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Sostenus Wilherm was the complainant in an alleged arson incident where a house was destroyed by fire in Marema village
“Sostenus Wilherm A house was destroyed by fire in Marema village, Kavango West Region, in an alleged arson incident during the early hours of Friday.”
Marema village house burnt, property worth N$32 000 destroyedWindhoek 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 waterThree men aged 25, 42 and 45 died in separate suspected suicide incidents reported between 11 and 13 September 2026 in Ombili, Oothadhambuku and Oghudi villages, according to Namibian Police. Police said no foul play was suspected in any of the cases and investigations are continuing.
17 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Three men aged 25, 42 and 45 died in separate suspected suicide incidents reported between 11 and 13 September 2026 in Ombili, Oothadhambuku and Oghudi villages, according to Namibian Police. Police said no foul play was suspected in any of the cases and investigations are continuing.
17 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Rehoboth's newly launched Mayoral Youth Development Fund has secured N$180,000 in cash pledges, training opportunities, and a commitment from the Social Security Commission to become its founding partner for more than three years. The fund aims to move young people from unemployment towards entrepreneurship, skills development and economic participation.
10 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Omusati governor Immanuel Shikongo has urged stakeholders to critically assess Namibia's progress in implementing governance recommendations under the African Peer Review Mechanism, rather than simply celebrating achievements. The assessment focuses on recommendations addressing youth unemployment, housing, land delivery, rural electrification and decentralisation from a Country Review Report launched in March 2024.
9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vandalism in Windhoek's Moses //Garoëb constituency—including theft of cables, broken communal taps, and illegal electricity connections—is forcing the City of Windhoek to redirect resources toward repairs instead of expanding services and upgrading informal settlements.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At the opening of a three-day National Fisheries Indaba in Walvis Bay, agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani called for practical reform and accountability rather than further discussion of industry challenges, urging stakeholders to produce concrete outcomes.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The High Court has rejected the state's attempt to dismiss a N$13 million lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges a surgical needle broke and became lodged in her uterus during a 2016 procedure at Katutura Intermediate Hospital. Judge Thomas Masuku ruled that the claim had not expired on prescription, allowing the negligence case to proceed.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
/Khomanin Traditional Community members confronted Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa at his office, demanding an update on their petition calling for the removal of Chief Julien Gawanas and the status of a financial audit. The community says it gave consent for the audit on 22 April 2024 and has been waiting for answers on its submissions to the ministry for over two years.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Ethiopian Airlines has indicated that management control would be a condition for any equity partnership with Namibia's planned national airline, Namibia Air. The revelation raises concerns over aviation sovereignty and the financial viability of the carrier, which the government aims to launch in December 2026.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Independent Patriots for Change has condemned the murder of a five-year-old child in Oshifo village, Ruacana constituency, allegedly by the child's father, calling for swift justice and stronger protections against domestic violence and child abuse in Namibia.
29 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
West Trading JV Unik Construction Engineering Namibia has handed over blankets, school uniforms, and sanitary pads valued at N$64,886.51 to vulnerable members of the Bethanie community as part of a new Central Procurement Board requirement that bidders on applicable contracts commit at least 0.1% of contract value to community empowerment and poverty alleviation initiatives.
27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Several minors were taken to Otavi Clinic after consuming vodka-based mixed alcoholic beverages recovered from a truck accident near Otavi on Tuesday. The Otavi Town Council warned residents against consuming, selling or distributing the products, citing concerns they were not intended for the Namibian market, contain high alcohol concentration, and may have been contaminated during the accident.
20 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Three Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles will travel through Namibia from 22 to 27 August as part of the automaker's "140 Years. 140 Places" anniversary campaign, showcasing the country's tourism attractions including the Zambezi and Fish River Canyon to an international audience.
18 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's ministry of agriculture is spending about N$8 million to service and repair 508 tractors ahead of the 2026/2027 rain-fed cropping season, which runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The work covers 385 tractors requiring minor servicing and 112 requiring major repairs, with services to be conducted at agricultural development centres and technology centres across the country.
17 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Rundu Town Council has unanimously adopted a motion to establish a Rundu People's Assembly and Rundu Youth Advisory Council to give residents and young people a more permanent role in municipal decision-making. The proposal, introduced by councillor Kufuna Patrick Masonde, addresses what he described as a gap between residents and municipal authorities, particularly affecting those in neglected neighbourhoods and informal settlements.
14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Gobabis municipality is facing a claim of nearly N$1.8 million from Bethlehem Builders over an eight-year-old sewerage project. The High Court hearing was postponed to 12 August 2026 after the municipality's legal representative failed to appear.
10 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The City of Windhoek is pursuing a court eviction order to remove approximately 40 households occupying the community market area at the Havana 4 Way intersection site, in order to allow construction to proceed; the municipality has already relocated more than 100 households to Havana Extensions 8 and 11.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The High Court of Namibia has dismissed a challenge to a warrantless search and seizure conducted by police at the Buitepos border post in March 2024, involving businessman Coenraad Barend Nolte Botha and others suspected of fraud involving N$163 million. Judge Thomas Masuku ruled that the police were competent to investigate and that the seizure of electronic devices, financial records, and a cryptocurrency hardware wallet was lawful.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ohangwena Region has unveiled a strategic investment map and action plan to attract investment and position local entrepreneurs and businesses as drivers of regional development. The roadmap identifies priority opportunities in agriculture, agro-processing, manufacturing, creative economy, health, tourism and hospitality, supported by enabling sectors including water, energy, logistics and housing.
6 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A section of the /Khomani traditional community has threatened a mass demonstration at the ministry of urban and rural development on 1 September, demanding the government respond to calls for the removal of chief Juliane Gawanas and release the outcome of a financial audit covering the past 15 years of the /Khomani Traditional Authority.
4 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
At a Parliamentary Leadership Retreat in Swakopmund, National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said parliament must evolve to strengthen its legislative, representative and oversight functions, emphasizing that accountability and scrutiny of government are central to Namibia's constitutional democracy and separation of powers.
4 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A house was destroyed by fire in Marema village, Kavango West Region, in an alleged arson incident early Friday morning, with household properties valued at approximately N$32 025 destroyed. The suspect has not yet been arrested and police investigations are ongoing.
2 August 2026 · 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.
29 July 2026 · 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 →