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Windhoek Observer
… He said Windhoek was uniquely positioned to benefit from the country’s tourism flows, noting that nearly every visitor to Namibia arrives through Hosea Kutako International Airport and passes through the capital before travelling to destinations such as Sossusvlei, Swakopmund or …
‘Windhoek must stop being a tourist transit point’ – NujomaWindhoek Observer
… The consultations are scheduled to run from August 2026 to March 2027, starting in Swakopmund on 24 August, followed by Otjiwarongo on 27 August, Oshakati on 28 August and Keetmanshoop on 15 September. …
Driving schools, instructors to face new regulationsWindhoek Observer
Staff Writer Namibia’s building sector maintained its recovery trajectory into July, with combined plan approvals across Windhoek and Swakopmund reaching 325 units and total approved project values of N$300.1 million. …
Building sector maintains its recovery trajectory into JulyThe Namibian
… People would drive over from Swakopmund and Walvis Bay just to dine there, and everything clicked perfectly (perhaps there is still a reader out there who owns a Langstrand Jetty Steak T-shirt).Dreyer wasn’t finished yet. …
Neels Dreyer: Salt of the earthWindhoek Observer
… Other recent acquisitions include the acquisition of Platz am Meer in Swakopmund for N$290 million. …
NaCC approves Oryx Properties’ N$251.2m warehouse acquisitionWindhoek Observer
… Bezuidenhoudt was reportedly last seen in the vicinity of the breakwater and beach area at Platz Am Meer in Swakopmund. …
Search for missing teenager continues in SwakopmundNew Era
… The presentation stated that regional offices have been established at all regional capitals, while additional specialised offices are located at Oranjemund, Lüderitz, Swakopmund, Okaukuejo and Tsumeb. …
Mines faces shortage of qualified technical staffNew Era
The ninth annual Swakop Uranium Husab Marathon is set to take place tomorrow outside Swakopmund in the Erongo region, with close to 3 500 runners registered to compete across four race categories. …
Husab Marathon set for field of over 3 500 runnersThe Namibian
… international competitions.” Imbuwa says there has been positive regional activity, pointing to Namibia hosting the first stop of the 2026 CAVB Zone VI Beach Volleyball Tour in Windhoek earlier this year, with a repeat of the same competition’s fourth leg last week at Swakopmund …
Imbuwa takes Namibia’s volleyball lessons globalNamibian Sun
After supplying water to Namibia's coast for more than five decades, the ageing Schwarzekuppe-Swakopmund pipeline is being replaced through a N$83.9 million project.The completed p... …
Govt replaces ‘ageing’ coastal pipelineNine finalists are competing in tonight's Ma/Gaisa Star finale on NTN Backstage, after narrowing down from 600-plus audition entries to find the next winner to claim the crown from last year's champion Sylvia Haoses.
5 hours ago · The Namibian →
Nine finalists are competing in tonight's Ma/Gaisa Star finale on NTN Backstage, after narrowing down from 600-plus audition entries to find the next winner to claim the crown from last year's champion Sylvia Haoses.
5 hours ago · The Namibian →
Sean Naude, involved in the search for 15-year-old Erwin Bezuidenhaupt who reportedly drowned at Swakopmund marina in July, claimed on Facebook that authorities would have recovered the teenager's remains sooner had he been a "wambo child," a remark that has ignited debate over tribalism, privilege, and whether race belongs in the search effort.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Capricorn Foundation is expanding its Be Your Own Boss programme to three additional towns, providing entrepreneurship coaching and business development support to 32 vocational graduates, following a successful pilot phase launched in Swakopmund in May 2026.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Round 13 of the Namibia Rugby Union Premier League produced decisive results, with Kudus, Grootfontein, United, and Wanderers securing their places in the 2026 semi-final play-offs. Defending champions Kudus beat Unam 35-26, Grootfontein defeated Dolphins 54-22, and Wanderers lead the log with 69 points from 13 matches.
1 September 2026 · New Era →
The Erongo Regional Council held an emergency disaster risk management committee meeting in Swakopmund to address veld fires it says have reached an alarming stage.
1 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A Swakopmund psychiatrist accused of rape and indecent assault has been permanently released from professional disciplinary proceedings after the High Court found a five-year delay.
31 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine's revenue from uranium sales rose 71% to US$304.3 million in the year ended 30 June 2026, with production volumes increasing 61% to 4.82 million pounds of uranium oxide and the average realised price rising to US$70 per pound. The Namibia operation generated US$45.5 million in profit before income tax and finance costs, compared with a loss in the previous year.
30 August 2026 · Informanté →
According to the 33rd Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum in Swakopmund, Namibia is expected to experience below-normal rainfall during the October 2026 to March 2027 period, with high confidence in the forecast for much of the broader southern African region and generally above-normal temperatures.
29 August 2026 · Informanté →
The 33rd Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum, held in Swakopmund from 25 to 28 August 2026, brought together climate experts and sector specialists to review the 2025/26 rainfall season and prepare for the 2026/27 season through sector-specific planning and translation of climate forecasts into preparedness measures.
29 August 2026 · Informanté →
A first-time runner participated in the 10km race at the Husab Marathon event and describes the physical and mental challenge of completing the distance, which felt far longer than it was.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian musician Elemotho Mosimane, now based in East Africa, will perform at the National Theatre of Namibia on Saturday for his first show in the country since 2022. He says the intimate venue calls for a laid-back approach, and plans to focus on his acoustic guitar and lyrics rather than dancing, mixing new songs with old favourites.
28 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The 33rd Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum warns that most SADC countries, including Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia, will likely receive below-normal rainfall between October 2026 and March 2027, with above-average temperatures expected to compound water shortages and pressure on agriculture.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Running in Namibia has evolved from a recreational activity into a national movement, with more than 40 running events hosted annually and running club memberships surging post-pandemic. Local running clubs like AE Gams Sport Club and Teamwork Training Network (TTN) Runners Club provide structure and community for participants across age groups.
27 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia is experiencing a surge in recreational running participation, driven by pandemic-era outdoor exercise freedoms and a global shift toward mental health and community fitness. The country now hosts more than 40 running events annually, with participation growing rapidly across all age groups and communities.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Police are looking for Nathan Nowaseb, a 17-year-old Grade 9 learner at Grandridge Private School in Swakopmund, who left his home on 16 August 2026 without informing his family. Although he has a history of disappearing, police say this time he has been gone longer than usual and has not been seen by friends or relatives.
25 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Nedbank for Good Series, a premier amateur golf tournament, begins its coastal leg on 29 August, running through 12 September across three venues in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, and Henties Bay. Since its 2020 inception, the series has raised close to N$1.5 million for charitable causes while reaching more than 70% of Namibia's golfing fraternity.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Nedbank for Good Series will hold three amateur golf tournaments along the coast in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, and Henties Bay from 29 August to 12 September. Since 2020, the series has raised nearly N$1.5 million for charitable causes and reached more than 70% of Namibia's golfing fraternity, with 2026 funds supporting Agra ProVision's agricultural training initiatives.
25 August 2026 · New Era →
The Ministry of Works and Transport is moving to regulate driving schools and instructors to improve driver training quality and road safety. The proposed framework will include registering driving schools, ensuring instructor qualifications, requiring safe training vehicles, and establishing consistent national standards.
24 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's ministry of works and transport is introducing a regulatory system for driving schools and driving instructors to improve the quality and consistency of driver training. The initiative aims to address inconsistencies in driver training and strengthen oversight of an industry considered critical to road safety.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 41-year-old man was found dead in his Kramersdorf unit in Swakopmund between 19–21 August. Police have opened an inquest; no foul play is suspected.
23 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Khomas governor Sam Shafishuna Nujoma has called for Windhoek to position itself as a cultural destination rather than a tourist transit point, to keep visitors longer and distribute tourism income to creatives, hospitality businesses and residents. He said culture should be treated as an economic opportunity alongside heritage preservation.
21 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The ministry of works and transport will conduct nationwide stakeholder consultations from August 2026 to March 2027 on proposed regulations for driving schools and instructors aimed at improving driver training quality and road safety. The framework will address instructor certification and competence, standardised training, consumer protection, and requirements for training vehicles and facilities.
19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's building sector approved 325 units in July across Windhoek and Swakopmund, valued at N$300.1 million, marking the sector's second-highest monthly approval volume in 2026. Windhoek saw 244 approvals (up 23.9% month-on-month) valued at N$206.4 million, though average project values remain compressed as affordability constraints favour smaller residential projects.
19 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Neels Dreyer has built a varied career across Namibia's tourism, mining, and agriculture sectors, from submarine cook and renowned restaurant manager at the Safari Hotel in Windhoek to semi-precious stone polishing in Damaraland and growing specialty vegetables for elderly care.
18 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Oryx Properties Limited has received approval from the Namibian Competition Commission for its proposed acquisition of a large industrial warehouse for N$251.2 million, excluding transaction costs. The company announced that NaCC approved the proposed merger without conditions, though implementation remains subject to fulfilment of remaining conditions precedent.
17 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Erwin Bezuidenhoudt has been missing since 2 July 2026 after being last seen near the breakwater and beach at Platz Am Meer in Swakopmund. Police have deployed a helicopter, diving teams, and scanning equipment to search the area, but have found no trace of the teenager.
14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy is facing a shortage of technically qualified and skilled personnel that could affect the ministry's ability to implement its programmes in mining, energy and industrial development. The shortage, identified as a key challenge during a National Assembly presentation, comes as the ministry evolves following fiscal consolidation and wage bill reductions.
14 August 2026 · New Era →
The Swakop Uranium Husab Marathon is set to take place outside Swakopmund with close to 3,500 runners registered across four race categories (42.2km full marathon, 21.1km half-marathon, 10km and 5km races). Leading athletes including renowned distance runner Alina Armas are expected to compete on scenic desert routes.
14 August 2026 · New Era →
Hillary Imbuwa has been appointed as an International Federation of Volleyball (FIVB) sport management and administration expert. He says the role allows him to share knowledge from international experiences with southern African federations while bringing regional perspectives to the global volleyball community.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Schwarzekuppe-Swakopmund pipeline, which has supplied water to Namibia's coast for more than five decades, is being replaced through an N$83.9 million project.
11 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →