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Namibia-Portugal relationship yet to grow, says Ashipala-Musavyi
Minister of international relations and trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi says Namibia’s relationship with Portugal still has room for growth, especially in trade and investment. The minister’s remarks were delivered by acting head of the bilateral department Charles Josob at a celebration of Portugal Day at the National Art Gallery of Namibia in Windhoek on Wednesday. “We […] The post Namibia-Portugal relationship yet to grow, says Ashipala-Musavyi appeared first on The Namibian .
Namibia unveils 5-year plan to support national development framework
WINDHOEK, June 11 — Namibia’s National Planning Commission (NPC) on Thursday unveiled a five-year plan…
Namibia launches AIDA-AfCFTA country assessment report
WINDHOEK, June 11– Namibia on Thursday launched its Accelerated Industrial Development for Africa (AIDA) and…
Futsal clubs welcome maiden NFA Cup
Futsal Namibia says the introduction of the NFA Cup to futsal will provide much-needed competitive action for clubs while helping teams prepare for the upcoming league season. The draw for the inaugural NFA Cup futsal competition was conducted at the NFA technical centre in Windhoek on Monday, with eight first-division fixtures scheduled for Concordia College […] The post Futsal clubs welcome maiden NFA Cup appeared first on The Namibian .
Health ministry launches online complaints system
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has introduced a new complaints management system aimed at improving accountability, responsiveness and service delivery at public health facilities. Speaking on behalf of health minister Esperance Luvindao at the launch of a standard operating procedure for the management of complaints in Windhoek yesterday deputy executive director Theo-Ben Kandetu […] The post Health ministry launches online complaints system appeared first on The Namibian .
Namibia welcomes global water partnership secretariat to Windhoek
WINDHOEK, June 11 — Namibia said on Thursday that the presence of the Secretariat of…
Health ministry launches complaints system to improve accountability
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has introduced a new complaints management system aimed at improving accountability, responsiveness and service delivery at public health facilities. Speaking on behalf of health minister Esperance Luvindao at the launch of the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the management of complaints in Windhoek on Wednesday, deputy executive director […] The post Health ministry launches complaints system to improve accountability appeared first on The Namib
Transport Nightmares
This week’s uproar over speed humps on Windhoek’s Western byypass has exposed more than a traffic bottleneck – it has laid bare a deeper urban transport crisis that is punishing commuters, especially the poor. The measure was introduced to protect pedestrians who cross the highway illegally, posing a danger to themselves and to motorists. But […] The post Transport Nightmares appeared first on The Namibian .
HIGHWAY CHAOS AMPLIFIES GOVERNANCE CHAOS
Report and Video by Joep Nel Public outrage about the disastrous speedbump decision on the Western Bypass in the capital city of Namibia, Windhoek, is near unanimous, with the Minister of Transport, Veiko Nekundi, apparently stubbornly refusing to reconsider the draconian decision, which is now exposed as one where various role players were completely sidelined. ... The post HIGHWAY CHAOS AMPLIFIES GOVERNANCE CHAOS appeared first on Informanté .
WATCH! Migration Bill Public consultations for the Migration Bill concluded today in Windhoek.
The post WATCH! Migration Bill Public consultations for the Migration Bill concluded today in Windhoek. appeared first on New Era .
Bank Windhoek pushes for digital innovation in the SME sector
Bank Windhoek reinforced its commitment to empowering local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by launching an enhanced value proposition aimed at boosting digital capabilities, securing payment solutions, and providing relationship-led business support. Speaking at the Bank Windhoek Coffee Extravaganza and SME Value Proposition launch last week, Managing Director James Chapman emphasized that digital innovation is […]
Geingos urges young journalists to embrace long-term impact of storytelling
Former first lady and One Economy Foundation founder Monica Geingos urges young journalists to view their work as a long-term contribution to social change rather than a tool for immediate transformation. Geingos made the remarks during an orientation session for the 2026 One Economy Foundation Media Fellowship Programme in Windhoek on Wednesday, where fellows from […] The post Geingos urges young journalists to embrace long-term impact of storytelling appeared first on The Namibian .
Personality of the week – Rock at heart of City’s defence
Windhoek City Sporting Club centre back Okeri Haakuria has built a reputation as one of the toughest defenders in the Women’s Super League (WSL), earning the fitting nickname “The Rock” from her teammates. Born and raised in Swakopmund, Haakuria’s passion for football began during her primary school years at Festus !Gonteb Primary School. Like many... The post Personality of the week – Rock at heart of City’s defence appeared first on New Era .
N$30.5 million newborn care facility launched in Swakopmund
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Health and Social Services has inaugurated a new N$30.5 million Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Swakopmund District Hospital, a development aimed at strengthening specialised newborn care in the Erongo Region and reducing neonatal referrals to Windhoek. The state-of-the-art facility was officially opened by Deputy Minister of Health and Social ... The post N$30.5 million newborn care facility launched in Swakopmund appeared first on Informanté .
Acfa Football Academy leaves for Spain
Athletic Club Football Academy will send 50 young footballers and eight officials to Spain next week to compete in the prestigious Mad Cup 2026 in Madrid, Spain. The Windhoek-based academy will be represented by its under-12, under-14 and under-15 teams at the tournament, which runs from 18 to 25 June and is expected to attract […] The post Acfa Football Academy leaves for Spain appeared first on The Namibian .
Minor offenders call for record clearance
Since being jailed in 1995 for forging his cousin’s Grade 10 certificate, Eduard Kambamba has struggled to find employment for the past 31 years. He has been selling tomatoes at Katutura’s Stop and Shop complex to make a living because his criminal record has prevented him from getting a decent job. Kambamba (49) is one […] The post Minor offenders call for record clearance appeared first on The Namibian .
President visits former Swapo refugees
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday visited the former Swapo refugees who have been camping outside the Swapo headquarters in Windhoek since October last year. Group spokesperson Mathues Nangolo says the president questioned why they were still camped at the party headquarters. “I don’t know why the president is pretending not to know why we are […] The post President visits former Swapo refugees appeared first on The Namibian .
||Kharas child-rape trial verdict in September
TWO men accused of raping a pre-teenage girl at Noordoewer in the ||Kharas region on separate occasions almost six years ago are due to receive the verdict in their trial in the Windhoek High Court in September.Judge Naomi Shivute postponed the delivery of her judgement in the trial of Noordoewer residents Dirk von Weidts (75) […] The post ||Kharas child-rape trial verdict in September appeared first on The Namibian .
Chop goes the Hartlief shop
OL GROUP has announced the closure of Windhoek’s Hartlief Shop and Bistro on 15 July to cut costs and focus on core meat-processing operations. The company yesterday announced that it did a review of Hartlief’s operations over the past year, finding that the shop and bistro in Windhoek’s Northern Industrial Area was operating outside the […] The post Chop goes the Hartlief shop appeared first on The Namibian .
Namibia launches complaint procedure to improve public health services
WINDHOEK, June 10– Namibia on Wednesday launched a standard operating procedure for handling complaints in…
Namibian PM urges pension fund to boost domestic investments
WINDHOEK, June 10 — Namibian Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare on Wednesday urged the Government Institutions…
Namibia’s state oil firm welcomes new offshore oil discovery
WINDHOEK, June 10– Namibia’s state-owned oil company, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), on…
President opens Banking Hub during Goreangab Mall inauguration
Bank Windhoek Managing Director James Chapman welcomed President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to the bank’s Goreangab Mall Digital Banking Hub on Friday. The visit took place during the mall’s inauguration which the President described as a symbol of economic transformation, inclusion and growing investment in historically underserved communities. Accompanied by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and Khomas Governor […]
Bank Windhoek coffee fest draws big crowd
Bank Windhoek, in collaboration with Visa, successfully hosted the inaugural Bank Windhoek Coffee Extravaganza in Windhoek on Saturday. The new lifestyle event made a strong debut in the capital city, drawing a large crowd of coffee and food lovers, and social explorers, with 1 284 tickets sold and 20 individual vendor stalls participating across the […] The post Bank Windhoek coffee fest draws big crowd appeared first on The Namibian .
Fitness expo hits Windhoek
As more Namibians aspire to improve their physical and mental health, the upcoming NamFitness Expo and Conference is set to be a site of community building and education. Hosted by Aura Concept Events, the inaugural two-day expo will take place at Windhoek Country Club from 3 to 4 July. Alongside a programme of treadmill competitions, […] The post Fitness expo hits Windhoek appeared first on The Namibian .
Inaugural Bank Windhoek Coffee Extravaganza draws large crowd
Coffee lovers, foodies, and socialites recently flocked to the Windhoek Country Club Resort for the first-ever Bank Windhoek Coffee Extravaganza. The inaugural lifestyle event, hosted on Saturday, 6 June, in collaboration with VISA, proved to be an instant hit, drawing an eager crowd that blew past expectations. The organizers confirmed that 1,284 tickets were sold […]
Namibia allocates additional funds to support tertiary education scheme
WINDHOEK, June 9– The Namibian government has allocated an additional 247 million Namibian dollars (about…
City Briefs
Adolf Kaure The City of Windhoek (CoW) announced progress made in its People-Centred City Strategy and procurement of skip containers, as well as reduction in crime in the first six months of 2026. Here are the new briefs: CoW Windhoek mayor Sakarias Uunona announced during the latest ordinary Council that the strategy, developed with UN-Habitat,... The post City Briefs appeared first on New Era .
Bank Windhoek welcomes President at Goreangab Mall
Bank Windhoek welcomed President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to its Goreangab Mall Digital Banking Hub during the official opening of the mall in Windhoek last week.
OL closes the Hartlief Shop & Bistro in Windhoek’s northern industry
The OL Group has announced the permanent closure of the Hartlief Shop & Bistro in Windhoek's northern industrial Area, effective 15 July.
Bank Windhoek opens Goreangab Digital Banking Hub in Windhoek
Staff Reporter BANK Windhoek has officially opened its Goreangab Mall Digital Banking Hub in Windhoek, expanding access to banking services for residents of Goreangab, Katutura and surrounding areas during the inauguration of the new Goreangab Mall, attended by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and other senior government officials. The President visited the hub on Friday, 5 June ... The post Bank Windhoek opens Goreangab Digital Banking Hub in Windhoek appeared first on Informanté .
Nekundi grilled over Windhoek highway speed humps
The installation of speed humps on Windhoek’s Western Bypass highway has come under scrutiny, with Landless People’s Movement chief whip Dawid Eigub questioning whether engineering expertise was sidelined in favour of political directives. In questions directed to works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Eigub argued that infrastructure decisions should […] The post Nekundi grilled over Windhoek highway speed humps appeared first on The Namibian .
Central bank warns against rising public debt
Namibia’s public debt could rise to 70% of gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of the current financial year if the government fails to implement spending reforms. Bank of Namibia (BoN) governor Ebson Uanguta yesterday issued this warning during the 2026/27 budget reform roll-out workshop in Windhoek. He said the country’s debt has already […] The post Central bank warns against rising public debt appeared first on The Namibian .
Road experts slam Windhoek speed humps
Road transport experts have criticised the installation of speed humps on major highways around Windhoek, warning that the measure could increase accidents and congestion rather than improve road safety. The Roads Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Transport, installed speed humps along the B1 Western Bypass, between the Independence Avenue interchange near […] The post Road experts slam Windhoek speed humps appeared first on The Namibian .
Guard accused of B1 murder disrupts court
A former security guard accused of robbing and murdering a colleague while transporting cash was ordered to be taken out of a courtroom in the Windhoek High Court yesterday after disrupting proceedings in his trial. Judge Eileen Rakow directed police officers to remove Teodor Shipanga from the courtroom in which his trial was due to […] The post Guard accused of B1 murder disrupts court appeared first on The Namibian .
Regional trade drives Namibia’s commerce as Africa takes over half of April trade
WINDHOEK, June 9 — African markets accounted for more than half of Namibia’s total trade…
Ngurare demands housing financing reforms
Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has questioned Namibia’s housing finance model, arguing that lengthy repayment periods are making homeownership unaffordable for many young people. He was speaking at the budget reform roll-out implementation planning workshop in Windhoek yesterday. Ngurare said a vehicle worth N$2 million can usually be financed and paid off within five years, while […] The post Ngurare demands housing financing reforms appeared first on The Namibian .
We have installed speed humps at accident prone sections – Roads Authority
The Roads Authority installed speed humps at selected locations along the B1 Western Bypass, between the Independence Avenue Interchange, Katutura Hospital area, and the Lafrenz Interchange. The Authority stated that they collaborated with the Ministry of Works and Transport and relevant stakeholders for this project and similar measures will be implemented on a section of […]
VACANCY
Efficio Administrative Services (Pty) Ltd Trustco Group Holdings Ltd is an investment entity headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia, that manages a diverse portfolio of investments spanning the insurance, education, real estate, mining and micro-finance sectors. Decisions are biased towards long-term investment performance, and short-term hurdles are viewed as catalysts for future growth. The support services subsidiaries ... The post VACANCY appeared first on Informanté .
Hartlief Shop & Bistro to close next month
The Hartlief Shop & Bistro in Windhoek’s Northern Industrial Area will permanently close on 15 July. The announcement was made by the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group on Tuesday morning. O&L says the decision follows a review of Hartlief’s operations over the past year aimed at ensuring the business remains competitive and focused on its […] The post Hartlief Shop & Bistro to close next month appeared first on The Namibian .