Also known as: Namport · Namibia Ports Authority
Namibian Ports Authority — state-owned enterprise operating Walvis Bay and other ports, facilitating cattle exports and container shipments while navigating governance concerns.
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The Namibian
the Namibian Ports Authority has demonstrated strong performance
“The party says since 1999, most SOEs have depended heavily on public funds, with only a few demonstrating strong performance – such as the Namibia Ports Authority, while the majority continue to underperform.”
Landless People’s Movement demands an end to bailouts for state-owned enterprisesThe Namibian
Namibian Ports Authority confirmed awareness of the vessel and is awaiting guidance from Works ministry
“The Namibian Ports Authority has also confirmed awareness of the vessel and said it is awaiting guidance from the Ministry of Works and Transport on how to proceed.”
US nuclear super carrier transits Namibia’s waters: What to knowThe Namibian
Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) confirmed the planned shipment of 3,000 cattle to Mauritius
“The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) confirmed the planned shipment on Friday, saying the sale is a private commercial transaction facilitated by the company as the national ports authority.”
Namibia sells cattle to MauritiusThe Namibian
Namibian Ports Authority cancelled a N$3 billion tender for Lüderitz Bay oil and gas supply base after advertising it publicly
“Two days after advertising the tender publicly, Namport cancelled it.”
Editorial: Gaming The Tender SystemNew Era
Namport pledged N$600 050
The Namibian
Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) issued apology for erroneous exclusion of Tradeport from top revenue-generating companies recognition
“Namport was forced to issue a public apology on social media for failing to recognise Tradeport at the ceremony.”
Nekundi tells Namport not to take business from company belonging to president’s sonNew Era
Namibian Ports Authority signed a partnership under the Namibia–Korea Green Port Strategy Programme
“The Ministry of Works and Transport and the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) yesterday signed a partnership under the Namibia–Korea Green Port Strategy Programme.”
Namibia inks green Port deal with Korea, AfDBNew Era
Namibian Ports Authority is set to sign agreement with Port of Pointe-Noire
“Tomorrow (Friday), we are going to have two signatures between our port, the Port of Pointe-Noire, which is going to sign an agreement with the Port Authority of Namibia.”
Nam, Congo to seal oil, port dealsNew Era
Namibian Ports Authority submitted for Cabinet approval and tabling 2025 Integrated Annual Report
“The Cabinet took note of the 2025 Integrated Annual Report of the Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) and authorised the Minister of Works and Transport to table the said report in the National Assembly.”
Cabinet BriefsThe Namibian
Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) rejected unsolicited bid from Guinas Investments
“Namport rejecting the unsolicited bid and later cancelling the advertised process amid disagreements over how the project should be structured and managed.”
Ghanaian businessman and Nida eye N$4-billion Lüderitz oil port deal linked to Swapo companyNamibia Drydock and Ship Repair (Namdock) lost about N$4 million in a 2024 steel purchase from a Chinese supplier that never delivered the consignment. The board has asked that efforts be pursued to recover the funds, with the chairperson noting the supplier company was either not legitimate or fake.
26 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia Drydock and Ship Repair (Namdock) lost about N$4 million in a 2024 steel purchase from a Chinese supplier that never delivered the consignment. The board has asked that efforts be pursued to recover the funds, with the chairperson noting the supplier company was either not legitimate or fake.
26 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Swakopmund will host the Africa Economic Leadership Council conference and expo from 28 to 30 May to promote domestic investment and intra-African trade opportunities under the theme 'Unpacking the AfCFTA and Access to Markets'. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and African Continental Free Trade Area secretary general Wamkele Mene are expected as guests of honour, with about 100 exhibitors and 200 delegates anticipated.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi said the region needs approximately N$22 million to comprehensively address water challenges affecting communities. The region recently secured N$6.4 million from the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia for the initial phase, with technical assessments underway to determine boreholes for drilling and rehabilitation.
12 May 2026 · New Era →
Board earnings for chairs and senior members at Namibian banks, listed companies and state-owned enterprises range from N$400,000 to N$1.6 million annually. Opposition chief whip Rodney Cloete argues board work has shifted from part-time public service to a full-time income stream for a politically connected group, often appointed through personal connections rather than merit.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Construction Industries Federation warns that direct appointment of state-owned enterprises for public contracts—such as the N$140 million sports facilities project awarded to the Roads Construction Company—systematically excludes small and medium enterprises and emerging contractors from public work. The editorial argues that tender exemptions create pathways for corruption and cronyism, citing examples including the cancelled Lüderitz Bay port tender, and contends that this pattern of bypassing competitive processes suffocates legitimate private sector participation.
8 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian Rodney Cloete questioned the appointment of Namibian Ports Authority chairperson Jerome Mouton, whose company Myrtle Growth Capital Namibia was deregistered by financial regulators after N$7.3 million of Government Institutions Pension Fund money intended for a school was diverted. Cloete asked Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi whether due diligence was conducted before Mouton's appointment and called for disclosure of all Namport board members' business interests.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The business community, coastal residents and former learners of Kuisebmond Secondary School raised N$2.5 million at a gala dinner toward completing a school hall project delayed since 2012 by financial constraints. Prime Minister Elia Ngurare attended and emphasized the importance of education investment and the need for learners to take their studies seriously.
3 March 2026 · New Era →
Panduleni Itula, leader of the Independent Patriots for Change, presented evidence he says shows the president's family members hold interests across the oil and gas sector—including the president's son operating a diesel distribution business at Lüderitz port and the first gentleman serving as patron of a petroleum industry forum—and called on Parliament to reject a petroleum amendment bill that would transfer licensing authority to the Presidency.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Transport minister Veikko Nekundi reportedly warned Namport bosses at a January meeting not to take business from Tradeport Namibia, co-owned by President Nandi-Ndaitwah's son Nande Ndaitwah, which Namport said stood to lose about N$20 million in annual income if it brought in a competing South African operator. Nekundi denies favouring the president's son, saying his duty is to protect local companies over foreign ones.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia Ports Authority CEO Andrew Kanime has dismissed allegations by IPC leader Panduleni Itula that President Nandi-Ndaitwah's sons are involved in the oil and gas sector. Kanime confirmed Namport's business relationship with Tradeport Namibia (operated by the President's son Nande) involves only manganese exports from South Africa, not oil and gas activities.
27 February 2026 · Informanté →
Musicians have until Sunday, 1 March to enter season five of the Next Ma/Gaisa Star talent competition, Namibia's premier cultural music search. Applicants must submit a two-minute a cappella video of themselves singing any ma/gaisa song, with entries open free to Namibian citizens aged 18 and above.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah's two sons have rejected opposition leader Panduleni Itula's allegations that they are involved in Namibia's oil sector through their private businesses. The brothers, who operate a farming business and a logistics company respectively, issued a detailed rebuttal denying any interest in oil and characterizing Itula's claims as lies intended to discredit the first family.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Works and Transport and Namibian Ports Authority signed a partnership under the Namibia–Korea Green Port Strategy Programme, receiving technical support and funding from the African Development Bank and the Government of Korea to develop a 10-year Green Port Policy, Strategy, Investment Plan and Implementation Roadmap. Namport, which manages Walvis Bay and Lüderitz ports, aims to reduce emissions, improve air and water quality, and protect marine ecosystems while maintaining economic competitiveness.
24 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia and the Republic of Congo are set to sign agreements linking their ports and bringing together their national oil companies for cooperation in the oil and gas sector, as Namibia emerges as a new oil producer. The agreements will be signed during a Joint Cooperation Commission meeting, with Congo's experience in oil production supporting technical cooperation and knowledge exchange with Namibia.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's cabinet approved the Angola-Namibia Interconnector project to support energy security and industrial development, and endorsed stakeholder recommendations from the festive season road safety campaign including increased traffic enforcement, driver education, and use of body-worn cameras by traffic officials. The cabinet also approved extension of a repatriation programme for persons of Namibian descent from Botswana and accepted Namibia's bid to host the Global Water Partnership Organisation Secretariat in Windhoek.
20 February 2026 · New Era →
United States Ambassador John Giordano completed a 10-day mission across Namibia, Washington and Cape Town to mobilise American capital and technology into Namibia's oil, gas and mining industries, framing critical minerals as essential to US energy security in the "AI era". The diplomatic push aims to position US firms to compete in Namibia's offshore energy, uranium and critical minerals sectors while deepening strategic energy partnerships.
19 February 2026 · New Era →
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency is partnering with Ghanaian businessman Jory Adu-Boahene to develop a N$4-billion oil and gas supply base in Lüderitz Bay, with Nida claiming a 51% stake. The project, which involves Swapo-linked businessman Josef Andreas, has resurfaced after a previous tender process was cancelled amid disagreements over governance and structure.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The US ambassador to Namibia said Walvis Bay port could become a major gateway for energy and trade in southern Africa, strengthening secure supply chains and reducing dependence on fragile routes. American companies and organizations are ready to support the port's expansion with expertise in port safety and engineering.
14 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Ports Authority successfully berthed the MSC Ellen, a large Neo Panamax container vessel with capacity for over 8,200 TEUs, at the Port of Walvis Bay. The call demonstrates the port's ability to handle modern high-capacity ships and positions Walvis Bay as a competitive maritime gateway for Southern Africa, with potential to drive cargo throughput, job creation, and regional trade integration.
13 February 2026 · New Era →
Three-time Namibian Premier League winner Celestinus Wasserfall, who played for Chief Santos, Blue Waters and Orlando Pirates, has spent the past 15 years working as a heavy equipment operator at Namibian Ports Authority after a knee injury ended his playing career. Despite not realising his ambition to play professional football in Germany, Wasserfall says he is content with his secure job and life after football.
13 February 2026 · The Namibian →