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New Era
… Young entrepreneurs The NYDF was officially launched by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare last year in Gobabis. …
N$91m to Youth Fund beneficiariesThe Namibian
… Their work includes towns such as Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Rehoboth, Mariental, Gobabis, Tsumeb, Otjiwarongo, Lüderitz and Windhoek. …
Free sterilisation helps 30 000 animals countrywideThe Namibian
A boy (11) drowned at Tilda Viljoen Dam at Gobabis when he, along with other children, went to the dam to swim. …
Boy (11) drowns at Gobabis damThe Namibian
… He says export abattoirs could also reduce slaughtering while still carrying fixed costs, affecting workers, transporters, auctioneers, feed suppliers and businesses in towns such as Gobabis, Otjiwarongo and Karasburg. …
EU beef buyers turn to other suppliers amid FMDThe Namibian
… Born at Keetmanshoop, the 28-year-old creator grew up moving across Namibia due to her father’s work, living in towns like Rosh Pinah, Tsumeb, Karibib, Gobabis, Otjiwarongo, Lüderitz and Swakopmund. …
NokooTheChef: From open fires to award nomineeThe Namibian
… The programme is being implemented at Rehoboth and Gobabis from August 2026 to August 2027. …
Rehoboth Pride breaks barriers to essential servicesInformanté
… In the Omaheke Region, Gobabis, Buitepos and Poortje recorded 10mm, 9mm and 24mm of rain respectively. …
Several regions receive generous weekend rainfallNew Era
… Of the 199 samples, 117 were from Karasburg in the //Kharas region, 50 from Gobabis, 30 from Otjiwarongo, and one each from Windhoek and Ondangwa. …
Govt eases FMD restrictionsThe Namibian
… They comprised 117 from Karasburg, 50 from Gobabis, 30 from Otjiwarongo, one from Windhoek and one from Ondangwa. …
IPC calls for emergency funding to fight FMDThe Namibian
… Its Gobabis auction scheduled for yesterday was among those cancelled. The cancellations come at a time when livestock auctions had been growing. …
FMD outbreak halts livestock auctions across NamibiaThe National Youth Development Fund has disbursed approximately N$90.8 million to beneficiaries supporting youth entrepreneurship, with approved projects expected to create about 2,500 employment opportunities. The fund received approximately 13,809 applications by August, with N$135 million in financing approved across participating development finance institutions.
19 hours ago · New Era →
The National Youth Development Fund has disbursed approximately N$90.8 million to beneficiaries supporting youth entrepreneurship, with approved projects expected to create about 2,500 employment opportunities. The fund received approximately 13,809 applications by August, with N$135 million in financing approved across participating development finance institutions.
19 hours ago · New Era →
Since 2013, Have a Heart has provided free sterilisation and rabies vaccinations to more than 30 000 dogs and cats, targeting low and no-income households to prevent unwanted litters and reduce stray populations. Between January and September this year, the organisation sterilised 1 383 dogs and 1 912 cats, plus over 800 feral cats through a trap-neuter-vaccinate-return campaign in September.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
An 11-year-old boy identified as Immanuel Eisig drowned at Tilda Viljoen Dam at Gobabis while swimming with four other children aged between six and 11 on Wednesday, 7 October, according to a Namibian police report.
11 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The European Union has temporarily suspended imports of fresh beef, sheep and goat meat, and certain processed meat products from Namibia following a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed last month in the ||Kharas region and now affecting 11 farms. The EU ambassador says Namibia's market share is small and EU businesses will source beef from other suppliers, with limited market impact expected.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Michelle Nakokurejikene, known online as NokooTheChef, has been nominated in the foodie content creator category at the upcoming MTC Content Creator Awards. The 28-year-old from Keetmanshoop grew up moving across Namibia and developed her love for cooking from childhood play that became household responsibility, blending cultural representation, homestyle recipes and accessible cooking.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Rehoboth's inaugural Pride event, organised by MPower Community Trust in September, featured a Pride Village where participants could access health information, HIV testing, and psychosocial support services. Participants, including transgender woman Raun Strauss, say the event increased LGBTQI+ visibility and reduced barriers to accessing services, particularly by bringing HIV testing to the community to help overcome stigma and discrimination associated with testing at health facilities.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek and several regions across central, northern, and southern Namibia received substantial rainfall over the weekend, with some areas also experiencing hail. Recorded rainfall ranged from 4mm to 25mm across various locations including Tsumeb, Gobabis, Koës, and Khorixas.
5 October 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Agriculture announced a partial lifting of Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, with movement restrictions on cloven-hoofed animals and their products lifted with immediate effect for the north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence, though movement of such animals and products to the north of the fence remains restricted. The //Kharas region stays locked down, and farmers must monitor livestock for FMD symptoms while adhering to strict biosecurity and testing requirements for animal movement and slaughter.
28 September 2026 · New Era →
The Independent Patriots for Change has called on the government to provide emergency funding to contain the current foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, urgently cull animals on the infected farm, and compensate affected farmers. Surveillance results show 17 of 199 samples tested positive for FMD, with all positive cases confined to the Karasburg State Veterinary District.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Foot-and-mouth disease confirmed at a commercial farm in Karasburg has prompted the government to suspend movement, trade, slaughter, imports and exports of cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, forcing auctioneers to cancel sales across the country.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Agriculture reports that all confirmed Foot-and-Mouth Disease cases remain confined to the Karasburg State Veterinary District, with 17 of 199 samples testing positive during surveillance between 22–25 September. Traceability investigations identified four cattle that moved from the infected farm to Otjozondjupa Region, but all samples from those cattle tested negative.
26 September 2026 · Informanté →
Seventeen of 199 animal samples collected during intensified foot-and-mouth disease surveillance tested positive, all confined to Karasburg State Veterinary District in ǁKharas Region. The Acting Agriculture Minister said traceability, clinical examinations, and further testing were underway to determine the outbreak's extent.
26 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Gobabis municipality incurred N$589 153 in legal fees between January and August to handle a disciplinary dispute involving an alleged daily subsistence allowance of N$6 000, prompting councillors to question whether the costs were proportionate to the original matter. The municipality defended the proceedings as conducted in accordance with its staff rules, though a councillor disputed the figures.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Agronomic Board is investigating the possibility of establishing a fertiliser-blending plant in Namibia to reduce farmers' production costs and support local crop production, as part of its crop value chain development strategy for 2025 to 2030, which has received an initial N$250 million allocation.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Convicted poacher Derick Brockerhoff, with at least 11 illegal hunting cases pending across Namibian courts, has been released on bail by Mariental Magistrate's Court after his arrest near Kalkrand in December 2025 alongside two others for discarding a hunting rifle and tools used to hunt protected species. Farmers have expressed concerns that livestock and game are at risk following his release after serving close to nine months in prison.
23 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Mureti Royal House of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority has called on the government to accelerate construction of the Okahandja-Hochfeld-Okondjatu road, citing the lack of clear timelines and slow progress despite a commitment from works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi last year. The road is described as important for communities in Otjozondjupa and could improve regional connections while reducing pressure on the B1.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ruthy Masake warned that Namibia's heavy reliance on food imports is unacceptable and exposes the country to volatile global commodity prices and food security threats. During the 2025/26 season, Namibia imported more than 64% of its maize, 87% of its wheat, 64% of its pearl millet, 46% of its vegetables, and 96% of its fruits consumed domestically.
21 September 2026 · New Era →
The Hardap and //Kharas regions recorded between 20mm and 50mm of rain over the weekend, with some areas such as Farm Kareeboomkolk near Rehoboth receiving more than 50mm on Saturday. The rainfall has begun to revive several of the region's rivers, with the Kalf River in the Hardap Region recording noticeable rises.
20 September 2026 · Informanté →
Mutjangatjike Ben Muundjua, known as 'Mutjanga Bena' and called the crown prince of oviritje, has left the Upambians group to pursue a solo career in the traditional Otjiherero-speaking music genre. He emphasizes authenticity and developing a distinctive sound that sets him apart from other oviritje artists.
19 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Ruthy Masake revealed that Namibia imports nearly all domestically consumed fruit, over half of maize, wheat and pearl millet requirements, and significant shares of vegetables and potatoes during the 2025/2026 season, framing increased domestic production as both a food security and economic priority.
19 September 2026 · Informanté →
During the 2025/26 season, Namibia imported approximately 64% of maize requirements, 87% of wheat, 64% of pearl millet, 46% of vegetables, and 96% of fruit consumed domestically, according to the agriculture minister. The minister called increasing domestic production both a food security priority and an economic opportunity.
18 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Police Force has secured accreditation for its basic police training programme at National Qualifications Framework Level 5, following 17 years of curriculum development and review. The new accredited Police Basic Course runs for 12 months with 11 core modules, expanding from the previous six-month, six-module programme.
17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Choppies Enterprises, a Botswana-based retailer, expects profit after tax from continuing operations to fall by 46–56% to BWP66–82 million in the year ended 30 June 2026, citing government-subsidised commodities in Namibia and weaker macroeconomic conditions across its markets.
16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Nasan Energies has successfully rebranded 16 former Shell service stations across Namibia in the first phase of its rebranding programme. The company is now moving into phase two, which will focus on transitioning all Engen-branded service stations to the Nasan Energies brand.
15 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Consistent rain showers and thunder dominated weather conditions across many areas this weekend, marking the arrival of early spring rains. The //Kharas and Hardap regions were among the most affected, with the //Kharas Region recording rainfall ranging from 9.4 mm to 40 mm across multiple areas.
14 September 2026 · Informanté →
A national early childhood development study cited by Development Workshop Namibia found that three out of four Namibian children are not considered ready for school. The organization's ECD project, which began in 2023, is working to improve learning quality in informal settlements by supporting 30 centres, 64 teachers, and over 1,042 children through infrastructure construction, learning materials, and educator training.
10 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The High Court has ordered that businessman Herman Nekomba be removed from litigation with Spar Group and replaced by trustees of his insolvent estate. Spar is claiming N$97,215,114.41 plus interest, arising from a 2022 settlement agreement in which Nekomba acknowledged a debt of N$113,961,857 that the company alleges he failed to settle after financing fell through.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Works and Transport has unveiled 13 proposed requirements to tighten regulation of driving schools, including compulsory formal training, testing and certification for instructors. The proposals are expected to come into effect on 1 April 2027.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Nine finalists are competing in tonight's Ma/Gaisa Star finale on NTN Backstage, after narrowing down from 600-plus audition entries to find the next winner to claim the crown from last year's champion Sylvia Haoses.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Agricultural Employers' Association says compulsory benefits make farmworker remuneration higher than other sectors, citing a survey of 420 employers covering over 3,000 workers across all regions. The survey found average farmworker basic salary at N$3,599.69 per month (N$18.46 per hour), up 22.8% from 2024, and reports a 4% employment decline in the sector.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →