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Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

Namibian Ports Authority

Also known as: Namport · Namibia Ports Authority

Namibian Ports Authority — state-owned enterprise operating Walvis Bay port, involved in cattle exports and container vessel operations.

Politics

LPM demands SOEs end reliance on government bailouts

The News

The Landless People's Movement is calling for state-owned enterprises to become financially independent and end their dependence on public funds, arguing that since 1999 most SOEs have underperformed and failed to innovate. LPM leaders attribute poor performance to politically motivated appointments and said limited public resources should instead address urgent socio-economic needs.

Why it matters

LPM demands SOE financial independence after decades of underperformance, raising accountability and resource allocation concerns across the state.

11 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. LPM demands SOEs end reliance on government bailouts

    The Landless People's Movement is calling for state-owned enterprises to become financially independent and end their dependence on public funds, arguing that since 1999 most SOEs have underperformed and failed to innovate. LPM leaders attribute poor performance to politically motivated appointments and said limited public resources should instead address urgent socio-economic needs.

    11 hours ago · The Namibian →

Wednesday 22 April

  1. US nuclear aircraft carrier transits Namibia's exclusive economic zone

    The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs confirmed that the USS George HW Bush, a US nuclear-powered super aircraft carrier, is transiting in Namibia's exclusive economic zone under international maritime law without entering territorial waters. The vessel is sailing under provisions of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, which guarantees freedom of navigation, and is en route around the African continent to avoid heightened activity in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz.

    22 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. Namibia's fuel storage facility prepares for local business access

    The National Oil Storage Facility handles all petroleum products entering Namibia and is considering opening storage capacity to local entrepreneurs, currently hosting only one private company. The facility, which requires strict international safety and quality standards, is reviewing its fees to provide competitive rates and attract applications from Namibian businesses seeking storage for diesel, ULP, and jet fuel.

    27 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 24 March

  1. Walvis Bay benefits from global shipping route changes avoiding Middle East

    Shipping lines including Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and CMA CGM are rerouting vessels around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid Middle East conflicts, increasing demand for maritime fuel at Namibian ports like Walvis Bay and Lüderitz as key bunkering hubs along Africa's coastline.

    24 March 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Namibia exports 3,000 cattle to Mauritius via Walvis Bay

    A private commercial shipment of 3,000 live cattle was exported to Mauritius over the weekend, facilitated by Namport and monitored by Namibia's veterinary services to ensure compliance with international animal health standards. The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in South Africa reportedly prompted the Mauritian buyer to source cattle from Namibian exporters.

    24 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 March

  1. Erongo region contributes billions to Namibia's economy

    The Erongo region drives Namibia's economy through mining, fishing, and emerging sectors like renewable energy and oil and gas. Mining contributed N$51.3 billion to GDP in 2024, while fishing generates N$15 billion annually, though the region faces challenges including unemployment of 32% and housing shortages.

    20 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. NovaNam sponsors ||Kharas under-20 team for football tournament

    Fishing company NovaNam has donated supplies to the ||Kharas under-20 football team preparing for the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup. The ||Kharas Football chairperson says the sponsorship came at a crucial time and called on regional businesses to support youth sports and community development.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 March

  1. LPM proposes labour export to address Namibia's unemployment crisis

    Landless People's Movement leader Bernardus Swartbooi has called on the government to consider exporting labour to address Namibia's 36.9% unemployment rate, citing examples from Kenya, Uganda and Ghana that place workers in Gulf Cooperation Council states. He criticised the government's emphasis on education without corresponding job creation and argued that investment in productive sectors like agriculture and energy should be prioritised over social spending.

    16 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 13 March

  1. Tourism stakeholders seek stronger policy alignment and coordination

    Tourism stakeholders in Erongo have called for improved inter-ministerial coordination in tourism concessions and stronger policy structures as the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism reviews the National Tourism Policy. The revised policy aims to reflect emerging global trends and local realities, with emphasis on sustainability, digitalisation, and improved data management.

    13 March 2026 · New Era →

Monday 9 March

  1. NamRA and state organs sign border coordination framework

    The Namibia Revenue Agency and key state institutions have signed the Inter-Agency Standard Operations Framework for Coordinated Border Management to improve coordination at Namibia's borders, reduce delays in goods movement, and strengthen infrastructure and security. NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute emphasised the need for effective implementation of initiatives like one-stop border posts and coordinated controls to support economic growth.

    9 March 2026 · New Era →

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