Also known as: Walvis-Bay · Walvisbaai
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Every mention in the Namibian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned that rising sea levels pose a growing threat to Namibia’s coastal infrastructure and marine economy, particularly at the strategic Walvis Bay harbour. …
Rising sea levels threaten Walvis Bay – presidentThe Namibian
… United won their first encounter 43-36 on 25 April at home in Windhoek, while Kudus won their second round clash 53-38 at Walvis Bay on 25 July. …
Semi-final battles loom largeWindhoek Observer
… Combrink was rushed to Welwitschia Hospital in Walvis Bay, where he underwent surgery within about 90 minutes of the incident. …
Swakopmund snake handler bitten by zebra snakeInformanté
… A supermarket in central Walvis Bay has run out of red meat following the announcement of the FMD outbreak, with its butchery currently selling only pork till stocks last. …
FMD outbreak affects red meat suppliesWindhoek Observer
… In Walvis Bay, the 2023 census estimated the population at about 145 000, growing by 4.9% annually, with the population projected to reach about 165 000 by 2028. …
Ongos Valley’s project targets 28 000 homes in WindhoekThe Namibian
… Swakopmund recorded the highest number of malnutrition cases in the region in 2024 and 2026, with 535 and 221 cases, respectively, while Walvis Bay recorded 592 cases in 2025. …
Usakos child malnutrition rate spikes despite fewer casesThe Namibian
… At Walvis Bay, logistics providers are expanding capacity, port-related infrastructure continues to evolve and shore-base facilities are positioning for increased offshore activity. …
Why Global Capital is Paying Attention to NamibiaThe Namibian
A house and flat at Walvis Bay that were the scene of the sexual abuse of five teenage girls in 2017 have been forfeited to the state in terms of an order issued in the Windhoek High Court on Friday. …
Walvis Bay child rapist Krylov’s house forfeited to stateThe Namibian
… He said transporting Angolan children to urban areas could amount to human trafficking under Namibia’s immigration laws. “You are transporting these Angolan children, some aged between seven and 15 years, from the northern regions to Windhoek, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Lüderitz. …
Police warn bus operators transporting undocumented Angolan childrenInformanté
… He was later transferred to a hospital in Walvis Bay in critical condition. The motive behind the incident is unknown. …
Two attempted murder cases reportedNamibia's goal to become a major green hydrogen exporter faces a longer path to commercial viability as oil exploration accelerates, with companies like TotalEnergies and Equinor advancing petroleum projects while large-scale hydrogen initiatives struggle to secure financing and buyers, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibia's goal to become a major green hydrogen exporter faces a longer path to commercial viability as oil exploration accelerates, with companies like TotalEnergies and Equinor advancing petroleum projects while large-scale hydrogen initiatives struggle to secure financing and buyers, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research.
3 hours ago · The Namibian →
Two men accused of robbing and murdering Walvis Bay resident Vernon Gavin in his home on 30 December 2023 have been found not guilty on two rape charges. Judge Philanda Christiaan discharged Quanito van Vuuren (28) and Sem Moses (23) in the Windhoek High Court; they remain accused of the robbery and murder.
21 hours ago · The Namibian →
A High Court judge has temporarily suspended the Walvis Bay Town Council's decision to terminate its five-year debt collection contract with RedForce Debt Management. The council voted to end the contract in October following criticism from the minister of rural and urban development, who alleged RedForce was charging residents double the amount owed and that the contract was legally invalid.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Two men accused of robbing and murdering Walvis Bay resident Vernon Gavin in December 2023 have been found not guilty of rape charges in the Windhoek High Court. Quanito van Vuuren (28) and Sem Moses (23) remain accused of murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances, with their trial ongoing.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The High Court has temporarily blocked the municipality of Walvis Bay from terminating its debt-collection contract with RedForce Debt Management CC, preventing the municipality from withdrawing RedForce's mandate or cutting off its access to municipal debtor information. The interdict follows a council resolution adopted on 7 October 2026 to terminate the contract, and escalates a dispute between the town's political leadership and its chief executive officer, Victoria Kapenda.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
South Africa has issued a third formal diplomatic protest against US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III in nine months over what it characterises as undiplomatic conduct and interference in domestic affairs. The latest row follows Bozell's public statements that Washington has ended dialogue with Pretoria, and South African officials have warned the country to prepare for worsening relations amid what they call US pressure to surrender sovereignty.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Luis Garces, a Walvis Bay businessman who owned the Harbour Cafe and Plaza, died on Friday at age 76 after spending four months in hospital following a second stroke. He is remembered by his family for his loving personality, sense of humour, and love of feeding lagoon birds and fishing.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Filmmaker Jo-Neillen Isaaks's directorial debut short film 'One More Win' explores the destructive cycle of sport gambling through the story of a construction worker. The production, funded by the Namibia Film Commission, has been selected to screen at the EU Film Festival in Windhoek.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
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 Erongo Regional Council has suspended teaching and learning at all schools in Kuisebmond and Narraville for 13–14 October 2026 due to planned water supply interruptions announced by Walvis Bay municipality. National examinations will proceed as scheduled for affected learners.
13 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Windhoek cashier earning N$1,900–N$2,500 monthly says low wages trap workers in poverty despite employment. With inflation at 4.4%, rising transport and fuel costs, and unemployment at 36.9%, Namibia's working poor struggle to afford food, rent, and schooling.
12 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Workers in the Government Employment Redress Programme face termination on 31 October and express concern about uncertain futures and lack of clarity on programme benefits. The Mining, Metal, Maritime and Construction Workers Union has demanded the government halt the termination process until workers are meaningfully consulted and outstanding issues are addressed.
12 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board have launched an Exporters' Guide to help local businesses, particularly MSMEs, access regional, continental and international markets by providing practical information on export procedures, regulations, logistics, financing and digital trading platforms. The government aims to increase the share of manufactured goods in total exports from 42% to 60% by 2029, and raise agro-processing's contribution to GDP from 7.5% to 10%.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has identified the Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi corridor as a strategic transport route to accelerate over the next five years, positioning the country as a regional transport and logistics hub. The government plans to improve border efficiency and facilitate trade and investment across the region.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Shipping company Hapag-Lloyd is establishing new local offices in Namibia (Walvis Bay) and East Africa (Kigali serving Rwanda and Burundi) from 1 October, strengthening its presence across Southern and East Africa to better serve customers in the region.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Afropop quartet AmaDazFloor, known for their 2014 hit 'Jonny', are launching a new chapter backed by their viral TikTok and radio single 'Twa Pimbile' and a nearly completed album. The group says the return reflects maturity gained from being in the industry for around 20 years, not a comeback.
10 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Dr Tobie Ocean Aupindi told Parliament on 6 October 2026 that he supports the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill, which establishes an Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the President and transfers certain powers from the Minister and Commissioner for Petroleum Affairs to the President and the Unit's leadership. He argued that Namibia requires a governance structure equal to the strategic importance of the petroleum sector as the country prepares for significant oil and gas discoveries and capital investment.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
International commodity prices for gold, uranium, copper, tin and zinc are helping cushion Namibia's mining sector against weaker production and rising operating costs. Gold, diamonds and uranium generated approximately N$3.9 billion in export earnings in July, accounting for about 62% of Namibia's domestic exports, though diamonds faced pressure from weak demand and lab-grown competition.
7 October 2026 · Informanté →
The Walvis Bay Municipal Council was scheduled to vote on terminating its RedForce Debt Management contract following pressure from the urban and rural development minister, who directed the municipality to halt the agreement, recover allegedly wasted funds, and investigate its implementation. The council's decision comes after the Attorney General found the contract to be flawed and not valid, and after it was determined the agreement was not signed in accordance with municipal law.
7 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that US Ambassadors in Namibia and South Africa have overstepped diplomatic bounds by interfering in domestic affairs and pressuring nations on critical minerals, uranium, and oil extraction, citing a public rejection of the US Ambassador at Namibia's National Fisheries Indaba as evidence.
6 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's diesel prices will remain unchanged for October while petrol 95 increases by N$1.50 per litre from 7 October, providing relief to the industrial economy dependent on diesel for transport, mining, construction, agriculture and power generation.
5 October 2026 · New Era →
The annual Bachmus Coastal Marathon in Walvis Bay attracted over 4,500 runners across 42.2km, 21.1km, 10km, and 5km categories, drawing international participants from multiple countries. The event boosted the local economy and supported the Bachmus Bright Future Foundation's community initiatives.
5 October 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Real GDP expanded 4.8% year-on-year in the second quarter, driven by services growth of 6.1%, agriculture of 17.8%, and wholesale and retail trade of 9%, while mining contracted 3.1% with uranium down 12.0%. Headline inflation rose to 5.0% in August from 4.4% in July, with transport inflation reaching 13.2%, while the South African Reserve Bank raised its policy rate by 25 basis points.
3 October 2026 · Informanté →
Petrol prices will increase by N$1.50 per litre on Wednesday while diesel prices remain unchanged for October, energy minister Modestus Amutse announced Friday. The minister cited volatile international oil markets, geopolitical tensions, increased shipping costs, and a weaker Namibia dollar as drivers of the petrol price rise.
2 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and South Africa have completed their first bilateral sea-based fisheries patrol to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The 25-day operation concluded in Walvis Bay and saw officials from both countries work together across their shared Exclusive Economic Zones.
2 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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 →
At least 1,760 teachers were recruited over the past four years while classrooms increased from 1,550 to 1,836. An Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian raised concerns that new Jolly Phonics and PE4Life programmes in Junior Primary are adding pressure to teachers in overcrowded classes, but the Education Minister said the programmes were incorporated into the curriculum rather than added on top.
1 October 2026 · New Era →