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Windhoek Observer
A female toddler died after allegedly drowning in a bucket of water at Amukulungundju village
“A female toddler died after allegedly drowning in a bucket of water at Amukulungundju village in the Onanke area on Saturday, 11 July.”
Toddler drowns after falling into bucket of waterThe City of Windhoek announced a mass removal exercise targeting illegal and unauthorised electrical connections in informal settlements including Otjomuise, Okuryangava, Havana, Hakahana and Goreangab, citing safety risks and over eight fatalities and numerous injuries from unsafe connections in the past five years.
17 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The City of Windhoek announced a mass removal exercise targeting illegal and unauthorised electrical connections in informal settlements including Otjomuise, Okuryangava, Havana, Hakahana and Goreangab, citing safety risks and over eight fatalities and numerous injuries from unsafe connections in the past five years.
17 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Devastating wildfires in Dâures Constituency have destroyed grazing land and threatened communities, prompting the Namibian Air Force to assist in suppression efforts. The Dâures Constituency Office is coordinating an emergency response with the Erongo Regional Council, central government, traditional authorities, farmers and volunteers.
29 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The City of Windhoek's debt collection contract with RedForce ends on 31 July 2026, after which the municipality will resume internal debt collection through its Debt Collection Division until a new service provider is appointed. The /Khomas Rate Payers and Residents Association has warned residents not to enter into new payment arrangements with RedForce beyond the contract expiry date.
29 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
More than 2,500 Namibians registered their interest in affordable housing through Yambuka Housing at a community launch event in Windhoek, reflecting high demand for accessible homeownership solutions amid struggling rental affordability.
27 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Independent Patriots for Change has called for an urgent review of senior appointments in the public sector, alleging that the government continues to appoint or retain officials previously implicated in forensic investigations and disciplinary proceedings. The party says this practice of "recycling of failure"—transferring or promoting officials accused of misconduct rather than holding them accountable—is eroding accountability and weakening state institutions.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The High Court has ordered Manani Investments CC and August 26 Construction (Pty) Ltd to participate in mediation over nearly N$800,000 in unpaid construction work. The mediation is scheduled for 29 July 2026 at the High Court in Windhoek, with a status hearing set for 8 September 2026.
24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The ministry of education ordered the immediate closure of Ebenezer Royal Primary School in Omuthiya Circuit after learning it had been operating without registration since 2022. The closure follows rape charges against the school's former administrator, 42-year-old Franz Johannes, who appeared in court on seven counts of rape involving children aged between five and ten years.
23 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's Pan-African Parliament delegation, led by Deputy Speaker Phillipus Katamelo, has commenced Permanent Committee sittings ahead of the First Ordinary Session of the Seventh Parliament, scheduled to begin on 27 July 2026 in Midrand, South Africa. The committee meetings, running until 25 July, form part of preparations to review matters under the various PAP committees' mandates.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A female toddler drowned in a bucket of water at Amukulungundju village in the Onanke area on Saturday, 11 July, after allegedly crawling to a water tap where the bucket had been left. Police have registered an inquest and investigations are continuing.
12 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The government and international partners, launching the GEF-UNIDO Namibia Child Project, emphasised that Namibia's green hydrogen transition must create opportunities for women, young people and local communities. The project aims to strengthen the country's policy framework, institutional capacity, technical readiness and environmental safeguards as it positions itself as a green hydrogen producer.
10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →