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New Era
After more than three decades of service to Namibian tennis, Samson Kaulinge has stepped down as president of the Namibia Tennis Association (NTA), closing a leadership chapter that helped raise the sport’s profile locally and internationally. …
Kaulinge leaves indelible mark on tennis courtInformanté
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA’S energy ambitions are gaining momentum, with the Government confirming that it holds a 24% equity stake in the Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project through the Sovereign Wealth Fund, while developments in uranium exploration and downstream petroleum are further r …
Namibia’s energy sector enters new phase of investment and ownershipWindhoek Observer
… In Namibia, white farmers continue to dominate the ownership of commercial agricultural land. …
THE TURNING POINT | Black Agricultural Success: An Illusion?Windhoek Observer
Namibia will host an important African Union summit at precisely the moment when the continent can no longer afford to treat unemployment, poverty and social protection as separate policy problems.The Sixth Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on …
Namibia must turn an African summit into a national opportunityWindhoek Observer
… While most of the mergers were approved without conditions, the Etango Uranium Project transaction attracted extensive public interest requirements because of its potential impact on employment and Namibia’s mining sector. …
NaCC imposes conditions on Etango uranium mergerWindhoek Observer
Patience Makwele Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani has thrown his weight behind the draft Nuclear Bill, saying Namibia should seize the opportunity to use its uranium resources to drive economic growth and strengthen energy security rather than continue …
‘We should use our uranium to energise our economy’ – VenaaniWindhoek Observer
Sostenus Wilherm Namibia will host one of the African Union’s most important labour and social policy meetings later this month as African governments seek solutions to rising unemployment, poverty and weak social protection systems affecting millions across the continent. …
Namibia to host AU summit as Africa battles jobs and social protection crisisWindhoek Observer
… In Namibia, this matters even more. We are a small market, and many businesses do not have large marketing departments or endless budgets. …
Brands and AI: The future belongs to the brands that think smarterWindhoek Observer
CHAMWE KAIRA Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd (ReconAfrica) has announced that it has successfully produced hydrocarbons to surface during production testing at its Kavango West 1X discovery well in northeastern Namibia, marking what the company describes as the first hydrocarbon …
ReconAfrica reports first hydrocarbons at Kavango West 1X wellInformanté
Staff Reporter THE Medical Association of Namibia’s 45th Annual Medical Congress placed the spotlight on the well-being of healthcare professionals, with this year’s event focusing on holistic wellness and financial resilience as key components of a sustainable medical profession …
Medical congress highlights wellness and financial resilience for healthcare professionalsNamibia has begun implementing the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA), a consolidated regulatory framework designed to strengthen consumer protection, enhance financial stability, and modernize oversight of the non-banking financial sector by replacing several separate laws.
4 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has begun implementing the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA), a consolidated regulatory framework designed to strengthen consumer protection, enhance financial stability, and modernize oversight of the non-banking financial sector by replacing several separate laws.
4 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Walvis Bay's significance lies not in the port itself but in control over maritime trade routes and the geopolitical power that grants—a principle South Africa understood when it retained sovereignty for four years after Namibia's 1990 independence.
4 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has criticised the management of government green schemes, describing conditions at the Hardap Green Scheme as "a disaster" due to poor maintenance, mismanagement, and lack of proper governance, following an oversight visit to agricultural projects in Hardap Region.
7 hours ago · Informanté →
Namibia's Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and Swakop Uranium have agreed to explore partnerships to advance digital development, focusing on expanding connectivity, improving infrastructure, and promoting digital inclusion. The discussions highlight the government's challenges in deploying telecommunications infrastructure in areas without reliable electricity supply.
10 hours ago · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah signed a book of condolences at the Zambian High Commission in Windhoek on behalf of Namibia, honouring former Zambian Vice President Dr Guy Scott and reaffirming the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
14 hours ago · Informanté →
Namibia recorded more than half a million cyber vulnerabilities between April and June, representing a 39.8% increase from the previous quarter, according to the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team. The Communication Regulatory Authority chief executive urged organisations to tighten cybersecurity measures, implement national incident management guidelines, and report incidents early.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibian contract workers on TotalEnergies' offshore oil project say they were handed new employment terms on a 'take-it-or-leave-it' basis with no room to negotiate, citing concerns about no pension, limited medical aid, and years without salary increases. TotalEnergies and recruitment firm Apos deny wrongdoing, saying the new terms improve pay and benefits.
15 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia has been chosen to host the headquarters of the inter-continental Global Water Partnership Organisation after an 18-month competitive selection process. The country's water management expertise, political stability, infrastructure, and decades of experience managing water in one of the world's driest regions set it apart, with the relocation from Stockholm to Windhoek positioning Namibia as a global centre for water dialogue, innovation and knowledge sharing.
16 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's community seed banks will accept only traditional seeds to preserve indigenous crops and plants, according to the chief forester at the National Plant Genetic Resources Centre. Indigenous seeds are better suited to local conditions and resilient to climate challenges, while genetically modified seeds will be excluded because they deplete soil nutrients.
17 hours ago · The Namibian →
Rice farmers in Namibia cite shortages of machinery, irrigation equipment, fencing, and market access as barriers to scaling production. Manual planting, harvesting, and threshing operations, plus livestock damage to unfenced gardens, remain key challenges.
17 hours ago · The Namibian →
Chronic stress from financial threat impairs the prefrontal cortex responsible for planning and risk assessment, while activating the brain's alarm system. Recent research identifies managerial and strategic failure as a core reason businesses collapse, and the article argues sustained financial stress on founders' brains contributes to Namibia's high small-business failure rate.
17 hours ago · The Namibian →
High Court judge Hannelie Prinsloo has deferred a judgment on the State's application for a closed-door hearing in the trial of Jona Hangula, a 32-year-old accused of working with ISIS and Boko Haram to allegedly overthrow the Namibian government. The in-camera application will be decided by the trial judge once assigned to the case; the matter was postponed to 20 August 2026 pending translation of Arabic-language evidence documents.
17 hours ago · Informanté →
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has warned regional councils to improve project implementation and service delivery while announcing a N$10 million allocation for the Food/Cash for Work Programme to provide temporary income support to vulnerable households and strengthen rural resilience. According to the deputy minister, 50.5% of Namibia's population lives in rural areas, and while some regional councils have made progress, others struggle with poor implementation.
19 hours ago · Informanté →
Windhoek-based DJ and digital solutions analyst Mercy Shoombe, known as DJ Kandy, has launched Kandy Beauty, a new brand that debuted with a range of lip products. She plans to expand the product range over the next three years while building her customer base.
20 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Bank of Namibia's Macroprudential Oversight Committee concluded that Namibia's financial system remains sound and stable following an assessment of systemic risks and vulnerabilities. Real GDP grew by 2.0% in the first quarter of 2026, rebounding from 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, with growth projected to reach 2.6% in 2026, though the outlook faces downside risks from geopolitical tensions, weaker global demand, and water supply constraints.
21 hours ago · Informanté →
Landless People's Movement senior member Vendjihimisa Kandetu has resigned from the party, citing personal convictions and professional aspirations that require a new direction. Kandetu stepped down as an LPM member, central committee member, and gazetted parliamentary candidate with immediate effect, though she declined to disclose her next political move.
21 hours ago · The Namibian →
The government distributed N$774 000 to athletes and coaches for medal-winning performances in the first quarter of 2026 across athletics, wrestling, full contact, inline hockey and Special Olympics Namibia. The Namibia Sports Commission said rewards are distributed under a Cabinet-approved 2018 policy based on defined criteria, replacing an ad hoc system that existed before 2018.
21 hours ago · The Namibian →
National swimming coach Jean-Michael Leitner says the Namibian swimmers selected for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games have earned their places through hard work and consistent results, and believes they are capable of reaching finals and competing for medals if they deliver their best performances.
22 hours ago · The Namibian →
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 hours ago · New Era →
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has allocated N$10 million towards a Food/Cash-for-Work Programme for the current financial year to provide temporary income support to vulnerable households and create community assets, in response to Namibia's unemployment rate of 36.9% and youth unemployment of 44.1%.
22 hours ago · New Era →
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has identified limited institutional capacity, inadequate funding, and weak coordination between government levels as key obstacles to Namibia's decentralisation reforms under NDP6. The committee is holding a five-day workshop in Gobabis to examine whether the country's legal, institutional, and financial frameworks are sufficient to support decentralisation objectives.
22 hours ago · New Era →
The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Shanghai committee has donated 1,000 pairs of running shoes to the Namibia National Olympic Committee as a symbol of growing friendship and to support youth sport cooperation, following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's recent state visit to China.
23 hours ago · The Namibian →
An editorial argues that allegations that Otjiwarongo Municipality CEO Mberipura Hifitikeko received a housing allowance while occupying government accommodation must be transparently and independently investigated, not treated as administrative matters, since government policy bars officials from receiving both benefits simultaneously.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
NamWater defended its pricing model, stating that its tariffs have remained unchanged since 2019 despite rising operational costs, and argued that increases on household municipal accounts are largely the responsibility of local authorities rather than the state-owned utility. The corporation warned that supplying water below cost indefinitely would threaten its financial sustainability.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A delegation from the 4th Namibia Oil & Gas Conference met with the Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the President to brief officials on conference preparations and expected participation. The conference is scheduled for 18–20 August 2026 in Windhoek under the theme "From Decision to Dividend: Making Namibia's Oil Work for Namibians."
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Pan-African Parliament delegation, led by Deputy Speaker Phillipus Katamelo, has commenced Permanent Committee sittings ahead of the First Ordinary Session of the Seventh Parliament, scheduled to begin on 27 July 2026 in Midrand, South Africa. The committee meetings, running until 25 July, form part of preparations to review matters under the various PAP committees' mandates.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, speaking after the UN Alliance of Civilizations Summit in Angola, called for Africa to achieve economic liberation so that the continent's resources create jobs and opportunities for its people, particularly youth. He stressed that lasting peace is the foundation for economic growth and that young Africans must lead efforts to transform the continent's economies.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian banking sector remained well capitalised, profitable and liquid in the first quarter of 2026, with total assets increasing by 3.8% to N$195.1 billion, driven mainly by growth in net loans and advances. Credit risk improved as the non-performing loan ratio declined to 4.2%, while the return on assets and return on equity both decreased.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's housing shortage has grown to approximately 300,000 units from about 80,000 in 2007, with rapid urbanisation and rising construction costs straining supply. Windhoek's population expands at 3.1% annually while informal settlements grow at 6.1%, with approximately 11,000 new informal dwellings added yearly against formal housing demand of 15,000 units annually.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →