Fraud charges dropped in Speaker scam case
Fraud charges against three men accused of scamming National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila out of N$159 010 have been provisionally dropped.
23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Fraud charges against three men accused of scamming National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila out of N$159 010 have been provisionally dropped.
23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Fraud charges against three men accused of scamming National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila out of N$159 010 have been provisionally dropped.
23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Landless People's Movement has accused the government of awarding about N$6.7 billion in construction projects to Chinese contractors, citing major infrastructure projects including highways, rail lines, and water facilities, and alleging that Namibian contractors are increasingly reduced to subcontracting roles.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Windhoek Observer examines a dispute between the City of Windhoek and community activists, arguing that while citizens have democratic rights to petition and scrutinise public authorities, activism does not exempt anyone from legal procedures, and the city cannot use "internal administrative matters" as a blanket shield against legitimate public accountability.
15 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Opposition leader Panduleni Itula has called on the government to publish a fully costed recovery plan for the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak, including funding details, fencing milestones, and emergency contracts. The call follows a procurement dispute over a veterinary cordon fence along the South African border, with the estimated containment requirement at N$190.2 million.
15 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The City of Windhoek has declined to publicly address a petition from social justice activists on land, governance, accountability, and service delivery, stating the matters involve internal administrative and governance processes governed by the Local Authorities Act. The activists accuse the municipality of using internal procedures and legislation to avoid public scrutiny on issues affecting Windhoek residents.
15 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda has tabled a paper examining presidential impeachment and National Assembly dissolution under the Namibian Constitution, arguing that the reciprocal powers of both the president and Assembly create a constitutional paradox and that the 36-year-old Constitution lacks an enabling procedure for impeachment. Amupanda called for the National Assembly to debate the paper and enact a clear procedural framework for impeachment.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended UNGA81 to promote Namibia's investment opportunities, secure financing for critical infrastructure, and defend the country's interests in the global financial system. The visit produced new investment leads, water-financing discussions, potential education cooperation, and a stronger role in implementing the Pact for the Future, though these remain opportunities for further discussions rather than concluded agreements.
13 hours ago · New Era →
The Independent Patriots for Change has expressed concern over delays in disciplinary proceedings against two senior TransNamib executives suspended in February over allegations of property mismanagement and statutory breaches. The party says no hearings have commenced as of October, despite expectations they would proceed in July and August, and questions whether junior employees face swifter consequences than senior executives.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →
Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila rejected a call by Swanu president Evilastus Kaaronda to apologise to Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda and National Assembly member Ester Haikola-Sakaria, who were removed from the chamber during a protest last week. The speaker ruled that dissatisfaction with her ruling did not justify defying directives and warned that such conduct was dangerous in a country governed by the rule of law.
5 hours ago · The Namibian →
Deputy health and social services minister Suzan Ndjaleka has handed over small and medium enterprise stalls in Aus as part of efforts to support the local economy.
23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The City of Windhoek's cash and cash equivalents have grown from N$268 million in June 2023 to N$1.1 billion in June 2024, according to chief executive officer Moses Matyayi.
23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Namibia's economic growth outlook for 2026 has been revised down to 2.1% as rising inflation and higher interest rates pressured the economy, according to the Namibia Quarterly Economic Review compiled by the Institute for Public Policy Research. The downward revision follows weaker-than-expected growth of 1.7% in 2025, attributed to declining diamond and gold output.
17 hours ago · Informanté →
The Walvis Bay Municipal Council was scheduled to vote on terminating its RedForce Debt Management contract following pressure from the urban and rural development minister, who directed the municipality to halt the agreement, recover allegedly wasted funds, and investigate its implementation. The council's decision comes after the Attorney General found the contract to be flawed and not valid, and after it was determined the agreement was not signed in accordance with municipal law.
15 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Despite a 34% rise in Brent crude oil prices during the third quarter, Namibian government bonds recorded smaller yield increases than South African equivalents, with the GC35 rising 27 basis points compared to South Africa's 54–63 basis points. Simonis Storm Research attributed the resilience to narrowing yield premiums and concentrated demand at Namibian auctions.
16 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Staff writer Nande Chivela won the 2026 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off against nine other competitors at Ausspannplatz Park in Windhoek on 3 October, securing a prize package including a fully furnished mobile food trailer valued at N$150,000, N$10,000 in a Nedbank account, a N$5,000 Bakpro voucher, and an Agra ProVision short course to help establish a food business.
16 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Beefcor Meat Suppliers is considering retrenching 393 workers at its Okahandja abattoir due to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, which has led the European Union to suspend imports of some Namibian meat. The company says it has lost export income while continuing to carry operating costs, forcing it to consider reducing its workforce.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's commercial banks' liquidity surged more than 50% to N$9.8 billion in the second quarter of 2026, driven by diamond sales proceeds and government spending, but annual private-sector credit growth remains weak at 4.5%, with households and other borrowers receiving 55.1% of commercial bank credit while agriculture received just 3.0%.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Industries minister Modestus Amutse announced that diesel prices would be held steady at N$27.86 and N$27.96 per litre for October to support industrial production, but analysts say the freeze offers limited relief to transport operators already struggling with costs N$8 per litre higher than at the start of the year.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Beefcor Meat Suppliers is considering retrenching 393 employees at its Okahandja abattoir due to foot-and-mouth disease restrictions that have disrupted livestock slaughtering and beef exports. The company cited reduced operations, lost export income, and ongoing costs as reasons for the proposed retrenchments across multiple departments.
9 hours ago · Informanté →
Namibia's tax revenue as a percentage of GDP was 35.25% in 2024, comparable to developed economies like Iceland and New Zealand, but an economist notes this figure is significantly boosted by the country's share of Southern African Customs Union revenue, which has made up roughly a third of total revenue in recent years.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →
Chinese-owned Sinomine Copper Smelter in Tsumeb is constructing Namibia's first germanium plant, with peak employment expected to reach between 1,400 and 1,600 people. The company made the announcement while donating N$100,000 through Sinomine Community Trust to support development initiatives in the Oshikoto region.
15 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's oil and gas business development manager Isabel von Oelhafen has called on local companies to strengthen partnerships and build collective capacity to secure opportunities in the emerging oil and gas industry, warning that operating in isolation risks losing business to external suppliers.
15 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Kenzoll Capital has partnered with MSF Commercials to restart the Sperrgebiet Diamond Mine, committing more than US$10 million with plans to expand to US$50 million total investment. The mine, inactive for eight years, will initially focus on diamonds from resources of 6.3 million carats onshore and 4.2 million carats offshore, while exploring heavy mineral sands and critical metals extraction.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
International commodity prices for gold, uranium, copper, tin and zinc are helping cushion Namibia's mining sector against weaker production and rising operating costs. Gold, diamonds and uranium generated approximately N$3.9 billion in export earnings in July, accounting for about 62% of Namibia's domestic exports, though diamonds faced pressure from weak demand and lab-grown competition.
12 hours ago · Informanté →
The Windhoek High Court has set aside the mining licence granted to Chinese-owned Xinfeng Investment in September 2022, finding that the company's licence application contained misleading information that materially affected the former mines minister's decision. The court referred the application back for reconsideration, but the company has instructed its lawyers to appeal to the Supreme Court.
8 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's mining sector is increasingly using contractors and temporary workers instead of permanent employees to lower labour and operational costs, according to the Mineworkers Union of Namibia. Union secretary general George Ampweya warned that the practice has eroded decent work conditions, reduced wages and job security for outsourced workers, and called for regulation of outsourcing and equal pay for work of equal value.
8 hours ago · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Government is implementing measures to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak while protecting farmers, livestock businesses and Namibia's meat export markets. As of 5 October, 127 positive cases had been recorded across 15 farms, with Government establishing 20 surveillance teams and 10 roadblocks across the //Kharas region to monitor and control livestock movement.
13 hours ago · New Era →
Professor Jacob Angala Sheehama argues that while fertiliser supplies are important for Namibia's food security, the country needs a partner with on-the-ground presence, local capacity, and training programmes for sustainable capacity-building. Russian fertiliser producers including Uralchem and Uralkali are considering joint projects in the Namibian market.
13 hours ago · New Era →
About 45 agricultural extension and forestry officers started a six-day training programme on the farmers' field schools (FFS) concept as part of the Drylands Sustainable Landscapes Impact Project, which plans to establish 220 field schools across three landscapes in northern Namibia, reaching about 7,200 people.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has forced the Namibian government to reconsider its plans to support the livestock sector during expected El Niño conditions, which could bring hotter and drier than normal rainy season. The outbreak has disrupted livestock auctions and sales, complicating farmers' ability to reduce herds in advance of potential drought.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's animal health system does not adequately cover bees, creating a gap in detecting and managing bee diseases. The issue was raised at a national apiculture workshop in Windhoek that brought together government officials, beekeepers, and other stakeholders to review laws and policies governing beekeeping and identify gaps affecting the sector.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
The government has rejected privatisation of communal land, saying it could lead to land concentration among wealthy individuals and increase poverty in rural communities. The agriculture minister said communal land is a state resource held for the benefit of traditional communities and supports procedural land allocation under the Communal Land Reform Act instead.
12 hours ago · New Era →
Residents of Okahungu in Opuwo Urban lost over 80 goats following heavy rain, hail, and rising river waters last week Friday. One resident lost 57 goats, another lost 13, and a third lost 19 that were washed away by the river, with the livestock losses described as serious distress for households dependent on animals for livelihood.
13 hours ago · New Era →
PDM president McHenry Venaani called on the government in Parliament to introduce an emergency relief package for farmers facing financial difficulties from the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, citing movement restrictions and livestock market disruptions, and warned of wider consequences for the meat industry including Beefcor's consideration of about 393 worker retrenchments.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →
The European Union says it supports efforts to allow Namibia's northern communal farmers to enter international markets if the regions attain disease-free status to export meat. This follows the EU's temporary suspension of fresh beef, sheep and goat meat imports from Namibia due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told Parliament that Cabinet will vaccinate cattle affected by the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in Karasburg rather than cull them, citing scientific advice that culling is most effective within 24 to 48 hours of detection. About 100,000 vaccine doses are available, with officials arranging cold storage closer to the affected area.
3 hours ago · Informanté →
Learners with intellectual impairment on Eluwa Resource School's waiting list may wait up to ten years for a place, with many ageing out before admission.
23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses has called for money advanced by the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) for housing developments to be repaid and reinvested into new projects.
23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Ministry of Health has clarified that the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS) is administered by the Ministry of Finance, not the Health Ministry, and has urged the public to direct all enquiries about the scheme's benefits and administration to Finance rather than Health.
19 hours ago · Informanté →
At the Zambezi Vocational Training Centre's seventh graduation, Katima Mulilo Deputy Mayor Charity Matongo-Mabuku called for stronger collaboration between vocational training institutions, government, and the private sector to ensure skills translate into employment and entrepreneurship. ZVTC has grown since 1993 from three occupational areas to 11 and from 36 trainees to 778.
13 hours ago · New Era →
Namibia's Ministry of Education has published the 2027 calendar for government schools, with learners beginning on 13 January and concluding on 8 December, covering 197 school days across three terms. The ministry also released a separate 2027 hostel calendar with 270 days scheduled for hostel learners.
15 hours ago · Informanté →
Deputy education minister Dino Ballotti has warned that Namibia's plans to expand digital learning face significant challenges including poor internet connectivity in remote schools, ageing ICT equipment, electricity shortages, and high data and maintenance costs. Ballotti cautioned that Namibia must not rush to introduce new technology while basic conditions for learning remain problematic in some schools.
15 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
This year's World Cerebral Palsy Day, observed on 6 October with the theme #UniqueAndUnited, highlights the varied experiences and strengths of people with the condition, which affects movement, balance and posture differently in each person. Cerebral palsy, caused by damage to a baby's brain most often before birth, can result in stiff muscles, coordination difficulties, speech delays, intellectual disabilities, seizures, and hearing or vision problems, but its effects vary widely from person to person.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
An expert says boys should also receive the human papillomavirus vaccine, as they can acquire and transmit the virus and develop HPV-related diseases including penile cancer and genital warts. HPV is commonly transmitted through sexual contact and direct skin-to-skin contact, and vaccination is presented as important prevention.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Three villages in Omusati, including Iikokola, have had no water during dry seasons since 2020 due to a weak pump from Ogongo. The Governor says a new pump under construction is expected to be completed in January next year to improve water supply.
9 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Guillermo Melando and Thobias Gabriel won silver and bronze medals respectively at the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair in Johannesburg, where young scientists from 11 countries showcased research and innovations from 28 September to 2 October 2026.
10 hours ago · Informanté →
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the alleged robbery and murder of a 60-year-old woman at Onheleiwa Village in Omusati Region. Police allege the suspect entered the victim's house, assaulted her on the back of the head with an unknown object, causing fatal injuries, and stole her cell phone and SIM card; the stolen property has since been recovered.
22 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Jeffrey Dirks appeared in Keetmanshoop Magistrate's Court on 6 October 2026 charged with the murder of Wilhelmina Waterboer, 39, read with provisions of the Domestic Violence Act and assault GBH. The court remanded him in custody after the State opposed bail, citing the seriousness of the offence and incomplete investigations; the case was postponed to 27 January 2027.
6 hours ago · Informanté →
Cybersecurity expert Andrew Brown warned parents at a Windhoek seminar that children may interact with strangers online without parental knowledge, particularly on platforms like Roblox. He urged parents to teach children to remain anonymous, establish device-use rules, and maintain open communication, while specialist Sheldon Shava also warned that criminals use publicly shared information to build victim profiles for targeted attacks.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →
Jonas Murao, a Hardap region farmworker convicted on six charges including the rape of a four-month-old baby, is scheduled for sentencing in the Windhoek High Court on 30 October. Judge Claudia Claasen found him guilty of housebreaking, rape, attempted rape, and indecent assault following events at Hoachanas between 2008 and 2016.
6 hours ago · The Namibian →
Placido Hilukilwa Immanuel Hainghumbi, a retired teacher, former pastor and one of the founding councillors of Helao Nafidi Town in Ohangwena Region, has died aged 84. He was a Bible Studies teacher who engaged in political sensitisation in the 1980s and later went into exile in Angola before returning to resume his teaching career after independence.
39 min ago · Informanté →
The Zambezi region has been chosen to host the Miss Namibia 2027 national beauty pageant, with Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi receiving the honour from the outgoing host region Omaheke. Kabula-Simushi said the event will showcase the region's natural beauty and cultural diversity to Namibians and international visitors.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
David Mwanyekange, a self-taught close-up magician performing as Davidjoemagictricks, has built a following on social media by practising card tricks and magic on Windhoek streets and honing his craft through repetition and audience feedback from friends and strangers.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (NASCAM) announced it is tightening enforcement of copyrighted music licensing requirements, working with police and deploying seven field inspectors across regions. Failure to obtain a licence for public performance, broadcast or play of copyrighted music can result in fines of N$12,000 or up to three years in prison, or N$20,000 or up to five years in prison depending on the offence.
10 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Novak Djokovic won the China Open on Tuesday when opponent Alex de Minaur retired injured from the final, extending his perfect record to 34 consecutive wins and claiming his 102nd career title and seventh Beijing title since 2015.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
Spain defeated Croatia 2-1 in Split to maintain an unbeaten record and secure a top-two finish in Nations League Group A3. England beat the Czech Republic 3-0 at home to stay second, three points behind Spain.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's senior women's inline hockey team opened the World Championships in Paraguay with victories against the United States, Chile, Mexico and Brazil, including a dramatic 3-2 win over the top-ranked USA in extra time.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career for Argentina on Tuesday with an emotional final match in Buenos Aires, scoring his 126th international goal in a 3-0 victory over Benin and telling fans that the gruelling World Cup campaign and his late father's illness influenced his decision to retire.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
Running Stars FC from Bethanie won the 14th Tses Spring Sports Festival soccer championship, defeating Eleven Champions 3–0 on penalties after a 1–1 draw and claiming N$25,000, a floating trophy, and 25 gold medals. The festival also featured netball competition, with //Kharas U/19 regional squad winning gold.
13 hours ago · New Era →
Former African Stars FC director of football Ricardo Mannetti calls on the club to put up a strong performance against Orlando Pirates in their CAF Champions League encounter, with matches scheduled for October 17 in Gaborone and October 24 in Johannesburg.
9 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia will face the United States in an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 clash at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas as part of the 2026 United States Tri-Nation Series, with the USA entering the match in strong form after beating the UAE by six wickets on Monday.
7 hours ago · Informanté →
Namibia posted 298/9 in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match against the United States, with Michael van Lingen scoring 124 and Gerhard Erasmus adding 76. The USA now requires 299 runs from their 50 overs to win.
59 min ago · Informanté →
The High Court granted a preservation order over two vehicles and N$810 linked to the killing of two white rhinoceroses at an Omaheke region farm. Five suspects have been linked to the alleged killings, with prosecutors alleging one vehicle was used for reconnaissance visits to farms and the other to transport poachers.
7 hours ago · The Namibian →
Following a Strategic Dialogue in Opuwo on 29 and 30 September 2026, Namibia and Germany agreed to strengthen their development partnership, focusing on climate-resilient water security, biodiversity, livelihoods, green energy transition, and skills development. Germany has been Namibia's largest single development partner for over 35 years and is the largest recipient of German development cooperation in Africa on a per-capita basis.
21 hours ago · Informanté →
Germany committed €43.8 million (about N$822 million) in 2025 funding to Namibia for sustainable urban development, vocational training, green energy, and natural resource management through its KfW Development Bank, GIZ, and BGR. The commitments follow a September Strategic Dialogue in Opuwo where the countries agreed to strengthen cooperation on climate resilience, water security, biodiversity, and a just green energy transition.
16 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer visited Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek on Friday, sharing first-hand accounts of life aboard the International Space Station, his spacewalk experiences, and the path to becoming an astronaut. He emphasised the importance of curiosity, ambition and teamwork in achieving distant goals.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →