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Lüderitz

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

2019-07-022026-08-21

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  1. July 2026
  2. Windhoek Observer

    roducts; Plastic Packaging Group, which offers packaging solution and recycling business; Polyoak Namibia, a manufacturer and distributor of food and beverage packaging solutions and Walvisbay Stevedoring, a provider of stevedoring services at the ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz

    Stimulus issues cautionary announcement over negotiations
  3. New Era

    Expansion plan According to the aviation applications, Namibia Air intends to establish an extensive route network connecting Windhoek and Eros Airport with key domestic destinations such as Ondangwa, Rundu, Mpacha, Lüderitz, Oranjemund and Walvis Bay.

    Namibia Air takes off
  4. Windhoek Observer

    The airline has applied to operate routes connecting Windhoek with destinations in Namibia, including Ondangwa, Walvis Bay, Lüderitz, Oranjemund, Rundu and Mpacha.

    Namibia Air proposes fares below N$2 000 for regional flights as carrier nears launch
  5. The Namibian

    The proposed scheduled services connect Windhoek to various domestic hubs like Ondangwa, Lüderitz and Walvis Bay, alongside major regional cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town and Luanda.

    Govt to buy Namibia Airaircraft worth N$600m
  6. The Namibian

    She currently serves as Vice Chairperson of the Namibia Parliamentary Women’s Caucus and represents the !Nami#Nûs Constituency as Regional Councillor for Lüderitz and Aus.

    Pendukeni introduces keynote speaker at Welwitchia University graduation ceremony
  7. The Namibian

    She currently serves as Vice Chairperson of the Namibia Parliamentary Women’s Caucus and represents the !Nami#Nûs Constituency as Regional Councillor for Lüderitz and Aus.

    Pendukeni introduces keynote speaker at Welwitchia University graduation ceremony
  8. The Namibian

    Off the coast of Lüderitz, drill ships hover over one of the most exciting oil discoveries of the century, and the nation holds its breath for a final investment decision.

    The Fortune We Keep Calling a Slum
  9. Windhoek Observer

    Among his notable achievements is the successful expansion of NYEF’s footprint into the //Kharas Region through the establishment of the forum’s Lüderitz branch.

    YOUNG OBSERVER | Namibia Youth Energy Forum appoints new CEO
  10. The Namibian

    The end is a grandmother at Lüderitz, a welder at Walvis Bay, or a graduate at Khorixas feeling the difference.

    Energy Explainer Part 5: What Lasting Prosperity From Oil Looks Like
  11. June 2026
  12. The Namibian

    Imagine the howls of protest and screams of shock from residents in Khomasdal, Windhoek West, Ludwigsdorf, Kleine Kuppe, and the formal suburbs and industrial zones of Rundu, Ondangwa and Lüderitz, as well all the freehold farms, for example.

    The Hidden Costs and Disgraceful Barriers to Housing

Yesterday

  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.

    15 hours ago · 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

Monday 17 August

  1. Lüderitz residents demand permanent council leadership, audits

    Lüderitz residents are calling for permanent appointments to vacant executive positions at the town council and improved financial reporting after years of acting appointments and delayed audits. The CEO, strategic executive for finance, and strategic executive for engineering posts have been filled in an acting capacity for almost four years, and the council's financial statements have not been submitted to the auditor general.

    17 August 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Namibia must own stake in oil finds, not just supply services

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia should prioritize equity ownership in its oil discoveries—particularly Venus, Graff, and Mopane in the Orange Basin—rather than limiting itself to local-content arrangements that only provide wages and services, contrasting this approach with Norway's wealth-building model.

    17 August 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 15 August

  1. Youths urged to engage actively in community development

    During International Youth Day commemorations in Keetmanshoop, youth leaders called on young people to take active roles in shaping their communities and preparing for opportunities in technology, innovation and new industries. Officials emphasised that youth outside major centres should have access to platforms for participating in Namibia's development.

    15 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Friday 14 August

  1. Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy faces technical staffing shortage

    The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy is facing a shortage of technically qualified and skilled personnel that could affect the ministry's ability to implement its programmes in mining, energy and industrial development. The shortage, identified as a key challenge during a National Assembly presentation, comes as the ministry evolves following fiscal consolidation and wage bill reductions.

    14 August 2026 · New Era

Thursday 13 August

  1. Ministry of Education launches Namibia Learning Passport

    The Ministry of Education, in partnership with UNICEF, has officially launched the Namibia Learning Passport, a digital learning platform aimed at expanding access to educational resources, particularly for young people in rural, remote and underserved communities with limited connectivity.

    13 August 2026 · Informanté

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Aus clinic faces chronic medicine shortages, no ambulance

    The government clinic at Aus in the ||Kharas region lacks diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma medications in stock and has no dedicated ambulance for emergency patients. A resident reports having to forgo medication due to cost when prescriptions cannot be filled at the clinic pharmacy.

    12 August 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 10 August

  1. Seabed phosphate mining permit reignites fishing industry concerns

    Namibia's environment ministry granted an Environmental Clearance Certificate to Namibia Marine Phosphate for proposed seabed phosphate mining, sparking division among Namibians. Critics including marine experts and the opposition warn the project could damage fish stocks and the fishing industry, while others argue it will create jobs.

    10 August 2026 · New Era

Friday 7 August

  1. Lüderitz mayor proposes debt relief for pensioners

    The Lüderitz mayor has proposed a relief programme that would wipe clean years of accumulated municipal debt for pensioners struggling to cover bills with their old-age grants.

    7 August 2026 · Namibian Sun

Thursday 6 August

  1. Namibia's onshore oil industry preparations signal major economic shift

    While Namibia's offshore oil exploration captures headlines, onshore activity—ports expanding, accommodation developments, logistics companies growing, international recruitment firms arriving—reveals how the market is responding in anticipation of the industry's growth. These ground-level developments suggest Namibia may be entering a significant development window in its economic history.

    6 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Namibian artist performs about colonial evacuation stories

    Namibian artist Tuli Mekondjo presented a performance titled "Eshina Iyo ku topa topa" combining archival photos, recordings, and projections to narrate tales of Namibians evacuated to concentration camps like Shark Island during colonial times. The performance was part of opening an art symposium titled "Namibia and Germany: A New Ethics of Cooperation," which examines museum cooperation between the two nations.

    5 August 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Former mines minister urges local banks into oil and gas financing

    Tom Alweendo, former Minister of Mines and Energy, has called on local banks and financial institutions to play a more active role in Namibia's oil and gas industry, warning that without their participation the financial value chain—including advisory fees and project structuring—will be captured by foreign institutions.

    4 August 2026 · Informanté

  2. Swapo Women's Council congress set for December in Katima Mulilo

    The Swapo Party Women's Council's 9th congress, scheduled for December in Katima Mulilo, will precede the ruling party's intraparty congress next year. Former Cabinet minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana said the Women's Council congress sets the tone and must be guided by party and council constitutions.

    4 August 2026 · New Era

Monday 3 August

  1. Namibia pursues green hydrogen industry despite skills shortage

    Namibia is positioning itself as a potential global green hydrogen hub, leveraging its solar and wind resources, but a new Energy Sector Skills Strategy Report warns that a shortage of specialised skills could slow development of the industry. The flagship Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project is expected to require about 7 GW of renewable energy capacity and 3 GW of electrolyser capacity, with Namibia aiming to produce between 10 million and 15 million tonnes of green hydrogen equivalent annually by 2050.

    3 August 2026 · Informanté

  2. Namibia launches green economy consultation for sectoral transformation

    Namibia has launched a public consultation on its Sectoral Transformation Investment Plan, inviting businesses, investors, researchers, communities and citizens to shape the country's position in the global green economy. The country has emerged over four years as a major destination for green hydrogen and renewable energy investment, with strong natural advantages including high solar irradiation and coastal wind resources.

    3 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Friday 31 July

  1. Mining has built Namibia's economy; next phase could yield more value

    Namibia's mining sector, from ancient copper extraction to modern diamonds and uranium, contributes approximately 13–14% of GDP and generates more than 60% of export earnings in many years. The article questions whether Namibia has captured the full value of its mineral wealth over more than a century of industrial mining.

    31 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Thursday 30 July

  1. Government relaxes fishing limits, raising conservation concerns

    The Namibian government has temporarily allowed horse mackerel fishing in waters as shallow as 150 metres between Walvis Bay and Lüderitz until April 2027, relaxing a decades-old 200-metre isobath guideline that has protected young fish. Conservation experts warn the decision lacks sufficient scientific evidence and could harm both the ocean and the fishing industry, particularly as Namibia depends heavily on horse mackerel and hake following the collapse of sardine and anchovy fisheries.

    30 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Marco Fishing locks out 300 workers over wage dispute

    About 300 Marco Fishing employees have been locked out after wage negotiations with the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union reached deadlock. The company says it cannot meet union demands because average longline hake catches have declined by more than 45% over the past five years.

    28 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Venus oil project expected to create 12,000 jobs

    Namcor's executive for upstream development said the planned Venus offshore oil project could create about 12,000 jobs and inject more than N$36 billion into Namibia's economy, with the project preparing to enter the development phase after moving beyond exploration.

    28 July 2026 · New Era

Friday 24 July

  1. Stimulus Investments enters negotiations with material price impact

    Stimulus Investments Limited has issued a cautionary announcement advising shareholders it has entered negotiations that could materially affect its listed preference shares' price; details cannot yet be disclosed, and shareholders are urged to exercise caution when trading until a further announcement.

    24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Namibia Air to launch domestic, regional and international services

    Five years after Air Namibia's collapse, Namibia Air has filed aviation licence applications to operate passenger and cargo services domestically, regionally and internationally, with the government aiming to launch the fully operational joint airline with Botswana by the end of 2026 and Ethiopian Airlines as the strategic operating partner.

    22 July 2026 · New Era

  2. Namibia Air proposes sub-N$2000 fares for regional routes

    Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd has proposed one-way ticket prices below N$2,000 on regional routes, with Windhoek-Johannesburg flights estimated at N$1,881.88 and Windhoek-Cape Town at approximately N$1,939.08, excluding airport taxes and security charges. The carrier is seeking Transport Commission approval to operate scheduled and non-scheduled passenger and cargo services, with actual fares to vary by demand, booking periods, and operational factors under a dynamic pricing model.

    22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Namibia Air plans acquisition of seven aircraft for late 2026 launch

    The government, through Namibia Air, is planning to acquire seven aircraft valued at N$594 million to launch the new airline by late 2026, following Air Namibia's liquidation. The airline has applied for licenses to operate scheduled and charter flights domestically, regionally, and internationally.

    21 July 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 17 July

  1. Pendukeni introduces keynote speaker at Welwitchia graduation

    Monika Pendukeni introduced Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Susan Ndjaleka as the keynote speaker at Welwitchia University's 9th Official Graduation Ceremony, held on 16–17 July 2026 at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Pendukeni introduces Deputy Minister Ndjaleka at Welwitchia graduation

    Monika Pendukeni introduced Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Susan Ndjaleka as the keynote speaker at Welwitchia University's 9th Official Graduation Ceremony held at Mercure Hotel, Windhoek on 16–17 July 2026.

    17 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Informal settlements hold untapped capital, not crisis

    Namibia's informal settlements like Havana near Windhoek represent the country's largest reserve of untapped capital rather than a problem to solve, according to this analysis. Property owners lack legal titles to formalize their assets and access the formal economy, leaving trillions of dollars in "dead capital" frozen outside the banking system.

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 3 July

  1. Namibia Youth Energy Forum appoints Fanuel Shinedima as CEO

    The Namibia Youth Energy Forum has announced Fanuel Shinedima as its new chief executive officer. Shinedima, a former director of the forum with experience in energy sector stakeholder engagement and youth development, returns to lead the youth-led organisation as it approaches its third anniversary.

    3 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Oil wealth can become a curse without inclusive policy planning

    As Namibia prepares for major oil production starting around 2029, an analyst argues that without deliberate efforts to ensure broad-based prosperity—not just enrichment of a connected elite—the country risks repeating the pattern of oil-dependent economies where wealth concentrates and vulnerability increases when prices fall.

    1 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Namibian housing laws prevent poorer people from building capital

    An opinion piece argues that Namibian policies and legislation preventing poorer people from generating capital from property are a major barrier to formal homeownership, beyond high costs and profiteering.

    30 June 2026 · The Namibian

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