… Sam Nujoma, the Windhoek leader who later became Swapo president, visited Walvis Bay in June 1959 to address meetings in the workers’ compounds of the port city. …
… spector Judith Shomongula, the motor vehicle accident occurred on Sunday, 03 May 2026, at around 07:58 on the B2 road. “It is alleged that a 46-year-old Namibian male was driving a white Toyota Quantum minibus with a trailer, travelling from Rehoboth through Karibib to Walvis Bay …
… In a separate incident on Thursday evening near Kaenda, a truck driver travelling from Walvis Bay to the Wenela Border Post was seriously injured after colliding with a herd of buffalo that had wandered onto the road. …
… role in the economy through mining, fishing, logistics and tourism. “The Erongo region serves as a critical economic hub for Namibia, with key sectors such as mining, fishing, logistics, and tourism driving both regional and national development,” she said. “Towns like Walvis Bay …
… During a Regional Government Information Centre session hosted at Swakopmund last week, senior medical officer for primary healthcare at Walvis Bay Julia Muuteyapo said the low immunisation coverage remains a key concern. …
… This is as Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote last year announced plans to build a 2 000km fuel pipeline from Walvis Bay through Botswana to Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. …
… Additional maintenance teams are also to be deployed between Windhoek and Kranzberg in the second quarter of 2026, as well as an upgrade of the railway line from Otjiwarongo to Tsumeb and the introduction of new railway infrastructure to connect the North Port in Walvis Bay to th …
… Ambassador to Namibia John Giordano in Windhoek and Walvis Bay. The visit focused on enhancing shared maritime security interests between Namibia and the United States, particularly in safeguarding trade routes across the South Atlantic. …
Josef Andreas, a politically connected businessman, is selling 264 plots valued at N$200 million through his company Tulaing Group, including 150 residential plots near Grootfontein. The sale has drawn scrutiny from parliament over whether the original land allocation conditions were fulfilled.
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Politically connected businessman selling N$200 million in plots draws parliamentary scrutiny over land allocation conditions.
Josef Andreas, a politically connected businessman, is selling 264 plots valued at N$200 million through his company Tulaing Group, including 150 residential plots near Grootfontein. The sale has drawn scrutiny from parliament over whether the original land allocation conditions were fulfilled.
A new dialysis unit inaugurated at Walvis Bay District Hospital is expected to serve 54 state patients in the Erongo region, reducing their need to travel for treatment and lowering costs to the state.
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.
Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse denied that Vitol Bahrain's appointment as sole fuel supplier to Namibia for three months was illegal, responding to AR leader Job Amupanda's claim that the arrangement violates the Petroleum Products and Energy Act, which requires fuel importers to hold a wholesale licence and be registered in Namibia.
More than 990 bags of rubbish were collected in Walvis Bay during the first Mayoral Clean Up Campaign, led by mayor Johannes Shimbilinga and joined by community members, businesses, volunteers, and municipal teams. The initiative, held in observance of World Biodiversity Day, focused on public spaces in Kuisebmond, Narraville, and the town centre, as the town faces growing frustration over sanitation and waste management challenges.
Two separate suicide incidents within days of each other have occurred in the coastal region. A Swakopmund resident was found deceased in her vehicle after shooting herself, and the body of a Tsumeb businessman was discovered near the coast after he walked into the sea.
An unsuccessful bidder on a Walvis Bay pothole repair tender has taken the matter to the High Court, seeking to block the municipality from implementing the contract.
A neighbour testified before the High Court in the trial of two men accused of raping, murdering, and robbing 53-year-old Vernon Gavin at his Walvis Bay home on 30 December 2023. The accused, Quanito van Vuuren (27) and Moses Sem (22), are charged with rape, murder, and robbery with aggravating circumstances; both have pleaded not guilty.
Angelique Peake, who leads RMB Namibia's oil and gas practice, said Namibia should leverage its extractive industry—oil, gas, uranium mining, and green hydrogen—to build an industrial hub and create skilled jobs over the coming decades.
Namibia closed 2025 with GDP growth of 1.7%, below government and IMF forecasts, weighed down by depressed diamond revenues and livestock sector recovery from drought; uranium and gold mining, wholesale trade, transport, and services supported growth. The Bank of Namibia has revised its 2026 forecast down to 2.6%, citing elevated fuel costs and softer global demand, while inflation rebounded to 3.1% in April after reaching a cycle low of 2.1% in March, driven by rising transport, utility, and food prices.
The government is absorbing N$47.2 million in fuel losses in June to maintain current fuel prices despite global oil market volatility. The minister of industries, mines and energy said petrol will remain N$23.48 per litre, diesel 50ppm N$28.26, and diesel 10ppm N$28.36 at Walvis Bay pump prices, with prices across the country unchanged.
A Toyota Land Cruiser carrying six foreign-national passengers overturned on the C14 gravel road between Sesriem and Walvis Bay on Friday, killing a 46-year-old Brazilian woman and injuring several other passengers. Police said the vehicle's driveshaft became disconnected and lodged in the ground, causing the driver to lose control.
The body of Nafutal Shinedima, 37, who went missing on 27 May, was recovered from the ocean near Swakopmund on Sunday after a two-day search. His brother identified the body, which was found in the area where he was suspected to have entered the sea.
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.
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has decided to maintain petrol and diesel pump prices at current levels for June, with petrol at N$23.48 per litre, diesel 50ppm at N$28.26 per litre, and diesel 10ppm at N$28.36 per litre. The ministry said the decision would provide stability for consumers despite global oil market fluctuations and recent price increases in May.
Quanito van Vuuren (28) and Sem Moses (22) pleaded not guilty to murder, two counts of rape, and robbery with aggravating circumstances in connection with the death of Vernon Gavin (53) in his Walvis Bay home on 30 December 2023. Moses denied being at the home at all, while Van Vuuren admitted being present but said he did not commit the crimes.
The Ministry of Works and Transport plans to construct dual-carriageway freeways across Namibia to reduce road accidents and improve transport efficiency. The government will start construction of the Usakos-Arandis dual-carriageway this year, prioritising key roads with heavy traffic volumes and accident records including Windhoek-Okahandja, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.
Johanna Amukoto contracted polio in May 2006 as a teenager, which caused sudden paralysis. She has since transformed her experience into advocacy and a message of hope.
Namibia Airports Company has acquired a Rosenbauer aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle for Walvis Bay International Airport to strengthen aviation safety, meet international requirements, and potentially improve the airport's rescue and firefighting category from its current sixth.
SilverLife wellness bootcamp has launched a youth development programme targeting children aged eight to twenty, focusing on mentorship, life skills and character development to address discipline, focus and behavioural issues. The founder reports that participants have shown improvement in behaviour, focus and school performance, with current programmes in Oshikango, Walvis Bay and Okongo.
Hodago Fishing has yet to pay outstanding employee salaries and an internal memo indicates severe cash flow constraints. The company is simultaneously embroiled in legal disputes, including a High Court case brought by Zambian company Delmare Group Limited over a multimillion-dollar horse mackerel deal.
The Namibia Revenue Agency rolled out version 4.4.1 of the ASYCUDAWorld customs system on 5 May, replacing a system that was operating 11 versions behind. Initial delays at border posts including Katima Mulilo and Ariamsvlei have been resolved, and the system has already processed goods worth N$18 billion.
MTC has commissioned a temporary containerised mobile retail outlet in Okuryangava, expected to operate for four months while a permanent facility is constructed and due for completion by end of September 2026. The expansion responds to growing demand for telecommunications services in Windhoek's high-density areas, where population is projected to grow by around 17,600 people annually.
Namibian Police Force denied allegations of concealing details about a shooting incident at Okondjatu settlement on 4 May in Otjozondjupa region, where officers shot and injured a suspect armed with a machete in what police described as self-defence. The incident has renewed public debate around police use of force and the credibility of internal investigations.
A 25-year-old man was struck by a bullet in the shoulder after shots were fired at his black Volkswagen Polo during an alleged police drug chase in Kuisebmund, Walvis Bay on 14 May. The vehicle matched the description of a wanted vehicle; the victim is hospitalised and police investigations are ongoing.
John Nzundamo from Katima Mulilo has won a Jetour Dashing Deluxe SUV as the first grand prize winner of MTC's Fan Cup Trivia, a national campaign combining daily football trivia with customer rewards for MTC users. Three more luxury SUVs remain available until 19 July.
Namibia's annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in April 2026, though transport and fuel costs remain under pressure. Consumers in northern regions (zone 1) paid the highest diesel price at N$24.31 per litre, while Khomas residents (zone 2) paid the lowest at N$24.12.
Kambonga Alma Karipo, aged 69, has been missing since 7 May 2026 from Okakongo Village, Omatjete area. The Namibian Police in Erongo Region are asking the public for assistance in locating her.
The National Housing Enterprise plans to construct 905 houses across Namibia during the 2025/2026 financial year as part of efforts to reduce the country's housing backlog. Since its establishment in 1993, NHE has constructed more than 21 545 housing units nationwide.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi told an Africa Forward summit in Nairobi that African nations must stop exporting unprocessed marine resources and instead build complete value chains through processing and manufacturing to drive industrialisation and economic independence. She said Namibia is shifting from exporting raw fish to a model where marine products are fully processed domestically, with a target of 60% of Namibian marine products undergoing secondary processing by 2030.