Also known as: the Navy · Namibian Navy NC
Maritime defence force engaged in law enforcement operations, netball participation, and regional naval cooperation in Namibian waters.
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Informanté
Namibian Navy secured first place at SADC Naval Pentathlon Games
“THE Namibian Navy secured first place at the recently concluded Southern African Development Community (SADC) Naval Pentathlon Games, with the South African Navy finishing second and the Tanzanian Navy taking third place.”
Namibian Navy wins SADC Naval Pentathlon GamesInformanté
Namibian Navy has officially opened the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Naval Pentathlon Games in Walvis Bay
“THE Namibian Navy has officially opened the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Naval Pentathlon Games in Walvis Bay, bringing together sailors from several regional navies to compete in a series of demanding maritime and athletic events.”
Namibian Navy hosts SADC Naval Pentathlon in Walvis BayNew Era
Namibian Navy participate in joint patrols to curb cross-border poaching
“Other measures include joint patrols involving fisheries inspectors, the Namibian Police and the Namibian Navy to curb cross-border poaching.”
Fish stocks collapse in ZambeziInformanté
Namibian Navy forms military partnership within South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone
“The mission forms part of the Naval Cooperation Agreement between Namibia and Brazil, regarded as one of the longest-standing military partnerships within the South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone (ZOPACAS).”
Navy personnel honoured for excellence in Brazilian-led trainingInformanté
The Namibian Navy has formally appointed Rear Admiral Gottlieb Pandeni as Commander Naval Operations
“THE Namibian Navy has formally appointed Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Gottlieb Pandeni as the new Commander Naval Operations (CNO), with Navy Commander Rear Admiral Sacheus Randy !Gonteb handing over the authority at a ceremony held on Friday at Naval Base P.N. Sacharia.”
Pandeni appointed new Navy operations chiefThe Namibian Defence Force's week-long sports games in Grootfontein brought together athletes from all NDF services across nine sporting codes. Minister of Defence Frans Kapofi said the event strengthened unity, teamwork, discipline, physical fitness and fighting spirit, and urged athletes to apply lessons learned to military duties.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Defence Force's week-long sports games in Grootfontein brought together athletes from all NDF services across nine sporting codes. Minister of Defence Frans Kapofi said the event strengthened unity, teamwork, discipline, physical fitness and fighting spirit, and urged athletes to apply lessons learned to military duties.
13 September 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Correctional Service won twice over the weekend to remain unbeaten in the MTC Netball Premier League, extending their lead over second-placed Mighty Gunners to 20 points with two matches left in the regular season. The knockout final rounds will take place 4–6 September at the Dome in Swakopmund.
6 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Navy engaged approximately 3,000 learners from Erongo schools at the Erongo Annual Career Fair in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund from 13–17 July 2026, presenting recruitment pathways, training programmes, and career opportunities in maritime defence.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
Tigers NC defeated Wanderers 40-31 and Namibian Navy 50-42, while Mighty Gunners beat Namibian Navy NC 57-48 in MTC Netball Namibia Premier League matches. Tigers' head coach praised his team's defensive performance despite missing a bonus point opportunity.
13 July 2026 · New Era →
Tigers head coach Viva Kamberipa says her team must deliver their best performance this weekend in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League despite players returning directly from examinations and disrupted training sessions. The team faces Wanderers on Saturday at 16h00 and Namibian Navy on Sunday at 10h00.
10 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's national rowing team has departed for South Africa to compete in the Coastal Rowing Sprints Championship for the first time, with a six-member squad competing in single, double and mixed events in Cape Town from 27 to 28 June 2026. The competition marks a historic milestone for the sport in the country and opens a pathway towards future Olympic qualification.
25 June 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian Navy and Desert Jewels netball star Anna Kaspar has been away from competitive play since last year, nursing her newborn baby. The Walvis Bay-based shooting star has won multiple awards and built a reputation as one of the most clinical shooters for club and country.
12 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service, unbeaten after 13 matches, face bottom-placed Namibian Navy in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League this weekend; separately, sixth-placed Afrocat Lions play seventh-placed Tigers in a mid-table clash.
12 June 2026 · New Era →
Namibia Correctional Service won twice over the weekend in the MTC Netball Premier League, beating Tigers 52-34 and Wanderers 64-34 to move 24 points clear at the top of the log.
10 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service opened a 12-point lead atop the MTC Netball Premier League after an unbeaten run at the eight-day Power Week tournament in Swakopmund, where all 12 premier league teams played multiple back-to-back matches.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Members of the Namibian Police from Impalila and Kasika police stations in the Zambezi Region, together with the Namibian Navy, conducted a joint operation on Saturday to clamp down on illegal fishing.
26 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Stakeholders warn that existing penalties are failing to deter illegal fishing in Namibian waters, following the interception of a vessel with 22 crew members and amid concerns over losses from bycatch, which increased sharply since 2020 despite monitoring systems in place.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Navy apprehended the foreign vessel Fu Yuan Yu 9878 near the Angolan border for illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, with the vessel fully loaded with fish and its Automatic Identification System disabled. The 22-member crew, comprising four Chinese and 18 Angolan nationals, was detained, and a Ministry spokesperson stated the government is committed to protecting Namibia's fisheries resources and enforcing its regulations.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibian Navy's flagship NS Elephant intercepted the foreign-flagged fishing vessel FU YUAN YU 9878 on 17 May 2026 for allegedly engaging in illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities within Namibia's sovereign waters, including unauthorised harvesting without a valid permit or quota allocation.
20 May 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Navy contributed ceremonial elements to the 2026 Lüderitz Crayfish Festival (28 April to 3 May), including Navy Brass Band parades, public ship tours of the NS Elephant, and a cocktail reception aboard the vessel attended by Vice President Lucia Witbooi and other dignitaries.
7 May 2026 · Informanté →
Defending champions Namibia Correctional Service remain unbeaten with three victories and hold the top position in the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League, including a 61-21 win over Okamwandi United. NDF Mighty Gunners and Extreme Eagles follow closely behind.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Defending champions Namibian Correctional Service say preparations for the 2026 MTC Netball Namibia Premier League season are progressing well. The season begins 2–4 May at Khomasdal Stadium in Windhoek, where the country's top 12 clubs will compete.
28 April 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Navy secured first place at the recently concluded SADC Naval Pentathlon Games held in Walvis Bay, with South Africa second and Tanzania third. The three-day competition brought together naval personnel from the three nations to compete in various sporting disciplines aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and camaraderie among SADC navies.
16 March 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Navy has opened the SADC Naval Pentathlon Games in Walvis Bay from 9–13 March 2026, bringing sailors from Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and Tanzania to compete in five maritime and athletic disciplines including seamanship, obstacle crossing, lifesaving swimming, amphibious cross-country racing and utility swimming.
13 March 2026 · Informanté →
Masubia Ngambela Raphael Mbala has warned of collapsing fish stocks in the Zambezi River due to destructive and illegal fishing methods, calling for urgent coordinated intervention by government and traditional authorities. He said depleted stocks threaten food security and livelihoods for communities dependent on fishing, while the Ministry of Fisheries has implemented seasonal bans, illegal gear confiscations, and joint patrols to protect breeding cycles.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
Wanderers Netball Club, Mighty Gunners, Okamwandi United and Smart Girls have secured promotion to the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League following playoff action at Khomasdal Netball Courts. The four newly promoted teams will join established sides in the upcoming Premier League season.
9 March 2026 · New Era →
The Commander of Naval Operations and the head of the Brazilian Naval Advisory Mission (BRAZMAN) have awarded certificates of recognition to Warrant Officer Nghiloloka Alvina and the Namibian Ship Brandan Simbwaye for outstanding performance during training and advisory activities in the second half of 2025. BRAZMAN provides military, technical and administrative support to the Namibian Navy under a longstanding Naval Cooperation Agreement between Namibia and Brazil.
23 February 2026 · Informanté →
Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Gottlieb Pandeni has been formally appointed as the new Commander Naval Operations for the Namibian Navy at a ceremony on Friday. He replaces Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Erastus Lazarus, who has been appointed Deputy Navy Commander after serving in the role since November 2021.
16 January 2026 · Informanté →
Two Russian Navy vessels stopped in Walvis Bay from 28 to 31 December for resupply while heading to a multinational naval exercise off South Africa's coast in January 2026 involving Russia, China and Iran. The port call was the third by Russian warships to Namibia in two years and included official engagements with Namibian defence leadership.
4 January 2026 · Informanté →