Agency at the UN General Assembly, calling the continent-wide initiative a step toward reducing borrowing costs and expanding finance access, and emphasising that the international financial architecture must become more inclusive and responsive to middle-income countries like Namibia.
25 September 2026 · Informanté →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his country's military campaigns in Iran, Gaza and the Middle East at the UN General Assembly, rejecting genocide accusations, while Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told the UN that Israeli policies and military actions in Gaza threaten Palestinian existence and jeopardize the two-state solution.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ethiopia's army says it repelled attacks from Tigrayan forces and allies in Amhara region near the Tigray border, marking the first military statement since fighting erupted on Wednesday. Tensions have escalated sharply between the federal government and Tigrayan leaders, raising fears of renewed civil war after a devastating 2020–2022 conflict.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
At the UN General Assembly, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed Namibia's support for Palestinian self-determination and statehood, called for an end to violence in Gaza, and backed the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination and a UN-backed referendum in Western Sahara. She also urged the election of a woman as UN Secretary-General and called for reforms to international financial architecture to give developing countries greater access to finance.
21 hours ago · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told the UN General Assembly that Namibia faces recurring droughts and climate pressures despite contributing less than 0.01 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and called on high-emitting countries to increase support for climate-vulnerable nations.
19 hours ago · Informanté →
The article argues that a world order shaped by globalisation and strategic competition has become one defined by geopolitical and economic risks, and presents a Global Governance Initiative as a potential remedy.
25 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →