The Erongo governor’s office has ordered a mining contractor at Karibib to halt its operations immediately after a pile of jobseekers’ CVs was found dumped at the town. …
The deputy sheriff of the High Court for the Erongo region has been authorised to sell a freezer trawler belonging to the financially troubled company Hodago Fishing, of which a Swapo-linked company is a minority shareholder. …
… Speaking to the Windhoek Observer on Tuesday evening after reviewing a statement issued by the office of the Erongo governor, Amutse described the matter as unacceptable. …
IUM to build 120-bed private hospital near Ondangwa
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… According to Namwandi, the university now has campuses in the Ohangwena, Erongo, Khomas, Kavango West and Oshana regions, with a student population of 28 500 this academic year. …
… He said the university has campuses in the Ohangwena, Erongo, Khomas, Kavango West and Oshana regions, with a student population of 28 500 this academic year. …
… They were followed by zone 3, which are the ||Kharas, Erongo, Hardap, and Omaheke regions, who forked out N$24.30, while Khomas consumers in zone 2 paid the lowest price at N$24.12 per litre. …
Chamwe Kaira Canadian exploration company Ongwe Minerals Incorporated says new drilling results at its Manga prospect in the Erongo region are showing signs of a larger gold discovery than initially expected. …
Petrus !Ganeb Secondary School at Uis in the Erongo region has received 20 computers, a printer and essential networking equipment for a computer laboratory from the Swakop Uranium Foundation. …
… One of his toughest matches was against the Kunene region in the 2026 Newspaper Cup final, his team, Erongo, was trailing 1-0 for most of the game after Kunene scored a penalty. …
Chamwe Kaira Paladin Energy says rising global demand for nuclear energy and a growing uranium supply shortage are creating opportunities for the company to strengthen value from its uranium assets, including the Langer Heinrich Mine in the Erongo region. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Agricultural support programmes in the Erongo region are yielding results, with hundreds of farmers receiving training, equipment, livestock, and technical support.
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.
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.