InformantéreportedB2 crash with one death and serious injuries
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“The accident, which was initially reported on Tuesday after two trucks were seen on fire following a collision, occurred at about 16:30, approximately 34 kilometres from Usakos towards Arandis.”
Informantégavean insight into a historic cooperation between Trustco Media/Informanté and Gondwana of the 2020 reunion
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“Informanté gives an insight into a historic Cooperation between Trustco Media/Informanté and Gondwana of the historic 2020 reunion of the remaining constitutional writers in the historic Tintenpalast Building and in the Constitutional Room, where Namibia gave its first baby steps to sovereignty, peace, dignity, and Justice.”
InformantéhadChris Jacobie as Head in attendance at the ceremony
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“Also in attendance were former president and Geingob's longtime comrade, Nangolo Mbumba, Namibian sporting superstar Frank Fredericks, his bodyguard Johan Ndjaronguru, NamRA Commissioner Sem Shivute, and Head of Informanté, Chris Jacobie.”
Namibia has been selected for inclusion in JPMorgan's new Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM Edge), a frontier-market local-currency government bond index expected to launch by the end of September that will track nearly US$330 billion in sovereign debt across 26 developing economies. The index aims to attract global institutional investment into frontier debt markets, with African economies accounting for almost 45% of the benchmark.
Namibia has been selected for inclusion in JPMorgan's new Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM Edge), a frontier-market local-currency government bond index expected to launch by the end of September that will track nearly US$330 billion in sovereign debt across 26 developing economies. The index aims to attract global institutional investment into frontier debt markets, with African economies accounting for almost 45% of the benchmark.
An independent review by fisheries management scientist Dr Carola Kirchner argues that the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project requires a separately assessed land-based beneficiation component and a full-project feasibility assessment covering costs, product prices, financing, and the value to be retained in Namibia. Kirchner contends that because the ecological consequences of marine phosphate mining remain difficult to quantify, the corresponding national benefits should be substantial and demonstrable enough to justify the environmental risk — a threshold she says has not yet been met.
Wildfires have been burning in Etosha National Park since Wednesday after lightning strikes in the Halali area and Kamaseb and Tsam blocks. Firefighting teams are keeping the blaze under control with support from cutlines, and the ministry has reported no animal losses or injuries so far.
Namibia recorded exports of N$10.7 billion and imports of N$16.5 billion in July 2026, producing a trade deficit of N$5.9 billion, worsening from N$5.4 billion in June and compared with a N$17 million surplus in July 2025. Deficits were largest in petroleum oils, motor vehicles for commercial and personal use, while surpluses appeared in non-monetary gold, diamonds, and fish.
The Electricity Control Board, with EU support, has launched the Embedded Generation Application Platform to streamline applications for embedded generation systems below 500 kilovolt-amperes. The ECB CEO described the platform as part of Namibia's fundamental electricity sector transformation, reflecting growing confidence in the country's energy future and supporting national goals for energy security and diversification.
A video showing store employees assaulting suspected shoplifters has prompted police to warn that taking the law into one's own hands is illegal and undermines the justice system, even as residents cite frustration with crime.
Namibia recorded 20 murder cases and 261 cases of robbery with aggravating circumstances between September 2025 and June 2026, according to acting Inspector-General Anne-Marie Nainda. The statistics, alongside reports of over 176 cases of firearm pointing and 88 unauthorised firearm possessions, prompted police to launch September Amnesty Month 2026 to encourage public surrender of illegal weapons without legal consequences.
SWAPO Windhoek City Councillor Fransina Kahungu says she received calls from people claiming to be traditional doctors who alleged senior politicians had paid for her "elimination" and demanded N$2,000 to reverse a curse. She refused payment, recorded the calls, and called on police to investigate.
The Social Security Commission will increase the contribution ceiling for its Maternity Leave, Sick Leave and Death Benefit Fund from 1 September 2026, raising the maximum monthly employee contribution from N$99 to N$112.50. The ceiling will rise progressively over four financial years to reach N$16,000 by 1 March 2029.
Namibian police in Omusati Region have arrested two suspects aged 15 and 17 in connection with two separate rape incidents involving minor victims aged two and ten years old.
A 42-year-old Namibian truck driver died in a three-vehicle collision on the B2 road between Usakos and Arandis on Tuesday afternoon, when his truck caught fire after allegedly hitting another truck and then colliding head-on with a Freightliner. A 36-year-old Zimbabwean driver of the Freightliner sustained serious injuries and was transferred to Windhoek State Hospital; police opened cases of culpable homicide and reckless or negligent driving.
Between January and August 2026, Namibia recorded 1,747 road crashes resulting in 2,996 injuries and 279 fatalities, according to the Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force. NamPol launched an Integrated Road Safety Operation from 12 August to 10 September 2026, citing excessive speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol, and reckless driving as main contributing factors to crashes.
Two trucks caught fire following a collision on the B2 road approximately 50 kilometres from Arandis towards Usakos. Motorists have been advised to approach the area with caution and reduce speed due to possible traffic disruptions.
Police are investigating multiple housebreaking and theft cases reported in Windhoek, Rehoboth, Henties Bay and Katima Mulilo, with stolen property collectively valued at more than N$180,000. Most incidents remain unsolved, though one suspect has been arrested in Rehoboth.
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has received and distributed 58 critically needed medical products since 16 July, comprising 46 medicine line items and 12 clinical supply items. The deliveries include cancer medicines, antihypertensive medication, skin treatments, eye drops, and colostomy supplies to support healthcare services across public health facilities.
Namibia has retained its position as Africa's leading destination for greenfield FDI, ranking second globally in the 2026 fDi Intelligence Greenfield FDI Performance Index with a score of 7.74, driven by major energy discoveries, renewable energy opportunities, and an improving business environment.
Informanté editor-in-chief Chris Jacobie urged Namibians to reflect on the country's progress since independence, arguing that 36 years of achievements demonstrate the value of good governance, peace, and investing trust in younger generations. He highlighted that Namibia has now enjoyed 36 years of uninterrupted peace, longer than the 26-year liberation struggle, and noted that many of the country's first leaders were under 50 when they took office.
A 59-year-old resident of Etanga Village received a call from someone claiming to be an MTC employee saying he had won N$30,000 for regular cellphone recharges. After providing his bank card details, N$4,500 was withdrawn from his account via OTP notifications.
The Electricity Control Board has renewed a moratorium on granting generation licences for electricity export purposes, effective from 5 September 2025 for 40 months (until 5 January 2029) or until transmission network constraints are alleviated. The move is prompted by limited transmission capacity on interconnectors within South Africa, which constrains electricity exports from Namibia into the Southern African Power Pool.
Namibia Water Corporation recorded a loss of N$128.29 million in 2024/2025 despite generating N$2.216 billion in revenue, with the loss driven by rising operating expenditure and expected credit losses exceeding N$500 million. The corporation remained solvent and liquid with no external debt.
Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has reiterated Namibia's call for the lifting of the United States embargo on Cuba, stating the Cuban people deserve to live in peace, harmony and with human dignity. He also reaffirmed Namibia's support for the self-determination of Palestinian and Western Saharan peoples.
Central, eastern, western and southern areas of Namibia experienced widespread frost and bitterly cold conditions on Thursday, with several locations recording sub-zero temperatures including Arbeidsgenot at -11°C and areas near the Erongo Mountains at -10°C.
Anna Tases (55) of Schlip has been supporting her family through sewing for more than a decade, making and altering clothing for residents. Her ambition is to teach local youth the skill so they can create employment opportunities for themselves in an area with limited job prospects.
Farm workers at Otjihundu discovered signs of cattle rustling and a slaughtering site with five cattle heads on Friday, with estimated losses of N$48,000; a day later, police intercepted a vehicle near a neighbouring farm and found four oryx carcasses valued at N$16,000, arresting a 32-year-old driver while three other suspects fled.
Widespread frost, rain and hail have affected Hardap and //Kharas regions, with several //Kharas towns recording rainfall between 8–24 mm. The Namibia Meteorological Services predicts strong winds and heavy thundershowers will continue across the south on Friday, with possible spread to central and eastern areas, raising flash flood risks.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is attending a High-Level Consultative Conference on reparatory justice in Accra, Ghana on 18–19 June 2026, hosted by Ghana's President as African Union Champion for Reparations. The conference brings together African leaders and stakeholders to discuss implementation of a UN resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade and enslavement of Africans as crimes against humanity, and aims to develop a Global Post-Adoption Framework for reparatory justice and restitution.
Japanese football supporters drew international praise after cleaning their seating area following Japan's 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in Dallas at the FIFA World Cup 2026, continuing a tradition that has become closely linked to Japanese football culture and dates back to Japan's World Cup debut in 1998.
Namibia recorded a 1.2% suspected digital fraud rate among transaction attempts in 2025, significantly below the global average of 3.8%, with third-party seller scams on e-commerce platforms driving most reported financial losses among affected consumers.
Mobile Telecommunications Limited reported first-half 2026 revenue of N$1.95 billion, up 7.1%, driven by prepaid services and roaming; however, operating costs rose faster than revenue, causing EBITDA margin to decline from 49.4% to 47.4% and earnings to grow only 1.6%. Simonis Storm Securities downgraded MTC's stock from "buy" to "hold" and reduced its full-year earnings forecast and target share price to 1,035 cents.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited the Nakayale Rehabilitation Centre to assess the Omusati 1995 Project and identified challenges including shortage of production infrastructure, ageing equipment, and utility costs. She reaffirmed government commitment to improving the living standards of persons living with disabilities.