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“Patience Makwele Oil industry executives have warned that Namibia faces a defining test as the country moves closer to oil production, arguing that discoveries and foreign investment alone will mean little unless the sector translates into jobs, skills and economic opportunities for ordinary Namibians.”
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“Patience Makwele A leadership dispute within the SWAPO Party Youth League (SPYL) in Kavango East has escalated after the regional executive committee suspended a senior youth leader pending an investigation”
Leadership succession battle rocks SPYL Kavango EastMinister Anointed, a 10-year-old Windhoek-based gospel singer, has been writing and recording music since age three, inspired by his older brother's church singing. His songs, including "I Am a Victor," aim to encourage people facing life's challenges and bring souls to Christ.
3 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Minister Anointed, a 10-year-old Windhoek-based gospel singer, has been writing and recording music since age three, inspired by his older brother's church singing. His songs, including "I Am a Victor," aim to encourage people facing life's challenges and bring souls to Christ.
3 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has taken delivery of a mobile laboratory worth more than N$13 million from Russia to strengthen detection and response to infectious disease outbreaks. The all-terrain facility can be deployed to outbreak hotspots and is capable of processing more than 800 tests a day, bringing rapid laboratory testing closer to communities in remote areas.
3 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government has reduced fuel prices for July after spending N$1.3 billion in relief; petrol drops by N$1.00 per litre and diesel by N$4.00 per litre effective 3 July, attributed to lower international crude oil prices and a stronger Namibian dollar. A coordinated fuel supply arrangement running through September 2026 will eliminate import premiums previously charged above the Basic Fuel Price.
2 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Youth Energy Forum has appointed Fanuel Shinedima, a former director, as chief executive officer effective 1 July 2026. Shinedima has played a key role in expanding the Forum's national footprint and driving programmes focused on youth participation, entrepreneurship and skills development in Namibia's energy sector.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy announced a reduction in fuel prices effective Friday 3 July: petrol will decrease by N$1.00 per litre, while both 50ppm and 10ppm diesel will drop by N$4.00 per litre, attributed to lower international oil prices, reduced shipping costs and a stronger Namibian dollar.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An N$18 million grant fund from the Pro-SME Project, a joint Namibian-German initiative, is available to young entrepreneurs and small businesses to help them formalise, expand and create jobs, with the first application round closing on 24 July.
1 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has successfully interrupted transmission of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 following a nationwide vaccination campaign that reached more than 90% of targeted children, with no virus detected since 4 March 2026. The response was supported by more than N$76.5 million in financial aid from the WHO.
30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Health announced that Namibia has successfully interrupted transmission of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 following a nationwide vaccination campaign that reached more than 90% of targeted children and received more than N$76.5 million in WHO support. No circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus has been detected since 4 March 2026.
30 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 15-year-old boy died after being allegedly stabbed during a family altercation in Otjomuise, with a 10-year-old relative arrested in connection. In a separate incident, a one-year-and-four-month-old child died from injuries sustained during an alleged domestic dispute involving the child's intoxicated father, who has been arrested.
28 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Four young entrepreneurs founded Tent City Namibia, selling fudge at traffic lights and shopping centres to raise funds for community outreach projects supporting people affected by homelessness, poverty, and substance abuse.
26 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Oshana region produced 3,010 graduates during the 2025/26 financial year from tertiary and vocational institutions including UNAM, IUM, and Welwitschia Health Training Centre. Young people in the region are calling for more jobs and business opportunities following this milestone in skills development.
26 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Workers at Keetmanshoop municipality, represented by NAPWU, handed over a petition calling for the removal of acting CEO Desiree Boois, accusing her of poor management, intimidation, and financial mismanagement. They have threatened to escalate their grievances to urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa if their demands are not addressed.
25 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Parliament's Standing Committee on Economy and Industry held a public hearing to investigate whether existing laws adequately protect borrowers from exploitation by lending institutions and informal money lenders. Committee leaders said household debt is a serious concern among civil servants, some of whom take home very low net pay due to multiple loan deductions from their salaries.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Industry and education leaders have raised concerns that Namibia's education system is producing graduates ill-prepared for the demands of the modern workplace, with employers complaining of a major skills mismatch between the skills required by the labour market and those possessed by many job seekers. The National Council for Higher Education deputy executive director called for renewed efforts to prioritise skilling, reskilling and upskilling, and urged stakeholders to rethink education systems to produce resilient, innovative and adaptable citizens.
22 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Lidiinikeni Ndapewoshali, founder of Lazilia Travels, encouraged young Namibian women to pursue entrepreneurship and create opportunities for themselves, sharing her experience building a travel business from scratch with no background in tourism. She started her first trip to Cape Town in April 2019 with ten clients and by the end of the first year had hosted about 70 travellers across four trips.
19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told a UN consultative conference in Accra that Namibia remains committed to securing reparations for genocide against Ovaherero and Nama people during German colonial rule. She said the country's nine-year engagement with Germany, stemming from a 2006 parliamentary motion, has produced a joint draft declaration, and called for continued dialogue despite difficult negotiations.
19 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Child hunger in Omaheke Region persists despite Namibia's economic potential, with regional leaders expressing concern. NamRA employees donated food items worth more than N$44,000 to community organisations caring for vulnerable children.
18 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Studies estimate 18.4% of Namibian girls marry or enter unions before age 18, with highest prevalence in Kavango East, Kavango West, Kunene and Zambezi regions. Child rights campaigners say early unions lead to school dropout and unemployment, perpetuating poverty cycles.
18 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Oil industry executives have warned that Namibia faces a defining test as it moves closer to oil production, arguing that discoveries and foreign investment alone will mean little unless the sector translates into jobs, skills and economic opportunities for ordinary Namibians. The warnings were raised at the launch of the fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, where the theme "From Decision to Dividend: Making Namibia's Oil Work for Namibians" signals a shift from celebrating offshore discoveries to converting petroleum wealth into jobs, business opportunities and skills development.
17 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government awarded a three-month fuel supply arrangement worth an estimated N$7.2 billion to international energy trader Vitol, intensifying scrutiny of governance at state-owned oil company Namcor, which lacks a substantive managing director. Critics claim Namcor submitted a cheaper proposal, raising questions about confidence in the company's operational capacity, though Namcor's board chairperson denied operating in a leadership vacuum.
16 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Home Affairs plans to replace Namibia's outdated migration systems with a digital-first framework featuring online visa and permit applications, electronic payments, real-time tracking, and secure digital documents. The minister said the reforms aim to improve border management, national security, service delivery and facilitate investment.
15 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Society often expects rape survivors to move on after the crime, but experts warn Namibia underestimates the long-term psychological impact of sexual violence. Police recorded 1,345 rape cases between April 2024 and February 2025 as part of 4,405 gender-based violence cases reported nationally, though many assaults go unreported.
12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former national sprinter Tjipekapora Herunga, who competed at the Olympic Games, is encouraging young Namibians not to allow their backgrounds or geographical location to define their ambitions, and is mentoring young athletes through her athletics academy.
12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Hodago Fishing, a company 45% owned by Gendev Fishing Resources (which has links to Swapo business interests), faces financial pressure as its flagship freezer trawler, Venus 1, is set for auction in Walvis Bay on 30 June following unpaid debts to Standard Bank Namibia of N$18.4 million and N$17.6 million.
10 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia has protected only 1.69% of its marine territory despite committing to place at least 30% of its oceans under conservation by 2030, according to agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani. The disclosure highlights a growing challenge for a country dependent on the ocean for jobs, food security and economic growth.
10 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Presidency has rejected allegations that President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her family were involved in a proposed N$612 million solar power project linked to the Tsumeb smelter, stating the head of state played no role in negotiation, financing, approval or implementation. The denial comes after opposition leader Panduleni Itula questioned the ownership structure and alleged companies associated with the President's sons were involved.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Works and Transport launched a pilot electric vehicle charging station at its headquarters in Windhoek, with Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi describing it as a strategic pilot project intended to inform the expansion of an EV charging network across the country. The ministry, which manages government-owned infrastructure, plans to eventually serve both government fleet vehicles and the public.
8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Nearly two years after Namibian author Linda Perestrelo published her book 'Fatherless', young men across the country say it continues to spark conversations about identity, healing, and the emotional impact of growing up without a father figure. Readers report the work has challenged them to confront long-ignored emotions around fatherlessness, trust, relationships, and confidence.
5 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Jamila Jokomo, a psychological counsellor and mother from Tsumeb, transformed her personal breastfeeding experience into a growing online business selling nutrient-rich lactation cookies to support mothers across Namibia. The business grew from homemade cookies she made for herself into a venture that also includes counselling and encouragement for breastfeeding mothers.
5 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The SWAPO Party Youth League regional executive committee in Kavango East suspended regional secretary Bibiana Shapi pending investigation into allegations that she undermined the committee's authority and unity by participating in efforts to remove elected members. Shapi rejected the suspension as unconstitutional and politically motivated, amid preparations for an extraordinary regional conference to fill a vacant position.
4 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →