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New Era
Namibian government has launched key strategic guiding documents and policy frameworks including Universal Health Coverage Policy of 2025
“The Namibian government has launched key strategic guiding documents and policy frameworks, including the Universal Health Coverage Policy of 2025 and the National Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health and Nutrition Strategy (2025-2030) and the newly launched National Digital Health Policy (2026–2036).”
Namibia sets the pace in African e-Birth systemsNew Era
Namibian government launched N$28.5 billion partnership with African Development Bank
“The Namibian government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) yesterday launched a N$28.5 billion partnership designed to overhaul national infrastructure and break the country's dependence on the mining sector.”
Nam, AfDB launch industrialisation blueprintThe Namibian
Namibian government extended welcome on behalf of the people and government of the Republic of Namibia
“Allow me at the outset to extend a warm and sincere welcome on behalf of the people and the government of the Republic of Namibia to you all.”
Vice President Lucia Witbooi Opens Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa Executive Committee MeetingThe Namibian
Namibian government shares with India long-standing and fraternal relations rooted in solidarity
“Namibia and India share long-standing and fraternal relations rooted in solidarity during our liberation struggle.”
Charge by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the Commissioning of Namibia’s Head of Mission to IndiaNew Era
Namibian Government introduced various social grants to support key population
“The Namibian Government has made a wonderful gesture by introducing various social grants to support its key population.”
Opinion – Appreciation, critics of govt social grantsNew Era
Namibian Government opted to offer grant to pensioners' children and children of parents with disabilities
“People do ask, why did the Government opt to offer a grant to pensioners' children and children of parents with disabilities?”
Opinion – Appreciation, critics of govt social grantsInformanté
Namibian Government signed agreement with Global Water Partnership Organisation for water governance partnership
“THE Namibian Government and the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) have formally signed an agreement, signalling a strategic partnership focused on global water governance.”
Namibia and GWPO sign landmark agreement to strengthen water governanceInformanté
Namibian Government was not notified about the acquisition by TotalEnergies and Petrobras concerning equity interests in PEL83
“The Ministry wishes to clarify that the Namibian Government was not notified about these developments, as required by law.”
Mines, Energy expresses concern over unauthorised acquisition of interests by TotalEnergies in oil blocksInformanté
Namibian Government stood as a continental leader in payroll related financial technology
“For over two decades, the Namibian Government quietly stood as a continental leader in payroll related financial technology.”
Back to the 90s: Namibia’s Payroll Deduction De-DigitisationInformanté
Namibia introduced a concept rarely seen in modern governance: de-digitisation
“However, in a move that has left industry experts and civil servants dumbfounded and searching for answers, the digital infrastructure has been dismantled. In its place, Namibia has introduced a concept rarely seen in modern governance: de-digitisation.”
Back to the 90s: Namibia’s Payroll Deduction De-DigitisationThe Namibian government and French company TotalEnergies remain in talks over the country's first major offshore oil project following the 2022 Venus discovery, with reported disagreements over licence period, international arbitration, taxation, the new petroleum law, and a stabilisation clause that would limit future legislative changes.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian government and French company TotalEnergies remain in talks over the country's first major offshore oil project following the 2022 Venus discovery, with reported disagreements over licence period, international arbitration, taxation, the new petroleum law, and a stabilisation clause that would limit future legislative changes.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commended the One Economy Foundation, founded by Monica Geingos, for its youth empowerment contributions and called for broader institutional and individual support for the Foundation's efforts, saying youth development aligns with government priorities under NDP6.
3 October 2026 · Informanté →
The terrorism case of Jona Hangula, who is accused of conspiring to overthrow the Namibian state and establish an Islamic government between 2015 and 2020, has been postponed to 27 November 2026. The State Prosecutor seeks to have an Arabic translator sworn in for the High Court after it emerged that a translator who rendered 1,500 pages of Arabic to English was not a sworn High Court translator; Hangula's lawyer opposes the application.
30 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of International Relations said Namibia is working with Angola and other stakeholders to find a lawful, humane, and lasting solution to the situation of suspected Angolan women and children on Namibian streets. Amnesty International reported in September that Angolans displaced by drought face limited options for regularising their stay in Namibia.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
The terrorism case against Jona Hangula, accused of conspiring to overthrow the government and establish an Islamic state between 2015 and 2020, has been postponed after his lawyer flagged irregularities in Arabic-to-English translations commissioned by Selah Professional Linguistic Services for about N$500,000. The defence claims the translator used is not qualified for the subject matter, while prosecutors said they were unaware of the issue; the court adjourned to 29 September to allow the State to investigate.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
Teachers and the principal of K.W. von Marees Combined School have submitted witness statements in a N$2.2 million High Court negligence lawsuit filed by Dolly Maasdorp against the Namibian government, alleging the Ministry of Education failed to protect her granddaughter Ingrid, a five-year-old who was raped and murdered in Okahandja on 20 March 2025.
21 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian government has set a target of 3.5% sport contribution to the employment sector under the sixth National Development Plan, with the education and sport minister noting the previous 2% target under the fifth plan was not yet fully realised. The ministry allocated N$327 022 000 towards sport development and promotion.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that apparent divisions among Ovaherero and Nama genocide descendants over reparations are manufactured; the real division is between the descendants and their communities versus the Namibian government, not within the communities themselves.
14 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibian government has approved TotalEnergies' takeover as operator of petroleum exploration licence 83, which contains the Mopane discovery. TotalEnergies now owns 40% of the block, with partner Galp Energia holding 40%, and plans a three-well appraisal campaign ahead of a final investment decision targeted for 2028.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
An opinion piece argues that apparent divisions among Ovaherero and Nama genocide descendants over reparations are not real, but manufactured by the Namibian government to serve its own agenda; the author contends descendants and communities are united in seeking adequate and effective reparations as defined by UN principles.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Police Force's Procurement Unit has been ordered to pay N$500,000 for translation of Arabic documents in the High Court terrorism case involving Jona Hangula, after a lack of available court-admitted Arabic translators prompted the procurement of private translation services.
20 August 2026 · Informanté →
Solewant Group, a Nigerian oil and gas engineering company, is seeking to invest about US$120 million in building underwater pipe infrastructure in Namibia and is in talks with the government about establishing a local factory for oil and gas infrastructure and pipeline coatings. The company will host a Roadshow and Press Briefing on August 17, 2026, ahead of the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition.
19 August 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a statement honouring the centenary of Fidel Castro's birth and his legacy of support for oppressed peoples and Africa's struggles, emphasizing Castro's role in shaping Namibia's history.
14 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Water Corporation has commenced the final stage of rehabilitation of the Kuiseb–Collector 2–Schwarzkuppe–Swakopmund pipeline system in the Erongo Region, with the N$83.9 million project expected to be completed within 12 months. The work, jointly funded by the German Government and Namibian Government, will replace remaining priority sections of the pipeline originally commissioned in 1974.
1 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's Ministry of Home Affairs has dismissed religious concerns about the electronic identification (e-ID) system, set to roll out in September, describing it as a modern innovation to streamline service delivery. The ministry is conducting awareness campaigns to address fears and misconceptions, clarifying that the chip will be embedded in the card itself rather than implanted in individuals, and that the card will be valid for ten years.
29 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Bilateral talks on a joint declaration for colonial genocide sideline community representatives and reduce indigenous groups to passive observers, according to this opinion piece. The Namibian government bears responsibility, with Germany as accomplice, as Germany avoids full recognition and conditions its admission on it being a crime only "from today's perspective" to avoid reparations obligations.
26 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian government has asked the High Court to condone its late filing of a plea in a lawsuit brought by Swakopmund resident Joel Tjombe over the alleged mishandling and decomposition of his mother's body at Okahandja State Hospital. The government attributes the delay to administrative issues involving conflict of interest between two ministries cited as defendants.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Governor of the Omaheke Region, Pijoo Nganate, has described the proposed uranium mining project near Leonardville by Headspring Investment as a significant economic opportunity and urged the community to consider its potential benefits for employment and poverty reduction, while acknowledging concerns about impact on the regional aquifer.
14 July 2026 · Informanté →
Anglo American PLC reported that its total tax and economic contribution in Namibia fell 21% to US$432 million (N$7.11 billion) in 2025, compared with US$545 million (N$8.97 billion) in 2024, with declines across wages, procurement, capital expenditure, and tax contributions.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian government has requested a temporary postponement of a civil case brought by ESJA Investments (a Samherji subsidiary) seeking N$162.6 million in funds related to the MFV Heinaste fishing vessel involved in the Fishrot scandal, citing witness safety concerns and stating the main witness should testify in the criminal matter first before the civil case proceeds.
29 June 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece critiques a Namibian government remembrance programme held in Lüderitz on 27 May 2026, arguing that by framing traditional leaders' and affected communities' concerns as "misinformation," the programme treats legitimate structural and historical critiques as a communication problem rather than engaging with substantive objections to the government's development model.
3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The finance ministry has cautioned that the Namibian government does not borrow money for infrastructure projects through unsolicited proposals from individuals, companies or agents claiming to represent investors. The ministry said all borrowing and project funding arrangements must follow strict legal and procurement procedures, responding to recent reports of brokers and companies approaching government offices with funding offers.
20 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The EU and Namibian Government have agreed to extend their Strategic Partnership Roadmap until 2030, originally launched in 2023 to promote cooperation in renewable hydrogen and critical raw materials value chains. The extension will deepen cooperation through European investment, technology transfer, and improved market access.
16 May 2026 · Informanté →
HYPHEN Hydrogen Energy, in partnership with AHK Southern Africa and GIZ, held an Enterprise and Supplier Development workshop in Windhoek to strengthen Namibian business participation in the emerging green hydrogen sector and support local procurement within large-scale infrastructure projects. The initiative, supported by H2Uppp funding and a Letter of Intent, aligns with Namibia's industrialisation agenda as Hyphen develops the country's first large-scale green hydrogen project under a Feasibility and Implementation Agreement with the Government.
15 May 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia is developing a Sectoral Transformation Investment Plan under the Climate Investment Funds Industry Decarbonisation Programme, which has secured access to up to USD 250 million in concessional climate finance to support low-carbon industrial development. The plan aims to translate policy into practical industrial investments, expand manufacturing, strengthen mineral beneficiation, and create jobs, with submission to the Climate Investment Funds expected in October 2026.
7 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Director of Technical and Vocational Education and Training said the Ministry of Education is broadening TVET training opportunities for marginalised groups, including persons with disabilities, through a renewed partnership with Germany supported by EUR 3.4 million investment under the ProTVET Programme.
28 April 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece argues the contradiction in Namibian law: 16-year-olds are allowed to become parents and enter relationships, yet must wait until 18 to vote. The author contends that if maturity is the standard, the current voting age threshold is arbitrary, particularly since young people are most affected by policies on education, healthcare, and employment.
25 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah announced expanded government programmes to address youth unemployment through training, skills development, and funding. The initiatives include mushroom cultivation and biomass training, the Youth Credit Scheme, and the Youth Development Fund, which has approved 211 projects worth N$63.1 million with potential to create 898 jobs.
15 April 2026 · New Era →
The National Council held a special sitting to address seven new deputy ministerial appointments made by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, requiring the reconstitution of standing committees and the reallocation of committee leadership roles under the council's standing rules.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund has received a lifetime achievement in research award from Namibia's National Commission on Research, Science and Technology in recognition of her conservation work and contribution to building Namibia's scientific infrastructure. Marker founded the CCF in 1990 and has led pioneering efforts including reintroducing cheetahs to India after decades of extinction there.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →