Also known as: Namport · Namibia Ports Authority
Namibian Ports Authority — state enterprise sponsoring Namibian football with N$90 million over three years and funding infrastructure and community development projects.
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Namibian Sun
Namport cancelled N$300 000 sponsorship agreement with Twapandula Primary School
“Namport has cancelled a N$300 000 sponsorship agreement with Twapandula Primary School and will instead construct classrooms directly, after a site inspection led the port authorit...”
N$300k classroom pledge ditched as Namport opts to build directlyNamibian Sun
Namport will construct classrooms directly
“Namport has cancelled a N$300 000 sponsorship agreement with Twapandula Primary School and will instead construct classrooms directly, after a site inspection led the port authorit...”
N$300k classroom pledge ditched as Namport opts to build directlyThe 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 dealsThe Namibia Football Association has rescheduled the start of the 2026/27 football season for 7 November, with an official launch planned at Kuisebmund Stadium in Walvis Bay. All league structures must submit confirmed schedules and fixtures by the deadline to meet sponsor Namport's requirements.
2 hours ago · New Era →
The Namibia Football Association has rescheduled the start of the 2026/27 football season for 7 November, with an official launch planned at Kuisebmund Stadium in Walvis Bay. All league structures must submit confirmed schedules and fixtures by the deadline to meet sponsor Namport's requirements.
2 hours ago · New Era →
The National Youth Development Fund has disbursed approximately N$90.8 million to beneficiaries supporting youth entrepreneurship, with approved projects expected to create about 2,500 employment opportunities. The fund received approximately 13,809 applications by August, with N$135 million in financing approved across participating development finance institutions.
21 October 2026 · New Era →
Football analyst Isack Hamata says Namibian clubs should reduce reliance on NFA grants and attract corporate sponsors to build sustainable businesses, arguing that NFA grants alone cannot support elite operations and that improved market confidence following Namport's N$90-million sponsorship of the NFA has created new opportunities for club-level corporate partnerships.
14 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Football Association has suspended its finance director, Mino Gariseb, after he raised concerns about potential irregularities in World Cup 2026 ticket sales in audited financial reports to FIFA. The suspension came a day after the Namibian Ports Authority provided N$90 million in sponsorship to the NFA for three football seasons.
13 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namport announced a three-year commitment of N$30 million annually (2026/27–2028/29 seasons) to support football development across national and regional leagues and women's football. President Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed the historic investment but called for tangible opportunities across all 14 regions and proper financial accountability.
9 October 2026 · New Era →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah praised Namport's N$90 million commitment over three years for sport and the announcement of a Namport–NFA football sponsorship, describing it as the largest annual sponsorship in Namibian football history at N$30 million per year.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Ports Authority has committed N$90 million to Namibian football over three seasons at N$30 million per year, channeled through the Namibia Football Association starting in the 2026/27 season. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called it the largest annual sponsorship in Namibian football history and demanded transparent management and accountability, with funds to benefit all 14 regions, national and regional leagues, women's football, and youth development.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned the Namibia Football Association to ensure every dollar of its N$90 million three-year sponsorship from Namport is properly accounted for, emphasising that the funding must deliver clear benefits to players, clubs, and communities.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on the Namibia Football Association to deliver professional leagues and pay players and officials on time, following NamPort's announcement of N$90 million in support over three years—the largest annual sponsorship in Namibian football history at N$30 million annually.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Ports Authority has committed N$90 million over three years to sport development and partnered with the Namibia Football Association, at N$30 million annually described as the largest annual sponsorship in Namibian football's history. The funding expands NamPort's existing support, which has reached approximately 720 teams nationwide over the past two years.
8 October 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia Ports Authority announced a N$90 million sponsorship to the Namibia Football Association to support local football leagues for men and women, with N$30 million annually for three seasons. Prime minister Elijah Ngurare, the NFA's new patron, warned that the funds must be used for their intended purpose.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Skeleton Basin Investments Limited has appointed three independent non-executive directors, including Debmarine Namibia chief executive officer Willy Mertens as chairman of the board, effective 25 September 2026.
28 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Kharas governor Dawid Gertze says newly established artificial intelligence tutoring laboratories at Angra Pequena Senior Secondary School bridge the gap between classroom learning and modern industry. BW Kudu and Namibian Ports Authority injected N$1.5 million into the facility, which runs on the Yyeni AI learning platform.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A Cuba gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare raised over N$2.6 million in support of Cuba amid US-imposed hardship, with major pledges from state enterprises including Namibre (N$1m) and Namport (N$200,000). President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called on Namibians to contribute, citing the country's moral responsibility to Cuba for its support during Namibia's liberation struggle.
18 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Ports Authority has provided N$2.68 million through its Social Investment Fund to repair and install five boreholes in Oshikoto region, aimed at improving access to reliable water and supporting agriculture and livestock production for communities.
15 September 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Ports Authority has provided N$2.68 million to repair existing boreholes and install new ones in Oshikoto region's communities experiencing water supply challenges. Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi said the contribution complements government efforts and emphasized the importance of partnerships with state-owned enterprises and businesses to address longer-term water needs.
11 September 2026 · The Namibian →
A foreign investor behind a proposed N$4-billion Lüderitz oil and gas supply base says his companies spent about N$80 million developing the project before Namport halted it.
9 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia's Honorary Consul in Nigeria, Justin Chuma Anosike, has denied allegations that he charged Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote US$1 million for arranging a meeting with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The denial comes amid separate allegations that confidential Cabinet minutes and strategic documents were leaked to Anosike and passed to a Dangote Group executive, which NPC director-general Kaire Mbuende also rejects.
19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namport is modernising ageing infrastructure to meet pressure from Namibia's emerging oil, gas, and green hydrogen industries, according to CEO Andrew Kanime.
18 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged state-owned enterprises to stop producing plans and attending meetings, and instead identify one strategic investment project and one reform that can produce measurable results within 24 months, with the test of an SOE ultimately being what it delivers to citizens and the economy.
10 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Agronomic Board's chief executive has called for consolidating crop-related policies and regulatory functions, currently spread across different laws and institutions, under a single institutional authority to unlock investment and strengthen agricultural value chains.
10 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Shiwana Ndeunyema has been nominated for the 2026 Top 100 Influential Africans in Infrastructure by Powered by Africa, recognised for his leadership in energy, infrastructure governance and national policy. The nomination highlights his 15 years of professional experience and 10-month tenure as Interim Managing Director of NAMCOR amid Namibia's major offshore oil discoveries.
9 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah told state-owned enterprises to stop relying on increased state funding and instead make effective use of already-allocated resources, saying some SOEs receive funding running into more than N$1 billion. She urged them to end narratives of limited funding and focus on improving management of public financial resources, with the Namibia Ports Authority chief executive also recommending SOEs explore private-sector partnerships for financial sustainability.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told parastatals she will not accept long-term plans or bureaucratic delays, demanding instead tangible outcomes within 24 months and threatening personal intervention to remove obstacles to economic development.
7 August 2026 · New Era →
Botswana and Namibia have completed the feasibility study for the Trans Kalahari Railway project, a multi-billion-dollar regional rail corridor, moving toward the next phase of implementation. Both governments, represented by their transport ministers, reaffirmed commitment to the project and signaled that construction timelines are expected soon.
5 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Ports Authority has rejected a proposal by a Ghanaian businessman and his Namibian partners to develop a N$4-billion oil and gas supply base at the Port of Lüderitz, finding that the company did not meet requirements for a 25-year development concession.
26 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jonah Home in Walvis Bay has cared for abandoned and vulnerable children for 15 years, currently housing about 14 children with capacity for up to 20. The facility accepts children from difficult circumstances including neglect, abuse, and families affected by substance addiction.
18 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi hosted Botswana Vice President Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe at the Port of Walvis Bay to reaffirm commitment to strengthening regional trade and economic integration through the Botswana Dry Port and Trans-Kalahari Corridor.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
Jonah Home in Walvis Bay, which cares for twenty vulnerable children, faces a monthly funding shortfall exceeding N$43,000 that threatens its ability to provide basic necessities. The facility has become a de facto national repository for child protection cases from across Namibia, with children often lacking birth certificates and requiring intensive medical or psychological support.
16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
MTC recorded profits of N$1.45 billion in the 2025 financial year, reinforcing its status as Namibia's most profitable public enterprise in the 2026 IJG Public Enterprise Governance Ranking. Other state-owned enterprises including NamPort, NamPower, and NamibRe showed mixed financial performance, with NamPort emerging as a strong turnaround performer with profits rising to N$864.5 million.
14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →