Namibia Minute.
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

Cabinet approves Angola-Namibia power link, road safety measures

The News

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 →

Friday 20 February

  1. Cabinet approves Angola-Namibia power link, road safety measures

    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 →

Thursday 19 February

  1. US Ambassador leads diplomatic push for Namibia's energy and critical minerals

    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 →

Sunday 15 February

  1. Nida partners with Ghanaian firm for N$4-billion Lüderitz oil port

    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 →

Saturday 14 February

  1. US ambassador sees Walvis Bay as regional energy trade hub

    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 →

Friday 13 February

  1. MSC Ellen container ship docks at Walvis Bay, affirms Namibia maritime position

    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 →

  2. Former footballer Wasserfall finds fulfilment in port work

    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 →

Thursday 12 February

  1. Neo Panamax container vessel arrives at Walvis Bay Port

    The MSC Ellen, a state-of-the-art Neo Panamax container vessel with a capacity exceeding 8,200 twenty-foot equivalent units, has berthed at the Port of Walvis Bay. Namport says the arrival demonstrates Namibia's ability to accommodate large vessels and strengthens the country's integration into global value chains through its deep-water access and advanced terminal infrastructure.

    12 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 10 February

  1. Namibia welcomes 34 cruise ships in 2026 season

    Namibia Ports Authority will receive 34 international passenger liners at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz ports between February and July 2026, expected to bring approximately 60,000 tourists and boost the country's tourism economy. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism and police are coordinating safety and security measures to welcome visitors and protect Namibia's reputation as a destination.

    10 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Namport invests N$22m in advanced container handling equipment

    The Namibia Ports Authority has invested over N$22 million in next-generation reach stackers and logistics support at the Port of Walvis Bay, equipped with enhanced safety features and capable of handling up to five-container stacking heights. The investment supports Namport's modernisation goals and commitment to international port standards and smart port principles.

    4 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 29 January

  1. Cran to roll out 5G and LEO satellite services in 2026

    Namibia's communications regulator plans to introduce 5G services and low Earth orbit satellite internet while phasing out 2G and 3G networks in 2026, with operators required to deliver minimum download speeds of 25 Mbps by October. Competition will intensify as a third mobile operator enters the market and sector infrastructure modernizes to support industrial applications in mining, agriculture, health and education.

    29 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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