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Lüderitz

Also known as: Lüderitz Bay · Lüderitzbucht · Lüderitz and Aus

2019-07-022026-10-06

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Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. October 2026
  2. Windhoek Observer

    … Future cooperation will focus on improving enforcement capacity, aligning standards, strengthening protection of the blue economy and increasing the socioeconomic returns from marine resources for communities in Walvis Bay, Lüderitz, Cape Town and elsewhere. …

    Namibia, SA join forces against illegal fishing
  3. September 2026
  4. Namibian Sun

    The ||Kharas region has become the first to launch two dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) tutoring laboratories at Angra Pequena Senior Secondary School in Lüderitz.The labs w... …

    Lüderitz launches first AI tutoring labs
  5. The Namibian

    … He made the remarks at the launch of two AI laboratories at Lüderitz last week. “This AI tutoring programme is a human capital engine built to redefine teaching. …

    AI gives Lüderitz pupils a learning boost
  6. The Namibian

    … The comments come as residents of Lüderitz question whether the town and its residents will benefit from the billions of dollars in investment and natural resources surrounding the coastal town. …

    Hyphen’s 90% local jobs target not set in stone
  7. The Namibian

    … At Lüderitz, investment is reshaping demand for accommodation, commercial property and support services. …

    Why Global Capital is Paying Attention to Namibia
  8. The Namibian

    … He said transporting Angolan children to urban areas could amount to human trafficking under Namibia’s immigration laws. “You are transporting these Angolan children, some aged between seven and 15 years, from the northern regions to Windhoek, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Lüderitz. …

    Police warn bus operators transporting undocumented Angolan children
  9. Informanté

    … The coastal areas remained the coolest, with mean temperatures of 15.6 °C at Walvis Bay and 16.5 °C at Lüderitz. …

    August 2026 ranks as Namibia’s second-warmest in 15 years
  10. The Namibian

    … Kalangula is demanding answers from works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi and for him to provide details of all active, awarded and pending concessions at the ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz. …

    IPC wants answers on Namport port concessions
  11. The Namibian

    Farmers in southern Namibia are set to supply agricultural produce to the redeveloped Kapps a Kubata Loft Hotel at Lüderitz through off-take agreements ahead of its reopening next year. …

    Farmers to supply produce to Lüderitz’s revamped Kapps hotel
  12. The Namibian

    … Oryx chief executive Ben Jooste says the year marked several milestones for the company. “Breaking through N$5 billion in portfolio value, opening Goreangab Mall, expanding into Walvis Bay and Lüderitz, and securing the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) mandate all show …

    Oryx portfolio hits N$5bn as distribution rises
World & Region

Namibia and South Africa complete first joint sea patrol

The News

Namibia and South Africa have completed their first bilateral sea-based fisheries patrol to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The 25-day operation concluded in Walvis Bay and saw officials from both countries work together across their shared Exclusive Economic Zones.

2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 2 October

  1. Namibia and South Africa complete first joint sea patrol

    Namibia and South Africa have completed their first bilateral sea-based fisheries patrol to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The 25-day operation concluded in Walvis Bay and saw officials from both countries work together across their shared Exclusive Economic Zones.

    2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Lüderitz launches first AI tutoring labs in Kharas region

    The ||Kharas region has launched two dedicated artificial intelligence tutoring laboratories at Angra Pequena Senior Secondary School in Lüderitz.

    30 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Sunday 27 September

  1. AI tutoring laboratories launched at Lüderitz secondary school

    Kharas governor Dawid Gertze says newly established artificial intelligence tutoring laboratories at Angra Pequena Senior Secondary School bridge the gap between classroom learning and modern industry. BW Kudu and Namibian Ports Authority injected N$1.5 million into the facility, which runs on the Yyeni AI learning platform.

    27 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Hyphen downplays 90% local employment target as flexible goal

    Hyphen Hydrogen Energy says its 90% local employment target is a flexible goal subject to skills assessments, not a firm commitment. The company is conducting a skills audit to determine whether Namibia has enough skilled workers to meet the target.

    24 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Global investors increasingly focus on Namibia's broader economic potential

    As investors search for stable jurisdictions and new energy and mineral sources, Namibia is attracting increasing foreign direct investment across energy, mining, and financial services, with capital positioning for broader economic transformation beyond a single oil project milestone.

    22 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 21 September

  1. Police warn bus operators against transporting undocumented Angolan children

    Oshana police commander Andreas Shilelo has warned long-distance bus operators and drivers against transporting undocumented Angolan children and foreign nationals, saying it could constitute human trafficking under Namibia's immigration laws. Shilelo said police had received reports that children aged 7–15 from southern Angola were being transported at night to Windhoek, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Lüderitz without national documents.

    21 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 19 September

  1. August 2026 ranked Namibia's second-warmest in 15 years

    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 →

Friday 18 September

  1. IPC demands details on Namport port concessions

    Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister Nelson Kalangula is questioning the awarding of long-term concessions at Namibia's ports, raising concerns over Namport's future revenue, operations, and local jobs, and has demanded details from works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi on all active, awarded, and pending concessions at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz ports.

    18 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 14 September

  1. Southern farmers to supply produce to Lüderitz's revamped Kapps hotel

    Nokubiko Investment, redeveloping the historic Kapps a Kubata Loft Hotel in Lüderitz, is establishing off-take agreements with local farmers to source produce directly while supporting the farming community and young people ahead of the hotel's reopening in the first quarter of 2027.

    14 September 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Oryx Properties portfolio exceeds N$5bn, distributions rise 8.8%

    Oryx Properties' total property portfolio exceeded N$5 billion for the first time, reaching N$5.05 billion, while distribution to unit holders increased by 8.8% to 117.50 cents per linked unit for the year ended 30 June. Revenue rose 17.8% to N$579.8 million, and the group reported total comprehensive income of N$198.5 million.

    14 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 11 September

  1. Minister Theofelus launches harmonised government communication strategy

    Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus launched a harmonised government communication strategy aimed at strengthening public trust and improving how government communicates with and listens to citizens. The launch included training for public relations and communications officers at NIPAM on artificial intelligence.

    11 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Community activist seeks stricter bail scrutiny for drug cases

    A Lüderitz-based community activist, Ndeshipanda Akwenye, has launched an online petition calling for greater scrutiny of bail applications involving repeat suspects in drug-related cases.

    10 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Foreign investor claims N$80m loss in halted Lüderitz project

    A foreign investor behind a proposed N$4-billion Lüderitz oil and gas supply base says his companies spent about N$80 million developing the project before Namport halted it.

    9 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Theatre production 'Lammie Beukes' opens auditions for November run

    The National Theatre of Namibia is casting for 'Lammie Beukes', a celebrated Afrikaans-language theatre production written by Reverend Severius Majiedt. Auditions take place in Windhoek on 10 and 11 September and in Lüderitz on 17 September, with performances scheduled for 27 and 28 November in Lüderitz.

    8 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 7 September

  1. Fisheries Observer Agency urges fuller deployment on vessels

    Namibia's Fisheries Observer Agency CEO says the fishing industry's long-term future depends on expanding observer coverage on the 230 licensed vessels operating in Namibian waters. He noted that with 117 observers available, deployment is inconsistent and weak compliance compromises scientific data critical for stock assessment.

    7 September 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 6 September

  1. One killed, two injured in Khorixas and Lüderitz incidents

    A 27-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Lüderitz on Saturday during an altercation, with one suspect arrested and another person injured in the same attack. In Khorixas, a 25-year-old man was shot in the leg during an alleged confrontation over money at a bar.

    6 September 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Man killed, another injured in Lüderitz stabbing

    A 27-year-old man, Johannes Lukas, was killed and another person seriously injured in a stabbing incident in the Build Together suburb of Lüderitz early Saturday. Police allege the attack followed an altercation after Lukas allegedly threw a stone at a vehicle; a suspect has been arrested and is in custody.

    6 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Namibian businesses urged to prepare now for oil sector

    As Namibia's energy sector shifts focus from exploration to production readiness, businesses must begin preparing now to participate in the industry, understanding technical standards, complex contracts, and procurement requirements of international operators rather than waiting until production begins.

    3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. N$4 billion salmon project expected to create 5,000 jobs

    The Africa Aquaculture Company plans a N$4 billion Atlantic salmon production operation in Lüderitz targeting 51,000 tonnes annually and expecting to generate around 5,000 employment opportunities. The Namibia Industrial Development Agency has acquired a 40% equity stake, and the company aims to begin operations within 60 to 90 days pending completion of administrative requirements.

    2 September 2026 · Informanté →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Ndayola Ulenga's one-woman play KoKo returns to stage

    Ndayola Ulenga's one-woman theatre performance 'KoKo: Patulula' returned to the stage for its second season at the Goethe-Institut Namibia, marking the institute's first play performance in its new building and Ulenga's final performance before beginning her masters studies in the United Kingdom. The performance explores her mother's childhood home and her father's experiences with the People's Liberation Army of Namibia during the apartheid era and liberation struggle.

    1 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 28 August

  1. Music school established in Lüderitz by visiting musician

    A 33-year-old musician and sound engineer, Melzedeck Hammond, arrived in Lüderitz in 2023 and decided to establish a music school in the harbour town.

    28 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Lüderitz vulnerable children's centre seeks more resources

    The Empowerment Centre for Vulnerable Children in Lüderitz called for increased support for food, educational materials and other resources during a Parliamentary Standing Committee oversight visit to child-care facilities in //Kharas and Hardap regions. The centre provides breakfast and lunch to children and produces learning materials from recycled items, but says monthly food assistance remains insufficient and quality educational materials are needed.

    27 August 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Mercedes-Benz marks 90-year partnership with M+Z Motors

    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 →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Aus N$50m services project 60% complete, aims industrial growth

    A N$50 million investment into road, electricity, water and sewerage services at Aus has reached 60% completion, according to National Council member Raymond Jossop. The project is positioned as strategic infrastructure ahead of anticipated industrial growth from green hydrogen, oil and gas in the Lüderitz-Oranjemund corridor.

    25 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. N$160m Buchter Mall construction begins in Lüderitz

    Construction of the N$160 million Buchter Mall in Lüderitz has officially started following a site handover to main contractor Afrideca Construction Namibia. The mall will comprise approximately 7,970 square metres of retail space anchored by Shoprite and Shoprite Liquor, and is expected to create around 200 jobs during construction and 300 permanent positions once operational.

    25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 24 August

  1. Venus oil project offers US$17 billion entrepreneurial ecosystem opportunity

    The proposed Venus oil discovery could require US$17 billion in investment—exceeding Namibia's estimated annual economy—with planned production of 150,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day. The article argues that entrepreneurs should focus on the supporting ecosystem of services and industries that the major project would create, rather than the headline transaction itself.

    24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Namibian artist Chikune transitions from music career to medicine

    Tjikune Leitner, who performed as Chikune and won Namibia's artist of the year, has moved into medicine and currently works as a doctor at a private health centre in Rosh Pinah. She describes the shift as growth rather than a goodbye from music.

    22 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 21 August

  1. Ex-minister Ekandjo urges halt to marine phosphate exploration

    Former Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo has called on the government to halt and thoroughly scrutinise marine phosphate exploration, warning that Namibia must not sacrifice its fisheries and marine ecosystem for promises of jobs and foreign investment. His call comes after the controversial Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project received a fresh Environment Clearance Certificate on 5 August 2026, prompting renewed opposition from the fishing industry, environment groups, and political voices including the Swapo Party Youth League.

    21 August 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Marco Fishing lockout affects 300 workers for three weeks

    A lockout at Marco Fishing involving about 300 employees continues as wage negotiations between the company and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union stall. The union is demanding a one-year deal with N$800 plus fish commission for some workers and N$27 per hour for land-based employees, while the company has offered a 5% increase spread over three years.

    20 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Namibia outlines oil and gas benefits strategy

    Special Advisor Kornelia Shilunga outlined Namibia's vision for converting oil and gas sector decisions into national benefits at the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference 2026.

    19 August 2026 · The Namibian →

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