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Monday, 8 June 2026
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The Namibian

Also known as: The Namibian Sport · The Namibian understands · The Namibian has followed up · The Namibian has seen · the Post · The Namibian newspaper · The Free Press of Namibia

Namibian newspaper covering governance, economy, social policy, sports, and national affairs in Namibia.

2018-11-232026-06-08
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What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. January 2026

  2. The Namibian

    The Namibian reported Namibian sport minister Sanet Steenkamp's response to co-hosting plans

    Source

    “However, Namibian sport minister Sanet Steenkamp told The Namibian on Tuesday that they are yet to be approached with the proposal.”

    Nam, SA Afcon talks still a pipedream, experts say

  3. The Namibian

    The Namibian recently reported that baboons have been raiding homes, stealing food and attacking residents

    Source

    “The Namibian recently reported that the baboons have been raiding homes, stealing food and attacking residents, including children and domestic animals.”

    Environment ministry shoots baboons at Goreangab after years of complaints

  4. The Namibian

    The Namibian received questions from Olga Tjiueza about Muree Tjiueza

    Source

    “Responding to questions by The Namibian Sport, Tjiueza says: "Even before he joined the Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW), he was always kicking a ball around at home, at school and with friends in the neighbourhood."”

    Early passion fuels rising football talent

  5. The Namibian

    The Namibian praised by Kathindi for helping spread awareness on important issues

    Source

    “Kathindi says his office will also start monitoring the implementation of programmes and projects in the region, praising platforms like The Namibian for helping to spread awareness and informing the public on important issues.”

    Namibia records 3 319 child neglect cases since 2023, Oshikoto worst hit

  6. The Namibian

    The Namibian reported that Graça D'Almeida said Namibia missed the high seas treaty deadline

    Source

    “The director of marine ecosystem and marine research in the fisheries ministry, Graça D'Almeida, told The Namibian last week that Namibia intends to ratify the agreement but missed the deadline to ensure it aligns with national laws.”

    Namibia misses high seas treaty deadlines.

  7. Informanté

    The Namibian published an article suggesting Grade 9 holders could advance through TVET to earn PhDs

    Source

    “In a media statement issued by Executive Director Mbumba Erastus Haitengela on Friday, the ministry was responding to an article published in The Namibian on 09 January 2026, which suggested that Grade 9 holders could now advance through TVET to earn PhDs.”

    Education ministry dismisses claims that Grade 9 learners can earn PhDs through TVET

  8. Informanté

    Erasmus Captain Hendjala worked as columnist for The Namibian

    Source

    “He also worked as a journalist and Oshiwambo translator for New Era and as a columnist for The Namibian before stepping into full-time politics as a SWAPO regional councillor for the Hakahana (now Tobias Hainyeko) constituency in the Khomas Region from 1993 to 2008.”

    Veteran journalist Erasmus Hendjala is no more
  9. December 2025

  10. The Namibian

    The Namibian published weekly column by Anne Hambuda in its Weekender

    Source

    “Readers who got to know Anne Hambuda through her weekly column in The Namibian's Weekender will be delighted to hear that 'Iniquity' – her first novel, is hot off the press.”

    Stocking Stuffers for Local Literature Lovers

  11. The Namibian

    The Namibian published a letter by Andreas Peltzer on 5 December 2025

    Source

    “The letter by Andreas Peltzer, published in The Namibian last Friday (5 December 2025) under the headline 'Genocide: What about other groups? A rejoinder', was in bad taste and struck a raw nerve, given the sensitivity of the matter.”

    No Monopoly on Pain

  12. The Namibian

    The Namibian reported 2020 regional council and local authority election turnout figures

    Source

    “According to a recent article in The Namibian, voter turnout for the 2020 regional council election was 38.36% and turnout for the 2020 local authority election was 43.17%.”

    You Voted: Now What?
Society

Prison reform must address reintegration after release

The News

Namibian prisons are crowded and debate focuses on alternative sentencing and keeping petty offenders out, but almost no one addresses reintegration after release. People leaving correctional facilities with severed family, employment, and community ties often return to prison because it is the only institution still willing to accept them.

Why it matters

Prison reform analysis exposing lack of reintegration support reveals systemic failure driving recidivism and undermining public safety outcomes.

22 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Prison reform must address reintegration after release

    Namibian prisons are crowded and debate focuses on alternative sentencing and keeping petty offenders out, but almost no one addresses reintegration after release. People leaving correctional facilities with severed family, employment, and community ties often return to prison because it is the only institution still willing to accept them.

    22 hours ago · The Namibian →

Saturday 6 June

  1. School discipline crises prompt calls for stronger enforcement

    An opinion piece expresses concern about rising misconduct in Namibian schools, citing recent incidents including substance abuse, violence, and disrespect toward teachers, and argues that current disciplinary measures are inadequate and teacher authority has been weakened.

    6 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Culture strengthens youth identity and should be taught in schools

    Culture, including language, food, music, and traditions, is vital to Namibian youth identity and understanding their roots. The author calls for the education ministry to integrate cultural elements into school subjects like biology and agriculture to keep traditions alive and build students' confidence and respect for elders.

    6 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Fisheries ministry defends private DRC fishing quota deal

    Namibia's fisheries ministry says quota holders may enter private commercial agreements with third parties to use allocated quotas, a practice it characterizes as private business arrangements. The statement follows a disputed agreement between a DRC-linked entity and Namibian fishing companies over horse mackerel quota.

    4 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Roads Authority spent N$2.6 million firing two executives

    The Roads Authority paid private lawyers more than N$2.6 million to discipline and fire two executives accused of inflating a vehicle procurement tender. Labour experts say the expense demonstrates how parastatals squander public money.

    4 June 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Private and public healthcare sectors should complement, not compete

    An opinion piece argues that growing private healthcare in Africa is not evidence of state failure but rather meets patient demand for speed and reliability that stretched public systems cannot guarantee. The piece notes that non-state providers have long filled gaps in healthcare access, particularly in rural and township communities, and suggests the focus should be on why Namibians increasingly choose private care.

    4 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Mighty Gunners FC hungry after Standard Bank Top 8 triumph

    Mighty Gunners FC coach Leonald Nambandi says the team is focused on maintaining consistency and professionalism after winning the 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 championship in Windhoek. The club is preparing for the NFA Cup, where they will face Eleven Arrows FC in the Round of 16.

    3 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Namibia and Germany rebuild ties beyond colonial genocide recognition

    Germany formally recognised the 1904–1908 killings of Herero and Nama peoples as genocide in 2021 and committed €1.1 billion over 30 years for reconstruction in affected communities. The article examines whether the two nations can move beyond historical trauma to build a relationship based on mutual interest and respect.

    2 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 1 June

  1. SMEs should clearly define product, service, or hybrid business model

    The Namibian explains that many businesses operate without clearly defining what they sell, which creates problems in pricing, marketing, and profitability. Businesses fall into three categories—product-based, service-based, or hybrid—and understanding which applies and what customers actually buy (convenience, trust, expertise, rather than just the item itself) materially affects marketing, pricing, customer engagement, and risk management.

    1 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 30 May

  1. Singapore's economic transformation offers lessons for Namibia

    The article compares Singapore's transformation from a poor, resource-scarce nation in 1965 to one of the world's wealthiest economies today, suggesting Namibia can learn from Singapore's approach to governance and development despite different challenges.

    30 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 28 May

  1. South Africa recalls Range Rovers for faulty roof trim adhesion

    South Africa's National Consumer Commission has announced a safety recall for select 2022 to 2026 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models due to a manufacturing defect in panoramic roof side finishers that may not have been properly secured during factory rework. The faulty adhesion could cause the trim to loosen or detach, potentially distracting drivers or endangering pedestrians and cyclists.

    28 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Christuskirche symbolizes Namibia's colonial genocide legacy

    As Namibia marks the second Genocide Remembrance Day (gazetted as a national holiday in 2024), the Christuskirche in Windhoek, built between 1907 and 1910, remains a prominent reminder of German colonial rule and the genocide against Ovaherero and Nama communities during 1904–1908. Commemorations honour victims and renew calls for historical justice, reparations, and reconciliation.

    28 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Cran defends fixed regulatory fee rates for broadcasters

    The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia says its proposed regulatory levy increases consider challenges faced by broadcasters. The new system replaces progressive rates with fixed rates: telecommunications companies at 2.25% of annual revenue and broadcasters at 1.2%, designed to ensure fairness across licensees within each sector.

    28 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 27 May

  1. Mining sector must integrate with agriculture, energy, water

    Chamber of Mines chief executive Fabian Shaanika says Namibia's mining industry cannot operate in isolation and must be integrated with agriculture, energy and water planning, citing a "mining-energy-agriculture nexus" and the need to balance competing demands for land, water, energy and infrastructure.

    27 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Petroleum Amendment Bill raises questions about governance and presidential power

    An opinion article argues that Namibia should not rush to formalize a more centralized petroleum governance structure that would shift authority to the Office of the President and the Upstream Petroleum Unit before parliament and the public fully consider the constitutional and accountability consequences.

    27 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Ministry considers private oncology contract for cancer patients

    The Ministry of Health and Social Services is considering a proposal to refer state cancer patients from the northern regions to the Namibian Oncology Centre for chemotherapy and radiation treatment at state cost, under a proposed contractual agreement. The proposal aims to ease pressure on patients who currently travel long distances to Windhoek, though it has sparked internal debate about outsourcing care while government facilities face funding shortages.

    26 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Windhoek mayor's Azerbaijan trip draws scrutiny from activists

    Activist Sem David has called on the City of Windhoek and Ministry of Urban and Rural Development to release full details of mayor Sackarias Uunona's trip to the World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, questioning the purpose and cost of the visit and why technical officials were not sent instead.

    26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. New union leader pledges to defend Namibian media workers' rights

    The newly elected president of Namibia Media Professionals Union, Shelleygan Petersen, has pledged to defend media workers' rights and ensure employers comply with labour laws, citing long-standing exploitation in the industry. The union plans to establish branches across the country and organize its first congress.

    26 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 24 May

  1. Namibia's February electricity consumption rises 13% year-on-year

    Namibia consumed 440GWh of electricity in February 2026, up 13% from 390GWh a year earlier. Imports supplied 56% of demand, with Ruacana hydroelectric station producing 156GWh domestically, while independent power producers contributed 34GWh.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 23 May

  1. Ombudsman flags severe overcrowding in northern police holding cells

    Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha has raised concerns about severe overcrowding in police holding cells across eight northern regions, with facilities such as Omuthiya and Oshakati police stations holding over 800 inmates each, and Katima Mulilo holding over 280 inmates in cells designed for 80. Dyakugha attributed the overcrowding to prolonged case finalization, lack of bail releases, and lengthy investigations.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibia Media Professionals Union elects new leadership team

    The Namibia Media Professionals Union elected new leadership following a general meeting in Windhoek, with Shelleygan Petersen chosen as president. Petersen said the union will fight to protect journalists' rights and ensure media houses adhere to labour laws.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Banned sprinter Kerley competes clean at Enhanced Games event

    Fred Kerley, a suspended former 100m world champion, will compete without performance-enhancing drugs at the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, where doping is permitted among other competitors. Kerley is competing for financial reasons and has undergone regular anti-doping tests in recent months, hoping to race in the 2028 Olympics despite a two-year ban from the Athletics Integrity Unit for whereabouts failures.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. Private education's rise fills gaps in Namibian schooling

    An opinion piece argues that private education has historically complemented public schooling in Namibia and across Africa, and that families increasingly choose private schools because they seek accountability and predictable standards, even though the public system's failings—not private schools—are the real issue.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  5. Hyrox fitness craze spreads to Windhoek gyms

    Hyrox, a global indoor fitness race combining running with eight functional exercises like sled pulls, burpee broad jumps, and wall balls, is growing in popularity in Namibia, with Windhoek-based fitness centres hosting simulation events and training classes.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 22 May

  1. Virtual exchange project launched to empower youth

    Apodissi and Youth4Can have launched the Synapse project, an EU-funded three-year virtual exchange initiative co-funded under the Erasmus+ programme, designed to equip more than 2,500 young people—including women, youth from rural communities, and those with disabilities—with critical skills in leadership, innovation, and systems thinking. The project brings together institutions from Italy, Spain, Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Ethiopia, and Malawi to strengthen collaboration between African and European youth.

    22 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 21 May

  1. President expresses concern over medicine shortages at public hospitals

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says reports of medicine shortages at public hospitals are giving her "sleepless nights," speaking during a tour of pharmaceutical manufacturer Fabupharm. Medical doctors say shortages of essential medicine persist despite government reports showing national stock levels at about 60%, with patients being turned away at several hospitals.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Sand mining at Onatshiku village leaves palm trees dead

    Sand mining at Onatshiku has uprooted palm trees and created a dangerous pit that poses risks to people and livestock. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism advised the Uukwambi Traditional Authority not to renew their environmental clearance certificate due to massive environmental damage, and rehabilitation has not yet begun despite promises last year.

    21 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Health ministry plans private hospital partnership for surgery backlog

    The government proposes a public-private partnership with Rhino Park Private Hospital, where state surgeons would use the private facility's theatres during off-peak hours to operate on public patients and clear around 9,600 elective surgical backlogs at Katutura Intermediate and Windhoek Central hospitals. The arrangement aims to reduce the combined backlog by 30% within 12 months, despite concerns from medical doctors that the state's own 20 theatres in Windhoek are underutilised due to medication shortages.

    20 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Doctors challenge health minister's claim on medicine stock improvement

    Medical specialists at public hospitals dispute health minister Esperance Luvindao's assertion that pharmaceutical stock levels have improved to 60%, saying critical shortages of essential medications continue to affect patient care across departments.

    20 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Leaders should adopt supporting roles, not centre themselves

    Research shows that leaders who treat their perspective as the entire story damage team trust and performance while risking their own depression and loneliness. Stronger leaders stay close to teams through genuine curiosity and helping employees connect their work to what matters most to them.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian →

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