Also known as: Walvis-Bay · Walvisbaai
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The Namibian
… The idea that Namibia could become a logistics hub for the region by developing the port at Walvis Bay was based on a technical assessment by Jica, Asazuma said. …
Japan pumps N$80bn into Namibia in 20 yearsThe Namibian
… The discoveries are large, the world is paying attention, global majors are flying in and out of Windhoek, Lüderitz and Walvis Bay, and every conversation seems to begin with promise. …
Oil Discovery Not the Real AchievementNew Era
… It set the tone for an address that repeatedly returned to the phrase “One region, one vision”.In Okombahe, community activist Yvonne !Nowases said that approach has resonated with residents.“She is not just a governor for the big towns like Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. …
/Goagoses taking Erongo to Promised LandWindhoek Observer
… Two have been fully exited, namely Rehoboth Shopping Centre and KwaNkhomo Housing Development in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay. …
Tunga Fund distributes N$21.6m to GIPFThe Namibian
… First, treat Windhoek’s infrastructure as a national priority.Central government must ring-fence funding for bulk infrastructure: land servicing, housing, roads, water, and sewer.Today Windhoek is classed as a Part One municipality, as are Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, and receives …
Windhoek ‘On the Edge’: Who Will Pay for the City We All Migrate To?The Namibian
… This year’s event kicks off with the southern leg at Oranjemund on 15 August and will be followed by the coastal leg at Walvis Bay on 3 October. …
Ongos Sevens Series back for third yearWindhoek Observer
… During a media briefing in Walvis Bay at the time, then-MANWU president Angula Angula said the strike followed a series of failed wage talks with management. …
Furnmart strike set to hit all branches nationwideThe Namibian
… She said most deaths were recorded along the main transport corridor linking Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Arandis, Usakos and Karibib, where traffic has increased due to mining, tourism and freight movement. …
Erongo roads get billions, but deaths keep risingThe Namibian
Informal traders operating in the Walvis Bay central business district (CBD) face imminent removal after the municipality issued a directive ordering them to vacate their trading spots by yesterday. …
Walvis Bay vendors face eviction from CBDInformanté
Staff Reporter AN Environmental Assessment (EA) is currently being undertaken for the proposed development of a radiation sealed sources storage and calibration facility at Services Pétroliers Schlumberger (SLB) Blue Base in Walvis Bay. …
Environmental assessment underway for proposed radiation storage facility in Walvis Bay, public invited to commentAn opinion piece argues that Walvis Bay's significance lies not in the port itself but in control over maritime trade routes and the geopolitical power that grants—a principle South Africa understood when it retained sovereignty for four years after Namibia's 1990 independence.
3 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that Walvis Bay's significance lies not in the port itself but in control over maritime trade routes and the geopolitical power that grants—a principle South Africa understood when it retained sovereignty for four years after Namibia's 1990 independence.
3 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
National Planning Commission director general Kaire Mbuende says slower-than-expected economic growth and lower government revenue have reduced funding available for development projects across Namibia. He told local authority heads at an Oshakati engagement that revenue fell short due to weaker economic performance and delayed oil and gas projects, and that ministries—not the NPC—decide how to distribute allocated funds to regions and towns.
20 hours ago · The Namibian →
Five years after Air Namibia's collapse, Namibia Air has filed aviation licence applications to operate passenger and cargo services domestically, regionally and internationally, with the government aiming to launch the fully operational joint airline with Botswana by the end of 2026 and Ethiopian Airlines as the strategic operating partner.
21 hours ago · New Era →
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has allocated N$10 million towards a Food/Cash-for-Work Programme for the current financial year to provide temporary income support to vulnerable households and create community assets, in response to Namibia's unemployment rate of 36.9% and youth unemployment of 44.1%.
21 hours ago · New Era →
Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd has proposed one-way ticket prices below N$2,000 on regional routes, with Windhoek-Johannesburg flights estimated at N$1,881.88 and Windhoek-Cape Town at approximately N$1,939.08, excluding airport taxes and security charges. The carrier is seeking Transport Commission approval to operate scheduled and non-scheduled passenger and cargo services, with actual fares to vary by demand, booking periods, and operational factors under a dynamic pricing model.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Navy engaged approximately 3,000 learners from Erongo schools at the Erongo Annual Career Fair in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund from 13–17 July 2026, presenting recruitment pathways, training programmes, and career opportunities in maritime defence.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Erongo Directorate of Education has relaunched applications for 2027 pre-primary and Grade 1 admissions after suspending the initial registration process to assess school infrastructure and develop a fairer placement strategy. Applications for Swakopmund and Walvis Bay circuits will run from 21 to 27 July.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The government, through Namibia Air, is planning to acquire seven aircraft valued at N$594 million to launch the new airline by late 2026, following Air Namibia's liquidation. The airline has applied for licenses to operate scheduled and charter flights domestically, regionally, and internationally.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for Namibia and South Africa to move beyond their traditional trade relationship—where Namibia exports raw materials and South Africa supplies finished goods—by investing in industrialisation, value addition and regional manufacturing to create jobs and drive economic growth. She highlighted investment opportunities in agriculture, mining, energy, oil and gas, tourism, fisheries, and green hydrogen.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for Namibia and South Africa to move beyond their current trade pattern, where Namibia exports raw materials and imports finished goods, toward greater industrialisation, value addition and regional manufacturing to create jobs and drive economic growth. She highlighted investment opportunities in agriculture, mining, energy, oil and gas, tourism, fisheries, transport and logistics.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Samson Kaulinge has resigned as president of the Namibia Tennis Association after more than nine years in the role, closing a leadership chapter spanning more than three decades of service to Namibian tennis. Kaulinge discovered tennis in Swakopmund after high school and went on to serve in various roles at club level before his national leadership.
20 July 2026 · New Era →
The Independent Patriots for Change has accused Swapo of exploiting poverty and people's personal circumstances to weaken opposition parties, following the defection of former Erongo regional mobiliser Rudolf Kahingunga and others to the ruling party.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jonah Home in Walvis Bay has cared for abandoned and vulnerable children for 15 years, currently housing about 14 children with capacity for up to 20. The facility accepts children from difficult circumstances including neglect, abuse, and families affected by substance addiction.
18 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibian Naval Training School completed its Marines Formation Course following a five-day field training exercise. The NTS Commandant urged the new Marines to uphold the highest standards of military service and awarded Namibian Marine Tags symbolising courage, professionalism and readiness to defend the nation.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
Langer Heinrich Uranium donated 3,467 mathematics, physical science and chemistry textbooks worth over N$1 million to schools in the Swakopmund and Walvis Bay education circuits to address textbook shortages and improve learner performance.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Langer Heinrich Uranium donated 3,467 mathematics, physical science and chemistry textbooks worth over N$1 million to schools in the Swakopmund and Walvis Bay education circuits. Educators said the resources will address persistent textbook shortages and improve learner performance in critical subjects.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Phat Pharm Construction is suing NIDA for more than N$3.1 million over an alleged breach of a lease agreement for a go-karting facility at the Rundu Convention Centre. Justice Gladice Pickering is scheduled to deliver judgment on 17 July 2026.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency is being sued by Phat Pharm Construction for more than N$3.1 million in damages over an alleged breach of a lease agreement to develop a go-karting facility at the Rundu Convention Centre. The High Court is set to deliver judgment on the dispute on 17 July 2026.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi cautioned that misinformation and weak public communication risk undermining implementation of Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan, and said government communicators must ensure accurate information reaches the public to build trust and deliver on national priorities.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Vice President Lucia Witbooi cautioned that misinformation and weak public communication could undermine implementation of Namibia's Sixth National Development Plan, stating that government communicators must ensure accurate information reaches the public and serve as champions of truth against disinformation.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Mobile Telecommunications Limited has opened a mobile home at Okongo, its 40th retail store nationwide, offering customers access to SIM registration, contract applications, account payments and other services without travelling long distances. The expansion is part of MTC's efforts to improve telecommunications access across Namibia, with additional planned outlets in Walvis Bay, Okuryangava, Omaruru, Otjinene and potentially Outjio.
16 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jonah Home in Walvis Bay, which cares for twenty vulnerable children, faces a monthly funding shortfall exceeding N$43,000 that threatens its ability to provide basic necessities. The facility has become a de facto national repository for child protection cases from across Namibia, with children often lacking birth certificates and requiring intensive medical or psychological support.
16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Swapo Party's Walvis Bay Rural district coordinator Patrick Barthomeus has denied allegations that the party is managing the municipal housing beneficiary list for the Farm 37 housing project from its district office, calling such claims "malicious lies and propaganda." He stated that Swapo Party district offices are not government institutions and lack the mandate or authority to carry out government functions like housing allocation.
16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Khomasdal Baptist Church in Windhoek has opened a shelter that accommodates about 15 homeless people, providing meals, warm beds and daily devotion sessions for N$50 a day. The pastor said the church identified a space to help people experiencing homelessness and partnered with other churches and community groups to connect those in need to the shelter.
15 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Children, many believed to be from Angola, are increasingly visible on streets across Namibian towns seeking money, raising humanitarian concerns about child protection, exploitation, and trafficking. The editorial calls on Namibia and Angola to use their strong diplomatic relationship to jointly address the crisis.
14 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Members of Parliament have launched stakeholder consultations from 13 to 31 July 2026 to examine the health impact of hubbly bubbly (hookah) use on Namibian youth in several regions. Previous oversight visits to Hardap, Khomas, and Erongo regions in August 2024 found widespread use among learners, with concerns about addiction, academic performance, and mixing hookah with alcohol or drugs.
14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Oshakati will introduce a taxi registration and marking system to regulate the local taxi industry and improve public safety, in line with national road transport law and town council by-laws. The initiative, modeled on Otjiwarongo Municipality's system, aims to address unregistered vehicles operating as taxis and protect legitimate operators.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A 44-year-old man died and four workers were injured in an explosion at a scrap salvage yard in Walvis Bay on Friday at 11:54, according to police. The incident occurred while the deceased was working with scrap metal at the premises.
12 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Lobito Corridor railway, linking mineral-rich DRC regions to Angola's port, is a key development focus for Angola, DRC, Zambia and partners including the US, which committed US$200 billion for infrastructure and pledged to mobilise an additional US$600 billion. The DRC's untapped mineral deposits are valued at over US$24 trillion.
12 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Municipality of Walvis Bay is requiring estate agents to obtain an annual outdoor advertising permit costing N$1,602.42 for property advertising boards. Estate agents warn the enforcement could increase operating costs and say they were not consulted beforehand.
11 July 2026 · The Namibian →