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Tuesday, 29 September 2026
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Politics

Department of Transport lacks IT disaster recovery plan

The News

Auditor-General Junias Etuna Kandjeke's qualified audit opinion found the Department of Transport without an approved IT disaster recovery plan, leaving critical government transportation data vulnerable to permanent loss in the event of server failure or cyber disaster. The audit also identified the department's underspending of its budget by N$143.8 million (5.72% of available funds) and operational weaknesses including abandoned vehicles at Keetmanshoop government garage due to delayed spare parts procurement.

29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Politics

  1. Department of Transport lacks IT disaster recovery plan

    Auditor-General Junias Etuna Kandjeke's qualified audit opinion found the Department of Transport without an approved IT disaster recovery plan, leaving critical government transportation data vulnerable to permanent loss in the event of server failure or cyber disaster. The audit also identified the department's underspending of its budget by N$143.8 million (5.72% of available funds) and operational weaknesses including abandoned vehicles at Keetmanshoop government garage due to delayed spare parts procurement.

    29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Statistics Agency reappoints Shimuafeni for third term

    The Namibia Statistics Agency board has reappointed Alex Shimuafeni for a third five-year term, extending his tenure. The board cited his successful execution of the 2023 national census as justification for the reappointment.

    15 hours ago · The Namibian →

  3. Namibia Statistics Agency reappoints Shimuafeni for third term

    The Namibia Statistics Agency board has reappointed Alex Shimuafeni for another five-year term, his third appointment overall. The board cited his successful execution of the 2023 national census as grounds for confidence in his continued leadership.

    15 hours ago · The Namibian →

  4. National Council urges stronger ties with regional councils

    Namibia's National Council chairperson Lukas Muha has called for strengthened cooperation between the National Council and regional councils to ensure effective governance and regional development. The call was made at a joint consultative conference in Otjiwarongo, which will assess progress on decentralisation and examine the institutions' separate but interconnected constitutional mandates.

    15 hours ago · The Namibian →

  5. National Council calls for stronger regional cooperation

    At a consultative conference in Otjiwarongo, National Council chairperson Lukas Muha says the National Council and regional councils must strengthen cooperation to ensure their distinct constitutional mandates translate into effective governance and development at regional level. The conference will assess progress on decentralisation and regional development, and examine the relationship between the two institutions.

    15 hours ago · The Namibian →

  6. PDM queries NamWater's aging infrastructure backlog and funding

    The Popular Democratic Movement's chief whip has posed questions to the agriculture minister in Parliament about NamWater's aging pipelines, reservoirs, and pump stations, seeking disclosure of the infrastructure backlog, funding required, measures to reduce water interruptions, and steps to recover outstanding debts owed to the utility.

    12 hours ago · The Namibian →

  7. Parliament disrupted after minister's "sister-in-law" remark

    A heated exchange erupted in the National Assembly after Minister Emma Theofilus referred to an Independent Patriots for Change member as a "SWAPO Party sister-in-law." Opposition members banged on desks in protest, leading Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila to order two members to leave the chamber.

    13 hours ago · Informanté →

Business

  1. City of Windhoek approves N$180,000 monthly discount for Ramatex tenant

    The City of Windhoek has approved monthly rent reductions totalling N$180,000 for Grow More Investments CC to recover the N$8.6 million purchase price of each of two Ramatex warehouses.

    29 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

  2. Public consultations on lotteries and gambling regulation amendments scheduled

    The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has scheduled public consultations on proposed amendments to lotteries and gambling regulations in six regions from 5 to 14 October. Key amendments include standardised application and registration fees, a 5% monitoring fee on net monthly income, a 1% maintenance fee on gross income for a Central Electronic Monitoring System, and coordination with the Namibia Revenue Agency to address undeclared operators and winners.

    9 hours ago · Informanté →

  3. MIRT's 9,343 jobs claim disputed by opposition shadow minister

    The ministry of international relations and trade claims investment projects linked to its initiatives created 9,343 permanent jobs across 28 projects attracting N$66.85 billion, but opposition shadow minister Rodney Cloete argues only 951 permanent jobs were actually recorded.

    23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

  4. GIPF assets reach N$223 billion, support development across Namibia

    The Government Institutions Pension Fund reported total assets of about N$223 billion, with investments supporting housing, energy, agriculture and other projects nationwide. The Fund serves about 115,000 active members and provides income security to approximately 58,400 pensioners and annuitants, and has invested more than N$466 million in the Oshana region alone.

    29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  5. NBL reports 15% cider growth despite beer volume decline

    Namibia Breweries Limited posted 15% growth in cider volumes in the first half of the year, with Bernini and the new Bernini Mimosa variant contributing to the ready-to-drink range. However, the company faced headwinds including a 3% domestic beer volume decline, reduced wine volumes, a 38% drop in beer exports, and lower first-half profit following the expiry of its Heineken supply arrangement.

    19 hours ago · The Namibian →

  6. NSX market value rises N$99bn in August on mining gains

    The Namibian Securities Exchange's total market value increased by N$99 billion in August, rising 3.24% to N$3.15 trillion, driven mainly by strong gains in mining and bank shares including Anglo American, B2Gold, and Paladin Energy.

    19 hours ago · The Namibian →

  7. Ministry of Trade reports 9,343 jobs created via initiatives

    The Ministry of International Relations and Trade announced that 28 projects with N$66.85 billion in collective investment have created 9,343 permanent jobs. The update follows a presidential pledge to create 500,000 jobs over five years through private and public sector efforts.

    21 hours ago · Informanté →

  8. Windhoek approves N$90,000 monthly rent deduction for Ramatex warehouses

    The City of Windhoek has structured a lease allowing Grow More Investments CC to deduct N$90,000 from monthly rent for two warehouses purchased from Ramatex's liquidators, enabling the company to recover the N$8.625 million purchase cost of each warehouse over nearly eight years. The 25-year lease was approved by Windhoek City Council under Resolution 196/09/2025.

    18 hours ago · The Namibian →

  9. Windhoek allows Ramatex warehouse investor N$90,000 monthly rent deduction

    The City of Windhoek approved a lease structure allowing Grow More Investments CC (a Rani Group subsidiary) to deduct N$90,000 monthly from rent on municipal land under warehouses purchased from Ramatex liquidators, enabling the investor to recover the N$8.625 million purchase cost of each warehouse over approximately eight years.

    18 hours ago · The Namibian →

  10. Government investigates returned Namibian meat shipment from Europe

    The government is investigating a Namibian meat shipment returned from Europe following foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, and is consulting European partners to establish whether the consignment originated from the affected area. Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani said Namibia would notify the World Organisation for Animal Health to determine how affected consignments should be handled.

    12 hours ago · The Namibian →

Mining & Energy

  1. TotalEnergies targets Namibia in oil and gas growth beyond 2030

    TotalEnergies has identified Namibia among countries expected to support its oil and gas production growth, with plans to maintain a production plateau of around 3 million barrels of oil equivalent per day until 2035, supported by projects in Namibia, Nigeria, Libya, Malaysia, Mozambique and Papua New Guinea.

    29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Gold acquisition project reaches 50% of 600kg target

    Namibia's Gold Acquisition Project had acquired 10,716.90 fine troy ounces of locally produced gold valued at approximately N$767.7 million by early August 2026, reaching 50.6% of its 600-kilogram target. The Welwitschia Fund, Namibia's sovereign wealth fund, recorded a 9.4% return in the first half of 2026, with its market value growing from US$17.94 million at establishment in November 2022 to US$31.3 million by mid-2026.

    29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. Lawyer urges Namibia to delay TotalEnergies Venus decision

    Columbia University adjunct professor Jenik Radon has warned that Namibia could benefit from delaying TotalEnergies' final investment decision on its Venus oilfield to prepare its legal framework, cautioning that international oil companies can take advantage if a country's legal system is not prepared.

    14 hours ago · The Namibian →

  4. Lawyer urges Namibia to delay TotalEnergies Venus decision

    Jenik Radon, a Columbia University adjunct professor, told the Bank of Namibia symposium that delaying TotalEnergies' final investment decision on its Venus oilfield would give Namibia time to prepare its legal framework and avoid disadvantageous terms like stabilisation clauses.

    14 hours ago · The Namibian →

Agriculture & Land

  1. FMD restrictions lifted in north after negative livestock tests

    The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has partially lifted restrictions on movement of cloven-hoofed animals and their products north of the veterinary cordon fence after livestock traced from an infected farm in the ||Kharas region tested negative for foot-and-mouth disease. The ministry found the outbreak remained localized and identified no transmission risk to areas north of the fence.

    23 hours ago · The Namibian →

  2. FMD outbreak may boost charcoal production as livestock income drops

    The Charcoal Association of Namibia says the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the ||Kharas region could drive increased charcoal production as farmers seek alternative income sources due to livestock farming disruptions. The outbreak was confirmed in the Karasburg state veterinary district on 23 September, with 63 cattle showing clinical signs detected during routine surveillance.

    20 hours ago · The Namibian →

  3. Namibia confirms foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in FMD-free zone

    A commercial farm in Karasburg district tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease, prompting the government to freeze all nationwide movements, imports, and exports of cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. Simonis Storm research warns the trade bans could reduce 2026 economic growth to 2% and drain up to N$1.8 billion over two years as markets like the EU, US, and China close their doors.

    15 hours ago · The Namibian →

  4. Namibia confirms foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in FMD-free zone

    Namibia has confirmed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) on a commercial farm in Karasburg district, prompting the government to freeze all nationwide movements, imports, and exports of cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. The Simonis Storm research team warns trade bans could reduce 2026 economic growth to 2% and drain up to N$1.8 billion over two years as major markets including the European Union, United States, and China restrict imports.

    15 hours ago · The Namibian →

  5. Government prepares FMD support plan, consults on meat exports

    Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told the National Assembly that the government is developing a plan to support farmers affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, while consulting with international trading partners over meat shipments and new zoning measures. Opposition PDM leader McHenry Venaani questioned reports of a N$400 million meat shipment being returned from Europe and called for fuller National Assembly briefing on FMD developments.

    15 hours ago · Informanté →

  6. Government preparing FMD support plan; meat exports under review

    Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told Parliament that the government is developing a plan to support farmers affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions while consulting with international trading partners over meat shipments and zoning measures. PDM leader McHenry Venaani questioned reports of a meat shipment worth about N$400 million being returned from Europe and called for Parliament to be briefed on the FMD outbreak.

    15 hours ago · Informanté →

  7. FMD restrictions allow livestock slaughter at home for weddings

    Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture says families may slaughter livestock at home for weddings and events, provided the animals are already at the venue, but transportation between locations remains prohibited following the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Traditional authorities say the restrictions violate customs such as lobola, a traditional practice involving the transfer of cattle.

    13 hours ago · The Namibian →

  8. Oshakati lifts livestock restrictions after FMD containment

    The Oshakati Town Council has lifted restrictions on livestock sales and movement that were imposed on 25 September following the detection of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Karasburg. Normal livestock activities in Oshakati may now resume, though owners are encouraged to remain vigilant and observe veterinary requirements.

    11 hours ago · Informanté →

Society

  1. PM Ngurare proposes Elcin-Gipf partnership for youth

    Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has proposed a formal partnership between the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia and the Government Institutions Pension Fund.

    29 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

  2. Ondangwa and Oshakati impose taxi registration rules

    The town councils of Ondangwa and Oshakati are implementing regulations for taxis operating in northern Namibia that have long operated without registration or identification.

    29 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

  3. Armed robbers ambush ATM user, steal N$50,000 in Oshakati

    Armed robbers targeted a man withdrawing cash from a Bank Windhoek ATM in Oshakati on Friday morning, firing shots, slashing his car tyres and stealing N$50,000, according to police.

    29 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

  4. Fugitive in Shiweda murder case arrested at Oshakati

    Police arrested a murder fugitive wanted in connection with prosecutor Justine Shiweda's death. The suspect is also linked to an N$56,000 robbery near Bank Windhoek at Oshakati and allegedly sent threatening messages to journalists and officers investigating the case.

    22 hours ago · The Namibian →

  5. Police seek five suspects in betting shop knife robbery

    Five suspects robbed a betting shop near Okatana service station on Monday, allegedly threatening employees with a knife and taking N$36 800. Police are appealing for public assistance to locate the suspects, who fled in a Honda Fit.

    23 hours ago · The Namibian →

  6. Five knife-armed suspects rob Oshakati betting shop

    Five suspects armed with knives robbed a betting shop near Okatana Service Station in Oshakati West of approximately N$37,000 in cash at around 09:30. The suspects escaped in a Honda Fit without a registration number.

    23 hours ago · Informanté →

  7. Windhoek recorded 290 domestic violence cases in first five months

    A social worker urges the public to stop treating domestic violence as a private matter and to report suspected abuse to police. More than 290 domestic violence cases were recorded in Windhoek between January and May this year, and 4,965 gender-based violence cases were recorded nationally during the 2025/26 financial year.

    23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

  8. President calls for equal education and opportunities for all children

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for children's equal access to education, healthcare and opportunities regardless of where they are born or raised. Census data, however, shows school enrolment varies significantly by region, from 54.3% in Kunene to 82.8% in Kavango East.

    23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

  9. Communities must report domestic violence, not ignore it

    A social worker with 15 years of experience is urging communities to report domestic violence to police rather than treating it as a private family matter. Windhoek recorded more than 290 domestic violence cases between January and May this year, though police note the actual number may be higher due to underreporting.

    29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  10. N$300m available for housing across 59 local authorities

    The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has approximately N$300 million available for housing construction, but must distribute it among 59 local authorities as budget constraints limit the government's response to growing housing demand. The ministry identified mushrooming informal settlements as a technical challenge, while research is underway to assess the housing market and identify affordable construction methods.

    20 hours ago · The Namibian →

  11. One Economy Foundation hosts 11th annual fundraising soirée

    The One Economy Foundation will hold its 11th annual fundraising soirée on 1 October in Windhoek to support youth-focused programmes across Namibia. Founded in 2016, the foundation targets young Namibians aged 13 to 35 facing barriers to healthcare, education, skills development, and employment.

    21 hours ago · The Namibian →

  12. Ministry resolves 977 labour complaints in first quarter 2026/27

    The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations received 1,103 labour complaints during the first quarter of 2026/27, with workers raising concerns chiefly about overtime payments, minimum wages, remuneration, and unlawful deductions. Of these complaints, 977 were resolved and 126 referred to the Office of the Labour Commissioner; enforcement action recovered N$1.39 million for affected employees.

    22 hours ago · New Era →

  13. NHE targets 249 houses by December across eleven towns

    The National Housing Enterprise plans to complete 249 housing units by December, costing N$80.06 million, spread across Meersig, Oshakati, Okakarara, Eenhana, Goreangab, Ongwediva, Keetmanshoop, Walvis Bay, Henties Bay, Usakos and Swakopmund. Over three years, NHE aims to deliver 750 houses and service 4,215 plots through its Informal Settlement Upgrading and Affordable Housing Programme.

    22 hours ago · New Era →

  14. Pohamba opens community library, calls for regional care centres

    Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba has established a community education centre at his residence in Okanghudi, providing learners and community members with books, computers, free Wi-Fi and educational materials, while calling for the establishment of centres for people with disabilities and homes for elderly people in every region.

    19 hours ago · Informanté →

  15. Ex-magistrate Jaco Kennedy's bail bid denied again

    Former magistrate Jaco Kennedy, held in custody on rape and kidnapping charges for more than 10 years, has failed in his fourth bail application. Judge Naomi Shivute dismissed his application in the Windhoek High Court on Friday, which was based on alleged new facts since his previous bail denial in September 2023.

    17 hours ago · The Namibian →

  16. Former magistrate's fourth bail application dismissed by court

    Former magistrate Jaco Kennedy, held in custody on rape and kidnapping charges since January 2016, has failed in his latest bail application before the Windhoek High Court. Kennedy and co-accused Raymond Cloete are being tried on the charges, which they have both denied.

    17 hours ago · The Namibian →

  17. Woman held in custody over alleged property damage in Rehoboth

    A 40-year-old woman made her first appearance in Rehoboth Magistrates' Court on a charge of malicious damage to property after allegedly breaking into a medical practitioner's residence in September 2026. She was kept in custody after the investigating officer objected to bail, citing incomplete investigations and an additional theft case related to furniture worth over N$200,000; the woman has also opened a rape case against the property owner.

    17 hours ago · Informanté →

  18. Woman charged with property damage kept in custody in Rehoboth

    A 40-year-old woman made her first appearance in Rehoboth Magistrates' Court on a malicious damage to property charge and was remanded in custody after the investigating officer objected to bail. The woman also faces a theft charge involving furniture worth over N$200,000 from the residence of Dr Michael Tune, with whom she had recently separated; she has also opened a rape case against Tune.

    17 hours ago · Informanté →

  19. Head-on collision kills three near Katima Mulilo

    A sedan struck two pedestrians and then collided with an oncoming truck on Wenela road at Katima Mulilo on Sunday, killing the sedan's driver and two occupants. The two pedestrians sustained serious injuries and are being treated at the local hospital.

    13 hours ago · The Namibian →

  20. Woman with intellectual disability allegedly raped in Oshikoto

    A 25-year-old woman with an intellectual disability was allegedly raped and assaulted while walking home in Omuthiya constituency, Oshikoto region, between Friday and Saturday. The suspect is known to the victim but has not been arrested; police investigations continue.

    13 hours ago · The Namibian →

  21. Protection orders under Namibia's domestic violence law explained

    The Combating of Domestic Violence Act 4 of 2003 provides legal protection against domestic violence in Namibia for victims of physical, sexual, emotional, economic and verbal abuse, intimidation, and threat. Protection orders have no effect until served on the respondent, and delays in service can allow abuse to escalate or result in death.

    13 hours ago · The Namibian →

  22. Rosh Pinah informal settlement grapples with shebeen expansion

    Tutungeni informal settlement in Rosh Pinah, a 1,000-household mining town, faces concerns over more than 50 shebeens where children are paid to clean and allegedly use substances including glue, drugs, and alcohol. Discussions about intervention involving the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare have begun, though progress is unclear.

    13 hours ago · The Namibian →

Culture

  1. Deputy Minister urges preservation of San languages and heritage

    At Namibia's Annual San Cultural Festival in Tsumkwe, Deputy Minister Moses //Khumub emphasized that preservation of San languages, cultural heritage and indigenous knowledge is essential to maintaining San community identity, and highlighted opportunities for communities to benefit from cultural tourism and cultural enterprises.

    29 September 2026 · Informanté →

  2. KP Illest and Skrypt release second album 'It's Still Giving'

    Three years after their 2023 debut collaboration 'It's Giving', rappers KP Illest and Skrypt have released a follow-up album of the same name. The duo says the new project reflects their maturation as artists while maintaining the creative chemistry that defined their original partnership.

    21 hours ago · The Namibian →

  3. Namibia should embrace AI as creative music tool

    A music producer argues that Namibia should move beyond fear of artificial intelligence in music and allow artists to use it responsibly as a creative tool, rather than condemning it outright as the industry grapples with the technology globally.

    15 hours ago · The Namibian →

  4. Namibia should embrace AI as creative tool in music

    A music producer argues that Namibia should move beyond fear of artificial intelligence and have an open conversation about AI's possibilities in music, viewing it as another creative tool that can help young creators innovate rather than a threat to the industry.

    15 hours ago · The Namibian →

Sport

  1. France, Italy win in UEFA Nations League Group A1

    Italy defeated Turkey 4-1 to improve their Nations League Group A1 position, while France beat Belgium 1-0 with a late goal from Michael Olise to earn Zinedine Zidane a second victory in his debut as France coach.

    29 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. South Africa, Mozambique qualify for U-20 AFCON in Ghana

    South Africa and Mozambique secured the two COSAFA qualification places for the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations Ghana 2027 by reaching the final of the regional tournament. South Africa won the COSAFA U-20 title after defeating hosts Mozambique 2-1, while Namibia received the Fair Play Award and finished fourth overall.

    29 September 2026 · Informanté →

  3. Gerald Guther signs two-year deal with African Stars

    African Stars FC's new head coach Gerald Guther has signed a two-year contract and will oversee the first team and the club's Youth Academy. Guther says his priorities include defending the Premier League title, competing for domestic cup silverware, and preparing fiercely for an upcoming CAF Champions League match against Orlando Pirates.

    22 hours ago · The Namibian →

  4. Desert Jewels qualify for 2027 Netball World Cup

    Debmarine Namibia's financial support has enabled Namibia's netball team, the Desert Jewels, to qualify for the 2027 Netball World Cup in Sydney and strengthen grassroots development. Netball Namibia president Juanita Witbeen credits the sponsorship as critical to international performance and says the qualification will inspire the next generation of players.

    23 hours ago · The Namibian →

  5. Namibian forward Urio joins Cwmbran Celtic in Welsh football

    Namibian forward Urio Hijambazapo, 25, has joined Cwmbran Celtic FC in the third tier of Welsh football after developing his career in the English football system. He becomes the second Namibian playing in the Welsh football league this season, and impressed in pre-season with two goals and three assists.

    23 hours ago · The Namibian →

  6. Pee Jay and Katiti Komambo win at NTC Horse Racing Fun Day

    At NarisTurf Club's Horse Racing Fun Day at Rehoboth Race Track, Pee Jay won the 2000m race for imported horses and Katiti Komambo claimed the main 1600m race for local horses, both continuing their winning streaks.

    22 hours ago · New Era →

  7. Government announces SOE sport funding to support 20 000 jobs

    The government is set to announce funding from state-owned enterprises towards football leagues across the country, expected to support more than 20 000 job opportunities, according to Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare. The funding forms part of efforts to deliver on the sixth National Development Plan priorities, which include agriculture, sport, youth empowerment and the creative industry.

    19 hours ago · The Namibian →

  8. Manchester City faces Premier League charges verdict fallout

    Manchester City has been reported found guilty of widespread financial misconduct in a Premier League case involving 115 charges; potential sanctions could include points deductions, fines, or expulsion, while rival clubs may seek compensation and City could face stripping of titles.

    12 hours ago · The Namibian →

Tourism & Environment

  1. Namibia records historic low in rhino poaching numbers

    Namibia recorded 43 rhinos poached in 2025, the lowest level in over a decade compared to 91 in 2024, with 24 poached so far in 2026, according to Environment Minister Indileni Daniel. She attributed the decline to the ministry's conservation strategies, though noted that international criminal syndicates and market demand for illegally obtained wildlife remain ongoing challenges.

    29 September 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibia targets 1.8m international tourists, N$18.5b GDP contribution by 2030

    Namibia aims to increase international tourist arrivals from 863,872 in 2023 to 1.8 million by 2030, and boost tourism's GDP contribution from N$14.3 billion in 2022 to N$18.5 billion by 2030, as designated a priority sector under the National Development Plan 6.

    22 hours ago · New Era →

  3. Pupkewitz Toyota launches second cycling event for rhino conservation

    Pupkewitz Toyota has launched the second 'Cycle and Save a Rhino' initiative, a 12-hour cycling event scheduled for 30–31 October in Windhoek, with proceeds supporting rhino rangers through Wilderness Namibia's conservation efforts.

    22 hours ago · New Era →

  4. Namibia's rhino poaching hits lowest level in over decade

    Namibia recorded 43 rhino poachings in 2025, down from 91 in 2024, marking its lowest figures in more than a decade. Environment minister Indileni Daniel warned that criminal syndicates are adapting their methods and new environmental crimes including illegal plant trafficking are emerging.

    23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

  5. Traveller navigates shifting desert landscape to reach Hoanib Valley

    A writer retraces a 2017 journey through Namibia's Hoanib Valley as a homage to the late conservationist Garth Owen-Smith, finding the original access route destroyed by seasonal floods increasingly linked to climate change and forced to navigate an alternative path through rocky terrain.

    15 hours ago · The Namibian →

  6. Desert travel narrative reflects on Hoanib Valley changes

    A writer retraces a 2017 journey into Namibia's Hoanib Valley with the late conservationist Garth Owen-Smith, finding the original access route destroyed by increasingly destructive seasonal floods linked to climate change, and taking an alternate rocky plateau route instead.

    15 hours ago · The Namibian →

World & Region

  1. Lex Libertas' Washington cross display fails to gain US media traction

    Ernst Roets' Lex Libertas movement erected 3,000 white crosses on Washington's National Mall on 26 September to represent victims of farm attacks in South Africa, aiming to draw international media attention, but the event attracted minimal US coverage despite conservative broadcasters' past interest in the "white genocide" narrative.

    29 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Argentina threatens legal action over Falkland Islands oil exploration

    Argentina's President Javier Milei has threatened to launch a legal challenge against the British government unless oil exploration work off the Falkland Islands is halted within two weeks. Milei warned he would pursue international arbitration and potentially bring the matter before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea if the Sea Lion oilfield project is not scrapped.

    29 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. UK negotiates with US over threatened diesel export ban

    The UK is in talks with US authorities over a potential diesel export ban and preparing contingencies as prices rise amid supply pressures from the US-Israel conflict with Iran and Russia's war with Ukraine. UK Chancellor John Healey stated the government is discussing the matter with the Americans and has diesel stocks available, while noting that the UK depends on the US for around a third of its diesel imports.

    29 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. UK man charged in Rwanda genocide first in Britain

    Dr Vincent Brown, 65, is the first person in the UK to be charged over the 1994 Rwanda genocide. He is accused of being a leader or supervisor of violent acts that killed six people, including members of the Tutsi ethnic group, between April 6 and 13, 1994; he denies wrongdoing and was granted conditional bail with a £100,000 surety.

    29 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  5. South Africa to pay R42.5bn in bond interest September 2026

    South Africa's National Treasury is due to pay approximately R42.5 billion in interest on government bonds on 30 September 2026, covering fixed-rate, floating-rate and inflation-linked notes. Namibian financial institutions are heavily invested in South African financial markets, with Namibian investors and institutions holding financial claims on South Africa worth about N$122.8 billion at the end of 2024.

    29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  6. Ramaphosa to address South Africa on gender violence and murders

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a national address on Tuesday evening on the government's response to gender-based violence and femicide, and provide updates on investigations into the murders of women in and around Ekurhuleni, where 11 women's bodies have reportedly been discovered since July.

    18 hours ago · The Namibian →

  7. Namibia defends UN walkout during Netanyahu's address

    Namibia participated in a mass walkout at the UN General Assembly during Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address, with State House press secretary Jonas Mbambo defending the decision as consistent with the country's longstanding position on Palestine, informed by international law and Namibia's history of oppression.

    19 hours ago · The Namibian →

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