Dangote's $2.5 Billion Walvis Bay Project Raises Ownership Questions

<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.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah revealed that Penehupifo Pohamba nursed without pay for three years while First Lady, as Namibia prepares her special funeral.

Nored acting CEO Toivo Shovaleka ordered power restored to a hotel run by board director Simeon Uahengo despite a N$325 000 arrears, The Namibian reports.

Finance minister Ericah Shafudah cut 2026/27 expenditure to N$105 billion as diamond revenue collapsed, drawing criticism from opposition parties over agriculture, housing, and defence spending.

A new play at the National Theatre of Namibia tells the true story of Michael, a nonspeaking boy on the autism spectrum, and the letterboard that opened his inner world.

A The Namibian essay argues organizations should prioritize daily purpose and equity over legacy, citing Capricorn Group's 44-year journey.

Six traditional authorities received N$4.29 million through the Namibia Traditional Authorities Trust to improve service delivery in communal areas.

Mingus Reedus, son of Norman Reedus and Helena Christensen, accepted an ACD on March 9, 2026, six days before trial. Court records show he was trying to wake Olivia Cotter after she passed out under the influence of drugs.

Fernando Muslera saved three penalties as 10-man Estudiantes de La Plata eliminated defending champion Flamengo 3-2 in a shootout to reach its first Copa Libertadores final since 2009.