… To illustrate the corporation’s position, Ndamanomhata said NamWater purchases desalinated water for the Erongo Region at approximately N$55 per cubic metre but supplies it at around N$14 per cubic metre, absorbing a significant portion of the cost instead of passing it directly …
… Approximately 3 000 learners from schools across the Erongo Region attended the event, which provided them with an opportunity to explore different career options and interact with representatives from various institutions and organisations. …
… He cited the Erongo Region as an example, explaining that NamWater purchases desalinated water from the Orano Desalination Plant at N$55 per cubic metre but sells it for N$14 per cubic metre, absorbing the difference instead of passing the full cost on to consumers. …
CHAMWE KAIRA Deep Yellow Limited has awarded two major civil and concrete construction contracts worth a combined figure of N$391million for its flagship Tumas uranium project in the Erongo region marking another step towards the project’s planned final investment decision (FID) …
CHAMWE KAIRA Deep Yellow Limited has awarded two major civil and concrete construction contracts worth a combined figure of N$391million for its flagship Tumas uranium project in the Erongo region marking another step towards the project’s planned final investment decision (FID) …
… Also on Saturday, the body of a 54-year-old Italian national was discovered by colleagues lying on the floor of his room at a farm near Omaruru in the Erongo Region. …
… Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruthy Masake joined representatives from UNIDO, the United Kingdom Government and other stakeholders at the Daures Green Hydrogen Village in the Erongo Region for a project review session aimed at assessing implemen …
… Director Siphokazi Kangowa told the Windhoek Observer referrals do not come only from Erongo Region but from Oshikoto, Kavango, Karas and other distant parts of the country. …
… The same impact-driven approach informs the vocational graduate entrepreneurship programme, a pilot initiative launched this year in the Erongo region to support 20 selected technical and vocational education and training graduates through practical mentorship and business develo …
… His departure has drawn attention because of his previous role in strengthening the IPC’s structures in the Erongo Region, where he was responsible for mobilising members and establishing branches. …
NamWater defended its pricing model, stating that its tariffs have remained unchanged since 2019 despite rising operational costs, and argued that increases on household municipal accounts are largely the responsibility of local authorities rather than the state-owned utility. The corporation warned that supplying water below cost indefinitely would threaten its financial sustainability.
NamWater defended its pricing model, stating that its tariffs have remained unchanged since 2019 despite rising operational costs, and argued that increases on household municipal accounts are largely the responsibility of local authorities rather than the state-owned utility. The corporation warned that supplying water below cost indefinitely would threaten its financial sustainability.
The Namibian Navy engaged approximately 3,000 learners from Erongo schools at the Erongo Annual Career Fair in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund from 13–17 July 2026, presenting recruitment pathways, training programmes, and career opportunities in maritime defence.
NamWater's Head of Public Relations argued the corporation has been considerate with water pricing, noting that tariffs have not been adjusted for more than five years despite operating on 2019 costs, while acknowledging the corporation has applied for tariff adjustments.
Deep Yellow Limited has awarded two civil and concrete construction contracts worth N$391 million for its Tumas uranium project in Erongo, part of the company's strategy to remove execution risk and secure contractors ahead of its planned final investment decision in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Deep Yellow Limited has awarded two major civil and concrete construction contracts worth N$391 million for its Tumas uranium project in Erongo, part of its strategy to remove execution risk and secure contractors ahead of a planned final investment decision in the fourth quarter of 2026.
A 62-year-old resident of Gcwagi village in Kavango West died on Friday after falling into a fire he had been seated next to. The death was among several unnatural deaths reported in a police weekend crime report.
The Daures Green Hydrogen Village is progressing toward producing Namibia's first carbon-free ammonium sulphate fertiliser using green hydrogen technology, with government and international partners including UNIDO and the United Kingdom Government reviewing the project's development in the Erongo Region.
Jonah Home in Walvis Bay, which cares for twenty vulnerable children, faces a monthly funding shortfall exceeding N$43,000 that threatens its ability to provide basic necessities. The facility has become a de facto national repository for child protection cases from across Namibia, with children often lacking birth certificates and requiring intensive medical or psychological support.
The Capricorn Foundation argues that Namibia's social challenges require coordinated, evidence-led corporate social investment rather than fragmented giving, and supports the Mukopano initiative as a platform for funders, implementers and communities to collaborate on social investment across the country.
The Independent Patriots for Change has rejected allegations from former Erongo regional mobiliser Rudolf Kahingunga that the party suffers from centralised decision-making and that some branches may boycott upcoming regional elections, with IPC spokesperson Immanuel Nashinge dismissing his claims as "fake news." Kahingunga resigned from the IPC on 7 July and subsequently joined Swapo Party alongside former Swakopmund mayor Blasius Goraseb and 15 members of the IPC's Otjimbingwe branch.
Mining companies Paladin Energy and B2Gold have set dates to release their 2026 financial results, with Paladin releasing quarterly results on 22 July 2026 and B2Gold releasing second-quarter results on 6 August 2026, followed by investor conference calls on those dates.
Pupkewitz Toyota and Children in the Wilderness donated conservation equipment worth N$40,000 to rhino rangers protecting desert-adapted black rhinos in the Kunene Region. The donation, which includes backpacks, sleeping bags, binoculars, hiking shoes and knives, was distributed to rangers from Torra, Sesfontein and Anabeb conservancies.
The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association has urged Parliament to intervene on rising road accidents in the public transport sector, citing factors including driver fatigue, speeding, reckless driving, substance use, overloading, poor vehicle maintenance and ageing fleets. The association told lawmakers that public transport moves over 70% of Namibians daily and warned that continued inaction threatens passenger and driver safety.
Erongo RED is offering N$1,000 in electricity vouchers to five customers who complete a public perception survey. The survey seeks feedback on the distributor's service delivery, communication, pricing, renewable energy efforts, and staff performance.
Namibia exported over six million pounds of uranium oxide concentrate in the first quarter of 2026, the best start to a year in the country's recorded history, driven by rising global uranium prices now above US$80/lb. With three operating mines in the Erongo region and new projects in development, uranium is filling the gap left by the collapsing diamond sector.
A man disappeared in the sea while swimming alone at a beach near Platz am Meer Mall at Swakopmund on Thursday. A rescue team was unable to locate him due to darkness, and the search is ongoing; authorities have appealed to the public to help identify the victim.
Central, eastern, western and southern areas of Namibia experienced widespread frost and bitterly cold conditions on Thursday, with several locations recording sub-zero temperatures including Arbeidsgenot at -11°C and areas near the Erongo Mountains at -10°C.
Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare officially launched the Erongo SUNAM Desalination project on 24 June 2026, a N$2.1 billion initiative developed over more than two decades to address water scarcity and support economic growth.
The world's longest-running open-pit uranium mine celebrated its golden jubilee with a gala dinner in Swakopmund, bringing together government officials, community leaders, and industry partners. The event highlighted the mine's deep ties with the Erongo Region and its commitment to continued operations.
The Swakop Uranium Foundation invested N$3 million to rehabilitate Farm Nuwehoop in Omaheke Region, upgrading infrastructure with boreholes, water tanks, livestock facilities, and greenhouses to improve food security for vulnerable populations while generating income through surplus sales.
The Namibia Meteorological Service forecasts sharp temperature drops on Thursday, with central and southern regions most affected. Rehoboth and Windhoek are expected to record minimum temperatures of -1°C, while several other areas in Hardap and //Kharas regions will see temperatures between 0°C and 3°C.
Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp said the Ministry is not yet in a placement phase in the Erongo Region and is working on improved strategies to decongest schools in five regions, including building new schools in Henties, Walvis Bay, and the DRC. She noted that Erongo Region needs at least three schools built per year as approximately 2,000 learners arrive in the region annually.
Defence and veterans affairs minister Frans Kapofi declined on Thursday to provide details about a military base being developed at Okongo in the Ohangwena region, near president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's homestead. The Namibian understands the base is situated on a site previously used by South African forces and has remained largely inactive for years.
Namibia will become the first African country to host the CTBTO's Integrated Field Exercise (IFE26) in October 2026, a major international exercise in Swakopmund and the Erongo Region aimed at strengthening the global nuclear test monitoring system. The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy emphasised there will be no nuclear materials, explosions, radiation or activities that could negatively affect the environment.
Prime Minister Ngurare has officially launched the Erongo SUNAM Desalination Project, a joint venture between NamWater and Swakop Uranium valued at N$2.1 billion that aims to deliver about 20 million cubic metres of desalinated water annually. The project, financed through a 70/30 shareholding structure with Government commitment of N$200 million in equity, is expected to reach financial close in July 2026 and begin commercial operations in June 2028.
Dr. Benonia Rafael delivered a vote of thanks at the launch of the ERONGO SUNAM Desalination project, commending the Prime Minister and other government officials for their support. The project involves Chinese partners and is positioned as part of Namibia's water security and infrastructure-led growth priorities.
Education leaders from Erongo Region gathered in Swakopmund to tackle the region's declining academic performance, prompted by results showing it ranked ninth nationally at Ordinary Level and eleventh at Advanced Subsidiary Level in 2024 and 2025, a fall from its former status as a leading education region.
The Namibian Power Corporation inaugurated the Sekelduin Substation near Swakopmund, described as the first fully digital substation on the African continent, at a cost of N$394 million. The facility will serve as the main transmission supply point for the Erongo Region and support growing energy demand from economic development, industrial expansion, and population growth.
NamPower is implementing major electricity transmission projects to strengthen Namibia's power grid and support economic growth, including the N$2 billion 400kV Auas-Kokerboom Transmission Line expected to be commissioned in the second half of 2028.
Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses has received cross-party recognition for her financial stewardship, including clean audits as a regional officer and moving the governor's office from costly hotel accommodation to a renovated government building funded by donations.