Also known as: Walvis-Bay · Walvisbaai
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The Namibian
… Philip Mshelbila, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum; Governors present; Your Worships the Mayors of the City of Windhoek and of Walvis Bay; Honourable Members of Parliament; Your Excellencies, Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Mr. …
Modestus Amutse Calls for Namibia to Be Ready for First Oil and Maximise Local BenefitsThe Namibian
… Unlocking the potential of the Walvis Bay and Lüderitz basins. The development of Namibia’s petroleum sector must also be viewed in the context of our broader economic infrastructure. …
Kornelia Shilunga Outlines Namibia’s Vision for Turning Oil and Gas Decisions into National BenefitsThe Namibian
… Mining continues to expand, the green hydrogen sector is attracting global attention, infrastructure investment is gathering momentum, and Walvis Bay is steadily strengthening its position as one of Africa’s most strategic trade gateways. …
Building Namibia’s SME Bank ability BridgeInformanté
… Namibia’s ports, particularly Walvis Bay, are central to regional trade routes linking landlocked countries to international markets. …
SADC Summit backs industrialisation, regional integration and tourism visaWindhoek Observer
… He said he attended some of the bilateral discussions at State House and later accompanied Dangote to Walvis Bay, where the businessman inspected facilities at the port. …
Consul denies charging Dangote US$1 million to meet NNNWindhoek Observer
… Salakae has been spearheading many projects including the Trans Kalahari Railway, the expansion of Botswana’s dry port at Walvis Bay, as well as many other projects within Botswana and in collaboration with neighbouring countries.
Botswana’s transport minister resignsThe 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 earthInformanté
… The marine operation would recover and transport sediment to Walvis Bay, where a separate land-based facility would process and beneficiate it into the 27–28% P₂O₅ phosphate concentrate intended for export. …
Independent scientist questions economic case for Sandpiper phosphate projectNew Era
… Journey Ndatipo’s journey began in 1996 when he left Outapi for Walvis Bay, at the age of 19, in search of employment. …
Behind Otjiwarongo’s top fish, vetkoek container … how ‘Tate Fish’ turned hardship into businessThe Namibian
… The port of Walvis Bay will connect Namibia’s energy resources to global markets, but also southern Africa’s resource potential as a whole. …
America wants to help structure Namibia’s oil futureNine 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.
4 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.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →
A former Mr. Gay Namibia, now a transgender woman writing from abroad, calls on the government to fulfill its constitutional duty to protect LGBTQIA+ Namibians from escalating targeted violence and hate crimes, citing recent fatal and brutal attacks against transgender and queer community members.
4 hours ago · The Namibian →
The Namibia Revenue Agency will pilot a mandatory financial security framework at Walvis Bay from 1 December to 28 February, requiring traders to provide cash, bonds or guarantees before goods release to mitigate revenue risks and improve customs clearance efficiency.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
An independent review finds that the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project's economic case remains incomplete, with updated financial, environmental and fisheries assessments needed before its projected benefits can be established. The review notes that while available evidence does not support declaring the project uneconomic, it also lacks sufficient basis to establish the scale and durability of its benefits, citing concerns over phosphate price volatility and a 20-year operating life.
22 hours ago · Informanté →
Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani has called on stakeholders to work together to address Namibia's growing seal population and its potential impact on fish stocks, urging a balanced, ecosystem-based approach supported by sound science and continuous monitoring to reconcile seal conservation with industry viability.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani has called for Namibia to expand onshore processing and adopt a more transparent quota allocation system that rewards investment in local factories and jobs. She also urged the industry to align harvesting capacity with biological limits, restrict commercial licenses to vessels with significant Namibian ownership, and ensure local market access to marine resources.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani has highlighted the importance of maintaining the health of the fishing sector, noting that while some fish stocks remain healthy, others are under significant pressure and require immediate attention. She emphasised that protecting the country's marine resources is essential to ensuring a prosperous fishing industry in the future.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
At the National Fisheries Indaba 2026 in Walvis Bay, Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani urged fisheries stakeholders to critically examine how the industry is governed, including who receives access to the national resource, on what basis, and with what transparency and accountability, while assessing impacts on jobs, incomes, value addition, and community benefits.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Paladin Energy's Langer Heinrich Mine in Erongo has 21 million pounds of uranium contracted through 2030, with 44% of 2026–2030 contracted volumes at base-escalated and fixed pricing and the remainder linked to market prices. The mine sold 4.35 million pounds of uranium oxide during the 2026 financial year at an average price of US$70 per pound.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
As Namibia's energy sector shifts focus from exploration to production readiness, businesses must begin preparing now to participate in the industry, understanding technical standards, complex contracts, and procurement requirements of international operators rather than waiting until production begins.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Africa Aquaculture Company plans a N$4 billion Atlantic salmon production operation in Lüderitz targeting 51,000 tonnes annually and expecting to generate around 5,000 employment opportunities. The Namibia Industrial Development Agency has acquired a 40% equity stake, and the company aims to begin operations within 60 to 90 days pending completion of administrative requirements.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
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 Bank of Namibia has lowered its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2.1%, down from its June projection and below the government's 3.1% target, citing sluggish mining, manufacturing, electricity and transport activity. The central bank held its repo rate at 6.75% in August as headline inflation plateaued at 4.4%, with foot-and-mouth disease and El Niño now identified as emerging risks.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
McHenry Venaani has paid tribute to Helao Shityuwete, a liberation struggle veteran and former Robben Island political prisoner who died at 92. Venaani described Shityuwete as a courageous and humble Namibian whose sacrifice for the country's freedom, from his work at Walvis Bay docks through military service and imprisonment, should be remembered as part of Namibia's history.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Police reported three separate deaths over the weekend: a 48-year-old man found at Walvis Bay with no visible injuries, a 25-year-old with multiple stab wounds at Grootfontein, and a 14-year-old boy discovered near Opuwo. Investigations into each incident are continuing.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Escalating Middle East conflict and global oil supply disruptions have driven up international crude prices, with petrol increasing by 60c and diesel by 160c per litre as of 2 September. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles about 25% of the world's oil supplies, has caused oil prices to spike to around US$120 a barrel.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian fuel prices are set to increase effective 2 September 2026, with ULP95 rising 60 cents per litre and both diesel grades rising N$1.60 per litre, driven by geopolitical volatility and disruptions in global oil markets stemming from Middle East tensions.
31 August 2026 · New Era →
Police arrested five suspects — one female and four males — over the weekend in Windhoek, Keetmanshoop, Otjiwarongo and Walvis Bay on attempted murder charges. Three of four victims are in hospital in critical condition; incidents include a security guard's negligent rubber-bullet discharge in Walvis Bay, a knife stabbing in Windhoek, and a domestic violence attack in Keetmanshoop.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police Force reported the discovery of three lifeless bodies in different parts of the country over the weekend: a 48-year-old man found near the railway line in Walvis Bay with no visible injuries, a 22-year-old man found beside a road in Windhoek who succumbed to his injuries, and a 25-year-old man found near Otjiwanda Mall in Grootfontein.
30 August 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has announced fuel price increases effective from midnight 2 September 2026: ULP95 will increase by 60 cents per litre, while Diesel 50ppm and Diesel 10ppm will each increase by 160 cents per litre. The revised pump prices at Walvis Bay will be N$25.08 per litre for Petrol 95, N$27.86 per litre for Diesel 50ppm, and N$27.96 per litre for Diesel 10ppm.
28 August 2026 · Informanté →
Grindrod reported headline earnings of R592.6 million for the first half of 2026, broadly unchanged from R592.2 million a year earlier, despite geopolitical uncertainty and weather disruptions. The group's Port and Terminals business performed strongly, with the Port of Maputo's drybulk terminal exporting a record 8.4 million tonnes, up from 6.5 million tonnes in the first half of 2025.
28 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Mines and Energy defended its three-month fuel supply deal with Vitol, stating the jet fuel shortage affecting the country since last week results from a failed quality inspection of a Puma-Vivo fuel shipment, not the government arrangement which covers only petrol and diesel.
25 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy said Namibia's Jet A-1 aviation fuel shortage stems from a commercial arrangement between Puma Energy Namibia and Vivo Energy Namibia to swap fuel, not from government supply policy. A replacement consignment was quarantined at Walvis Bay for quality verification, causing the constraint, with replacement product expected to arrive Saturday.
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 →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the completion of a 12-year process to bring liberation struggle heroes home, with the remains of six reinterred at Heroes' Acre on Monday and symbolic graves established for two others whose remains remain missing.
25 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vigor Biotechnologies, a Chinese-owned company in Henties Bay specialising in extracting omega-3 oils from seals, has filed a High Court case seeking repayment of over N$500,000 in upfront payments to Great Karas Seals (Pty) Ltd, claiming the local company failed to deliver seal quotas as agreed.
25 August 2026 · Informanté →
Fishing industry workers, backed by community members and politicians, protested in Walvis Bay on Thursday against marine phosphate mining following the Ministry of Environment's issuance of an Environmental Clearance Certificate to the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project. Workers handed a petition calling for stricter scrutiny, citing concerns about potential impacts on fish stocks, jobs, and coastal livelihoods.
24 August 2026 · New Era →