Education, health, crime, social issues.
Government dismissed concerns about electronic identity cards, stating the embedded microchip uses the same technology as bank cards and electronic passports.
7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
Government dismissed concerns about electronic identity cards, stating the embedded microchip uses the same technology as bank cards and electronic passports.
7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Namibian Correctional Service has confirmed a chickenpox outbreak at the Oluno Correctional Facility in Ondangwa.
7 hours ago · Namibian Sun →
The Chief Operations Officer of the Government Institutions Pension Fund emphasized that basic water provision in rural areas should take priority before investing in artificial intelligence for water management. He argued that foundational infrastructure like rainwater harvesting and earth dams should be established first, noting that current AI technologies for water systems are primarily available in urban areas while rural communities lack basic access.
9 hours ago · Informanté →
Namibia recorded more than half a million cyber vulnerabilities between April and June, representing a 39.8% increase from the previous quarter, according to the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team. The Communication Regulatory Authority chief executive urged organisations to tighten cybersecurity measures, implement national incident management guidelines, and report incidents early.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
Social justice activists and China Town vendors will march to the City of Windhoek to demand clarity on a verbal directive used to evict them from trading spaces and seek the City to honour previous commitments made during a deputation.
12 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
Gabriel Nambahu, a pharmacy owner in Oshakati, was arrested and appeared in court after being accused of raping a journalist who became unconscious after drinking at his home in early June. He is also accused of threatening the victim's cousin with a firearm after she informed him of a resulting pregnancy.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
A South African citizen's bail appeal was refused in the Windhoek High Court after a cannabis plantation valued at N$52 million was discovered at a farm in the Okahandja district. Judge Claudia Claasen found that the magistrate's earlier decision to deny bail was not wrong.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
A nurse at Okahandja hospital pleaded guilty to assaulting a baby's mother and paid an admission of guilt fine of N$300; the nurse claimed she was not briefed on how to react in such instances. University of Namibia says nursing training explicitly forbids physical aggression and includes conflict-handling modules and protocols for reporting difficult interactions through proper clinical channels.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
Namibian Police are appealing for help finding Leonard Itete Keib, 43, who went missing from Mondesa on Saturday 19 July. He was last seen at Swakopmund State Hospital at around 18h00 wearing a black jacket with red stripes and black track pants with white stripes.
13 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →
The Zambezi regional police commander has proposed increasing fines for driving under the influence to N$8 000, citing a surge in arrests—93 drivers arrested in the 2026/27 financial year compared to 26 in the previous year. She recommended additional measures including licence suspension for repeat offenders and improved road infrastructure.
14 hours ago · The Namibian →
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%.
19 hours ago · New Era →
The Dr Frans Aupa Indongo Open Market in Oshakati has banned open-air urination and imposed N$100 fines for violators, with private security guards enforcing the rule. However, clashes have occurred as some vendors and customers avoid the facility due to its poor condition or the N$3 toilet access fee.
23 hours ago · Informanté →
Namibia's housing shortage has grown to approximately 300,000 units from about 80,000 in 2007, with rapid urbanisation and rising construction costs straining supply. Windhoek's population expands at 3.1% annually while informal settlements grow at 6.1%, with approximately 11,000 new informal dwellings added yearly against formal housing demand of 15,000 units annually.
22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The 064 Motorcycle Club delivered food parcels to 10 elderly residents in Arandis and donated groceries and essential items to Tears of Hope Children's Home in Mondesa, Swakopmund, recognising the mobility challenges faced by vulnerable community members.
22 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Namibian Police Force is appealing for public assistance to locate two suspects wanted in connection with criminal cases in Windhoek: Aubrey !Nobangu Geiseb, wanted in connection with alleged theft under false pretence involving N$180,000, and Martina Astopher, wanted in connection with theft of a motor vehicle.
22 July 2026 · Informanté →
Street vendors in Rundu start trading early, some walking as far as eight kilometres from their homes to earn a living.
22 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Donatus Secondary School in Otjiwarongo told lawmakers that disposable vaping devices, commonly called "choefs," are an increasing problem in schools.
22 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A 32-year-old tailor in Gam, Tsumkwe constituency, runs a small tailoring business that supports her family, built through UNFPA support.
22 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Katima Mulilo Town Council has launched a verification exercise to identify qualifying pensioners and persons with disabilities for a possible municipal debt write-off.
22 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Namibia has been following the search for Erwin Bezuidenhout's body for three weeks after the 15-year-old drowned following a jump into the sea.
22 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Namibian Police Force is seeking public assistance to locate 21-year-old Erick Tueya Delton Chipawa, reported missing from Windhoek after failing to arrive as expected. Chipawa was last known to be in Swakopmund on 7 July 2026, where he told his brother via SMS he would travel to Windhoek the next day but has not been seen since.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has applied to the High Court to dismiss a N$13 million lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges a doctor left a needle in her uterus during surgery in February 2016, resulting in infertility and pain. The ministry argues the case was filed in March 2023, more than three years after the alleged incident, exceeding the maximum three-year period allowed to institute legal action.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
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 →
Medical doctor Dennis Noa, arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a 26-year-old man at a public hospital premises, asked the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court to grant him bail so he can return to his duties. The state opposed bail, citing rape as a serious offence and arguing that release could risk witness interference, further offences, or absconding.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Gobabis is conducting a mass clean-up campaign to remove litter from townships ahead of the Miss Namibia pageant on 1 August. The town's leadership attributes the widespread littering problem to resident behaviour and plans to enforce fines against those found dumping rubbish.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
An assault case has been opened against a nurse at Okahandja State Hospital who allegedly assaulted the mother of an infant patient for sitting on a hospital bed in the children's ward on Sunday. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 Kufamosha Information Disability Centre will host a six-day expo from 28 July to 2 August at Omuthiya to promote social and economic inclusion of people with disabilities, featuring 20–30 exhibitors offering products and services ranging from arts and crafts to ICT solutions and assistive technologies.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The speaker of Namibia's sixth children's parliament session, Jane Phiri, says child parliamentarians represent children's voices and advocate their rights, having held discussions on education, child protection, health and youth empowerment during their term that began in July 2024. Although they cannot pass laws, they make recommendations to decision-makers to help create a more inclusive environment for Namibian children.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Meteorological Services forecasts cold, windy and rainy conditions in the south on Wednesday, with temperatures dropping further and sub-zero conditions and frost expected across southern regions on Thursday. Cold conditions are also predicted to extend to parts of central Namibia.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibia's capital is experiencing pressure on its housing market due to rapid urbanisation, population growth, and limited housing supply, particularly in the affordable and middle-income rental sector. The challenge lies not in the absence of housing initiatives but in mobilising sufficient capital, delivering projects efficiently, and ensuring completed housing reaches those who need it most.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
101 learners from Witkop Primary School were clinically assessed at St Mary's District Hospital in Rehoboth after developing gastrointestinal symptoms following consumption of fish cakes at GoodHope Hostel on 9 July 2026; 19 required admissions due to dehydration. Preliminary laboratory results indicated Salmonella bacteria, with investigations ongoing into the cause.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
State advocate Maggy Shiyagaya urged the court to convict Prostasius Kuvirua for the murder of Auguste Jonas, whom he allegedly stabbed 13 times with a knife in March 2023 at Otjiwarongo, following an argument after Jonas was found in her bedroom with another man. The State argued the evidence is overwhelming and corroborated by two witnesses who saw the accused leave with a bloody knife and continue stabbing the deceased outside.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
The City of Windhoek has acknowledged that dedicated municipal security services have not yet been deployed at Groot Aub Cemetery following the vandalism of Joseph Willem Modise's grave. The cemetery remains in a transitional phase after its incorporation into the City and has not yet been fully integrated into formal cemetery operations.
21 July 2026 · New Era →
Windhoek's Municipal Council announced an average 4% increase on services including water, rates and taxes, sewerage, waste management, and the fire brigade levy, adding to existing cost-of-living pressures on residents alongside higher interest rates and inflation.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Municipal Council of Windhoek has announced an average 4% increase on water, rates and taxes, sewerage, waste management, refuse removal, and fire brigade levy. An observer argues this pressure, combined with higher repo rates and inflation, compounds affordability challenges for ordinary residents.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services says a critical shortage of medicines at Rundu State Hospital and clinics is not isolated but a countrywide issue, with patients leaving without medications and those with chronic conditions at particular risk. The ministry says it is addressing the shortage and has committed to providing monthly updates on pharmaceutical stock levels at government Central Medical Stores.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
An opinion piece examining allegations against an intern doctor at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital before Ondangwa Magistrate's Court, arguing that Namibia's healthcare and institutional systems have failed to adequately identify, monitor, and respond to repeated allegations against professionals with power over vulnerable people.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A Windhoek Observer editorial argues that allegations against an intern doctor at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital currently before Ondangwa Magistrate's Court raise broader questions about whether Namibia's healthcare institutions can adequately identify, monitor and respond to repeated allegations against professionals with power over vulnerable people.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An intern doctor at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital has been remanded in custody on a rape charge after appearing in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court. The alleged incident occurred when the doctor invited a 26-year-old man to celebrate his new job, and the complainant alleges he was sexually assaulted after consuming a drink that appeared to contain a dissolved pill.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An intern doctor at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital has been remanded in custody on a rape charge after appearing in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court; the ministry of health and social services has launched an internal administrative investigation. The alleged incident occurred when the doctor invited a 26-year-old to the hospital, where the complainant alleges he was drugged and sexually assaulted.
21 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibian Police in the Hardap Region destroyed drugs worth N$462,510 confiscated from various parts of the region in cases finalised between January and December 2025. The contraband included 600 Mandrax tablets, 2.670 kg of cannabis skunk, 11.971 kg of pure cannabis, and 400 units of crack cocaine, mostly originating from Rehoboth, Mariental and Kalkrand.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
A 62-year-old resident of Gcwagi village in Kavango West died on Friday after falling into a fire he had been seated next to. The death was among several unnatural deaths reported in a police weekend crime report.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
Commissioner Andreas Shilelo is conducting community outreach sessions in Okatana Constituency villages focused on strengthening police-public relations and raising awareness of social and legal issues including alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence, and witchcraft-related offences. Residents raised concerns over livestock theft and domestic violence, calling for stronger police presence, and Shilelo assured communities the police will respond promptly to reported cases.
21 July 2026 · Informanté →
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has announced that all 12 health centres in the region will introduce round-the-clock services seven days a week during the current financial year.
21 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A 32-year-old Angolan woman was allegedly gang-raped by three unknown suspects in Oshitukathitu village, Outapi Constituency, Omusati Region, on Friday around 21:00. Police have not yet arrested any suspects.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
A 44-year-old police officer attached to the VIP Unit in Outapi has been arrested after allegedly driving recklessly and hitting a 66-year-old pedestrian on the Outapi-Tsandi main road on Sunday evening. The victim sustained minor facial injuries, and the officer is also accused of driving without a valid driver's licence and refusing a breathalyser test.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
A 44-year-old police officer attached to the Very Important Persons Protection Division at Outapi has been arrested after allegedly hitting a 66-year-old pedestrian with a vehicle on the Outapi-Tsandi main road on Sunday evening. The officer is facing charges of reckless or negligent driving, driving without a licence, and refusing to provide a blood specimen.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has initiated administrative investigations into an alleged rape incident on 19 July 2026 at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital, following the arrest of medical intern Dennis Noa (31), who was denied bail in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court. Noa was previously acquitted of a similar rape charge at Katutura Intermediate Hospital in 2021.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
Festus Amwaalwa, one of 28 people accused of defrauding Sanlam of about N$2.2 million, has requested the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court to remove lead investigator Leon Amakali, claiming misconduct, intimidation, and personal grievances threaten his right to a fair trial. Amwaalwa alleges Amakali demanded sexual favours from his sister and threatened to implicate him in an unrelated murder case.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched an administrative investigation into medical intern Dennis Noa, who was arrested in connection with an alleged rape at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital. The ministry said it has activated internal disciplinary processes alongside police investigation and condemned sexual violence.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A 31-year-old doctor at Onandjokwe Hospital was arrested over the weekend on allegations of raping a 26-year-old man at his room. The arrest comes three years after the Windhoek High Court acquitted the doctor of a separate rape charge involving an 18-year-old patient at Katutura Intermediate Hospital.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Windhoek Rural constituency councillor Willem Gariseb handed over 83 winter blankets to vulnerable communities in the Khomas Region, with distributions including 33 blankets to Kaapsfarm, 30 to Braungardsbrun elders, and 20 to Braungardsbrun School Hostel. The Khomas Regional Council said the initiative is part of its ongoing commitment to provide relief and support to vulnerable residents during winter.
20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia is falling behind on the sixth Sustainable Development Goal, which aims to ensure access to safe water and sanitation for all by 2030. According to the 2023 Population and Housing Census, about 40% of households lack adequate sanitation, with the situation worse in marginalised communities where nearly seven out of every ten households do not have a toilet.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The ||Kharas governor's youth desk, established in 2025, has assisted young people through leadership and financial literacy training, tertiary applications, scholarships to the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology, school uniforms, and international exchange opportunities. The desk provides information on development funds and employment opportunities and serves the entire region through local networks.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Enrolled nurses have submitted to Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare a request for salary scale promotion from grade 10, arguing their qualifications, responsibilities, and workplace risks are not reflected in their current pay, particularly compared to other civil servants with similar training.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Oponona Health Outreach Centre in Oshana region's Uuvudhiya constituency is appealing for donations of chairs, tables, curtains, electricity, fencing, and public toilets. The centre provides primary healthcare once a month and was inaugurated in April 2023.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Tsumeb municipality has increased tariffs by 5% for water supply, refuse collection, sewerage services, and selected council services, effective 1 July 2026, to ensure continued provision and maintenance of quality municipal services.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Dennis Iipumbu Noa, a 31-year-old doctor at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital, appeared in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court charged with rape. The state opposed bail, citing a prima facie case, risk of witness interference, and absconding; the matter was postponed to 27 October 2026 for a formal bail application.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
A 2023 Namibia Statistics Agency report shows that over 80% of members of Namibia's marginalised communities have received birth certificates, marking progress in legal identity access. However, gaps remain in national identification, education, employment, technology access, and household living conditions, with the report based on the 2023 Population and Housing Census identifying 75,569 marginalised community members (2.5% of the population).
20 July 2026 · New Era →
A 31-year-old doctor at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital has been arrested and is expected to appear in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court after allegedly drugging and raping his 26-year-old friend, a taxi driver, in the suspect's hospital bedroom. Police allege the suspect invited the victim to celebrate a new job, provided transport money, and served him drinks spiked with an unknown substance before the alleged assault.
20 July 2026 · New Era →
The Office of the Labour Commissioner has launched Standard Operating Procedures and highlighted progress in a Business Process Re-engineering initiative aimed at reducing backlogs and improving service delivery. Deputy Minister Brandt stated the SOPs were recommended by the International Labour Organization and seek to establish an efficient, transparent labour justice system centred on fair treatment across all regional offices.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
Community activists Shaun Gariseb and Sem David have questioned the City of Windhoek's 4% municipal tariff increase, arguing that residents should not pay more while informal settlements lack adequate sanitation, water, and waste services. Gariseb cited Mix Settlement's sanitation and water infrastructure shortages—including only four of six communal water taps functioning for roughly 4,000 residents—as evidence the city should improve service delivery before raising tariffs.
20 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Two men have been arrested in connection with alleged livestock theft after a goat was slaughtered on a farm near Du Plessis in the Omaheke Region on Friday. The suspects entered the farm, slaughtered the goat, fled with the carcass and hid it in a house, but were unable to account for the meat when police tracked them down.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
The Medical Association of Namibia's 45th Annual Medical Congress, held in Windhoek from 10 to 11 July under the theme "Wellness in Medicine," brought together healthcare professionals to discuss physical, emotional, professional and financial well-being in the health sector, with particular emphasis on financial pressures including practice management, equipment costs and retirement planning.
20 July 2026 · Informanté →
Outdated laws, weak enforcement, severe staff shortages and inadequate equipment are crippling traffic officers' efforts to police the country's roads.
20 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Two people died and several others were injured in a collision on the B1 road about 30 km south of Otavi towards Otjiwarongo on Friday at around 19:20.
20 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Cornelius Goreseb High School in Khorixas received a donation of items worth N$158 108 from BME Metallurgy Namibia (Pty) Ltd on Friday, including fencing wire and watering supplies.
20 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A 22-year-old man died from multiple stab wounds after being attacked with an okapi knife at Desi village in Tondoro Constituency, Kavango West Region, early Friday. A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident; the motive is unknown.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
A male suspect allegedly threatened a pedestrian with a pistol in Ondangwa on Friday while his female accomplice grabbed the victim's phone and bank card. Police have not recovered the items or arrested the suspects.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
An 18-month-old toddler was run over by a reversing vehicle at Onamukulo village on Saturday, while a 37-year-old man died in a head-on collision between Tsumeb and Otavi on Friday, and two others died in a separate head-on crash on the Otavi-Otjiwarongo road. The incidents occurred across the Oshikoto and Otjozondjupa regions.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
A man injured during a Sunday morning robbery at an Oshakati service station was arrested at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, where he remains hospitalised under police guard in possession of a stolen mobile phone. A separate armed robbery at a lodge near Outjo on Friday resulted in no arrests.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
Community leaders in Mururani village say an abandoned mobile clinic container has left residents without healthcare for six years, forcing expectant women, children, and the elderly to travel long distances to distant clinics at significant cost. Village headman and local councillor say lack of permanent nursing staff and transport barriers are delaying care.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Police reported five robbery cases between 17 and 19 July, including a gunpoint robbery at Mountain Peak Lodge near Outjo where a couple was tied up, robberies of pedestrians in Ondangwa and Oshakati, and other incidents targeting residents, businesses and tourists. No arrests or recoveries have been made and investigations are continuing.
19 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Police in Tsumeb are investigating a culpable homicide case after a Volkswagen Jetta allegedly swerved to avoid a warthog and collided head-on with a Volkswagen Polo on the B1 road between Tsumeb and Otavi on Friday, 17 July 2026, killing a 37-year-old Namibian male instantly; other injured persons were transported to Tsumeb State Hospital.
19 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A 31-year-old medical doctor has been arrested for allegedly raping a 26-year-old man at Onandjokwe State Hospital in Oshikoto Region on 17 July. The suspect is expected to appear in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Monday, with investigations ongoing.
19 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The African Development Bank announced N$5.6 billion in funding for Namibia's technical and vocational education and training system and artificial intelligence, with plans to modernise vocational institutions, establish a National Artificial Intelligence Institute, and create 15 000 workplace opportunities by 2030. The Namibian editorial warns that vocational graduates will not be absorbed into the market without fair state tender allocation and faster AI regulation.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A 31-year-old medical doctor has been arrested in Oniipa on allegations of raping a 26-year-old man at Onandjokwe District Hospital. According to police, the incident occurred in the suspect's room during the early hours of Saturday, following an invitation to celebrate the suspect's new job.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
A 31-year-old doctor has been arrested after allegedly raping a 26-year-old man at Onandjokwe State Hospital in Oshikoto over the weekend. The complainant claims he was given alcoholic drinks, lost consciousness, and was sexually assaulted before escaping through a window; both parties have undergone forensic examinations and police investigations are continuing.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek says traffic congestion requires a broader approach combining improved roads, reliable public transport, and sustainable transport solutions, warning that road expansion alone cannot solve congestion as shown by international experience.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
The City of Windhoek is accelerating its electrification programme to connect 1,298 households across 12 informal settlements to the electricity grid as part of efforts to improve living conditions and expand access to basic municipal services. The project covers four constituencies, with Mix Extension 1 recording the highest number of households ready for connection at 267 homes.
19 July 2026 · Informanté →
Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate has told government officials to use public healthcare facilities in the region, saying they have been upgraded with improved cleanliness and service delivery. The Ministry of Health and Social Services has maintained, renovated and rehabilitated healthcare infrastructure across the region, including work on Gobabis District Hospital's entrance, power generation, and facilities at Epako and Eiseb clinics.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
With youth unemployment around 38%, criminal syndicates are exploiting young people's desperation by offering quick cash through illegal activities like cellphone theft and drug dealing. The article argues that social media celebration of criminal acts, absent male role models, and erosion of Namibia's social fabric are worsening the trend of youth turning to crime.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Matatias Ndengu, the seventh accused in the killing of Ondangwa prosecutor Justine Shiweda, was denied bail in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Friday. According to a source, Ndengu allegedly travelled from Windhoek to Ondangwa with fellow accused Johannes Nghilifavali on 16 October and brought acid used in the attack on Shiweda on 17 October 2026, and faces six charges including murder under the doctrine of common purpose.
18 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 City of Windhoek faces a housing backlog of 60,000 units and needs N$1 billion annually to close it, but has received less than a third of that this year. The city hosts 150 of Namibia's 419 informal settlements, housing 213,000 people in over 67,000 households without secure tenure, while population growth and insufficient land servicing compound the crisis.
18 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Oshakati Town Council will begin disconnecting water supplies to government institutions and businesses with unpaid municipal accounts from 27 July, unless affected entities settle outstanding balances or submit a written payment arrangement by 25 July.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Former Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital nurse Festus Amwaalwa, accused in a N$2.2 million Sanlam fraud case, claimed in bail submissions that the investigating officer made him "the sacrificial lamb" while other suspects, including hospital cleaner Hela Mpinge, escaped arrest. Amwaalwa also alleged the detective seized his cellphone without proper cause and viewed private photographs.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A former nurse accused in a N$2.2 million Sanlam fraud case told the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court that an investigating officer made him "the sacrificial lamb," claiming a hospital cleaner with alleged ties to the case's alleged kingpin received money but was not arrested. He also alleged the officer seized his cellphone without warrant and viewed private photographs.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek states that traffic congestion is an urban mobility challenge that cannot be solved by building more roads alone, and argues that successful cities combine road infrastructure with efficient public transport, walking, and cycling facilities. The city notes that most residents in northwestern suburbs rely on public transport, but without a modern mass transit system, demand is met by four-door sedan taxis that contribute significantly to peak-hour traffic volumes.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The City of Windhoek says traffic congestion is an urban mobility challenge that cannot be solved by building more roads alone, arguing that successful cities combine strategic road infrastructure with efficient public transport, walking and cycling facilities.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
The welfare ministry has acknowledged mounting pressure on social workers due to staff shortages and case complexity, with Minister Emma Kantema noting that repeated exposure to severe cases involving child abuse, trafficking and family disputes leads to secondary trauma and burnout. The ministry has implemented wellness programmes, supportive supervision and debriefing sessions to support workers' mental health.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Kavango West has made progress implementing inclusive education but remains one of the least-served regions for learners with special educational needs, relying on one inclusive school and one resource unit to serve 17 learners with intellectual impairments and 164 with learning difficulties, according to the Education Director.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Around 11,000 new shacks are erected annually across Namibia, reflecting an expanding housing crisis driven by urban migration that outpaces formal housing delivery. The estimated housing deficit has grown to approximately 300,000 homes, nearly four times higher than the 80,000-unit backlog recorded in 2007.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's welfare ministry has warned that social workers face mounting pressure and unsustainable workloads due to staff shortages and the increasing complexity of cases involving child abuse, neglect, exploitation, trafficking and family disputes. Minister Emma Kantema told Parliament that social workers are exposed to secondary trauma, compassion fatigue and occupational burnout, and the ministry has implemented wellness programmes and supportive supervision to support their mental well-being.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Pension fund industry experts warn that Section 282(2) of Namibia's Financial Institutions and Markets Act, which took effect in May 2026, may prevent thousands of pensioners from accessing affordable housing finance from their retirement funds. A pension funds expert emphasised the concern applies specifically to direct housing loans granted by retirement funds themselves, distinct from the Government Institutions Pension Fund housing initiative.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Kavango West has progressed in implementing inclusive education but remains one of the country's least-served regions for learners with special educational needs, relying on one inclusive school and one resource unit to serve 17 learners with intellectual impairments and 164 with learning difficulties, according to the region's education director.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Around 11,000 new shacks are erected across Namibia annually, reflecting an urban migration and housing deficit deepening faster than formal housing delivery can address. Economists estimate Namibia's housing deficit has ballooned to around 300,000 homes, nearly four times higher than the 80,000-unit backlog recorded in 2007.
17 July 2026 · New Era →
Monika Pendukeni introduced Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Susan Ndjaleka as the keynote speaker at Welwitchia University's 9th Official Graduation Ceremony, held on 16–17 July 2026 at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Monika Pendukeni introduced Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Susan Ndjaleka as the keynote speaker at Welwitchia University's 9th Official Graduation Ceremony held at Mercure Hotel, Windhoek on 16–17 July 2026.
17 July 2026 · The Namibian →
A mathematics support programme implemented by the Namibia Mathematics Institute with FirstRand Namibia Foundation funding has reached approximately 40 000 grade 10 and 11 learners across Namibia by training about 200 teachers in eight education regions over five years, equipping educators with practical classroom skills and learning resources.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A mathematics support programme implemented by the Namibia Mathematics Institute and funded by the FirstRand Namibia Foundation has reached an estimated 40,000 grade 10 and 11 learners across Namibia by training teachers with practical classroom skills and learning resources over five years.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia will send 17 young competitors to the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai from 22 to 27 September 2026, competing in 16 vocational and technical skill categories as part of benchmarking the country's TVET against global standards. The biennial event will bring together about 1,400 competitors from more than 70 countries in 64 disciplines.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Seventeen young Namibians will represent the country in 16 vocational and technical skill categories at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026. The Namibia Training Authority and WorldSkills Namibia announced the participation to coincide with World Youth Skills Day, with Namibia's team competing in fields including mechatronics, welding, plumbing, web technologies, and cooking among others.
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 to address textbook shortages and improve learner performance.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Josefina Mutumbulwa, a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student at NUST, has won the Best Nail Salon 2026 award for her business, Joja.nailed-it, which she has operated for three years while balancing her studies. She provides nail services from her room on weekends and afternoons, and also trains aspiring nail technicians.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Welwitschia University Chancellor Scholastika Iipinge has called on NSFAF to fully cover tuition fees for students at private higher education institutions, stating that partial funding continues to leave families carrying a financial burden despite government promises of equal treatment.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Chancellor of Welwitschia University has called on NSFAF to fully cover tuition fees for students at private higher education institutions, noting that partial sponsorships continue to leave families bearing financial burdens despite government promises of equal treatment.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Four witnesses have filed statements in the High Court contradicting the Namibian Police's version of events surrounding the arrest of former Spitzkoppe tour guide Melvin //Areseb, who is suing the police and three officers for N$2.8 million over an alleged assault while in custody. Police officers deny assaulting //Areseb or witnessing any assault, claiming only reasonable force was used after he became aggressive following questioning about a reported domestic violence incident.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Four witnesses have filed statements in the High Court contradicting the Namibian Police's version of events in a N$2.8 million assault lawsuit filed by former Spitzkoppe tour guide Melvin //Areseb against the police and three officers over an alleged assault during his arrest on 22 August 2025. Police officers deny assaulting //Areseb or witnessing assault by colleagues, while the officers claim only reasonable force was used after the plaintiff became aggressive during questioning about a domestic violence incident.
17 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Swakopmund Municipality is upgrading its waste disposal facility to establish a more formalised landfill site, with infrastructure including internal roads, access control, recycling and composting areas, and stormwater management. The municipality is inviting public comments as part of an environmental assessment conducted by Geo Pollution Technologies.
17 July 2026 · Informanté →
Otjiwarongo municipality's traffic division has only four officers to serve a town of more than 54,000 residents, with officials warning of consequences from the shortage.
17 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has pledged to fund clearing of about five hectares of bush behind Oshakati Intermediate Hospital.
17 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The Dr Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun Foundation is a Windhoek-based non-profit founded by Namibian businesswoman, philanthropist and entrepreneur Dr Martha Namundjebo-Tilahun.
17 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →