Also known as: Lüderitz Bay · Lüderitzbucht · Lüderitz and Aus
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The Namibian
A WIND farm near Lüderitz is using pioneering self-erecting technology to build turbines without heavy cranes, significantly reducing costs and wind-related installation delays. …
Self-erecting wind turbine cuts energy costsInformanté
… He made the remarks in Lüderitz last Friday, noting that although the dam is full, the irrigation phase has yet to commence. …
Prime Minister urges urgent progress on Neckartal Dam irrigationThe Namibian
Last Friday, a female African penguin was successfully released back into the wild on Halifax Island near Lüderitz. …
Small wins for African penguins amid a sharp population declineInformanté
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Navy added ceremonial prestige and public engagement to the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival, with a series of parades, ship tours and a high-level reception aboard one of its vessels during the coastal event held from 28 April to 3 May in Lüderitz. …
Navy brings ceremonial flair to Crayfish FestivalWindhoek Observer
… It hires location scouts who know the Namib, the Caprivi, the streets of Lüderitz and the history of Omaheke. …
The seed beneath the sandWindhoek Observer
… She spoke on Sunday during a site visit to the Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project near Lüderitz. …
Zaamwani sees farming growth from Hyphen projectInformanté
Staff Reporter VICE President Lucia Witbooi has reaffirmed government’s support for Namibia’s flagship green hydrogen initiative following a strategic site visit to the Hyphen project in Lüderitz, highlighting its role in driving economic transformation, job creation, and sustain …
Vice President tours Hyphen green hydrogen project in LüderitzThe Namibian
… Despite brutal suppression, there had been labour action at the mines in Lüderitz, Tsumeb and Oranjemund almost every year between 1946 and 1959. …
Namibia’s Workers Spearheaded Its Fight for Independence – Part 1Informanté
Staff Reporter VICE President Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi has called for inclusive economic growth and sustainable resource management as she officially opened the 19th Annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival on Friday, highlighting the town’s growing role in Namibia’s blue economy an …
Vice President Witbooi calls for inclusive growth as Lüderitz Crayfish Festival opensInformanté
Staff Reporter THE 19th annual Lüderitz Crayfish Festival has officially kicked off, drawing visitors from across the ||Kharas Region and Namibia for a week-long programme of business engagement, entertainment and cultural activities. …
Lüderitz hosts 19th Crayfish FestivalA 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →