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Informanté had Chris Jacobie as Head in attendance at the ceremony
“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.”
The nation remembers President GeingobPolice are investigating housebreaking and theft cases in Wanaheda, Mariental, Katutura and Ndama, with stolen property and cash valued at more than N$123,000 reported across the incidents.
5 October 2026 · Informanté →
Police are investigating housebreaking and theft cases in Wanaheda, Mariental, Katutura and Ndama, with stolen property and cash valued at more than N$123,000 reported across the incidents.
5 October 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's unbeaten run in the COSAFA Under-20 Championship ended with a 3-0 loss to Mozambique in the semi-final at ABB Stadium on Friday, eliminating the Young Brave Warriors from the tournament and ending their hopes of qualifying for the CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.
25 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Tsondab River near Sossusvlei and the Fish River in southern Namibia are flowing following weekend rainfall, with the Fish River's increased flow flooding roads including the D609 in the //Kharas Region. Rainy weather is forecast to move northward and reach the north-eastern parts of the country by Tuesday.
22 September 2026 · Informanté →
Police are investigating four separate housebreaking incidents in Kappsfarm, Rundu, and Katima Mulilo, with property valued at more than N$180,000 allegedly stolen. No arrests or recoveries have been made.
21 September 2026 · Informanté →
Police reported two separate cases of alleged rape involving underage girls in King Nehale and Omuntele areas. In one case, a 62-year-old man is in custody for allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old girl; in the second, a 21-year-old man remains at large for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old girl.
20 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Meteorological Services reported August 2026 as the second-warmest August in the past 15 years, with an average surface air temperature of 18.1 °C, which was 1.3 °C above the 1991–2020 long-term average. Exceptional warming of more than 4°C above the long-term average was recorded at several stations including Rooisand, Koichab Pan, Khorixas, Windhoek and Karios, with Khorixas recording the highest mean temperature of 24.8°C.
19 September 2026 · Informanté →
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.
16 September 2026 · Informanté →
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.
15 September 2026 · Informanté →
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.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
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.
9 September 2026 · Informanté →
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.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
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.
24 August 2026 · Informanté →
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.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
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.
18 August 2026 · Informanté →
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.
16 August 2026 · Informanté →
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.
14 August 2026 · Informanté →
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.
13 August 2026 · Informanté →
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.
12 August 2026 · Informanté →
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.
11 August 2026 · Informanté →
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.
9 August 2026 · Informanté →
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.
5 August 2026 · Informanté →
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.
4 August 2026 · Informanté →
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.
4 August 2026 · Informanté →
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.
2 August 2026 · Informanté →
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.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →
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.
23 July 2026 · Informanté →
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.
18 July 2026 · Informanté →
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.
2 July 2026 · Informanté →
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.
29 June 2026 · Informanté →
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.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →