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Hermann’s 150 powers South Africa to victory over Namibia

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA suffered a 99-run defeat to South Africa in a rain-affected first ODI in Windhoek on Wednesday, with the Proteas’ formidable 348/6 and disciplined bowling attack proving too much for the hosts. Chasing a revised target of 262 from 31 overs after two rain interruptions, Namibia struggled to build momentum and finished on ... The post Hermann’s 150 powers South Africa to victory over Namibia appeared first on Informanté .

Namibia face South Africa in historic ODI Cricket series opener

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA face South Africa in a historic ODI between the two sides at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek today, with the hosts chasing a major upset after the Proteas posted 348/6 in the first innings. The match marks a significant occasion for Namibian cricket, as the Eagles face a Full Member nation ... The post Namibia face South Africa in historic ODI Cricket series opener appeared first on Informanté .

Langford Manufacturing slowly makes presence felt

Ndapandula Vanyika Langford Manufacturing company, based in Windhoek, specialises in crafting solid wood, and turning it into chairs and other camping furnit

Bank Windhoek’s new building creates jobs

Bank Windhoek’s new headquarters, Capricorn-on-Main, has received its compliance certification and is set to start operations in Windhoek’s Central Business

KATUTURA HOSPITAL MARKS WORLD PHYSIOTHERAPY DAY

German govt drops N$204.5m City project

Adolf Kaure The German government has withdrawn a grant to the City of Windhoek’s sustainable urban mobility project worth N$204.49 million. This was re

Damara indaba hailed a success

About 1 000 women from 38 towns across Namibia gathered in Windhoek over the weekend for the fourth Annual National Cultural Indaba, which organisers described

FNB strengthens wellness for City of Windhoek employees

FNB Namibia and the City of Windhoek have entered into a workplace banking staffing solutions strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the financial wellbeing, empowerment, and long-term prosperity of City of Windhoek employees.

Namibia set for three-match ODI Cricket series against South Africa

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA will return to action against South Africa on Wednesday when the two sides begin a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. The series will give the FNB Eagles an opportunity to build on their performances against the Proteas during the recently concluded T20I Tri-Series, while testing ... The post Namibia set for three-match ODI Cricket series against South Africa appeared first on Informanté .

Nedbank Citi Dash draws runners to Windhoek

The sixth edition of the Nedbank Citi Dash brought together competitive athletes, recreational runners and young participants for a morning of road running thro

‘Common sense cannot be legislated’ – Ngurare

Patience Makwele Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has warned that Namibia’s public-service recruitment system risks being undermined by tribalism, favouritism and corruption, alleging that some jobs are decided before interview panels meet. Speaking at the Government Human Resource Conference in Windhoek on Monday, Ngurare said he had received reports of applicants paying panel members for positions, […]

Sankwasa rejects Divundu CEO’s appeal for contract renewal

Sostenus Wilherm Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has rejected Divundu Village Council’s appeal to have chief executive officer Athanasius Ndjamba Maghumbo’s five-year contract renewed, making it clear that the council’s challenge is unlikely to change his decision. Sankwasa told the Windhoek Observer that Maghumbo’s contract will not be renewed, regardless of whether the […]

City Lodge adjusted HEPS could rise by up to 24%

City Lodge Hotels expects adjusted headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the financial year ended 30 June 2026 to increase by as much as 24%, reflecting a stronger underlying operating performance compared with the previous financial year. The group owns the 147-room Town Lodge Windhoek.

Havana se ‘doodloopstraat’

Stad Windhoek kry die wind van voor in sy pogings om die vierrigtingkruising in die Havana-woonbuurt te voltooi, met families wat in die omgewing woon, wat weier om te trek.Dit het...

5th SDAs celebrate driving a more sustainable future

Namibia’s commitment to sustainable development took center stage last week evening when the Development Advisory Council and stakeholders, hosted the 5th Sustainable Development Awards Gala Ceremony at the Mercure Hotel Windhoek. Held under the theme “Empowering Namibian Youth for a Sustainable Future,” the Awards recognised individuals, institutions, organisations and communities whose leadership, innovation and commitment... The post 5th SDAs celebrate driving a more sustainable future appear

Psalms 23 brings hope to Naoaspoort residents

Three women have established a community soup kitchen at Farm Naoaspoort, about 60 kilometres south of Windhoek, to provide meals to some of the settlement’s

Court Briefs

Iuze Mukube A roundup of reported cases from Namibian courts this week: Amushelelo The Windhoek High Court has ordered self-styled social activist Michael Amushelelo to apologise and stop publishing defamatory statements about former police inspector general Joseph Shikongo.  The order follows his conviction for contempt of court after he deliberately breached a 2024 settlement, which... The post Court Briefs appeared first on New Era .

Judge warns against abusing courts

Iuze Mukube An exception against a man who sought more than N$70 million in compensation and restitution against Bank Windhoek for alleged fraudulent banking practices has been upheld in the Windhoek High Court. In upholding the exception, Acting Judge David Mangota stressed that litigation is not child’s play. He stated that litigation is serious business... The post Judge warns against abusing courts appeared first on New Era .

Govt commits to fix disability assessment crisis

Sostenus Wilherm The government has moved to overhaul a disability assessment system that has been plagued by delays, inconsistent criteria and administrative hurdles, with Vice President Lucia Witbooi warning that the process meant to unlock social protection must never become a barrier to those who need it most. Witbooi made the remarks in Windhoek on […]

Vandalism threatens to derail development in Moses //Garoëb constituency

Sostenus Wilherm Moses //Garoëb’s development drive is being affected by vandalism, with stolen cables, broken communal taps and illegal electricity connections forcing the City of Windhoek to spend money fixing damage instead of expanding services. Speaking at a public meeting in the constituency on Saturday, City of Windhoek councillor Jesaya Ikali warned that the destruction […]

Weekend robberies leave five victims tied up

Staff Reporter ARMED suspects tied up robbery victims in separate incidents in Windhoek and Walvis Bay over the weekend, while a security guard in Onethindi was robbed of her service firearm, according to the Namibian Police weekend crime report. In Klein Windhoek, four armed suspects allegedly broke into a residence at Ludwigsdrop in the early ... The post Weekend robberies leave five victims tied up appeared first on Informanté .

Matyayi eis verskoning

Stad Windhoek se uitvoerende hoof, Moses Matyayi, eis 'n openbare verskoning of alternatiewelik skadevergoeding van N$500 000 elk van drie stadsraadslede oor wat hy beskryf as vals...

Begin met wat jy het

Sy is nie iemand wat glo jy moet ryk, magtig of beroemd wees om ‘n verskil te kan maak nie. Jy begin met wat jy het, sê Kirstie Strydom van Windhoek, Ms Face of Hope Namibia 2026....

Matyayi demands apology, threatens N$1.5m lawsuit over 'defamatory' claims

City of Windhoek chief executive Moses Matyayi is demanding public apologies from three councillors over what he describes as false and defamatory allegations concerning his conduc...

South Africa win T20I Cricket Tri-Series after crushing Zimbabwe by 48 runs

Staff Reporter SOUTH AFRICA won the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series after defeating Zimbabwe by 48 runs in the final at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Sunday. Zimbabwe, chasing 206 for victory, were bowled out for 157 in 17.6 overs after a disastrous start saw them slump to 25/4 inside the Powerplay. Duan Jansen ... The post South Africa win T20I Cricket Tri-Series after crushing Zimbabwe by 48 runs appeared first on Informanté .

South Africa post 205/5 in T20I Cricket tri-series final

Staff Reporter SOUTH AFRICA posted 205/5 after being sent in to bat by Zimbabwe in the T20I Cricket Tri-Series final at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Sunday, setting Zimbabwe a target of 206 runs for victory. The Proteas made a flying start through Jordan Hermann and Connor Esterhuizen, who put on 84 for ... The post South Africa post 205/5 in T20I Cricket tri-series final appeared first on Informanté .

Woman dies by suicide in Hochland Park

Sostenus Wilherm A 24-year-old woman, identified as Catlin Beukes, allegedly hanged herself at a residence in Kelkiewyn Street, Hochland Park, Windhoek, on Saturday. According to police, the incident occurred at around 14h30 following an alleged argument between Beukes and her husband outside their home. She reportedly went inside the main bedroom, where she hanged herself […]

Minister Iipumbu launches new 5-year employment permit for investors

Staff Reporter IN a move aimed at making Namibia more attractive to investors, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security launched a new employment permit to conduct business, with a validity of up to five years. Minister Lucia Iipumbu announced the reform in Windhoek on Tuesday, saying that the new permit and revised ... The post Minister Iipumbu launches new 5-year employment permit for investors appeared first on Informanté .

Namibia set new T20I Cricket record despite South Africa defeat

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA’s FNB Eagles set a new T20 Cricket International record for an Associate nation against a Full Member when they faced South Africa in Windhoek on Friday. Namibia posted 217/3 in their 20 overs after South Africa had made 228/4, recording the highest-ever T20I total by an Associate side against a Full Member ... The post Namibia set new T20I Cricket record despite South Africa defeat appeared first on Informanté .

YOUNG OBSERVER | Muteka urges youth not to chase social media fame

Patience Makwele Namibia’s young people have been challenged to move beyond social media popularity and use their influence to create meaningful change in their communities. The call was made by National Council vice-chairperson Emma Muteka during the opening of the fourth junior National Council session in Windhoek on Monday, where 42 school-going learners from all […]

Namibia fall 11 runs short against South Africa

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA fell agonisingly short of a record chase against South Africa on Friday, losing by 11 runs after a spirited run chase in the final round-robin match of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. Chasing 229 for victory, Namibia raced to 217 for three from their 20 ... The post Namibia fall 11 runs short against South Africa appeared first on Informanté .

Namibia face must-win clash against South Africa for Cricket Tri-Series final spot

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA face a must-win clash against South Africa this afternoon as they look to secure their place in the final of the 2026 T20I Cricket Tri-Series at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. The hosts won the toss and elected to field first, knowing that victory would guarantee their place in the final, ... The post Namibia face must-win clash against South Africa for Cricket Tri-Series final spot appeared first on Informanté .

NamWater issues water shortage alert for one of the key dams supplying central areas

Staff Reporter THE Namibia Water Corporation Ltd (NamWater) has issued an urgent water shortage alert for Omatako Dam, which supplies water to central areas such as Windhoek and Okahandja. Lot Ndamanomhata, NamWater spokesperson, said that NamWater urgently informs all customers, stakeholders and communities supplied through the Omatako–Von Bach Pipeline that the water level in Omatako ... The post NamWater issues water shortage alert for one of the key dams supplying central areas appeared firs

CST Expo gets N$250 000 boost

Bank Windhoek has invested N$250 000 in Namibia’s first Creative Sport Tourism (CST) Expo, supporting an initiative to promote small businesses, tourism and the country’s creative industries. The three-day expo, which opened on Wednesday at the Hage Geingob Stadium, brings together the creative, sport and tourism sectors on a single platform to create business opportunities,... The post CST Expo gets N$250 000 boost appeared first on New Era .

ECB’s online platform to fast-track embedded applications… gives nationwide visibility of rooftop solar, distributed power

The Electricity Control Board (ECB) launched Namibia’s Embedded Generation Online Application Platform on Tuesday in Windhoek. The platform is a new digital s

Opinion – Mental health bill must turn equity into equal access

As Namibia strengthens its legal framework for mental healthcare through the Mental Health Bill, equity must be central to its implementation. Mental healthcare should not be a privilege determined by where a person lives.  Every Namibian, whether in an urban centre such as Khomas or in a remote rural community such as Epembe in the... The post Opinion – Mental health bill must turn equity into equal access appeared first on New Era .

Opinion

For many Namibians, the dream of owning a home is slowly becoming a financial nightmare. Across the country, and particularly in Windhoek, housing has become on

City of Windhoek introduces permit system for heavy vehicles

Staff Reporter The City of Windhoek is stepping up efforts to regulate the movement of heavy vehicles within the capital through the implementation of a Heavy Vehicle Access and Permit System. “The system is being introduced in response to the growing impact of heavy vehicles on the urban road network, including accelerated road deterioration, increased ... The post City of Windhoek introduces permit system for heavy vehicles appeared first on Informanté .

Creditors continue to haunt Malakia Elindi as Bank Windhoek comes for BMW debt

Staff Reporter BANK Windhoek has brought a summary judgment application against embattled businessman Malakia Elindi, in which it seeks to recoup over N$2.7 million, which had been used to buy a luxury BMW vehicle. Malakia Elindi, along with his brother Peter Elindi, were arrested alongside several others in July 2025 in the fraud and corruption ... The post Creditors continue to haunt Malakia Elindi as Bank Windhoek comes for BMW debt appeared first on Informanté .

Zimbabwe stun Namibia to keep Cricket Tri-Series final hopes alive

Staff Reporter ZIMBABWE kept their hopes of reaching the T20I Cricket Tri-Series final alive after defeating Namibia by five wickets at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek on Thursday, chasing down 157 with 11 balls to spare. Namibia struggled early after being sent in to bat, slipping to 26 for three during the Powerplay as ... The post Zimbabwe stun Namibia to keep Cricket Tri-Series final hopes alive appeared first on Informanté .