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Namibian Sun
A group claiming to represent the Daure Daman Traditional Elders Council on Wednesday petitioned for the removal of Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses, accusing her of interfering ... …
Daure Daman group call for Erongo governor's removalThe Namibian
… It reads: “This epic night of boxing is scheduled to take place on 24 July at the Multipurpose Centre at the coastal town of Swakopmund in the Erongo region. …
Nangolo to trade blows against experienced ZambaThe Namibian
… Ndamanomhata said the new board is shifting its grant distribution strategy to enforce geographic inclusivity, ensuring financial aid reaches far beyond traditional urban hubs like Windhoek and the Erongo region. …
New arts council boss aims for 3% GDP contributionThe Namibian
Fifty-four state patients in the Erongo region are expected to benefit from a new dialysis unit inaugurated at Walvis Bay District Hospital on Thursday. …
New state dialysis unit to serve 54 Erongo patientsWindhoek Observer
Renthia Kaimbi Two separate suicide incidents within days of each other have shaken the coastal town, with the Erongo regional police confirming both cases. …
OBSERVER COASTAL | Second suicide in days rocks SwakopmundThe Namibian
… Erongo governor Natalia |Goagoses describes the consultation as an important step towards developing a responsive and forward-looking migration framework that balances national interests with international obligations. …
Namibia reviews 30-year-old immigration lawInformanté
… Consultations were held in the //Kharas and Hardap regions, with further engagements planned in Omaheke, Otjozondjupa and Erongo. …
National Assembly resumes as MPs continue oversight, regional and international engagementsThe Namibian
… Erongo police senior inspector Hilma Shomongula on Sunday confirmed that Shinedima’s body was found in the same area where he was suspected to have entered the sea. …
Missing Tsumeb man’s body found offshoreThe Namibian
Andrada Mining Limited has secured conditional debt financing worth N$98 million from Bank Windhoek and the Development Bank of Namibia to support expansion projects at its Uis Mine in the Erongo region. …
Andrada secures N$98mfor Uis Mine expansionThe Namibian
A DESERT locust outbreak has been detected in parts of the Erongo and Hardap regions, with warnings that the insects are already destroying grazing and natural vegetation in affected areas. …
Locust outbreak spreads across Erongo and HardapJoy Nangolo will headline the 'Local is Lekker' Boxing Bonanza this Friday at Swakopmund's Multipurpose Centre, facing Fabian Lameck in the main bout for the national bantamweight title. The event will feature nine all-local bouts and fighters from five regions.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
Joy Nangolo will headline the 'Local is Lekker' Boxing Bonanza this Friday at Swakopmund's Multipurpose Centre, facing Fabian Lameck in the main bout for the national bantamweight title. The event will feature nine all-local bouts and fighters from five regions.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
The 064 Motorcycle Club delivered food parcels to 10 elderly residents in Arandis and donated groceries and essential items to Tears of Hope Children's Home in Mondesa, Swakopmund, recognising the mobility challenges faced by vulnerable community members.
22 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Erongo Directorate of Education has relaunched applications for 2027 pre-primary and Grade 1 admissions after suspending the initial registration process to assess school infrastructure and develop a fairer placement strategy. Applications for Swakopmund and Walvis Bay circuits will run from 21 to 27 July.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Independent Patriots for Change's Erongo chairperson Aloisius Kangulu called on party members to remain focused on addressing poverty, unemployment and inequality facing ordinary Namibians, rather than allowing internal differences and political speculation to distract them during the party's restructuring process.
20 July 2026 · New Era →
The Independent Patriots for Change has accused Swapo of exploiting poverty and people's personal circumstances to weaken opposition parties, following the defection of former Erongo regional mobiliser Rudolf Kahingunga and others to the ruling party.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jonah Home in Walvis Bay has cared for abandoned and vulnerable children for 15 years, currently housing about 14 children with capacity for up to 20. The facility accepts children from difficult circumstances including neglect, abuse, and families affected by substance addiction.
18 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Langer Heinrich Uranium donated 3,467 mathematics, physical science and chemistry textbooks worth over N$1 million to schools in the Swakopmund and Walvis Bay education circuits to address textbook shortages and improve learner performance.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Langer Heinrich Uranium donated 3,467 mathematics, physical science and chemistry textbooks worth over N$1 million to schools in the Swakopmund and Walvis Bay education circuits. Educators said the resources will address persistent textbook shortages and improve learner performance in critical subjects.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's social challenges require coordinated, evidence-led corporate social investment rather than fragmented goodwill efforts. The Capricorn Foundation backs the Mukopano initiative, a platform that convenes funders, implementers and communities to coordinate social investment across the country.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare identified 373 children living and working on the streets in 2023 and plans to conduct a regional study this year to determine actual numbers and social and economic factors driving children to street life. The Khomas region recorded the highest number of street-connected children.
16 July 2026 · New Era →
Erongo RED has launched a public awareness campaign to mobilise communities across the region to help combat copper cable theft, warning that the crime continues.
16 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Transport costs drove Namibia's June inflation at 12.9% annually, the largest contributor to rising living costs, while overall annual inflation rose to 4.4%. Food price pressures eased, with fish and meat inflation falling sharply year-on-year.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Members of Parliament have launched stakeholder consultations from 13 to 31 July 2026 to examine the health impact of hubbly bubbly (hookah) use on Namibian youth in several regions. Previous oversight visits to Hardap, Khomas, and Erongo regions in August 2024 found widespread use among learners, with concerns about addiction, academic performance, and mixing hookah with alcohol or drugs.
14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Young Namibians who obtained internationally recognised offshore training in anticipation of jobs in the emerging oil and gas sector are facing difficulties securing employment, despite the government projecting 4,000 to 12,000 jobs over the next 30 years. One woman spent N$50,000 of her savings on offshore certification in South Africa after President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah encouraged Namibians to prepare for opportunities in the sector, but has yet to secure work in the industry.
13 July 2026 · New Era →
Rudolf Kahingunga, Erongo regional mobiliser for the Independent Patriots for Change, resigned and joined SWAPO, citing the IPC's departure from founding principles of democracy and transparency toward centralized decision-making. His departure follows that of Ohangwena regional counterpart Erastus Mwahafa a month prior.
13 July 2026 · Informanté →
Erongo governor Nathalia Goagoses has obtained a doctorate in business administration. The Office of the Governor says the qualification is expected to enhance her leadership capabilities and contribute to sustainable growth and prosperity of the Erongo region and the country.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Brother Terence, a gospel star, is celebrating 30 years in the music industry with a carnival event at Swakopmund's Multi-Purpose Hall featuring 19 colleagues from the gospel field. Gurirab reflects on the challenges of sustaining a career in gospel music in Namibia, describing the genre as marginalised and difficult for attracting sponsorship.
4 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Bannerman Energy reports its Etango uranium project in Erongo has operated for 1.1 million hours without serious injuries, with bulk earthworks at 92% completion and a final investment decision expected later in 2026. The company maintains an unbroken 17-year lost-time-injury-free record.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Overcrowded classrooms and rising demand for pre-primary placements are straining public schools, with some schools accommodating around 45 pupils when the recommended ratio is 35 pupils per teacher. The education directorate in Erongo region has temporarily suspended new pupil enrolments at public primary schools in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.
30 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Rössing Uranium achieved its highest uranium oxide production in over a decade in 2025, generating more than N$1 billion in profit and paying N$750 million in taxes, royalties and dividends in Namibia. The mine processed 10 million tonnes of ore and produced over 3,000 tonnes of uranium oxide for the first time since 2010.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Erongo regional electricity distributor has invested nearly N$800 million in electricity infrastructure over the past decade and allocated a further N$152 million for network expansion in the 2025/26 financial year. The utility is also advancing a 20MW solar generation project valued at approximately N$470 million to increase local electricity generation and reduce reliance on imported power.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Daniel Makie (44) was denied bail after his first appearance in Walvis Bay Magistrate's Court on a charge of murdering Barbara Geschke (80), whose body was found at her home on 16 June. The case was postponed to 29 October while police investigations continue.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund reported 229 fatalities, 1,333 crashes and 2,273 injuries in the first six months of 2026, down 6% in deaths compared with the same period in 2025. The Fund called on road users to take personal responsibility for safety, citing particular concern about pedestrian vulnerability.
25 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's swimmers delivered record-breaking performances at the second Short Course Gala on 19–20 June 2026, with Jessica Humphrey breaking the 50m freestyle open record and three age-group records, and other swimmers setting records across various events.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia recorded 1 333 road crashes between January and June 2026, resulting in 2 273 injuries and 229 fatalities, according to the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund. Although crashes, injuries, and fatalities all declined compared to the same period in 2025 (down 11%, 9%, and 6% respectively), the MVA Fund described the loss of life as "unacceptable."
25 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Agricultural support programmes in the Erongo region are yielding results, with hundreds of farmers receiving training, equipment, livestock, and technical support.
25 June 2026 · Namibian Sun →
NamPower has inaugurated a N$394 million Sekelduin Substation in Swakopmund to improve electricity supply reliability in the Erongo region, increase capacity for households, businesses, mining and tourism, and reduce power interruptions. Deputy minister Kröhne said the project strengthens energy security and supports economic development objectives outlined in the Sixth National Development Plan.
24 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
NamPower is rolling out a multibillion-dollar transmission expansion programme to strengthen Namibia's electricity network and meet growing demand. The Sekelduin Substation, a N$394 million project built between July 2021 and March 2023, was inaugurated this month and is described as the first digital substation in Africa.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →