Also known as: Republic of Namibia · the Namibian nation · the Namibian Government
Namibian government — executive and administrative body approving oil projects, managing infrastructure, and conducting bilateral genocide negotiations.
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The Namibian
Namibian government tabled virtual assets bill
“In my analysis as a crypto and blockchain analyst, the recently tabled virtual assets bill by the Namibian government represents a significant milestone in the introduction and regulation of virtual assets and virtual asset service providers (VASPs).”
Getting to Grips With the Virtual Assets BillThe Namibian
Namibian government has in principle agreed to borrow about N$20 billion, mostly for green hydrogen
“the Namibian government has in principle agreed to borrow (about N$20 billion so far), most of which will be spent on green hydrogen.”
Back to Borrowing (Euros) Again?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 →
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 →
Minister Modestus Amutse briefed the media that Namibia's fuel supply remains stable with adequate stocks to meet demand for one to two months, and that the main risk from global geopolitical tensions is price-related rather than supply-related. The government has reduced fuel levies by 50% and the National Energy Fund will absorb under-recoveries of approximately N$500 million monthly for at least three months to protect consumers from price volatility.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The 11th session of the Namibia–Russia intergovernmental commission on trade and economic cooperation concluded in Windhoek on 16 March 2026, with both countries agreeing to expand bilateral cooperation in priority sectors including energy, mining, agriculture, and technology, and to strengthen people-to-people exchanges and private sector partnerships.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
At celebrations in Nkurenkuru, Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila commemorated Namibia's independence and the sacrifices of liberation heroes, while calling for renewed focus on socio-economic transformation, agricultural development, and inclusive growth to fulfil the vision of Vision 2030.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's digital healthcare transformation, including its e-Birth and e-Death notification systems introduced since 2017, is being showcased as a model for other African countries during an Africa CDC learning visit in Windhoek. The systems, which now connect 153 health facilities and have achieved over 99% birth registration coverage, represent the government's commitment to modernizing healthcare delivery and civil registration through technology.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
The Minister of Works announced the completion of Windhoek Central Hospital's industrial electric geyser system refurbishment at a cost of N$6.48 million, which included installation of 14 new industrial geysers with digital controls, replacement of corroded piping with plastic alternatives, and upgrades to electrical distribution boards across the facility.
12 March 2026 · Informanté →
The All-African Students Union president praised Namibia's free education policy but called for stronger efforts to improve education quality and student welfare. He presented an award to International University of Management founder David Namwandi, recognising his contributions to education across the African continent.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian government and African Development Bank launched a five-year Country Strategy Paper providing N$28.5 billion (US$1.78 billion) to diversify the economy beyond mining, support infrastructure and climate resilience, and address youth unemployment through technical and vocational education.
12 March 2026 · New Era →
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Africa Region held its 90th executive committee meeting in Swakopmund, hosted by the Namibian parliament. Newly elected CPA Africa Region chair Jatta Fabakary Tombong praised Namibia's parliamentary leadership and government initiatives including subsidised tertiary education and a National Youth Development Fund.
11 March 2026 · The Namibian →