President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati as Namibia's Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
8 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati as Namibia's Ambassador to the Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
8 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Former Cabinet minister and Swapo veteran Jerry Ekandjo wants the committee responsible for recommending burial honours for prominent Namibians disbanded and replaced by ad hoc arrangements.
8 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The memorial service and state funeral of retired Chief Justice Gert Johannes Cornelius Strydom, who served as Namibia's third Chief Justice from 1999 to 2003, will take place on 9 October 2026 at Parliament Gardens in Windhoek, followed by his burial at Pioneers Park Cemetery. Strydom passed away on 25 September 2026 at age 88.
7 hours ago · Informanté →
The Namibian Defence Force conducted a combat fitness test southwest of Kupferberg Farm Road C26 in Windhoek Rural Constituency on Thursday from 06:00 to 15:00, with the NDF's head of public relations urging members of the public in the surrounding area to be aware of the exercise.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →
Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian Ferdinand Hengombe is demanding to know whether industries, mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse will be held liable for costs arising from his decision to overturn the Namibian Competition Commission's rejection of the proposed Cheetah Cement and Ohorongo Cement merger, following a High Court judgment that found Amutse's decision unlawful and invalid.
20 hours ago · The Namibian →
The National Assembly resumed its fourth session of the eighth Parliament on Tuesday, with updates on medical laboratory students receiving psychosocial support and alternative study options through NUST and NSFAF, discussion of judicial reforms including a proposed Constitutional Court, plans for South African experts to visit Namibia to discuss reopening livestock auctions suspended after a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, and the Speaker raising concerns about a growing backlog of parliamentary questions.
20 hours ago · New Era →
Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has tabled the International Trade Management Bill in Parliament, which seeks to establish an International Trade Management Commission to oversee Namibia's tariff regime and international trade matters. The Commission will investigate, determine, and recommend tariff adjustments based on economic analysis and consistency with Namibia's regional and international obligations.
20 hours ago · Informanté →
The First Gentleman, Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, commended the Ministry of Gender Equality's Third National Gender Equality and Equity Policy 2025–2035 and Strategic Plan 2025–2030 for prioritising the empowerment of boys and men, citing concerns over male mental health and declining academic performance among male students in higher education.
22 hours ago · Informanté →
Parliament has questioned whether the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill adequately protects state revenue as it proposes transferring powers from the minister of industries, mines and energy to the President, including establishment of an Upstream Petroleum Unit in the President's office and changes to oversight of royalties, licences, local content and environmental obligations. PDM Chief Whip Winnie Moongo raised concerns that the bill weakens existing safeguards requiring finance ministry concurrence for royalty decisions.
22 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia is participating in the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Arusha, Tanzania, from 5 to 9 October 2026, under the theme "Enhancing good governance and empowering communities through inclusivity, trust and opportunities for all." National Assembly Member Hon. Dr Peya Mushelenga said the participation reflects Namibia's commitment to multilateral diplomacy and the parliament's role in discussions on health, climate change, trade and other global issues.
16 hours ago · Informanté →
The High Court dismissed an urgent application by China Jiangxi International (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd JV Homefin Properties CC to stop implementation of an emergency contract for veterinary cordon fences along Namibia's border with South Africa. Although the court found Homefin had established grounds to challenge the cancellation of the original competitive bidding process, it ruled the balance of convenience did not favour granting the interdict, citing the successful bidder's mobilisation and the escalating threat of Foot-and-Mouth Disease spreading into Namibia.
17 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Landless People's Movement youth wing has called for urgent government action to resolve the National Youth Council's leadership crisis, which began after its June general assembly ended in chaos. The party is backing calls for the education minister to provide a public update on the council's status and a clear, time-bound plan to restore governance structures and legitimate leadership.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Independent Patriots for Change has accused TransNamib of shielding senior executives from disciplinary action, noting that hearings for two officials suspended in February 2026 on property mismanagement allegations have not commenced despite promises they would occur in July and August.
14 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Health and social services minister Esperance Luvindao has rejected allegations that she used her brother's law firm and government funds to pay for a private lawyer in a defamation lawsuit against the Windhoek Observer, saying such claims should not be treated as fact without evidence. She told Parliament that her siblings' professions and businesses should not be presented as evidence of ministerial wrongdoing.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board and the Ministry of International Relations and Trade have launched the Namibia Exporters' Guide to help Namibian businesses, particularly MSMEs, prepare for regional and international markets. The guide provides practical information on export readiness, market selection, trade requirements, standards, certification, documentation, logistics, and finance, and aligns with national economic targets to increase the share of manufactured goods in total exports from 42% to 60% by 2029.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →
The 2026 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China (November 2–5) will focus on open source and openness in digital development. For Namibia, pursuing a National Digital Strategy and positioning itself as a hub for green data and creative tech, the emphasis on open source lowers barriers for countries to become builders rather than consumers of AI.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Capricorn Group Limited has made a binding offer to acquire an 81.6% initial stake in Centrafin, a South African specialist equipment rental and asset financing business, for an enterprise value of R788.3 million, with an option to acquire the remaining 100% over five years.
23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The government has tabled the International Trade Management Bill, 2026, which would establish the Namibia International Trade Commission as a statutory body responsible for managing national tariffs, protecting commercial interests, and investigating unfair trade practices such as dumping and subsidised imports.
23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Simonis Storm warns that Namibia's draft Welwitschia Fund Bill, which is set to be tabled in Parliament this month, is "not ready to enact" due to missing critical formulas and governance safeguards. The firm cited concerns including unspecified petroleum deposit and withdrawal parameters, a fixed revenue threshold that could halt savings during downturns, and excessive concentration of powers in the finance minister without parliamentary checks.
23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Bank Windhoek's mobile application has seen active users increase by more than 900% since its 2021 launch, with the proportion of active mobile users rising from 24% to 28% in the most recent financial year as customers shift towards digital banking channels.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Standard Bank Namibia has launched a URewards competition offering one client and one employee, each with a partner, the chance to travel to South Africa and watch Namibia's African Stars play Orlando Pirates at Orlando Stadium. The competition links everyday financial behaviour to memorable experiences through Standard Bank's URewards programme, which provides monthly cashback to eligible clients using their Standard Bank Mastercard.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Construction Industries Federation supports a High Court decision that reversed industries minister Modestus Amutse's approval of a merger between Namibia's two cement companies, arguing that cement is too important to the construction and infrastructure sectors to be treated as a purely commercial transaction. The court found that Amutse had not considered objections against the proposed acquisition of Ohorongo Cement by Whale Rock Cement.
19 hours ago · The Namibian →
Sanlam's proposed takeover and delisting of Santam will remove a significant source of trading activity from the Namibian Securities Exchange, where Santam has accounted for 5.15% of equity turnover so far this year. Sanlam, which owns about 63% of Santam, has offered R505 per share for the remaining shares, a 26.6% premium to the insurer's announcement-day price.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Pupkewitz Group has begun construction of a larger, modern MegaBuild branch at Grootfontein on the B14 to Otjinene, featuring improved accessibility, expanded product range and enhanced capacity to serve the region's contractors, farmers, homeowners and businesses.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi officially opened the final 1.5-kilometre dual carriageway section of Windhoek's Southern Link, connecting the Auaspoort Interchange to the B1 route towards Rehoboth. The project represents a total investment of approximately N$231.6 million, including N$220.1 million in construction costs and N$11.4 million for consultancy services, with N$50 million allocated to SMEs.
13 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Minister of Home Affairs Lucia Iipumbu committed to supporting the development of the Oshikuku Trade Fair Centre during the 2 October Exhibitors' Awards Ceremony, calling on local businesses and stakeholders to collaborate with the town council to strengthen the facility.
16 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Bank Windhoek is seeking to seize a N$2-million Mercedes-Benz owned by Victor Malima's company Eco Trading CC, which owes the bank N$2.9 million. Malima, a fugitive wanted for his role in the Namcor corruption scandal, allegedly fled to Angola in July and has defaulted on payments since August.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibian financial services group Capricorn is taking an 81.6% stake in South African specialist asset financier Centrafin, valued at R788.3 million in enterprise value, as part of its strategy to diversify revenue beyond Namibia and Botswana and expand into the South African market.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
Uranium developer Bannerman Energy is holding an AGM on 5 November 2026 to seek shareholder approval for ratification of a A$124 million capital placement completed in September 2026, and to vote on updated executive incentive frameworks as the company transitions from explorer to active producer.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Andrada Mining's fifth batch of drilling results from its Lithium Ridge project show multiple pegmatites with lithium intersections exceeding 1.5% lithium oxide, and newly identified pegmatites outside the main mineralised trend also containing substantial lithium mineralisation. The drilling also confirmed the presence of tin and tantalum alongside the lithium.
23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Kenzoll Capital has partnered with MSF Commercials to restart operations at the Sperrgebiet Diamond Mine near Lüderitz, which has been largely out of production since Namdeb placed it on care and maintenance in 2018 when it could no longer operate the mine economically.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani confirmed the government will vaccinate rather than cull cattle affected by foot-and-mouth disease, as the effective window for culling (24 to 48 hours after detection) has passed. The response will involve cordoning the affected area and a vaccination campaign, with 100,000 doses already available.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Land Reform Advisory Commission is now fully staffed following the appointment of four additional members at its first meeting. The commission, led by acting chairperson Petrus Canisius Nangol, was inaugurated in May 2026 but could not fully begin work under the Agricultural Land Reform Act until the vacant positions were filled.
13 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Meat from animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease can be safely consumed by people, as FMD does not spread to humans. Namibia's current outbreak, confirmed in the ||Kharas region and now affecting 15 farms, is an animal health emergency with economic impact, not a human health risk.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
The ||Khomanin Traditional Authority has rejected allegations that it illegally sells land to non-members, calling the claims baseless and tribalistic. The allegations were made by the Landless ||Khomanin Traditional Community organisation, whose leader earlier accused the authority of unlawful land sales, financial mismanagement, and other misconduct.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has threatened legal action over the possible deregistration of 20 medical laboratory sciences students at the Namibia University of Science and Technology.
8 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A draft forensic investigation found that the Otjiwarongo municipality faced a N$774,004.05 payment demand after 900 wheelie bins were delivered without a purchase order.
8 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Three men accused of attempted kidnapping of two boys in Swakopmund's DRC informal settlement were each granted bail of N$10,000 in the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court.
8 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Social activist and former forex trader Michael Amushelelo has characterised millions of dollars forfeited to the state following a High Court order as "pocket change."
8 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A 15-year-old from Onheleiwa village in Omusati was arrested and remanded in custody after being accused of attacking and killing 60-year-old Frieda Nakakalepo Hamufungu during a robbery at her home. The Outapi Magistrate's Court postponed his case to 29 October.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →
A 44-year-old man was killed at his home in Oshilulu village, Okahao constituency, on Wednesday evening by his 46-year-old brother, who allegedly stabbed him with a sharp object and struck him with a vehicle shock absorber and sticks. The suspect has been arrested and police investigations continue.
8 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia University of Science and Technology is addressing challenges in its Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences programme by engaging affected students individually on academic pathways, financial support, and practical training opportunities. The programme has faced concerns over accreditation, laboratory facilities, professional supervision, and capacity for Work-Integrated Learning required for professional registration.
22 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology is engaging affected students individually to address challenges in its Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences programme, including concerns over accreditation, laboratory facilities, professional supervision, and limited capacity for work-integrated learning.
22 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Lt (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah warned at a Male Engagement Symposium that fragmented programmes limit impact and urged organisations working with boys and men to coordinate efforts rather than operate in isolation. Education data shows boys have lower promotion rates and higher dropout rates than girls, with 8,720 boys among 17,152 learners who dropped out in 2023.
22 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia University of Science and Technology is offering affected medical laboratory sciences students the option to transfer to other programmes or partner institutions as it addresses accreditation challenges involving practical training capacity, laboratory facilities, and professional supervision.
19 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia, through partnership with the Namibia Housing Action Group, has constructed and delivered over 11 000 low-cost houses countrywide since 1998. Since July last year, the SDFN has constructed and delivered 2 354 houses and established more than 1 000 active savings groups with over 33 000 members across the country's 14 regions.
19 hours ago · New Era →
Informal meat traders selling kapana at Single Quarters in Katutura are calling for government financial assistance as business declines due to Namibia's Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak and resulting livestock movement restrictions. Some vendors have proposed a relief allowance of at least N$700 per month to help affected workers survive the outbreak.
19 hours ago · New Era →
First Gentleman Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah called for coordinated national efforts to address social, educational and psychological challenges facing boys and men in Namibia, saying fragmented programmes have limited impact on gender equality and wellbeing.
19 hours ago · New Era →
Ten second-year law students at the University of Namibia donated stationery kits valued at N$3 000 to 31 inmates at the male correctional facility in Windhoek, intended for those enrolled in formal education and vocational training. The students financed the project through a raffle and were supported by local businesses and the Hanns Seidel Foundation.
20 hours ago · New Era →
NUST is offering affected medical laboratory sciences students transfers to other NUST programmes or partner institutions and determining "appropriate financial solutions on a case-by-case basis," following a petition by 173 students over a disrupted programme. The university has consulted the Namibia Qualifications Authority and engaged independent laboratories for work-integrated learning placements.
17 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
NamWater is tackling manganese-related water quality challenges in Rehoboth through treatment adjustments, increased monitoring, reservoir cleaning, and planned filter refurbishment, with recent testing showing considerable improvement. The manganese occurs naturally in rocks and soils in the dam's catchment and can be released into water when oxygen levels drop in deeper water.
18 hours ago · Informanté →
Police are investigating after a dismembered body of a middle-aged woman was found in a riverbed in the Daan Viljoen area outside Windhoek on 5 October 2026. The woman has not yet been identified; her remains have been sent for forensic examination.
13 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
A 44-year-old man died instantly after being stabbed and beaten on Wednesday evening in Oshilulu village, Omusati Region. His 46-year-old biological older brother, with whom he shared a homestead, has been arrested and faces charges of murder and domestic violence.
15 hours ago · Informanté →
A mother of eight from Ashipepe village, raising four children with ectodermal dysplasia, received immediate water assistance after appealing for access to clean water. Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi visited her home with officials from health, rural water supply, and NamWater to assess the family's needs and arrange intervention.
14 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Experts speaking at a Windhoek seminar cautioned that criminals use artificial intelligence and information from social media to impersonate people and launch targeted phishing attacks, with AI enabling real-time face swapping during video calls and profiles built from personal data used to make scams appear more convincing.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Namibia Allied and Food Workers Union has called on Beefcor Meat Suppliers to delay plans to retrench 393 workers at its Okahandja facility, arguing the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak was only confirmed last month and companies should allow time for restrictions to ease before cutting jobs. Beefcor says the FMD outbreak and restrictions on livestock movement and beef exports have crippled operations and caused lost export income, particularly to the EU market.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
A 15-year-old grade 6 pupil has been arrested and charged with murder and robbery following the death of a 60-year-old woman at Onheleiwa in Omusati region. Police allege the boy entered the pensioner's home and struck her on the back of the head with an unknown object, and stole her cellphone and SIM card; he lives in a neighbouring house and is believed to be related to the victim.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
More than 120 Namibia University of Science and Technology medical laboratory science students petitioned education minister Sanet Steenkamp for written answers about deregistration, requesting permission to complete examinations, access to academic records, and clarity on credit recognition if they transfer to other institutions. NUST said its 2025 intake of 150 students exceeded available training capacity.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Namibian Police Force is appealing for public information following the discovery of a dismembered body of a middle-aged woman in a riverbed in the Daan Viljoen area outside Windhoek on 5 October 2026. The body is undergoing forensic examination to identify the deceased and determine the circumstances of death.
12 hours ago · Informanté →
The Namibian Police Force has appealed to the public for information following the discovery of a dismembered body of a middle-aged woman in a riverbed in the Daan Viljoen area on 5 October 2026. The body has been sent for forensic examination to help identify the deceased and determine the circumstances of her death.
12 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia scored 298/9 against the United States in an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 clash in Dallas, but the USA reached 299/6 in 48.5 overs to win by four wickets. The 597-run combined total was the highest recorded in an ODI between the two nations.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →
Desert Jewels conditioning coach Charles Namaseb says Namibia must use the next 10 months to prepare for the 2027 World Netball Cup in Australia, stressing that strategic planning, injury prevention, and consistency matter more than last-minute hard training.
20 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia and South Africa face off this weekend in a five-match indoor hockey women's test series in the capital, with both teams ranked in the world top ten and several new players making their international debuts.
20 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibian boxer Harry Simon Jr will challenge Ghana's Habib Giwa for the vacant WBO and IBF Africa welterweight titles at Rundu on 21 November, in what promoter Nestor Tobias describes as a major step toward world title contention.
19 hours ago · The Namibian →
Dinapama Manufacturing & Supplies has donated a soccer kit to Epoko Combined School for a football tournament starting Friday. Local company RTO Housing Namibia has sponsored the tournament with a N$5,000 cash prize.
17 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Namibia Ports Authority announced a N$90 million sponsorship to the Namibia Football Association to support local football leagues for men and women, with N$30 million annually for three seasons. Prime minister Elijah Ngurare, the NFA's new patron, warned that the funds must be used for their intended purpose.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia Ports Authority has committed N$90 million over three years to sport development and partnered with the Namibia Football Association, at N$30 million annually described as the largest annual sponsorship in Namibian football's history. The funding expands NamPort's existing support, which has reached approximately 720 teams nationwide over the past two years.
13 hours ago · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on the Namibia Football Association to deliver professional leagues and pay players and officials on time, following NamPort's announcement of N$90 million in support over three years—the largest annual sponsorship in Namibian football history at N$30 million annually.
9 hours ago · Informanté →
Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, South Africa and Tanzania launched the Vulture Safe Zone Alliance and guidelines at a virtual Global Flyways Summit on 11 September, responding to alarming declines in African vulture populations, which have plummeted by 80 to 97% over the last five decades due to poisoning, human-wildlife conflict, infrastructure collisions and habitat loss.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia released its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) in September, outlining the country's plan to address climate change over the next 10 years at a cost of N$230 billion, with N$202 billion needed from international financing. The plan commits to both mitigation and adaptation, targeting reductions in energy, livestock and land management, and industrial sectors, while acknowledging that Namibia is one of the world's carbon sinks but remains vulnerable to drought, rising temperatures, and variable rainfall.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
Six of the eight cheetahs Namibia sent to India as part of Project Cheetah have died, with male cheetah Gaurav, the last Namibian male at Kuno National Park, passing away in late September at age 10. The project has successfully re-established 55 cheetahs across India, including 36 born at Kuno National Park, with 16 living in the wild.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
A pangolin named Sparky, critically injured by an electric-fence shock in March, received intensive veterinary care at the Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation and was unable to eat independently or walk straight during early treatment. After nearly two months of care including blood tests, imaging, and wound management, he was nursed back to health.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has launched an investigation into state-owned Namibia Wildlife Resorts over alleged financial mismanagement, poor governance and unfair labour practices, including examining why workers remain displaced 11 months after a fire destroyed their houses at Sesriem in the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
20 hours ago · The Namibian →
Nine ambassadors and high commissioners from Nigeria, Germany, Türkiye, Sudan, Philippines, Panama, Mali, Greece and Pakistan presented their credentials to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and outlined priorities including trade, investment, agriculture, education, maritime cooperation and tourism.
19 hours ago · New Era →
Namibia and Germany have agreed to focus their development partnership on climate-resilient water access, biodiversity conservation, green energy, and skills transformation. The cooperation aims to advance green industrialisation, expand trade and investment, create employment, and support climate adaptation particularly in rural communities.
11 hours ago · The Namibian →