Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah has called for stronger institutional frameworks, greater capacity, and a culture of accountability across all government levels to support Outcome-Based Budgeting, which shifts the national budget away from inputs and line items toward measuring what expenditure has actually achieved for Namibians.
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Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah has called for stronger institutional frameworks, greater capacity, and a culture of accountability across all government levels to support Outcome-Based Budgeting, which shifts the national budget away from inputs and line items toward measuring what expenditure has actually achieved for Namibians.
12 hours ago · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told the UN General Assembly that no woman has served as secretary general since the organisation's establishment in 1945, and argued that the time has come for a woman to lead it. The Pan-African Women's Organisation described her call as a powerful moment for women's representation in global leadership.
5 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's Cabinet endorsed progress on the Bank of Namibia's gold acquisition project, which has acquired 30.4kg toward a 600kg target, and approved an Inter-Agency Standard Operations framework for coordinated border management. The Cabinet also endorsed legislation to sustain gender equality gains, following Namibia's fourth-place ranking in the 2026 global gender gap index.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's emerging oil and gas industry raises questions about how much economic value the country will retain and how deeply Namibians participate in creating, owning, financing and controlling that value. Local content focuses on employment and procurement of Namibian citizens and businesses, while indigenous participation asks who owns, finances, controls and benefits from the industry.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board says local participation in mining extends across the mine lifecycle—from exploration through logistics, services, and maintenance—but Namibian entities often lack awareness of tenders or capability to compete for procurement contracts that mining companies are required to source locally.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia produces no sugar domestically and imports it entirely, despite marketing a local Marathon Sugar brand. The country's arid climate, water scarcity, poor soils, and expensive infrastructure requirements make large-scale sugarcane cultivation economically unfeasible.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
Meatco's Interim CEO has urged continued discipline and reliance on verified information as surveillance continues following a Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in the Karasburg State Veterinary District. The latest surveillance results show confirmed cases remain geographically confined to Karasburg, with the incubation period still ongoing and restrictions expected to be eased gradually pending further results.
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Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed at a commercial farm in Karasburg has prompted the government to suspend movement, trade, slaughter, imports and exports of cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, forcing auctioneers to cancel sales across the country.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
Meatco has welcomed the partial easing of Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions announced by the Directorate of Veterinary Services, which allows slaughter under prescribed conditions and movement of specified processed animal products countrywide, with preliminary findings indicating the disease remains localised in the //Kharas Region.
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The Ministry of Agriculture has partially lifted Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, allowing movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their products north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence. The Directorate of Veterinary Services said preliminary findings show the outbreak remains localised in //Kharas Region, and livestock traced to Otjozondjupa tested negative for FMD.
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Meatco has welcomed the partial easing of restrictions following Foot-and-Mouth Disease detection in Karasburg, saying surveillance and traceability indicate the disease remains localised in //Kharas region. The revised measures allow partial lifting of restrictions north and south of the Veterinary Cordon Fence, permitting slaughter and trade of specified processed animal products countrywide.
5 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's agriculture ministry has partially lifted restrictions imposed after a Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in the Karasburg Veterinary District of //Kharas. Movement restrictions on cloven-hoofed animals and their products north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence have been lifted, though restrictions remain on movement of such animals and products from north to south across the fence.
8 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the ||Kharas region has prompted the government to suspend movement, slaughter, and export of cloven-hoofed animals and their products, triggering panic buying at butcheries across Windhoek and other parts of the country as residents rush to stockpile meat.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Independent Patriots for Change has called on the government to provide emergency funding to contain the current foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, urgently cull animals on the infected farm, and compensate affected farmers. Surveillance results show 17 of 199 samples tested positive for FMD, with all positive cases confined to the Karasburg State Veterinary District.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →
Oral health teams across Omusati Region are conducting outreach activities at five sites during National Oral Health Awareness Week (14–18 September), with education, screenings, and brushing demonstrations. The Chief Dentist noted that tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer remain prevalent, driven by inadequate brushing, high sugar intake, tobacco and alcohol use, and limited access to check-ups.
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The Namibian HIV Clinicians Society warns that the withdrawal of US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar) funding by end-2027 threatens HIV prevention efforts, and advocates for wider access to oral PrEP (Truvada), which offers up to 99% efficacy in preventing HIV acquisition and is already available in Namibia, as the country has not yet rolled out the newer injectable form Lenacapavir.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services will announce an employment and placement agreement for medical interns in the first week of October, following lengthy discussions among parties involved. Minister Luvindao cited financial resources and service demand as determinants of absorption capacity and noted the ministry is coordinating with learning institutions to align student intake with demand.
10 hours ago · Informanté →
Two elderly couples were killed—one in Oshikoto in November and another in Kavango West in July—after being accused of witchcraft. The ombudsman reports at least nine elderly people have been killed over witchcraft claims in Namibia between 2006 and 2025, noting that the elderly and poor are vulnerable to such accusations that damage reputations.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
Kharas governor Dawid Gertze says newly established artificial intelligence tutoring laboratories at Angra Pequena Senior Secondary School bridge the gap between classroom learning and modern industry. BW Kudu and Namibian Ports Authority injected N$1.5 million into the facility, which runs on the Yyeni AI learning platform.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
Auditor general Junias Kandjeke found that Aroab Village Council granted a Build Together loan to an applicant earning N$14 700 monthly, exceeding the programme's N$3 000 income threshold. The council chief executive confirmed awareness of the issue and said the applicant must still repay despite ineligibility, noting that others above the income limit also received support due to financial hardship.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia has officially launched the National Artificial Intelligence Institute to boost research, local innovation, youth skills development, and digital public service transformation. The institute comprises a software development centre, datasets centre, AI innovation centre, and research and development centre, and aims to develop national capabilities to understand, adapt, and develop AI solutions locally.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa has questioned the widespread characterisation of rural Namibia as poor, arguing that rural communities play a critical role in feeding urban areas and should be recognised for their economic contribution. He said Namibia needs to rethink its perception of poverty, education and development.
8 hours ago · The Namibian →
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced that beneficiaries qualifying for more than one social grant can now receive all their payments in a single transaction on their designated payout date, eliminating the need for multiple collection trips. The change, confirmed by NamPost, aims to reduce transportation costs and financial burden on beneficiaries.
8 hours ago · The Namibian →
Three men aged 25–27 have been arrested for allegedly stealing three sheep from a farm in Aranos District on 25 September 2026. The suspects allegedly trespassed, caught and tied the sheep, but fled when the complainant approached; all three sheep were recovered.
7 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Armed men allegedly robbed an Oshakati ATM user of N$56,141, fired shots, and hijacked a Volkswagen Golf after a collision involving a white Polo. The hijacked Golf was later abandoned in Oshakati West; a firearm and knife were recovered but the stolen cash was not, and no arrests have been made.
7 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
A man was robbed at gunpoint while depositing money at an ATM at Oshakati on Friday morning. The suspects allegedly ambushed him, fired shots, slashed his tyre and took around N$56,141 in cash before fleeing; no arrests have been made.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services paid over N$8 million in fixed overtime to 40 staff members on full-time study leave, according to an auditor general report. A medical doctor alone received N$415 000 in salary and benefits while on unauthorised leave from February to July 2024, with no documentation showing staff were seconded to perform overtime duties.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
Windhoek residents can ride City buses free of charge on Saturday morning, 26 September, from 09h00 to 13h00 as part of Zero Emission Week to encourage use of public transport and raise awareness of cleaner, more sustainable modes of transport.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
Police recorded six housebreaking cases across Namibia over the weekend, with no arrests made. Incidents included a bar burglary in Onethindi where a jackpot machine and cash totaling N$66,080 were stolen, a house break-in at Okuryangava where cellphones worth N$20,300 were taken, an office break-in at Eros Primary School in Klein Windhoek, and a bar burglary at Ongwediva where electronic devices valued at N$16,130 were stolen.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
Police are investigating an alleged rape and assault of a 25-year-old mentally unfit woman that occurred between 25 and 26 September between Oshimangwashongete and Eendombedhiingula village in Omuthiya Constituency. The suspect is known, but no arrest has been made.
1 hour ago · Informanté →
Three suspects aged between 25 and 27 were arrested after allegedly trespassing on a farm in Aranos District, catching three sheep, tying their legs with wire, and attempting to throw them over a fence before fleeing when the complainant approached. The three stolen sheep were recovered.
3 hours ago · Informanté →
Mikel Oyarzabal scored 16 minutes from time to give world champions Spain a 3-2 Nations League victory over England, extending Spain's unbeaten run to 39 matches. Luka Modric helped Croatia beat the Czech Republic 2-1.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has congratulated Namibia's national netball team, the Desert Jewels, on qualifying for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, calling it a proud moment and reward for the team's hard work and determination.
8 hours ago · Informanté →
Namibia's Young Brave Warriors lost 3-0 to Zambia in the third-place play-off of the COSAFA Under-20 Championship in Mozambique, ending their campaign in fourth place. The defeat came after Namibia reached the semi-finals unbeaten in group play but lost 3-0 to Mozambique in the semi-final.
8 hours ago · Informanté →
Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa missed the women's world record at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, finishing in 2:11:04 — the third best time in history — after battling injury and fading in the closing stages. The women's world record of 2:09:56 remains held by Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich, whose mark was set during a period clouded by a three-year doping ban handed down in 2025.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
Australia defeated South Africa 42-38 in a one-off Test match in Perth, with Len Ikitau scoring twice as the Wallabies claimed their biggest win under new coach Les Kiss. South Africa, who fielded a new-look lineup with 13 changes, scored three late tries but could not overturn the deficit despite the Wallabies finishing with 11 players.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
Temba Bavuma and David Miller scored centuries to lead South Africa to a 32-run victory over Australia in the second one-day international, clinching the series. It was South Africa's sixth successive one-day series win against Australia since 2016/17.
2 hours ago · The Namibian →
South Africa defeated Mozambique 2–1 in the Cosafa U-20 qualifier final, completing a five-win tournament and securing qualification to the continental finals in Ghana alongside runners-up Mozambique. Namibia finished fourth after losing 3–0 to Zambia in the third-place play-off.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Kavango Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area has launched a regenerative nature-based tourism initiative aimed at strengthening conservation and supporting local tourism businesses across Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The initiative, launched with European Union and German Government partnership, will support micro, small and medium enterprises with a focus on women, youth and communities near protected areas, providing capacity building, finance access and business development.
16 hours ago · Informanté →
The Human Rights Council adopted Namibia's fourth-cycle Universal Periodic Review outcome by consensus, with Namibia supporting 255 of 290 recommendations (87.9 per cent) submitted during an interactive dialogue on 4 May 2026 involving 111 delegations.
20 hours ago · Informanté →
At the UN General Assembly, President Nandi-Ndaitwah called for stronger international action to advance the Right to Development and protect oceans, emphasizing the need for greater climate finance, respect for international law, and cooperation. She stressed the link between development levels and climate resilience, calling for polluters to provide financial assistance to developing states.
14 hours ago · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues that African agency in international relations should move beyond framing the continent's needs—investment, finance, technology—to emphasizing what Africa possesses and can offer the world: critical minerals, energy, agricultural potential, and a billion-person market. True agency, the author contends, means Africa increasingly shapes the terms of engagement rather than simply attracting external interest.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that three recent Namibian public conversations—on mortgage repayment terms, Telecom Namibia's fibre-leasing deals, and the DigiNam digital infrastructure launch—have been inadequately explained by officials and media, leaving ordinary citizens uninformed rather than confused.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →