News reports
Order a long-term news report on Swakopmund
Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Namibian
… Marvtown will feature prominently at the star-studded Rumble at the Coast concert at Swakopmund on 26 and 27 December. …
Marvtown Takes Ma|Gaisa to GermanyNew Era
… The popular 401 km cycling event is slated for 21-22 December 2026 from Windhoek to Swakopmund. …
Nedbank Desert Dash gears up for 22nd editionThe Namibian
The 401km Nedbank Desert Dash will return from 11 to 12 December, bringing local and international cyclists from Windhoek to Swakopmund for the 22nd edition of the endurance race. …
Nedbank Desert Dash gears up for 22nd editionWindhoek Observer
… At the heart of its work are two environmental education centres: the NaDEET Centre, located on the NamibRand Nature Reserve in the Namib Desert, and the Urban Sustainability Centre in Swakopmund, which focuses on the environmental impact of everyday urban lifestyle choices. …
Why Namibia’s sustainable future starts with educationNamibian Sun
A stray dog that jumped into a Canadian traveller’s hammock in Colombia has reached Swakopmund on the back of her motorcycle.Tracy Charles (61), a former flight attendant from On... …
Tracy and best friend Roo ride into SwakopThe Namibian
… Some organisations have gone further, organising running clubs, entering corporate teams into marathons and even taking wellness activities to Swakopmund. …
Pension Funds: The Most Underused Employee BenefitThe Namibian
Four Namibian young para swimmers with different abilities gave their best over four days at the Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation Short Course Nationals at Swakopmund at the end of September, recording personal bests. …
Para Swimmers Draw Short End of StickNew Era
SWAKOPMUND – The police say a pitbull that was shot and killed in Swakopmund over the weekend was shot after its owner allegedly instructed it to attack a police officer during a stop-and-search operation in Mondesa. …
Master instructs’Mufasa’ to attack policeThe Namibian
… Their work includes towns such as Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Rehoboth, Mariental, Gobabis, Tsumeb, Otjiwarongo, Lüderitz and Windhoek. …
Free sterilisation helps 30 000 animals countrywideNew Era
… Infrastructure development The minister said that new primary schools were completed at Tsaraxa-Aibes, Swakopmund and Otavi. …
Namibia plans 148 new classrooms, 25 schools to ease overcrowdingAward-winning ma|gaisa star Mervin Claasen (Marvtown) is on a work tour in Germany, teaching performance art and storytelling at Ludwigsburg University and performing a ma|gaisa show in Stuttgart. The Windhoek-based artist, who won the Next Ma|Gaisa Star competition in 2021, recently hosted a workshop on gender-based violence with fellow Namibian arts activist Keamogetsi Molapong.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Award-winning ma|gaisa star Mervin Claasen (Marvtown) is on a work tour in Germany, teaching performance art and storytelling at Ludwigsburg University and performing a ma|gaisa show in Stuttgart. The Windhoek-based artist, who won the Next Ma|Gaisa Star competition in 2021, recently hosted a workshop on gender-based violence with fellow Namibian arts activist Keamogetsi Molapong.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Nedbank Namibia has launched the 22nd edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash, a 401 km cycling event scheduled for 21–22 December 2026 from Windhoek to Swakopmund. The race, regarded as the world's longest single-stage mountain bike race, expects to attract more than a thousand local and international cyclists.
20 October 2026 · New Era →
The 401km Nedbank Desert Dash endurance race will run from 11 to 12 December, bringing local and international cyclists from Windhoek to Swakopmund. Nedbank Namibia's managing director highlighted the event's growing international participation and its role in establishing Namibia as a world-class cycling destination.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Through the Nedbank Go Green Fund facilitated by the Namibia Nature Foundation, environmental education initiatives are being supported to equip Namibians with knowledge and practical skills for sustainability. The NaDEET Educator Programme, established in 2003, received N$150,000 in support and operates two environmental education centres to cultivate environmental champions across the country.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A stray dog that jumped into a Canadian traveller's hammock in Colombia has reached Swakopmund on the back of her motorcycle.
20 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Despite employers investing in physical wellness and other employee benefits, pension funds—a significant long-term financial benefit—often receive little attention or engagement, remaining primarily an administrative function rather than a prioritized component of employee financial well-being.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Four Namibian para swimmers recorded personal bests at the Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation Short Course Nationals in September, but their times will not be entered into the International Paralympic Committee database because of an unresolved governance dispute between two bodies claiming to represent the Namibia National Paralympic Committee. The recognised NNPC froze athlete registrations in late 2025 over the dual representation issue; the IPC offered mediation in mid-2026, which the recognised NNPC accepted but the parallel committee rejected.
18 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Police in Swakopmund shot and killed a pitbull named Mufasa during a stop-and-search operation after its owner allegedly instructed it to attack an officer. The dog's owner and family dispute the account, claiming the dog broke free and ran toward his owner before being shot, and alleging rough handling during the search.
16 October 2026 · New Era →
Since 2013, Have a Heart has provided free sterilisation and rabies vaccinations to more than 30 000 dogs and cats, targeting low and no-income households to prevent unwanted litters and reduce stray populations. Between January and September this year, the organisation sterilised 1 383 dogs and 1 912 cats, plus over 800 feral cats through a trap-neuter-vaccinate-return campaign in September.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The education ministry plans to construct 148 permanent classrooms and 66 pre-primary classrooms across all 14 regions, and build 25 new schools in 10 regions, ahead of the 2027 academic year to address overcrowding and improve access to education. Implementation began in the 2025/26 financial year, with 22 of the new schools already at roof level.
15 October 2026 · New Era →
ACC director general Bryan Eiseb says the Anti-Corruption Commission must do more to combat corruption in the Erongo region, comments he made at a media briefing in Swakopmund.
15 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Foot-and-mouth disease restrictions confirmed last month have created meat shortages and driven up prices, with butchery owners reporting scarce supplies and forced increases in selling prices. Meat trimmings are selling for between N$105 and N$140 per kilogramme, and some butcheries are using more expensive cuts due to supply constraints.
14 October 2026 · The Namibian →
FNB Namibia's FirstRand Foundation donated N$3.9 million to the Cancer Association of Namibia to strengthen specialised palliative care at House Zietsman in Windhoek and House Johannesson in Swakopmund over three years, providing support to five state patients at no cost.
14 October 2026 · New Era →
The Anti-Corruption Commission has been urged to intensify efforts against corruption in Erongo, where bribery is the most commonly reported offence and dozens of cases remain unresolved. ACC director-general Bryan Eiseb warned that corruption could divert public resources from essential services and derail Namibia's hopes of benefiting from its emerging oil and gas sector.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Building plan approvals in Windhoek and Swakopmund rose 57.5% in value in September, but excluding one N$200 million commercial project, Windhoek's approvals fell 13.2% year-on-year, indicating the increase was driven by larger projects rather than broader growth. The report notes construction activity is constrained by approval delays, with a median time of 63 days, and completions in Windhoek have declined 41% year-to-date.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Bannerman Energy has spent more than N$428.2 million on local procurement, construction contracts and service providers as its Etango uranium project in the Erongo region advances, with bulk earthworks approximately 99% complete and concrete construction packages about 86% complete.
14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia is hosting the first Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Integrated Field Exercise on African soil, running until 20 November 2026, allowing international participants to practise on-site inspection techniques. Equipment for the exercise arrives in Swakopmund on Monday, 12 October, with authorities assuring residents that no nuclear materials or hazardous goods will be used.
9 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A Windhoek Observer editorial highlights videos of deteriorating government school facilities in Swakopmund, warning that the poor conditions revealed there may reflect a broader crisis in schools beyond affluent towns, where some Namibian children still learn under trees more than three decades after independence.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer urged Namibia to identify contributions to the global space sector rather than wait to become space-faring, highlighting the country's desert environment, geological expertise, astronomy facilities, and young scientists as assets for international space programmes. Namibia's government is developing space sector legislation to foster innovation, education, and job creation.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Revenue from oil exploration rental fees nearly quadrupled budgeted expectations to reach N$37.93 million as licence holders renewed or extended contracts amid increased exploration activity, the Auditor-General's audit of the ministry of industries, mines and energy shows. Diamond royalty revenue, by contrast, fell N$629.99 million short of the Ministry's estimate, collecting N$1.15 billion against the projected N$1.78 billion, attributed to reduced production by local diamond companies.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The 2026 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China (November 2–5) will focus on open source and openness in digital development. For Namibia, pursuing a National Digital Strategy and positioning itself as a hub for green data and creative tech, the emphasis on open source lowers barriers for countries to become builders rather than consumers of AI.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Three men accused of attempted kidnapping of two boys in Swakopmund's DRC informal settlement were each granted bail of N$10,000 in the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court.
8 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
European Space Agency astronaut Matthias Maurer visited Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek on Friday, sharing first-hand accounts of life aboard the International Space Station, his spacewalk experiences, and the path to becoming an astronaut. He emphasised the importance of curiosity, ambition and teamwork in achieving distant goals.
7 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Three men aged 25, 26 and 27 are expected to appear in court in Swakopmund for allegedly attempting to kidnap two minor boys aged 12 and 13 on 3 October 2026 in DRC location. According to police, the suspects tried to force the boys into their car without consent, but the boys escaped; sources allege another child was seen tied up in the vehicle.
6 October 2026 · Informanté →
Michelle Nakokurejikene, known online as NokooTheChef, has been nominated in the foodie content creator category at the upcoming MTC Content Creator Awards. The 28-year-old from Keetmanshoop grew up moving across Namibia and developed her love for cooking from childhood play that became household responsibility, blending cultural representation, homestyle recipes and accessible cooking.
6 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Works and Transport Minister Veiko Nekundi announced that a completed N$552 million upgrade of the 31-kilometre Karibib-Usakos road now includes a N$60 million emergency response and traffic management facility with cameras and two-way identification capability, allowing traffic officers to track and intercept reckless drivers along the route.
5 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The 18th Bank Windhoek Namibia Volleyball Federation Cup reaches its semi-final stage this weekend in Swakopmund, with eight teams competing for titles and promotion to the 2027 MTC Volleyball National League. Four teams in each men's and women's divisions have advanced from preliminary rounds to compete in semi-finals, with winners progressing to gold medal matches.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The NVF Cup tournament, with a total prize purse of N$100 000 across men's and women's competitions, will be held at The Dome in Swakopmund as part of the Sports Expo. The federation is working with the Namibia Sports Commission to ensure a successful event, with free entrance and sponsorship from Bank Windhoek.
2 October 2026 · New Era →
Dr Matthias Maurer, a European Space Agency astronaut, will visit Namibia from 1 to 10 October to engage with about 8,000 school learners and promote science and technology as part of World Space Week Namibia. Maurer will visit Windhoek, Oshakati, Ongwediva and Swakopmund, delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony and attending public events at universities.
2 October 2026 · Informanté →
Mass pilchard washouts are occurring along South African and Namibian coastlines, including areas from Cape Town to Henties Bay in Namibia. Scientists have detected sardine herpesvirus in fish, but it remains unclear whether the virus is causing deaths or making fish vulnerable to other stressors; testing of Namibian samples is underway, and authorities urge against collecting or eating washed-up fish due to health risks.
1 October 2026 · The Namibian →