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Rundu launches council-owned company for revenue and development

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Rundu Town Council has established Rundu Town Council Commercial Services (Pty) Ltd, a wholly council-owned commercial company intended to strengthen the town's revenue base, attract investment, and support municipal service delivery. Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare remarked that the company belongs to residents and should prioritize public service delivery alongside generating profit, while local authorities should explore innovative financing methods to meet growing demand for infrastructure and services.

5 September 2026 · Informanté →

Yesterday

Rundu launches council-owned company for revenue and development
Rundu Town Council has established Rundu Town Council Commercial Services (Pty) Ltd, a wholly council-owned commercial company intended to strengthen the town's revenue base, attract investment, and support municipal service delivery. Prime Minister Dr Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare remarked that the company belongs to residents and should prioritize public service delivery alongside generating profit, while local authorities should explore innovative financing methods to meet growing demand for infrastructure and services.
5 September 2026 · Informanté →
Murder accused claims police never explained constitutional rights
One of three men accused of robbing and murdering a Windhoek resident at Avis Dam in July 2020 claims police never informed him of his constitutional rights from arrest in November 2020 until now, though the detective who questioned him disputes this, testifying he did explain the right to silence, legal representation, and legal aid before the accused agreed to make a statement.
5 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Parliament must prioritise accountability over political theatre
An opinion piece argues that Namibia's parliament is descending into dysfunction and must refocus on its core purpose: making government answerable to the people through vigorous public scrutiny and debate, rather than becoming a venue for political vanity and confrontation.
5 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 4 September

Supreme Court upholds High Court's cancellation of school food tender
The Supreme Court upheld a High Court judgment canceling a multimillion-dollar school hostel food supply tender for government schools across Namibia's 14 regions after the Central Procurement Board and Ministry of Education appealed the decision. The tender was found to have irregularities, including the exclusion of a bidder for failing to provide an English translation of an Afrikaans-language supporting document.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Lesotho judges appointed as acting judges of Namibia's Supreme Court
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed two judges from Lesotho—Realeboha Mathaba and Polo Banyane—as acting judges of appeal of Namibia's Supreme Court from September to December this year. The Judicial Service Commission also announced appointments of three acting High Court judges for staggered terms beginning September and October.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister urges young Namibians to pursue leadership without waiting
Gender equality and child welfare minister Emma Kantema has told young Namibians to participate in leadership opportunities without waiting to be told, noting that leadership begins when one decides to take responsibility and that it is not reserved for a certain age. Kantema warned, however, that young people should not sacrifice their integrity while pursuing political positions.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Vice President urges youth involvement in sustainable development
Vice President Lucia Witbooi addressed the fifth Sustainable Development Awards ceremony, calling for youth empowerment as a driver of Namibia's sustainable development and emphasizing that sustainable development is a shared national endeavour requiring commitment from all sectors of society.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Public service must come before profit, PM tells Rundu
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said the newly launched Rundu Town Council Commercial Services should prioritise public service delivery over profit, with its success benefiting the community rather than being driven by financial gain alone.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek introduces permit system for heavy vehicles
The City of Windhoek is implementing a Heavy Vehicle Access and Permit System to regulate heavy vehicle movement and reduce road deterioration, congestion, and safety risks. Heavy vehicles passing through without delivery or legitimate business must use the Windhoek Bypass Road, while those requiring broader access must obtain a permit; the system takes effect September 1, 2026, with enforcement beginning October 1, 2026.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
Swapo condemns AR MPs for disruptive conduct in parliament
Swapo has accused the Affirmative Repositioning movement of "deliberate and politically motivated disruptive conduct" in the National Assembly, citing incidents in which AR members were removed after allegedly wearing jeans and using cellphones in the chamber. AR leader Job Amupanda dismissed the allegations as "cheap, frivolous and intellectually bankrupt," defending his MPs' parliamentary contributions.
4 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister launches DigiNam public key infrastructure system
Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu unveiled Namibia's Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), called DigiNam, designed to enable secure digital identification, authentication and transactions for citizens, businesses and government. The system uses digital certificates and cryptographic keys to verify signatories and document integrity, with the Communications Regulatory Authority serving as the Root Certification Authority.
4 September 2026 · Informanté →
IPC MP calls for Speaker Kuugongelwa-Amadhila's removal
Independent Patriots for Change MP Michael Mulunga has called for Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila to be removed from her post, citing alleged failure to apply rules fairly.
4 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Nolan Swarts appointed to CRAN board
Nolan Swarts has joined the board of directors of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN).
4 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Thursday 3 September

Hatuikulipi seeks to overturn judgment on auctioned property
Businessman James Hatuikulipi has lodged an urgent application in August 2026 to overturn a judgment that led to the auctioning of his Finkenstein property, claiming new evidence shows levies were paid despite the auction proceeding. Hatuikulipi is among those arrested in 2019 in connection with the "Fishrot" scandal, accused of involvement in an alleged racketeering, corruption and money-laundering scheme involving at least N$300 million related to bribes from Icelandic fishing company Samherji for horse mackerel quotas.
3 September 2026 · Informanté →
National Assembly clarifies speaker's security personnel are police
The National Assembly clarified that police officers protecting speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila are employed by the police, not parliament, following claims from Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda. Police command, deployment, and pay remain under the police establishment, though the National Assembly may cover travel-related security expenses authorised under the State Finance Act.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
IPC moves to remove speaker Kuugongelwa-Amadhila
The Independent Patriots for Change has tabled a motion to remove National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, with opposition parties backing the bid, alleging she is ruling parliament with an "iron fist" and bias, and has repeatedly exercised powers that belong to parliament itself and failed to follow parliamentary procedures.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
City of Windhoek removes spouse vehicle access from policy
The City of Windhoek Council has removed a provision from its Fleet Management and Auxiliary Services Policy that allowed council members' spouses to use municipal vehicles. The removal clarifies who may use the fleet and ensures resources are reserved for authorised official purposes.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Parliament clarifies Speaker's security arrangements and funding
The National Assembly has clarified that police officers assigned to Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila are members of the Namibian Police Force deployed and controlled by police authorities, not recruited or employed by the Speaker or parliament. Their salaries are paid through the police establishment, and any assembly expenditure for official travel follows state finance procedures and does not create an employment relationship.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
SWAPO condemns disruptive conduct by AR MPs in parliament
The SWAPO Party has condemned what it describes as deliberate and politically motivated disruptions by members of the Affirmative Repositioning party and opposition MPs in the National Assembly, calling for sanctions. The party alleges that AR members under Job Amupanda's leadership have repeatedly disrupted parliamentary proceedings on more than three occasions, including recent incidents where members were forcibly removed and the Speaker adjourned the sitting.
3 September 2026 · Informanté →
NEFF asks speaker to step aside for one month
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters have called on National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila to voluntarily step aside for one month, citing concerns about disorder, tension, and perceived unequal treatment of opposition members in parliamentary proceedings.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
NDP leader calls for non-partisan National Assembly speaker
Martin Lukato argues that Namibia needs a speaker of the National Assembly who is neutral and free from political party affiliations, rather than replacing the current speaker with another Swapo member. He proposes constitutional and electoral amendments to allow thorough screening of candidates and a rotation system where the speaker and deputy speaker would come from opposing political sides.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
SWAPO accuses AR of disruption and anarchy in parliament
SWAPO's Hilma Nicanor has accused Affirmative Repositioning members under Job Amupanda of deliberate disruptions of parliamentary proceedings, citing incidents including attempting to speak in jeans and using a cellphone in the chamber, which forced the Speaker to adjourn proceedings.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Lady justice Tommasi sworn in as acting Oshakati High Court judge
Lady justice Marlene Tommasi has been sworn in as an acting judge of the High Court's northern local division at Oshakati, effective 1 September through 31 December.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
NEFF MP calls for Speaker to step aside temporarily
NEFF deputy leader Kalimbo Iipumbu has called on National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila to voluntarily step aside for one month, citing recent parliamentary disorder and concerns about her impartiality toward opposition MPs. The call follows an IPC motion seeking the Speaker's removal and consecutive days of disorder in the chamber.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Asoli party urges president to intervene in parliamentary dysfunction
The Asoli Progressive Party has called on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to intervene in what it characterizes as dysfunction in the National Assembly, with party president Josef Kauandenge accusing the ruling party and speaker of contributing to parliamentary disruptions and a slow pace of legislation. Kauandenge urges greater consultation between Swapo and opposition parties to improve parliamentary proceedings.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Zenobia Barry appointed acting FIC director from October
The Financial Intelligence Centre has appointed Zenobia Barry as its acting director effective 1 October, following Bryan Eiseb's reassignment to director general of the Anti-Corruption Commission. Barry, currently general manager responsible for legal, policy and enforcement, brings 31 years of professional experience and expertise in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks.
3 September 2026 · The Namibian →
PM dismisses claims task force on SOE salaries dissolved
Prime Minister Ngurare dismissed allegations that an 11-member task force chaired by Professor Joseph Diecho, appointed to review public enterprise salary structures from July to September, was dissolved after senior officials objected to its composition. Opposition MP McHenry Venaani claimed the body became defunct after being established, alleging members were removed because "the authority ahead of you was not happy with the name."
3 September 2026 · Informanté →
Venaani criticises government coordination over phosphate project ECC
The PDM president McHenry Venaani has accused the government of poor coordination after the ministry of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform appealed an environmental clearance certificate granted to Namibian Marine Phosphate for the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project. Venaani said the appeal exposed shortcomings in how government ministries communicate and make decisions, noting the agriculture ministry only learned of the Environmental Commissioner's decision through social media two days after it was granted on 5 August 2026.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Opposition moves to remove Speaker Kuugongelwa-Amadhila from office
The Independent Patriots for Change tabled a motion in parliament on Wednesday calling for the removal of Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, accusing her of failing to act fairly and impartially in presiding over the House. The motion triggered disorder in the chamber, and the Speaker questioned her procedural ability to rule on a matter directly concerning her own position.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Opposition MPs walk out during ECN appointment vote
Opposition MPs walked out of the National Assembly on Tuesday during a vote on three nominees to the Electoral Commission of Namibia, stalling the appointment process.
3 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Wednesday 2 September

IPC MP moves to remove National Assembly speaker
IPC member Michael Mulunga filed a motion to remove National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila from office, citing failures in her duty to act fairly and impartially and apply parliamentary rules. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila deferred ruling on whether the motion can be tabled, noting that Mulunga could not appeal to remove the same person he was appealing to.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
IPC moves motion to remove National Assembly speaker
The Independent Patriots for Change filed a motion in the National Assembly on Wednesday seeking the removal of speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, citing her failure to uphold the rules fairly and impartially and citing two incidents this year in which parliamentary proceedings were disrupted.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
IPC tables unprecedented motion to remove National Assembly Speaker
The Independent Patriots for Change tabled the first-ever motion in Namibian parliamentary history seeking a vote of no confidence in National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, citing her failure to act fairly and impartially in presiding over the House.
2 September 2026 · Informanté →
President directed N$540m school food tender via alternative process
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah directed the education ministry to use alternative procurement for a N$540-million school hostel food tender, with the Namibia Training Authority as lead service provider and other public entities, sparking court action from companies questioning the non-public tendering process.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Justice Tommasi sworn in as High Court acting judge
Lady Justice Marlene Antoinette Tommasi was formally sworn in as an acting judge of the High Court on 1 September 2026, effective until 31 December 2026. She will serve at the High Court's Northern Local Division in Oshakati.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Ministry confirms talks with Ethiopian Airlines on national airline
The Ministry of Works and Transport confirmed discussions with Ethiopian Airlines on strategic and technical cooperation to restart a national airline, while stressing that no binding commitments have been made and that Namibian expertise and national interests remain central. The ministry is consulting with local aviation operators to avoid the mistakes that led to Air Namibia's financial collapse.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
/Khomanin protesters clash with deputy minister over Gawanas grievance
A peaceful demonstration by a /Khomanin Traditional Community faction at the Government Office Park descended into chaos when deputy minister Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele was sent to receive their petition, despite the community saying it had already submitted documents and sought answers about Gaos Julien Gawanas, whom they accuse of mismanaging community funds.
2 September 2026 · New Era →
Minister calls for accountability after opposition MPs walk out
Information and communication technology minister Emma Theofelus called for MPs who walked out of the National Assembly on Tuesday to be held accountable, saying such conduct undermines parliament's work and wastes the assembly's time. Opposition MPs walked out during voting on the Electoral Commission of Namibia chairperson nomination, stalling the vote due to lack of quorum.
2 September 2026 · The Namibian →
/Khomanin community seeks answers on grievances submitted to government
/Khomanin Traditional Community is in dispute with the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development over removal of Chief Julien Gawanas and an audit of community finances. The community says it submitted documents including a request for an audit in April 2024 and is awaiting clarity on outcomes, while Minister James Sankwasa says established procedures must be followed.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Kalkfeld residents push for local-authority status return
Kalkfeld residents are seeking to regain local-authority status, citing struggles to attract businesses, create jobs, and maintain basic services since losing the designation.
2 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Tuesday 1 September

Former Robben Island prisoner Helao Shityuwete dies at 92
Helao Shityuwete, an anti-apartheid activist who spent 18 years imprisoned on Robben Island for his role in Namibia's liberation struggle, died in Windhoek on Saturday aged 92. His daughter describes him as a principled, warm and involved father who shared his experiences and taught his children values of dignity and care.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Katamelo warns of undisclosed campaign funding risks to democracy
National Assembly deputy speaker Phillipus Katamelo has warned that campaign funding from undisclosed sources or vested interests can compromise political integrity, influence decision-making, and undermine democracy. At a UNODC-led consultation on political party financing, he cautioned that politicians can become instruments of corruption when accepting funds without understanding donors' intentions, and argued that regulation should target both politicians and those providing money.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Venaani demands details on government's 14-region manufacturing plan
PDM president McHenry Venaani is demanding the government disclose details about its plan to establish manufacturing and processing facilities across all 14 regions, including which projects have been identified, how they will be funded, and how many jobs are expected to be created.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Former ambassador questions president's Auasblick land application
Former ambassador Pius Dunaiski has called on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to explain her attempt to acquire six municipal properties totalling about 1.8 hectares at Auasblick in her private capacity, saying transparency is needed to protect public confidence and clarify the intended use of the land.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
ECN chairperson nomination stalled over quorum shortfall
The National Assembly failed to reach the required 49-vote quorum to decide on Gerson Sindano's nomination as Electoral Commission of Namibia chairperson, with only 45 MPs supporting the motion on Tuesday. Opposition MPs walked out of the chamber in protest, with disagreement over whether this constitutes a genuine absence of quorum or a deliberate obstruction of the voting process.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Home Affairs accredited as Namibia's digital certificate provider
The Ministry of Home Affairs has been accredited by Cran as Namibia's first certification service provider, allowing it to issue and manage digital certificates for online identity verification and government services. The accreditation, granted under the Electronic Transactions Act and 2025 regulations, is valid for four years and supports the rollout of Namibia's national public key infrastructure and e-ID services.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
PM urges junior councillors to develop innovative solutions
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare told junior councillors from Namibia's 14 regions at the opening of the fourth Junior National Council that young people must propose new ideas to develop the country and become problem-solvers, particularly on water and sanitation challenges. He urged young Namibians to take meaningful responsibility for issues affecting them including education, jobs, climate change, and access to clean water.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Defence lawyer withdraws from Windhoek murder trial
Tjizake Murangi (25), accused of murdering his former girlfriend in a knife attack two years ago, will reapply for state-funded legal aid after his defence lawyer withdrew from the case citing conflicting instructions from his client. Murangi faces nine charges including murder and domestic violence-related offences.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Labour minister urges dialogue over strikes to resolve disputes
Justice and Labour Relations Minister Wise Immanuel says workers and employers should prioritise talks and regular social dialogue to address workplace problems before resorting to strikes or demonstrations. He urged the government, employers and workers to use existing platforms to discuss labour issues collectively and proactively.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Fritz Hangue assumes Junior National Council chairperson role
Fritz Hangue has been appointed Chairperson of the Fourth Junior National Council and pledged inclusive leadership, committing to create a space where all members feel heard and their perspectives are expressed freely and respectfully.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
National Council Chairperson opens fourth Junior National Council session
National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha opened the 1st Session of the 4th Junior National Council (JNC) on 31 August, which runs until 04 September 2026. The JNC, formalised in 2013 and inaugurated in 2017, serves as a platform for school-going youth to express views and debate issues of community, regional, national and international importance, while nurturing leadership qualities and promoting civic engagement.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Prime Minister addresses Junior National Council on water and development
Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare delivered a keynote address to the 4th Junior National Council, urging young members from Namibia's fourteen regions to champion water, sanitation, and national development as participants in parliamentary democracy.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Junior MP Muteka urges youth to transform voices into action
Junior National Council member Emma Tangi Muteka delivered remarks at the close of the 1st Session of the 4th Junior National Council, emphasizing that young Namibians who participate in the programme do not simply participate but contribute, challenge, and lead. The session focused on universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene for Namibian children.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Nandi-Ndaitwah returns from AU summit on African-funded peace
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended the African Union's 21st extraordinary session in Luanda, where African leaders renewed calls for the continent to take greater financial responsibility for its own peace and security priorities rather than relying on external funding.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Home affairs minister calls for unified digital identity system
Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu has called on government to stop requiring citizens to repeatedly prove their identity and carry certified documents between offices, saying digital transformation should eliminate unnecessary queues and duplication through a trusted digital identity system and secure information-sharing between government institutions.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
PDM urges broader recognition in Namibia's national honours system
The Popular Democratic Movement has called on Namibia's National Honours Advisory Committee to broaden the country's national narrative by recognizing historically significant Namibians beyond those involved in the armed liberation struggle, arguing that the nation's history and struggle did not belong to one organization, generation, or political tradition.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
National Council approves updated Mental Health Bill
The National Council has passed the Mental Health Bill (no. 8 of 2025) without amendments. The Bill replaces the Mental Health Act of 1973 and provides an updated legal framework for mental health care, expanded community-based services, stronger patient rights protection, and treatment aligned with modern human rights standards.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Junior National Council convenes on water and sanitation access
Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare has opened the Fourth Junior National Council session in Windhoek, bringing together 42 young Namibians from all 14 regions to deliberate on universal water and sanitation access. The session runs from 31 August to 3 September and focuses on developing practical solutions to the country's water and sanitation challenges.
1 September 2026 · Informanté →
Former military base cleaner arrested for soliciting bribes
The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a former cleaner at Oluno military base and charged him with allegedly soliciting more than N$55,850 in bribes from members of the public in exchange for securing jobs.
1 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Monday 31 August

National Assembly resumes Fourth Session on September 1
The National Assembly will resume the Fourth Session of the Eighth Parliament on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, to consider several agenda items including continuation of debate on the Land Bill, Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill, Regional Councils Amendment Bill, Public Enterprises Governance Amendment Bill, Income Tax Amendment Bill, and the Accountants and Auditors Regulatory Authority Bill, as well as reports and tabled motions.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
PDM leader Venaani honors late liberation veteran Shityuwete
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 →
Anti-apartheid activist Helao Shityuwete dies at 92
Helao Shityuwete, a former Robben Island political prisoner who spent 18 years imprisoned during the liberation struggle, died on Saturday. His death leaves Betuel Nuunyango as the only surviving member of the group of 37 Namibian nationalists incarcerated on Robben Island in the 1960s.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Judge rejects free speech defence in contempt case
High Court judge Nate Ndauendapo found social activist Michael Amushelelo in contempt of court for Facebook remarks about suspended police inspector general Joseph Shikongo, rejecting Amushelelo's free speech defence. Amushelelo was sentenced to one month imprisonment, suspended for one year, conditional on refraining from further disparaging statements and issuing a written apology to Shikongo within seven days.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek withdraws president's private Auasblick land application
The City of Windhoek has withdrawn all land applications from its council agenda following opposition over president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's private land purchase request for municipal land at Auasblick. Opposition councillors questioned why the president's application was treated differently from other private applications and kept from public discussion.
31 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia has unfinished duty to honour liberation struggle heroes
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia must preserve its liberation history and pass it to future generations, remarking that reburial ceremonies of heroes remind the nation of its continuing responsibility to those who sacrificed for independence. The country recently received the remains of 84 ancestral remains and two liberation struggle heroes who died on Robben Island, with six heroes reburied at Heroes' Acre in August and symbolic burials held for two others whose remains have not yet been found.
31 August 2026 · New Era →
Former military base cleaner granted N$10,000 bail on corruption charges
Claudia Hatutale, 46, a former cleaner at the Namibia Defence Force base in Ondangwa, appeared in court on seven counts of abuse of office for allegedly soliciting close to N$55,000 from members of the public between 2015 and 2017 by promising cleaner jobs at the Ministry of Defence that were never secured. Her case was postponed to 24 February 2027.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia mourns liberation veteran Helao Shityuwete, age 92
Helao Joseph Shityuwete, a former Robben Island prisoner and workers' rights advocate who played a key role in Namibia's liberation struggle, has died at age 92. President Nandi-Ndaitwah described him as a courageous patriot whose life was characterised by sacrifice, resilience and commitment to Namibian freedom.
31 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Presidency defends national hero status for 16-year-old
The Presidency has defended the conferment of national hero status on 16-year-old Cornelius Shimuafeni, stating that Namibia's highest national recognition is not reserved for a specific category.
31 August 2026 · Namibian Sun →