President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah engaged residents of Swakopmund and surrounding communities through a town hall meeting facilitated by Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses, demonstrating responsive leadership at a time when Namibia faces economic challenges, unemployment, and demands around oil and gas development, housing, land, and public services.
10 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah engaged residents of Swakopmund and surrounding communities through a town hall meeting facilitated by Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses, demonstrating responsive leadership at a time when Namibia faces economic challenges, unemployment, and demands around oil and gas development, housing, land, and public services.
10 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for Namibians to receive first priority in employment and skills development from the N$41 billion Dangote Namibia Tank Farm and Regional Pipeline Project, followed by other Africans, and said the government will broaden its local content framework beyond oil and gas to cover investment across Namibia.
10 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah and Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote discussed public attitudes towards investment during a panel discussion, with an emphasis on Namibia welcoming major investment with confidence and ambition. The proposed N$41 billion Dangote Industries tank farm and regional pipeline project at Walvis Bay is characterized as an opportunity to strengthen fuel security, reduce reliance on road transportation, and improve petroleum distribution efficiency.
10 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
A 21-year-old man in Arandis has been diagnosed with stage 5 kidney disease and requires a kidney transplant and up to N$500,000. His mother is appealing for a donor with AB-positive blood type and a healthy lifestyle to help give her son a second chance at life.
22 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi urged Namibia to move away from stigma and discrimination towards recognising the abilities of autistic persons, calling for inclusive education, accessible healthcare, and equal opportunities for autistic children and adults to participate in society and employment.
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November cinemas feature a variety of releases including monster and bank robber stories, comedies, and action movies. Notable titles include Godzilla Minus Zero, Wild Horse Nine, and How to Rob a Bank.
22 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Miss Face of Namibia holds its grand finale tonight, celebrating ten years of empowering young women. The pageant has acquired two international licences—Miss Earth and Miss Planet International—to create opportunities for contestants to compete globally.
22 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Windhoek Beer Festival makes its official debut at Wanderers Sports Field in Pionierspark, featuring performances by multiple DJs and musicians, beer brands, food stalls, and activities running from noon until midnight.
22 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
A Namibian Sun opinion piece argues that local musicians have no right to complain about the Balcony Mix Africa amapiano festival, since they have built their careers by borrowing South African sounds and styles. The writer contends that Namibian audiences naturally gravitate toward the original South African artists who pioneered amapiano.
22 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
An opinion piece questions whether local authorities are balancing financial responsibility with social impact when disconnecting water and electricity services for outstanding debts. The Rundu Town Council has warned residents owing more than N$1,000 and businesses exceeding N$4,000 of disconnection, with strict payment terms and no allowance for alternative arrangements.
10 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →