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The Namibian
… conditions could encourage farmers to maintain higher marketing levels, while the pace of the recovery will depend heavily on rainfall and grazing conditions in the months ahead. – Mette Daun is an intern at Cirrus, studying economics and law at the University of Münster, Germany …
Namibia in Numbers: Namibia’s cattle market shows signs of recoveryNamibian Sun
Germany has withdrawn an €11 million grant, about N$206 million, that was intended to help the City of Windhoek develop a more environmentally friendly transport system.The decis... …
Germany pulls N$206m Windhoek clean transport grantThe Namibian
The German government has withdrawn an estimated N$200-million grant earmarked for Windhoek’s sustainable urban mobility project, dealing a major blow to the city’s plans to promote cleaner and more efficient public transport. …
Germany withdraws N$200m Windhoek mobility grantThe Namibian
… all inviting photographers to submit photographic projects concerned with historical or contemporary Namibian issues within the social or political sphere. ‘Geographies of Drought’, Courtney-Clarke’s winning submission, was showcased at Reiss Engelhorn Museum in Mannheim, Germany …
Drought and Displacement, Frame by FrameThe Namibian
… I am backed by top-notch band of musicians.” The music star, who used to thrill crowds in places like the Czech Republic, Germany, France, Senegal, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and Lesotho (his home until recently), says the body also needs some rest. …
Home at last: Elemotho to rock national theatreWindhoek Observer
… Grapes accounted for about N$1.2 billion of that amount, with the Netherlands, United Kingdom and Germany among the leading destinations. …
The farmers who feed us deserve a fighting chanceThe Namibian
… Welcoming a gathering of international delegates from Mercedes-Benz Germany and South Africa, alongside local industry leaders and government officials, M+Z dealer principal Richard Slamet reflected on the deep roots linking the brand to Namibian history. …
Mercedes celebrates 90 years in NamibiaThe Namibian
… Two years ago, the consortium led by Germany’s renowned Fraunhofer Institute approached Gondwana Collection Namibia with an audacious idea. …
Gondwana Collection Namibia Hosts Groundbreaking Green Hydrogen Technology:From Wastewater to PowerThe Namibian
… The shortage affects its flights to Germany, with the flight to Frankfurt landing 90 minutes late yesterday morning. …
Contaminated jet fuel diverts flights to AngolaThe Namibian
… Henckert-Weissnar says the highlights included updates on global FMD virus tracking, Germany’s rapid and successful containment of its 2025 outbreak, new research on meat safety in recovered cattle as well as South Africa’s intensified response programme. …
Farmers’ delegation attends FMD meetings in PretoriaNamibia's cattle market is showing signs of recovery in 2026, with around 156,000 head marketed between January and July—a 28% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The recovery follows a sharp decline in 2025 when farmers retained animals to rebuild herds, but is now driven by herd stabilization, stronger demand, and higher cattle prices.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's cattle market is showing signs of recovery in 2026, with around 156,000 head marketed between January and July—a 28% increase compared to the same period in 2025. The recovery follows a sharp decline in 2025 when farmers retained animals to rebuild herds, but is now driven by herd stabilization, stronger demand, and higher cattle prices.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Germany has withdrawn an €11 million grant (about N$206 million) intended to help the City of Windhoek develop a more environmentally friendly transport system.
2 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The German government has withdrawn an estimated N$200-million grant for Windhoek's sustainable urban mobility project after a feasibility study found that the anticipated increase in cycling and reduction in carbon dioxide emissions would not meet Germany's climate-financing requirements. The city had submitted an alternative electric bus project proposal in October 2025 for review.
29 August 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 →
Namibian musician Elemotho Mosimane, now based in East Africa, will perform at the National Theatre of Namibia on Saturday for his first show in the country since 2022. He says the intimate venue calls for a laid-back approach, and plans to focus on his acoustic guitar and lyrics rather than dancing, mixing new songs with old favourites.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A Windhoek Observer opinion piece argues that Namibian farmers face inherent disadvantages—vast distances, limited arable land, variable rainfall, and high input costs—that make them uncompetitive against subsidised regional and international producers, and calls for a deliberate national subsidy strategy rather than fragmented support.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mercedes-Benz and M+Z Motors in Windhoek celebrated three anniversaries: 140 years since Karl Benz developed the first motor car in 1886, 120 years of M+Z's existence in Namibia, and 90 years of their partnership. The event was part of Mercedes-Benz's global '140 Years/140 Places' world tour, during which the company is driving an iconic S-Class across 140 countries.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A German-led research consortium is testing the HygO project at Kalahari Anib Lodge, a containerised system that treats wastewater on site and produces renewable energy through green hydrogen. The project, financed by Germany's Federal Ministry for the Environment, is the first of its kind in Namibia and explores how wastewater, hydrogen, oxygen and renewable energy can operate in a closed loop for resource efficiency in water-scarce environments.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
A consignment of Jet A-1 aviation fuel that arrived at Walvis Bay failed routine testing, creating shortages at Windhoek airport. Passenger flights to Europe, including Discover Airlines services to Frankfurt and Munich, now require refueling stops in Luanda, Angola, under an emergency fuel supply arrangement with Vitol.
23 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Delegates from the Namibia Agricultural Union and Livestock Producers Organisation attended meetings in Pretoria to discuss foot-and-mouth disease control and regional FMD management, concluding that success depends on stronger public-private partnerships, improved data sharing, honest communication, and a possible vaccinated buffer zone along the South Africa-Namibia border.
22 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia must recognise the creative sector as a contributor to job creation, enterprise and economic growth rather than viewing culture solely as heritage preservation, Khomas governor Sam Nujoma said at the opening of a photographic exhibition in Windhoek. Nujoma urged deeper international cultural cooperation through joint exhibitions, artist residencies and skills-transfer programmes to create practical opportunities for Namibian creatives and bring investment and visibility to the sector.
22 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Goethe-Institut Namibia has opened its new home at 6 Simeon Shixungileni Street after operating from Fidel Castro Street for more than two decades. The new venue will host German language examinations, literary events, theatre, music, film screenings and community initiatives.
22 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Hansi Flick begins his third season at Barcelona after winning back-to-back La Liga titles, with the club aiming for domestic dominance and Champions League success. Barcelona have acquired Rodri from Manchester City while losing Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, reshaping the attacking unit as they look to address defensive vulnerabilities.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Khomas governor Sam Shafishuna Nujoma has called for Windhoek to position itself as a cultural destination rather than a tourist transit point, to keep visitors longer and distribute tourism income to creatives, hospitality businesses and residents. He said culture should be treated as an economic opportunity alongside heritage preservation.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia National Olympic Committee has outlined a plan to identify and develop athletes with Olympic potential, targeting at least 15 athletes for the next Olympics. The NNOC will support strategic national federations and expand talent identification efforts in partnership with the Namibia Sports Commission and Ministry of Education.
18 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibian rhythmic gymnast Emilia Ekandjo competed at the 42nd Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Frankfurt, Germany from 12 to 16 August, finishing 91st overall in individual qualifications with an all-around score of 49.900 points. She did not advance to any apparatus finals or the all-around final but showed improvement in her routines compared with the previous year's World Championships.
17 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Ovaherero Traditional Authority has rejected calls to abolish the paramount chieftaincy amid an ongoing leadership dispute between rival factions over succession following the 2021 death of paramount chief Vekuii Rukoro. The matter is currently in the High Court, with competing factions supporting different candidates and legal costs reaching an estimated N$10 million.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Goethe-Institut Namibia's new premises in Windhoek, still under completion, will serve as a hub for cultural exchange, education and creative work, hosting German language examinations, literary events, theatre, music, film and book projects. The institute's upcoming programme includes literary events, performances, a Silent Book Club, a Language Café, BookSprint Namibia, musical performances, the DOEK! Literary Festival and European cinema screenings.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Defence Force Vocational Training Centre, which opened in 2020 and enrolled its first students in 2021, has graduated its first intake in Level 3 vocational training including air-conditioning and refrigeration, bricklaying, carpentry, plumbing and pipe fitting, and welding and metal fabrication. Defence Minister Frans Kapofi called for greater use of vocational skills to strengthen the NDF, reduce unemployment, and support economic and industrial development.
16 August 2026 · Informanté →
A seven-day Namibia-Germany Enterprise and Supplier Development Mission connected 16 Namibian businesses, TVET institutions, and industry bodies with more than 50 German companies and organisations, resulting in one memorandum of understanding being finalised and four additional programmes under consideration across renewable energy, technical training, and industrial skills.
14 August 2026 · Informanté →
Amnesty International has applied to be admitted as a "friend of the court" in a High Court challenge to the Namibia-Germany Joint Declaration on the 1904-1908 genocide, bringing international human rights expertise to debates over what meaningful reparations should entail for the Ovaherero and Nama communities.
13 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Italian 19-year-old Sara Curtis broke the women's 50m backstroke world record at the European championships in Paris, clocking 26.63sec in her semi-final and bettering the previous mark by 0.23sec. Sweden's Sarah Sjöström won the 50m butterfly for the sixth time a year after giving birth to her first child.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Two 14-year-old footballers from SFC Swakopmund Youth Academy, Avoury Amamub and Caleb Sissing, travelled to Germany to attend a 10-day FC Bayern Munich football camp with support from Dein Ball für Namibia. This is the third consecutive year that young players from the academy have participated in the FC Bayern training experience.
12 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Amnesty International has filed to participate as amicus curiae in a High Court review case challenging the Namibia-Germany Joint Declaration on the 1904-1908 genocide. The applicants, led by Bernadus Swartbooi, the Landless People's Movement, and the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, argue the declaration was improperly handled by Parliament and violates the Constitution and international law.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Amnesty International has filed court papers seeking to join litigation against a Joint Declaration between Namibian and German governments that would offer €1.1 billion in reparations for the 1904 and 1908 Nama/Ovaherero genocide, according to the Ovaherero Traditional Authority. The agreement, expected to be signed before year-end, is being challenged by traditional authorities and the Landless People's Movement who argue the compensation falls short of demands.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi said Namibia must build scientific and technological capabilities to own and drive its green hydrogen economy, rather than simply export the resource. She argued that true industrialisation requires developing citizens as scientists, engineers, and innovators capable of competing globally, not just exporting green molecules.
11 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's u18 men's and women's national fistball teams both finished fifth at international championships in Switzerland from 23–26 July. The u18 team matched the country's previous best World Championship result, while the women's team narrowly missed the semi-finals at the European Championship.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian artist Tuli Mekondjo presented a performance titled "Eshina Iyo ku topa topa" combining archival photos, recordings, and projections to narrate tales of Namibians evacuated to concentration camps like Shark Island during colonial times. The performance was part of opening an art symposium titled "Namibia and Germany: A New Ethics of Cooperation," which examines museum cooperation between the two nations.
5 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia is positioning itself as a potential global green hydrogen hub, leveraging its solar and wind resources, but a new Energy Sector Skills Strategy Report warns that a shortage of specialised skills could slow development of the industry. The flagship Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project is expected to require about 7 GW of renewable energy capacity and 3 GW of electrolyser capacity, with Namibia aiming to produce between 10 million and 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen equivalent annually by 2050.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's tourism prospects are improving, with rising hospitality occupancy rates and increased international airline routes to Windhoek, though the country has historically been overshadowed by South Africa's commercial dominance and Botswana's exclusive safari brand. The article suggests Namibia possesses distinctive natural attractions and faces both opportunity and the need for strategic decisions to capitalise on current momentum.
31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →