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Windhoek Observer
… Her experience comes as many young Namibians continue to struggle to enter the labour market. …
‘I almost lost my life in Angola’ – cross-border trader…graduate finds her breakthrough after giving up on the job huntWindhoek Observer
Patience Makwele Namibia’s young people have been challenged to move beyond social media popularity and use their influence to create meaningful change in their communities. …
YOUNG OBSERVER | Muteka urges youth not to chase social media fameThe Namibian
Namibia’s cattle market is showing signs of recovery in 2026, with more cattle being sold through local slaughtering and live export than during the same period last year. …
Namibia in Numbers: Namibia’s cattle market shows signs of recoveryThe Namibian
The new minimum wages and employment conditions for Namibia’s construction workers came into force on 1 September and will remain in place for two years. …
New construction wages set for two yearsThe Namibian
… Luvindao says Namibia’s vast geography, growing population and increasing pressure on health facilities make partnerships necessary to strengthen the country’s emergency response system. …
Govt, MVA Fund partner on emergency careThe Namibian
Bank Windhoek’s Cancer Apple Project has raised a record N$4 million this year for the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN), bringing the initiative’s total contributions since its launch in 2000 to N$42.4 million. …
Cancer Apple Project raises record N$4mInformanté
… Nampol also warned that unverified reports can have a negative impact on Namibia’s tourism industry by creating unnecessary safety concerns among visitors and travellers. …
Minors behind Henties Bay–Usakos road obstructionWindhoek Observer
Namibia’s parliament was not created to be a theatre of political vanity. It was created to make the government answerable to the people. …
The politics of incompetence and the battle for the soul of parliamentInformanté
Staff Reporter VICE President Lucia Witbooi has officially launched Namibia’s 2026 National Day of Prayer, calling on Namibians to unite in prayer against gruesome killings, gender-based violence and road accidents, while urging alcohol outlets and gambling establishments to take …
National Day of Prayer launched to address killings, GBV and road accidentsThe Namibian
Lhuan-dre Pretorius scored a maiden Twenty20 international century as South Africa beat brave Namibia by 11 runs on Friday in a thrilling final league match of a tri-series with Zimbabwe. …
Maiden Pretorius ton helps South Africa beat brave NamibiaPresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians, particularly youth, to take responsibility for the country's economic future, saying Namibia has entered the "second phase" of its struggle after achieving political independence. She stated that political independence marked one phase while economic liberation represents the next phase of the struggle.
3 hours ago · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians, particularly youth, to take responsibility for the country's economic future, saying Namibia has entered the "second phase" of its struggle after achieving political independence. She stated that political independence marked one phase while economic liberation represents the next phase of the struggle.
3 hours ago · New Era →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi launched a Digital Programme for Medical Assessments of Persons with Disabilities aimed at improving how people with disabilities are assessed and connected to services. According to the 2023 Population and Housing Census, Namibia has 152,790 persons with disabilities, and 12% of households include persons with disabilities.
3 hours ago · New Era →
US Ambassador John Giordano was denied entry to the National Fisheries Indaba in Walvis Bay on Friday because he had not been invited to the paid-for event and was not listed on the guest list. The denial was based on protocol rules preventing entry after the president had already been seated.
3 hours ago · New Era →
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board has launched a new five-year employment permit for investors that functions as work authorisation, replacing the standard two-year permit and offering greater certainty for long-term business planning in Namibia.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Windhoek Observer examines the controversy involving US Ambassador John Giordano's denial of entry to the National Fisheries Indaba in Walvis Bay, where accounts of what occurred remain contested—including claims he was not registered and later asked to leave. The editorial urges restraint on calls for his recall, arguing the incident raises separate questions about the ambassador's conduct and Namibian institutions' competence in managing diplomatic protocol.
6 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that fishing rights expiring from the end of this year will be reviewed to determine which should be renewed and under what conditions. The review comes amid concerns over whether nominal Namibian ownership translates into genuine control and economic benefit, with Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare warning against "paper quota" and "paper right holders" despite about 92% of 462 fishing right holders being Namibian.
6 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi announced reforms to Namibia's disability assessment process, introducing new guidelines and a digital programme to address delays, inconsistent criteria, and administrative hurdles. The move comes as Namibia's disability population has grown significantly, with 152,790 people recorded as living with disabilities in the 2023 census.
6 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Critics are calling on US President Donald Trump to recall Ambassador John Giordano from Namibia, citing controversy over his conduct and diplomatic engagements. The calls follow an incident in which Giordano was reportedly denied entry to the Walvis Bay Town Hall during the National Fisheries Indaba on Friday, though the presidency has distanced itself from the event's administration.
7 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's fishing industry, like mining, leaves behind valuable "heaps"—unexploited wealth that could benefit Namibians more broadly. The author identifies five such opportunities while noting the industry's current N$14.3 billion annual export earnings and constitutional obligation to serve all citizens.
8 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
TotalEnergies, which completed acquisition of operatorship of PEL 83 from Galp in December 2025, plans to begin a three-well appraisal campaign on the Mopane discovery as early as mid-2026 and target a final investment decision on the project in 2028, while exploring further opportunities beyond the development.
8 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Canadian-listed gold exploration company Ongwe Minerals Incorporated has filed a technical report for its Khorixas Gold Project in Namibia, which hosts two surface discoveries—Belmont and K17—and lies along the northern margin of the Damara Orogenic Belt. The company plans geophysical exploration in the second half of 2026 to define subsurface mineralisation and develop drilling targets.
8 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's local equity market ended the week of 31 August to 4 September with the Overall Index declining 1.04% to 2,450.74 while the Local Index gained 0.16% to 853.93. Consumer Staples led gains with a 2.42% rise, while Consumer Discretionary fell 3.93%.
8 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Canadian oil and gas company ReconAfrica has increased its public offering to C$19 million (about N$220.4 million) to fund a horizontal sidetrack and production testing programme at the Kavango West 1X well in Namibia. The underwriters will purchase 26,028,000 units at C$0.73 per unit.
12 hours ago · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wants fish caught in Namibian waters to be landed and processed locally as part of reforms intended to create jobs and retain more value.
14 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
South Africa defeated Zimbabwe by 48 runs in the final of a Twenty20 tri-series hosted in Namibia, with Jordan Hermann scoring a career-best 53 to help South Africa post 205-5 in Windhoek.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
An essay examines how children educated in English-medium schools in urban areas have an advantage over rural children who learn in mother tongues like Oshiwambo, arguing that assessment gaps reflect exposure rather than intelligence.
19 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by the Central Procurement Board and Ministry of Education, upholding a High Court decision that set aside a multimillion-dollar tender for supplying food to government school hostels. The court found the procurement process unlawful because the board continued proceedings after the 180-day bid validity period had expired.
19 hours ago · The Namibian →
South Africa won the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series after defeating Zimbabwe by 48 runs in the final at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Sunday. Zimbabwe, chasing 206 for victory, were bowled out for 157 in 17.6 overs.
20 hours ago · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Namibia's fisheries sector to deliver greater economic value, sustainable employment, and benefits to the population through increased value addition, local processing, and transparency. She urged the industry to create opportunities for youth entrepreneurship and called on Government to rigorously assess performance and compliance when allocating fishing quotas.
21 hours ago · Informanté →
An editorial argues that recent parliamentary disruptions signal a need for the Speaker to enforce procedural discipline while protecting MPs' right to debate and criticise government; disagreement is democratic, but chaos undermines parliament's constitutional role.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Asoli Progressive Party has called on the government to disclose its preparedness measures for a potentially severe drought expected during the 2026/27 rainy season due to an intensifying El Niño climate pattern. Party leader Josef Kauandenge warns that the phenomenon could severely affect farmers and livestock and criticizes the government's silence on mitigation strategies.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that environmental commissioner Timoteus Mufeti is granting environmental clearance certificates without proper due diligence, citing his approval of marine phosphate mining despite fisheries minister opposition and a High Court finding that he failed to apply his mind when clearing mining at Erindi Private Game Reserve, where he overlooked endangered species.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
London-listed Andrada Mining is accelerating exploration and development at its Lithium Ridge project in Namibia's Erongo Region, targeting production by 2028 or 2029 to capitalise on an anticipated recovery in lithium demand. The company plans to advance drilling, define resources and reserves, and complete a Definitive Feasibility Study.
6 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia has recorded 122 malaria deaths and 122,612 confirmed cases so far this year, with the government preparing to spray 1.2 million households in malaria-prone regions. The health minister announced that 99,078 cases were contracted locally while 23,354 were imported, and Kavango East region accounts for 30.6% of cases.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's Livestock and Livestock Products Board has contracted AfriCompliance to evaluate 15 South African wash and disinfection facilities for accreditation, aiming to reduce foot-and-mouth disease risk through proper cleaning of livestock vehicles returning from South Africa.
6 September 2026 · Informanté →
The article examines why the "boy child" has become a focus of public discourse in Namibia, noting that boys have higher school dropout and repetition rates than girls. While women have made significant political gains, including the 2025 election of the country's first female president, the article suggests economic and social power remains unevenly distributed across sectors.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A former Mr. Gay Namibia, now a transgender woman writing from abroad, calls on the government to fulfill its constitutional duty to protect LGBTQIA+ Namibians from escalating targeted violence and hate crimes, citing recent fatal and brutal attacks against transgender and queer community members.
6 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has launched a new employment permit valid for up to five years, effective immediately, to make Namibia more attractive to investors and improve the investment climate by reducing administrative barriers.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's FNB Eagles scored 217/3 in a T20 Cricket International against South Africa in Windhoek on Friday, recording the highest-ever T20I total by an Associate side against a Full Member nation, though South Africa won with 228/4.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
An independent review finds that the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project's economic case remains incomplete, with updated financial, environmental and fisheries assessments needed before its projected benefits can be established. The review notes that while available evidence does not support declaring the project uneconomic, it also lacks sufficient basis to establish the scale and durability of its benefits, citing concerns over phosphate price volatility and a 20-year operating life.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →