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2022-08-212026-10-24
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  1. February 2026

  2. The Namibian

    … Before his arrest, he was constructing a house at Ausblick, a few kilometres away from State House in Windhoek. …

    Fishrot accused Tamson Hatuikulipi’s N$4.5 million Windhoek mansion falls into ruin

  3. New Era

    … VVIPs vs Journalists The call comes as discussions intensify around how journalists should conduct themselves at sensitive venues such as the State House, where strict security protocols are enforced to protect the President and other Very Important Persons (VVIPs). …

    Striking a delicate balance …unpacking security aparatus, etiquette, media paradox

  4. New Era

    … Education minister Sanet Steenkamp, who spoke on the sidelines of the courtesy visit at State House on Wednesday, said the Fiedlers directly contributed 95% of the approximately N$65 million invested in schools and have also mobilised additional donations from other sources. …

    Fiedler pumps N$65m into Namibian schools

  5. The Namibian

    Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda has questioned prime minister Elijah Ngurare on why president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was served 10 glasses of wine during a diplomatic ceremony held at State House on Monday. …

    Amupanda accuses president of drinking during working hours

  6. The Namibian

    … This follows 10 heads of mission presenting their credential letters to president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House on Monday. …

    Tourism and trade set for boost as 10 new diplomatic heads vow closer cooperation

  7. The Namibian

    … Recently, a journalist was escorted from State House in Windhoek for asking a question outside of what was considered the appropriate time and setting. …

    Curiosity Is a Public Duty

  8. The Namibian

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has come under scrutiny after forcefully removing journalist Jemima Beukes from State House yesterday. …

    Outrage over journalist’s removal from State House

  9. New Era

    … TotalEnergies and Galp have once again signalled their confidence in Namibia and its resources, reinforcing their long-term commitment during a high-level meeting with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House on Friday. …

    TotalEnergies, Galp strengthen ties with Namibia  … Orange Basin discoveries step onto global energy stage

  10. New Era

    The removal of journalist Jemima Beukes from State House yesterday has prompted questions about a potential breach of security protocol on her part, the right to press freedom and responsible journalism. …

    Journalist’s State House removal causes stir

  11. The Namibian

    The Presidency has defended the removal of journalist Jemima Beukes from State House on Monday, citing protocol violations, while a media union has condemned the incident as state-sponsored intimidation. …

    Presidency defends journalist Beukes' removal from State House
Sport

Youth Olympic Games a stepping stone in athlete development pathway

The News

Namibia's National Olympic Committee chief executive Anri Parker says the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar must be viewed as part of a longer-term high-performance pathway towards senior Olympics and Commonwealth Games, not the end of an athlete's development. Parker emphasises that Namibia will field 12 athletes in seven disciplines at the October-November games, and that the experience should inform each athlete's next development phase through stronger collaboration with national federations, coaching development and international partnerships.

21 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 October

  1. Youth Olympic Games a stepping stone in athlete development pathway

    Namibia's National Olympic Committee chief executive Anri Parker says the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar must be viewed as part of a longer-term high-performance pathway towards senior Olympics and Commonwealth Games, not the end of an athlete's development. Parker emphasises that Namibia will field 12 athletes in seven disciplines at the October-November games, and that the experience should inform each athlete's next development phase through stronger collaboration with national federations, coaching development and international partnerships.

    21 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Man apprehended after breaching Eros Airport security

    A 25-year-old Namibian described as a mental outpatient on medication unlawfully entered Eros Airport in Windhoek on 12 October and accessed its VIP terminal, prompting a trespassing investigation and internal security review. Police apprehended him; he was released into his parents' care and is scheduled to reappear in court on 7 April 2027.

    18 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 16 October

  1. President calls for sustainable sporting system creating youth employment

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for a sustainable sporting system that creates employment and professional opportunities for young Namibians, moving beyond simply sending athletes to international competitions. She said sport should be recognised as a contributor to national development through employment, education, health and community building, and requires cooperation between government, sporting organisations, schools, families and the private sector.

    16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. NFA suspends finance director over World Cup ticket irregularities

    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 →

Friday 9 October

  1. Namport pledges N$90m to Namibian football over three years

    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 →

  2. NFA warned to account for N$90m Namport sponsorship

    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 →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Namport sponsors NFA with N$90 million over three years

    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 →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. President says Government containing foot-and-mouth disease outbreak

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Government is implementing measures to contain the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak while protecting farmers, livestock businesses and Namibia's meat export markets. As of 5 October, 127 positive cases had been recorded across 15 farms, with Government establishing 20 surveillance teams and 10 roadblocks across the //Kharas region to monitor and control livestock movement.

    7 October 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Cabinet approves buffer zone to contain FMD outbreak

    Cabinet has approved a containment plan for the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in ||Kharas region, which includes creating a buffer zone in Karasburg, repairing the Namibia-Botswana border fence, and setting up veterinary cordon fencing along the South African border. As of Sunday, 127 positive FMD cases have been confirmed on 15 farms out of 29,313 animals inspected on 68 farms.

    6 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 2 October

  1. President tasks ambassador to secure Swiss trade and investment opportunities

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati as ambassador to Switzerland and permanent representative to the UN office in Geneva, tasking her with securing opportunities in trade, investment, tourism, technology and knowledge transfer while strengthening Namibia's relations with Switzerland and advancing the country's political, economic, commercial and developmental interests.

    2 October 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. President commissions ambassador to Switzerland and UN Geneva

    President Nandi-Ndaitwah commissioned Ms Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati as Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the UN Office at Geneva, charging her to advance and protect Namibia's national interests.

    2 October 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. President thanks outgoing Turkish ambassador for diplomatic work

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah commended outgoing Turkish ambassador Feral Oruçkaptan for strengthening Namibia-Türkiye relations, including humanitarian aid during drought and educational scholarships for Namibian youth. Oruçkaptan thanked the Namibian government and people for their support during her tenure and for Namibia's solidarity with Türkiye following the earthquake.

    30 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 28 September

  1. Govt partially lifts FMD restrictions north of Veterinary Cordon Fence

    The Ministry of Agriculture announced a partial lifting of Foot-and-Mouth Disease restrictions, with movement restrictions on cloven-hoofed animals and their products lifted with immediate effect for the north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence, though movement of such animals and products to the north of the fence remains restricted. The //Kharas region stays locked down, and farmers must monitor livestock for FMD symptoms while adhering to strict biosecurity and testing requirements for animal movement and slaughter.

    28 September 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Seventeen FMD-positive samples confirmed in Karasburg

    Seventeen of 199 animal samples collected during intensified foot-and-mouth disease surveillance tested positive, all confined to Karasburg State Veterinary District in ǁKharas Region. The Acting Agriculture Minister said traceability, clinical examinations, and further testing were underway to determine the outbreak's extent.

    26 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 10 September

  1. State House intruder declared president's patient, detained indefinitely

    A Windhoek man found naked in State House in April has been ordered detained in a mental hospital or correctional facility with mental services pending a presidential decision on his release. A psychiatric evaluation concluded he is not fit to stand trial and cannot be held accountable for his actions.

    10 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 4 September

  1. President urges caution on foreign debt, domestic capital mobilization

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned that Namibia must be cautious about taking on international debt and should instead prioritize mobilizing capital within the country to finance development. During a meeting with Capricorn Group, the financial services company outlined its loan and advances portfolio exceeding N$40 billion and its commitment to invest in sectors including oil and gas and SMEs.

    4 September 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Former ambassador questions president's Auasblick land application

    Former ambassador Pius Dunaiski has called on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to explain her attempt to acquire six municipal properties totalling about 1.8 hectares at Auasblick in her private capacity, saying transparency is needed to protect public confidence and clarify the intended use of the land.

    1 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 31 August

  1. Windhoek withdraws president's private Auasblick land application

    The City of Windhoek has withdrawn all land applications from its council agenda following opposition over president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's private land purchase request for municipal land at Auasblick. Opposition councillors questioned why the president's application was treated differently from other private applications and kept from public discussion.

    31 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Opinion: Presidential land allocation amid housing shortage

    The Namibian criticizes the allocation of 1.8 hectares of prime Windhoek land for State House expansion while 300,000 families nationwide wait for serviced land and the majority of the workforce earns less than N$5,000 monthly in a housing market where average homes cost over N$1.4 million.

    30 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 28 August

  1. Windhoek councillors demand clarity on President's land application

    City of Windhoek councillors have questioned why President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's private application to acquire municipal land in Auasblick is being treated differently from other applications, demanding legal clarification on whether such matters should be discussed publicly or in camera.

    28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 24 August

  1. President Nandi-Ndaitwah applies to buy Windhoek land

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah applied to purchase municipal land in Windhoek's Auasblick area covering six plots of about 1.8 hectares, three weeks after a security breach at State House. Council documents indicate the president cited the intrusion as a threat to her safety and has since relocated to her private house.

    24 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Security Commission recommends on suspended police chief Shikongo

    The Security Commission has made a recommendation to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on the future of former inspector general Joseph Shikongo, who was suspended in May following a security breach at State House. The details of the recommendation remain unclear, with the commission declining to comment pending the president's decision.

    23 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 21 August

  1. WHO director praises Namibia's health reform efforts

    World Health Organisation director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and praised her efforts reforming Namibia's health sector and improving patient care, particularly her unannounced hospital visits to assess actual conditions.

    21 August 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 20 August

  1. President hosts Africa CDC and WHO leaders at State House

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held separate meetings with the heads of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization at State House, focusing on Namibia's health priorities and regional cooperation. The discussions centred on the fifth Southern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee meeting being hosted in Namibia, with emphasis on African countries working together to address challenges and advance sustainable development.

    20 August 2026 · Informanté →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Namibia's consul denies million-dollar Dangote facilitation fee

    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 →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Lawyer delays response to mental evaluation report on accused

    Defence lawyer Milton Engelbrecht says he needs time to consider a psychiatric evaluation report on his client, Giano Seibeb (29), who was arrested at State House in Windhoek on 30 April after allegedly being found naked on the premises. Seibeb's case has been postponed to 4 September.

    13 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 8 August

  1. President meets Ovambanderu leaders on community development

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with a delegation from the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority to discuss welfare of repatriated community members, access to basic services, and development priorities. The Ombara expressed appreciation for the Government's assistance to Ovambanderu returnees from Botswana, who have received identity documents and social grants, though concerns were raised about their temporary living conditions.

    8 August 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 18 July

  1. President hands flag to Team Namibia for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially handed over the Namibian flag to Team Namibia at a State House ceremony, marking the country's ninth participation in the Commonwealth Games scheduled for July–August 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. She urged athletes to represent the nation with pride, discipline and sportsmanship, and praised the Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association for their preparation efforts.

    18 July 2026 · Informanté →

Thursday 16 July

  1. President sends off Team Namibia to 2026 Commonwealth Games

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presented the Namibian flag to Team Namibia at State House, calling on the athletes to represent the country with pride, integrity and excellence at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, scheduled for 23 July to 2 August. This marks Namibia's eighth appearance at the games.

    16 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Christine //Hoëbes appointed High Commissioner to Malaysia

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned former Cabinet minister Christine //Hoëbes as Namibia's High Commissioner-Designate to Malaysia. The President urged her to strengthen bilateral ties and drive economic diplomacy that delivers tangible benefits for Namibians.

    15 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

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