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August 2026
4 AugWindhoek Observer
… He noted that nearly 88% of Namibian children are breastfed but only 49% of babies younger than six months are exclusively breastfed, with the figure dropping to 25% in the Khomas Region. …
Govt orders breastfeeding reforms as exclusive rates remain below 50%
July 2026
28 JulWindhoek Observer
Shaun E Gariseb Your Excellency, We write to you not in opposition to development, but in defense of a coordinated, just, and nationallyaligned future for the Khomas Region, we also made a presentation through a “deputation” to the City ofWindhoek on 3rd July 2026 in front of a f …
OPEN LETTER TO Her EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA Hon Dr Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah
27 JulWindhoek Observer
… Khomas Governor Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma said Namibia’s youthful population remains the country’s greatest asset but warned that this potential can only be realised if barriers affecting young people are deliberately addressed. …
Teenage pregnancy threatens Namibia’s youth dividend
24 JulNew Era
… Khomas recorded the highest number of adoptions at 225 over the decade, followed by Erongo with 83 and Hardap with 59. …
Poor adoptions leave children in limbo … only 524 adopted in 10 years
24 JulNamibian Sun
The resignation of former Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Khomas regional coordinator Joel Mutorua has reignited debate over whether Namibia's fragmented opposition is capable of... …
Opposition fragmentation leaves SWAPO unchallenged, former PDM member says
22 JulNew Era
… The event is expected to showcase some of the country’s emerging boxing talent, with fighters from the Erongo, Oshana, Ohangwena, Omusati and Khomas regions set to take part. …
Nangolo, Lameck headline ‘Local is Lekker’ boxing bonanza
22 JulInformanté
… The Crime Investigation Division in Windhoek, Khomas Region, said arrest warrants have been issued for Aubrey !Nobangu Geiseb and Martina Astopher after efforts to locate them proved unsuccessful. …
Police seek public assistance to trace two wanted suspects
21 JulInformanté
… Chipawa, an Oshiwambo-speaking Namibian male, was reported missing at the Otjomuise Police Station in the Khomas Region on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. …
Police seek public assistance to locate missing Windhoek man
21 JulThe Namibian
… Amutenya says there are approximately 140 operators registered with the Namibia Tourism Board in the Khomas region who also do township tours in Windhoek. …
Windhoek needs more attractions, says hospitality association
20 JulWindhoek Observer
Allexer Namundjembo The Khomas Regional Council says it remains committed to supporting the most vulnerable members of the Khomas Region during the winter season through its constituency offices. …
Khomas council distributes 83 blankets to vulnerable communities

Society

Heatwave forecast to reach 42°C across Namibia through weekend

The News

The Namibia Meteorological Service warns of temperatures between 36°C and 42°C across the country until the weekend, caused by a high-pressure system moving from northern to central Namibia. The regions of Zambezi, Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Oshana, Omusati, Kunene and Otjozondjupa are expected to be hardest hit, with public urged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exposure between 12h00 and 15h00.

3 hours ago · The Namibian →

Today

Heatwave forecast to reach 42°C across Namibia through weekend
The Namibia Meteorological Service warns of temperatures between 36°C and 42°C across the country until the weekend, caused by a high-pressure system moving from northern to central Namibia. The regions of Zambezi, Kavango East, Kavango West, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Oshana, Omusati, Kunene and Otjozondjupa are expected to be hardest hit, with public urged to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exposure between 12h00 and 15h00.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →

Sunday 11 October

Eleven-year-old boy drowns at Gobabis dam
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 →

Friday 9 October

September inflation at 5.4%, northern zones show lowest rates
Namibia's headline annual inflation for September stood at 5.4%, with core inflation at 4%. Zone 1 (northern regions) recorded the lowest annual inflation at 4.3%, while Khomas Region recorded the highest at 6.2%.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 6 October

Kavango West records highest fertility rate at 5.45 children per woman
According to Namibia Statistics Agency's 2023 Population and Housing Census, Kavango West, Ohangwena and Omaheke recorded the highest fertility rates, with women averaging more than five children each, while Namibia's overall total fertility rate stood at 3.897 children per woman, with marked differences between rural areas at 5.027 and urban areas at 3.166.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 5 October

Conditional income grant registration halted due to funding shortage
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has paused registration of new beneficiaries for the Conditional Basic Income Grant due to depleted funding, with resumption dependent on future budgetary resources. The monthly cash grant, paid to vulnerable Namibians aged 18–59, currently provides N$600 per month to eligible households.
5 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Parliamentary committee flags labour concerns at five mining regions
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised concerns over outsourcing, job insecurity, occupational safety, retrenchments and inadequate worker benefits following oversight visits to mining operations in Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa, Erongo, //Kharas and Khomas regions, and recommends strict monitoring of subcontractors.
5 October 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 4 October

2023 census reveals sharp quality-of-life disparities across Namibia
Secondary census data from the Namibia Statistics Agency show vast regional and rural-urban differences in fertility, infant mortality, and life expectancy. Women in Kavango West expect 5.5 children over their lifetimes compared to 2.7 in Khomas; under-five mortality ranges from 26.8 per 1,000 live births in Khomas to 61.4 in Omaheke; and life expectancy at birth varies by 12 years between Khomas (72.4 years) and Omaheke (60.3 years).
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 3 October

Young people join ministry cleaning mental health facility
Young people have joined the Ministry of Health and Social Services in preparing for World Mental Health Day by cleaning the ministry's mental health facility in Windhoek. The initiative follows data showing 11,489 people were admitted for mental health treatment during the 2024/25 financial year, with 123 deaths recorded among people with mental illnesses during the same period.
3 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 30 September

Namibia's response to foot-and-mouth disease outbreak
Namibia began preparing for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in November 2025 and confirmed an outbreak in September when ten of eleven cattle tested positive in ||Kharas. The government responded by suspending movement and sale of cloven-hoofed animals, slaughtering, and imports and exports.
30 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 29 September

Public consultations on lotteries and gambling regulation amendments scheduled
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has scheduled public consultations on proposed amendments to lotteries and gambling regulations in six regions from 5 to 14 October. Key amendments include standardised application and registration fees, a 5% monitoring fee on net monthly income, a 1% maintenance fee on gross income for a Central Electronic Monitoring System, and coordination with the Namibia Revenue Agency to address undeclared operators and winners.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
Government prepares FMD support plan, consults on meat exports
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told the National Assembly that the government is developing a plan to support farmers affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, while consulting with international trading partners over meat shipments and new zoning measures. Opposition PDM leader McHenry Venaani questioned reports of a N$400 million meat shipment being returned from Europe and called for fuller National Assembly briefing on FMD developments.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
Government preparing FMD support plan; meat exports under review
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani told Parliament that the government is developing a plan to support farmers affected by Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions while consulting with international trading partners over meat shipments and zoning measures. PDM leader McHenry Venaani questioned reports of a meat shipment worth about N$400 million being returned from Europe and called for Parliament to be briefed on the FMD outbreak.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
One Economy Foundation hosts 11th annual fundraising soirée
The One Economy Foundation will hold its 11th annual fundraising soirée on 1 October in Windhoek to support youth-focused programmes across Namibia. Founded in 2016, the foundation targets young Namibians aged 13 to 35 facing barriers to healthcare, education, skills development, and employment.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Ministry of Trade reports 9,343 jobs created via initiatives
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade announced that 28 projects with N$66.85 billion in collective investment have created 9,343 permanent jobs. The update follows a presidential pledge to create 500,000 jobs over five years through private and public sector efforts.
29 September 2026 · Informanté →
Windhoek recorded 290 domestic violence cases in first five months
A social worker urges the public to stop treating domestic violence as a private matter and to report suspected abuse to police. More than 290 domestic violence cases were recorded in Windhoek between January and May this year, and 4,965 gender-based violence cases were recorded nationally during the 2025/26 financial year.
29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Communities must report domestic violence, not ignore it
A social worker with 15 years of experience is urging communities to report domestic violence to police rather than treating it as a private family matter. Windhoek recorded more than 290 domestic violence cases between January and May this year, though police note the actual number may be higher due to underreporting.
29 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 28 September

Private vets flag FMD response capacity gaps in Karasburg
Private veterinarians supporting Namibia's FMD response have raised concerns over field surveillance capacity and the pace of restrictions being relaxed following the outbreak in Karasburg. They warned that insufficient field teams—only one operating in the affected area as of 25 September despite over 20 volunteers offering to assist—create biosecurity risks, as surveillance teams moving between farms without knowing previous holdings' status could spread the virus.
28 September 2026 · Informanté →
Trade ministry's 9 343 jobs claim faces parliamentary scrutiny
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade reported facilitating 28 portfolio projects that attracted N$66.85 billion in investment and created 9 343 permanent jobs, but the figures faced parliamentary opposition questioning over data accuracy and timeline verifiability. Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said the ministry's role is to facilitate job creation through trade and investment, with projects spanning agriculture, mining, renewable energy, tourism, real estate, chemicals and digital services.
28 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia opens first public pediatric intensive care unit
Namibia inaugurated a N$28 million Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Windhoek Central Hospital, its first dedicated facility in the public health sector. The Health Minister said the unit is critical to achieving targets under the Sixth National Development Plan to reduce neonatal and under-five mortality rates by 2030.
28 September 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 27 September

IPC demands emergency funding to contain foot-and-mouth disease
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 →
Health Ministry to announce medical intern agreement in October
The Ministry of Health and Social Services will announce an employment and placement agreement for medical interns in the first week of October, following lengthy discussions among parties involved. Minister Luvindao cited financial resources and service demand as determinants of absorption capacity and noted the ministry is coordinating with learning institutions to align student intake with demand.
27 September 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 26 September

FMD outbreak confined to Karasburg district, surveillance ongoing
The ministry of agriculture reports that Foot-and-Mouth Disease cases remain confined to the Karasburg State Veterinary District in //Kharas Region following nationwide surveillance; of 199 samples collected from five regions between 22–25 September, 17 tested positive, all from Karasburg, while 30 cattle moved to Otjozondjupa tested negative.
26 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
FMD restrictions will ease once surveillance results assessed
Restrictions on cloven-hoofed animal movement imposed on 23 September will be gradually eased once the Ministry of Agriculture completes surveillance and traceability assessment following the detection of foot-and-mouth disease. Of 199 samples collected across five regions, 17 tested positive, all from Karasburg.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Seventeen FMD-positive samples confirmed at Karasburg
Seventeen samples have tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease in the Karasburg State Veterinary District following detection of clinical cases on a farm on 22 September. Out of 199 samples collected across five regions between 22 and 25 September, all positive results so far remain confined to Karasburg.
26 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 23 September

Namibia opens first dedicated public paediatric ICU
Health minister Esperance Luvindao inaugurated Namibia's first dedicated public paediatric intensive care unit at Windhoek Central Hospital, part of a government investment of about N$28 million in medical equipment and infrastructure. The ministry aims to reduce paediatric ICU deaths from the previous 14.5% rate to below 2.5%.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 22 September

Ministry launches outreach on EU cattle export requirements
The ministry of agriculture, water and land reform, with the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, Directorate of Veterinary Services, and Namibia National Farmers Union has launched a two-week nationwide outreach campaign starting 21 September to help communal livestock producers south of the Veterinary Cordon Fence meet EU market access requirements, including 90-day residency in Namibia's FMD-free zone and 40 days on a single registered farm before slaughter.
22 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 21 September

Truck crashes kill 48 Namibians by mid-September 2026
Namibia recorded 48 deaths and 211 injuries from 112 truck-involved crashes nationwide by 16 September 2026, with Erongo and Otjozondjupa accounting for approximately 60% of fatalities. Collisions were the dominant crash type, representing about 77% of all injuries and fatalities.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Serviced land shortage constrains Windhoek housing expansion
Simonis Storm reports that availability of serviced land is a fundamental constraint on Windhoek's building activity. Two government interventions—a debt-for-land swap converting N$357.8 million into 423 hectares and a Khomas regional commitment of N$1.7 billion toward housing and infrastructure—are expected to unlock more than 6 000 residential erven.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 20 September

Gender ministry has filled 23 of 55 social worker positions
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare has filled only 23 of 55 social worker positions targeted for recruitment during the 2025/2026 financial year, despite an allocation of over N$19 million. The shortage stems from limited availability of qualified social work graduates and the preference of available social workers for urban placements, leaving rural areas underserved.
20 September 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 17 September

Namibian celebrities lead environmental clean-up campaign in Windhoek
Namibian entertainers including Gazza, Lize Ehlers, and others are participating in the Clean Up Namibia Celebrity Clean-Up Campaign on 19 September at Okapale, Goreangab, to mark World Cleanup Day. Led by La-Toya Mwoombola-Hamutenya, the initiative aims to promote civic pride, responsible waste practices, and environmental awareness.
17 September 2026 · The Namibian →