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Windhoek Observer
Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses has announced that the long-idle yellow building in Omaruru will open as a technical and vocational training centre in June/July this year, ending Erongo’s status as the only region without a fully-fledged TVET centre. …
Long-idle Omaruru building revived as TVET CentreThe Namibian
A new community football tournament offering N$50 000 in prize money will showcase the Erongo region’s young talent at Omaruru from 3 to 5 July. …
N$50 000 up for grabs at Omaruru football fiestaWindhoek Observer
… NamPower has said the new infrastructure adds to its transmission network, unlocks coastal load growth, strengthens reliability, and prepares the Erongo region grid for the future. …
NamPower to officially inaugurate N$394 million substationThe Namibian
A Dâure Daman community committee has distanced itself from a petition calling for the removal of Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses, citing it has not been consulted on the matter. …
Dâure Daman committee rejects petition against Erongo governor /GoagosesNamibian 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 lawElsie Uxams, a retired school matron, has sold semi-precious stones—tourmaline, Agat, amethyst, crystals and rose quartz—from a roadside stall in the Dâures area for almost 40 years, operating largely on trust by allowing customers to leave payment in a bucket when she is not present.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
Elsie Uxams, a retired school matron, has sold semi-precious stones—tourmaline, Agat, amethyst, crystals and rose quartz—from a roadside stall in the Dâures area for almost 40 years, operating largely on trust by allowing customers to leave payment in a bucket when she is not present.
4 September 2026 · New Era →
Paladin Energy's Langer Heinrich Mine in Erongo has 21 million pounds of uranium contracted through 2030, with 44% of 2026–2030 contracted volumes at base-escalated and fixed pricing and the remainder linked to market prices. The mine sold 4.35 million pounds of uranium oxide during the 2026 financial year at an average price of US$70 per pound.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Sean Naude, involved in the search for 15-year-old Erwin Bezuidenhaupt who reportedly drowned at Swakopmund marina in July, claimed on Facebook that authorities would have recovered the teenager's remains sooner had he been a "wambo child," a remark that has ignited debate over tribalism, privilege, and whether race belongs in the search effort.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare delivered a keynote address to the 4th Junior National Council, urging young members from Namibia's fourteen regions to champion water, sanitation, and national development as participants in parliamentary democracy.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An exhibition called 'Namibia – A Photographic View' features work by photographers Margaret Courtney-Clarke and Rachel Sakeus exploring drought, forced relocation, and life in Windhoek's informal settlements. The exhibition is part of cultural relations between Mannheim and Windhoek, and showcases portraiture and documentation of San and indigenous peoples navigating displacement and climate challenges across rural Namibian regions.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Deep Yellow has awarded two contracts worth a combined estimated N$389 million for civil and concrete works at its Tumas uranium project in Erongo, with construction mobilisation expected to commence in August and a Final Investment Decision anticipated in the fourth quarter.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Geological scientists have called on Namibia to intensify exploration of its largely untapped mineral wealth and create more local value from extracted resources. They identified uranium, lithium, rare earth elements and copper as minerals with significant potential for economic growth, noting that Namibia remains underexplored despite its long mining history.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Meteorological Service forecasts light thundershowers for Wednesday across parts of Kunene, Erongo, Khomas, Hardap and //Kharas regions, including interior and coastal areas. Motorists are urged to exercise caution as conditions may reduce visibility and make roads slippery.
25 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's ministry of works and transport is introducing a regulatory system for driving schools and driving instructors to improve the quality and consistency of driver training. The initiative aims to address inconsistencies in driver training and strengthen oversight of an industry considered critical to road safety.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Desert Queens FC, an Erongo-based club, secured promotion to the Women's Super League after winning all three promotional play-off matches in their first competitive season. Founded by Michael Pengeyo, the club has also won the Erongo Women Regional League and the Erongo Women NFA Cup in less than a year of competition.
20 August 2026 · New Era →
Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses criticised senior education officials, regional leaders, and the Erongo Regional Council chairperson for skipping the opening of the Erongo Arts and Culture Regional Festival 2026 in Karibib, and said she has expressed her disappointment to education minister Sanet Steenkamp, demanding an explanation for their no-shows.
20 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Andrada Mining has secured N$98 million in funding from Bank Windhoek and the Development Bank of Namibia for a new ore-sorting circuit at its Uis Tin Mine in Erongo region. The 10-year loans are expected to increase tin concentrate production by between 50% and 70%.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian editorial commends President Nandi-Ndaitwah for opposing seabed phosphate mining but criticizes the lack of clear policy, after environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti granted Namibian Marine Phosphate an environmental clearance certificate despite more than a decade of unresolved controversy.
16 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Erwin Bezuidenhoudt has been missing since 2 July 2026 after being last seen near the breakwater and beach at Platz Am Meer in Swakopmund. Police have deployed a helicopter, diving teams, and scanning equipment to search the area, but have found no trace of the teenager.
14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Swakop Uranium Husab Marathon is set to take place outside Swakopmund with close to 3,500 runners registered across four race categories (42.2km full marathon, 21.1km half-marathon, 10km and 5km races). Leading athletes including renowned distance runner Alina Armas are expected to compete on scenic desert routes.
14 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's headline annual inflation rate in July was 4.4%, with core inflation at 3.7%. Transport costs saw a notable increase, recording an annual inflation rate of 9.3% in July compared to a deflation of 1.2% in July 2025.
14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Current, a new newspaper for Erongo communities, launched at Walvis Bay yesterday and will be published every Thursday. The publication aims to cover local schools, authorities, councils, businesses and industries while holding local power to account.
13 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi officially handed over a N$132 million road rehabilitation project covering six deteriorating roads and roughly eight kilometres across Walvis Bay, a collaboration between the Roads Authority, Road Fund Administration, and Walvis Bay Municipality with Unik Construction as contractor. Nekundi emphasised the need for accountability, on-time delivery within budget, quality standards, and fair treatment of workers.
13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform faces a shortage of 2,120 employees, leaving only 3,965 of 6,085 approved positions filled, creating obstacles to delivering agricultural, veterinary, land reform and water services.
7 August 2026 · New Era →
Nearly a quarter of Namibians aged 18–35 hold post-secondary qualifications yet only 18% are in full-time employment, according to Afrobarometer data cited in the article. The author argues the real problem is a "readiness gap"—the distance between what curricula certify and what workplaces actually demand—rather than a lack of training or qualifications.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's economy is heavily dependent on products from the Erongo region, with 80% of exports by value comprising just four products, two produced there. Economist Robin Sherbourne notes that uranium and gold have become key sectors replacing diamonds, and says the country needs economic diversification, particularly through development of Walvis Bay as an oil and gas hub.
4 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Erongo Governor Natalia /Goagoses urged women entrepreneurs to formalise their businesses and take advantage of government support programmes at a Women and Youth MSME Business Engagement Meeting in Swakopmund, where she announced her office would assist 10 unregistered entrepreneurs with registration costs and knowledge.
30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Girls from Omaruru and surrounding areas participated in a friendly football match organized by the OlympAfrica Centre O! Yes Programme, bringing together participants of different abilities in a sport event aimed at promoting unity, inclusion, and social empowerment through team play.
29 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Namibia Child Care and Protection Statistics report 2014–2023 reveals that only 524 children were adopted nationwide over the past decade, highlighting persistently low adoption rates as a key challenge despite improvements in other child protection services.
24 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 →