Also known as: Walvis-Bay · Walvisbaai
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New Era
WALVIS BAY – The Walvis Bay Municipality has cancelled the sale of 67 erven, of which 66 were for residential purposes. …
Walvis cancels 67 plots sale … local authorities told to broaden income streamsInformanté
Staff Reporter WELL-KNOWN Walvis Bay pastor and community figure Pieter “Pietie” Fox Sr. …
Walvis Bay pastor and biker community leader Pietie Fox passed away at 70Windhoek Observer
Renthia Kaimbi Deputy minister of works and transport, Hans Haikali, convened an urgent meeting with local government officials, engineers, and private contractors yesterday to assess the state of road infrastructure projects in Walvis Bay and to devise solutions for persistent c …
OBSERVER COASTAL | Works deputy minister assesses Walvis Bay’s road infrastructure challengesWindhoek Observer
… Speaking at the World No Tobacco Day commemoration held at the Kuisebmond Stadium Sport Field in Walvis Bay last week, WHO Country Representative Dr. …
OBSERVER COASTAL | School survey reveals widespread vaping among teensWindhoek Observer
A 37-year-old Namibian man, Romanus Oscar Goraseb, appeared before the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 5 June 2026, following his arrest in connection with a drug seizure valued at N$264,650. …
Suspected drug dealer remanded in custody in N$264,000 drug bustWindhoek Observer
… The auction of the vessel, valued at approximately N$65 million, is scheduled to take place in Walvis Bay on 30 June after the High Court granted an application by Standard Bank Namibia to recover millions of dollars owed by Hodago Fishing. …
Hodago’s N$65 million vessel heads to auctionWindhoek Observer
… Under the current financial year, new mobile homes are also planned for Walvis Bay and Okuryangava (in Windhoek), whilst the Ongwediva store is set to relocate to a larger space within the Oshana Mall,” said Nekundi. …
MTC set to expand retail footprintThe Namibian
… The basic fuel price is a figure calculated by the government every month that reflects the current international cost of oil and the cost to bring that oil to Walvis Bay. …
Hinda-Mbuende slams Vitol fuel dealInformanté
… The second-largest town after Windhoek with informal settlements is Rundu, which has 67,411 inhabitants in impoverished housing, followed by Walvis Bay with 31,822, and Swakopmund with 29,961. …
President Nandi-Ndaitwah declares housing and sanitation an emergencyThe Namibian
… Hangula said Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, Rundu, Oshakati and Otjiwarongo continue to experience a rapid growth of informal settlements as demand for affordable land and housing outpaces supply. …
AR proposes absentee landlord tax on urban landAn 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 →