Also known as: Lüderitz Bay · Lüderitzbucht · Lüderitz and Aus
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The Namibian
… From Katima Mulilo to Lüderitz, from our urban centres to the most remote communities, technology gives us an opportunity to bring Government closer to our people. …
Hon. Emma Theofelus Launches Harmonised Government Communication Strategy to Strengthen Public Trust and Government CommunicationNamibian Sun
A Lüderitz-based community activist, Ndeshipanda Akwenye, has launched an online petition calling for greater scrutiny of bail applications involving repeat suspects in drug-relat... …
Petition asks for tougher bail scrutiny in drug casesNamibian Sun
The rejected foreign investor behind the proposed N$4-billion Lüderitz oil and gas supply base says his companies spent about N$80 million developing the project before Namport ha... …
Investor 'lost' N$80m in halted Lüderitz projectThe Namibian
The legend of ‘Lammie Beukes’ is headed to Lüderitz as Jonathan Sasha (‘Die Stoep’) takes the directing reins on the celebrated theatre production. …
‘Lammie Beukes’ hits LüderitzInformanté
… Ndara highlighted that there are about 230 licensed fishing vessels operating in Namibian waters, with 117 fisheries observers based between Walvis Bay and Lüderitz who need to be deployed on these fishing vessels. …
Fisheries Observer Agency calls for expanded observer coverageInformanté
Staff Reporter ONE person was killed and two others injured in separate violent incidents in Khorixas and Lüderitz over the weekend, with police investigations continuing and one suspect arrested. …
One killed, two injured in separate Khorixas and Lüderitz attacksWindhoek Observer
A 27-year-old man was killed and another person seriously injured following an alleged stabbing incident at the Build Together suburb in Lüderitz during the early hours of Saturday. …
Man killed, another seriously injured in Lüderitz stabbingWindhoek Observer
… Walvis Bay and Lüderitz will need to continue developing as service and logistics centres. …
Why business readiness matters more than first oilInformanté
Staff Reporter LÜDERITZ could see a major economic boost from a proposed N$4 billion salmon aquaculture investment that is expected to create about 5 000 employment opportunities and generate billions of dollars in economic activity for the town and Namibia. …
N$4 billion salmon project expected to transform Lüderitz economyThe Namibian
… Telling stories of post-Robben Island conscientisation, workers’ resistance at Lüderitz and at a Windhoek bread shop, as well as naming heroes such as Richard Pakleppa and Anton Lubowski, who used their white privilege for good, ‘KoKo: Patulula’ conjures a space of education, rem …
Ulenga’s ‘KoKo’ returns with sage second actNamibia 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 →
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 →
The ||Kharas region has launched two dedicated artificial intelligence tutoring laboratories at Angra Pequena Senior Secondary School in Lüderitz.
30 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →