A week after its groundbreaking, Aliko Dangote's N$41 billion Walvis Bay fuel terminal still lacks an environmental clearance certificate, raising questions about regulatory independence.
Namibia and China are turning diplomatic goodwill into cooperation on education, media and local economic development, with Jiangxi Province as the new testing ground.
Cabinet cut Namibia's hake quota to 116 000 tonnes for 2026/27, and industry says 1 500 jobs and the observer agency's funding are now at risk.
NAC chief executive Bisey |Uirab claims minister Veikko Nekundi lacked the legal power to dismiss the company's board and appoint new members, in an urgent High Court application.
Ireland overpower Argentina 42-12 in Dublin as Hugo Keenan scores a hat-trick on his return, moving top of the Nations Championship northern standings.
Jimmy Dludlu will headline the Windhoek Jazz Festival 2026, leading a lineup that includes Erna Chimu, Big Ben, Suzy Eises and first-time performer Sagarias Tsam.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi opened the 6th World Autism Organisation Congress in Windhoek on 4 November 2026, calling for a shift from stigma to acceptance and equal opportunities for autistic people.
Namibia launched a US$2.5 billion Dangote petroleum storage and pipeline venture at Walvis Bay on 4 November 2026, but no state equity stake has been disclosed, raising questions about ownership and local economic benefit.
<p>Vice President Lucia Witbooi opened the sixth World Autism Organisation Congress in Windhoek on 5 November 2026, demanding investment in inclusive education, healthcare and jobs for autistic Namibians.</p>
Youth unemployment stands at 44.4% while employers cannot fill technical posts, research presented in Windhoek on November 4, 2026, shows.
Namibia plans a two-year FMD containment zone in ||Kharas and will apply to Woah for recognition, hoping to regain FMD-free status without vaccination and reopen export markets.
Namibia's women cricketers left for Uganda on Tuesday buoyed by a 4-2 series win over Ireland U19, with world ranking points on the line against Uganda, Rwanda and the USA.
Teodor Shipanga, on trial for the 2011 murder of colleague Shain van Wyk and the theft of N$2.5 million, told the Windhoek High Court his prosecution rests on false charges.
Namibia's livestock sector could lose N$151 million a week as foot-and-mouth disease closes European markets and threatens 52 000 jobs south of the Cordon Fence.
Namibia will train three psychiatrists a year and raise mental health funding by at least 4% annually from 2027, under a 10-year plan announced by health minister Esperance Luvindao.
Ultimate.earth has begun an N$85 million restoration of Swakopmund's 1909 Villa Wille into The Bohlen, a 14-suite five-star hotel opening in late 2027.
Coach Loide Nantinda's new book 'The Open Hand' argues that women Exhausted by one-sided friendships deserve reciprocity, not blame.
The Namibian published a column on 1 November 2026 arguing that Namibia's poorest law-abiding citizens lack what inmates are guaranteed, and that prevention deserves the same investment as rehabilitation.
More than 150 people have spent six years in plastic shelters at a Windhoek Covid emergency site, without reliable water, sanitation or food assistance.
The Keetmanshoop expo closes its 70th edition on Saturday with DJ Milo headlining a showcase that pairs southern Namibian DJs with an established South African act.
Namibian producer Ivan Rirua Murangi, known as Capeaco, has gone from Okaruikombungu to producing for artists in Botswana, Zimbabwe, the UK and Ireland.
Fourteen-year-old Roze van Wyk won nine events at the Bank Windhoek NASFED gala held simultaneously in Windhoek, Swakopmund and Oranjemund to open the 2026 swimming season.
Namibia's tourism regulator and police are investigating an alleged N$50,000 booking scam involving Italian tourists, weeks before peak season, with nine operator incidents reported since April.
Salt Essential IT has unveiled ZOLT, an AI assistant paired with holographic HoloFan displays that could serve Namibian ministries, hotels, universities and TVET colleges.
Namibia has pulled out of the Nordic-African foreign ministers' meeting in Oslo on 19 to 20 November, a move diplomats read as a diplomatic snub toward Norway as the two countries navigate stalled talks on oil and gas technical support.
Namibia's FMD outbreak threatens export markets, jobs and rural livelihoods. A Meatco board leader urges a coordinated plan to protect both animal health and the livestock economy.
The City of Windhoek denies favouritism in sand mining permits, saying halted operators lacked valid documents. The moratorium was lifted in November 2024.
Six Rundu Tennis Academy players have qualified for the NTA Junior Masters in Windhoek, proof that the Kavango East pipeline is producing nationally competitive junior talent.
Namibian health experts warn that energy drinks with up to 300mg of caffeine per can cause anxiety, insomnia and memory lapses during exams.
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