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Major fishing reforms mooted
WALVIS BAY – A turnaround strategy for Namibia’s fishing industry is taking shape, with transparency, accountability, job creation, local processing and sus
The closed door for US ambassador at Walvis Bay: sovereignty is knowing who you invite in
The reported exclusion of the US ambassador from Namibia’s National Fisheries Indaba should not be reduced to a diplomatic incident. It should provoke a deeper conversation about sovereignty, protocol and who has the right to participate in Namibia’s national decision making.
Fisheries stakeholders call for ocean ecosystem data to inform catch limits
Staff Reporter Changes in biodiversity and ocean chemistry, including ocean acidification, are among the factors that stakeholders within Namibia’s fisheries sector want the Fisheries Ministry to consider when determining the country’s Total Allowable Catch (TAC). This was one of several issues highlighted during the recent Fisheries Indaba, which took place in Walvis Bay and brought ... The post Fisheries stakeholders call for ocean ecosystem data to inform catch limits appeared first on Inform
Fisheries must increase GDP contribution – Nghitila
WALVIS BAY – Namibia’s fisheries sector provides close to 20 000 jobs, contributes about 4.3% to gross domestic product (GDP) and generates between N$10 billion and N$14 billion in export earnings. However, the government says the sector can contribute more to the country’s economy. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform executive director Teofilus... The post Fisheries must increase GDP contribution – Nghitila appeared first on New Era .
Diplomacy, protocol & Giordano
WALVIS BAY – What was meant to be a glittering event bringing together fishing industry players, stakeholders and policymakers was overshadowed by what appears to be a protocol mishap. This is after US Ambassador to Namibia John Giordano was denied entry to the National Fisheries Indaba in Walvis Bay on Friday. It turns out that... The post Diplomacy, protocol & Giordano appeared first on New Era .
NCS retains MTC netball league
Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) were crowned MTC Netball Namibia Premier League champions for the fourth consecutive year yesterday after defeating a relentless Unam Ogongo 42-36 in an entertaining final at the Walvis Bay Gymnasium. The defending champions were pushed all the way by the Clever Girls, who showed determination and resilience throughout the contest, but... The post NCS retains MTC netball league appeared first on New Era .
Diplomacy Is Too Important for Public Ambushes and Protocol Failures
The growing controversy surrounding United States Ambassador to Namibia John Giordano deserves considerably more sobriety than the increasingly heated calls for his recall or for him to be declared persona non grata. At the heart of the matter is a relatively simple question: what exactly happened at the National Fisheries Indaba in Walvis Bay, and what does […]
Fishing rights renewals under scrutiny
Patience Makwele Namibian fishing rights are under renewed scrutiny as the government prepares to review expiring rights and questions whether nominal Namibian ownership translates into genuine control and economic benefit. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced at the National Fisheries Indaba in Walvis Bay on Saturday, that fishing rights expiring from the end of this year would […]
Andrada targets 2028-29 production at Namibia’s Lithium Ridge
Staff Reporter ANDRADA Mining is accelerating exploration and development at its Lithium Ridge project in Namibia’s Erongo Region, with the company targeting production by 2028 or 2029 as it positions the asset to benefit from an anticipated recovery in lithium demand. The London-listed mining company plans to advance an aggressive drilling programme, define resources and ... The post Andrada targets 2028-29 production at Namibia’s Lithium Ridge appeared first on Informanté .
Minors behind Henties Bay–Usakos road obstruction
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Police Force (Nampol) in Usakos has clarified reports of a road blockade on the gravel road between Usakos and Henties Bay, saying the road is safe for motorists and that no robbery attempt was involved. The clarification follows a social media post warning motorists to avoid the route after reports that ... The post Minors behind Henties Bay–Usakos road obstruction appeared first on Informanté .
NCS eyes final push as netball league moves coastal
The 2026 MTC Netball Namibia Premier League season reaches its climax this weekend, with the final playoffs set to take place at the Walvis Bay Gymnasium. De
Joe’s Fade Cuts expands to Walvis Bay
Namibian grooming brand Joe’s Fade Cuts has expanded its footprint to Walvis Bay, creating seven jobs and setting its sights on further growth in the coastal
Usakos turns to boreholes to supplement water demand
The Usakos Town Council has constructed four boreholes to boost water supply as residents of Hakhaseb and Erongosig continue to bear the brunt of water shortage
Walvis youth told to apply for funding
The Municipality of Walvis Bay has extended the deadline for young people to apply for funding to implement climate action projects in the harbour town. The municipality said applications for the Walvis Bay City Youth Climate Action Fund 2026 will now close on 14 September, giving the towns’ youth time to prepare and submit their... The post Walvis youth told to apply for funding appeared first on New Era .
Electricity bites Erongo with 3.4% increase
WALVIS BAY – Electricity consumers across Erongo will have to dig deeper into their pockets after the Electricity Control Board (ECB) approved a 3.4% weighted tariff increase for ErongoRed for the 2026/27 financial year. The increase became effective on 1 September, while prepaid customers will start paying the new tariffs from Saturday, 5 September. ErongoRed... The post Electricity bites Erongo with 3.4% increase appeared first on New Era .
‘Don’t eat fish from sea’… fear grips coast amid sardine virus concerns
Eveline de Klerk WALVIS BAY – Fears of possible fish contamination are spreading among coastal communities amid reports from South Africa of an outbreak of Pilchard Herpesvirus (PHV) in sardines and reports of sardine strandings along the Namibian coast. The concerns have prompted the Henties Bay Municipality to warn residents not to eat or sell... The post ‘Don’t eat fish from sea’… fear grips coast amid sardine virus concerns appeared first on New Era .
Zaamwani demands fisheries reform, not more talk
Sostenus Wilherm The country’s fisheries sector has been given a demand that the time for talking is over, and that the National Fisheries Indaba must deliver a roadmap for reform, accountability and action. Opening the three-day National Fisheries Indaba in Walvis Bay on Wednesday, agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani warned stakeholders […]
Fisheries ministry still investigating fish deaths at Henties Bay
Staff Reporter THE Fisheries Ministry is still working to determine why dead fish washed ashore along the Henties Bay coastline, but has urged the public to refrain from consuming them until further notice. This was announced by the ministry’s spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, who assured the public that the ministry is working with relevant stakeholders to ... The post Fisheries ministry still investigating fish deaths at Henties Bay appeared first on Informanté .
Namibia lacks dedicated waste management law
Isabel Bento SWAKOPMUND – Namibia’s waste management efforts remain hampered by the absence of dedicated waste management regulations, with responsibilities spread across more than 450 pieces of legislation administered by different institutions. This was said by Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism deputy environmental commissioner Caroline !Garus-Oas during a stakeholder consultation on the proposed Waste... The post Namibia lacks dedicated waste management law appeared first on New E
Henties Bay Municipality warns public against consuming fish caught at sea
Staff Reporter THE Municipality of Henties Bay has advised the public to refrain from consuming fish caught at sea or collected from the shore until further notice. “This precautionary measure is being taken while the relevant ministry officials conduct investigations and await the results of the necessary tests to determine whether the fish is safe ... The post Henties Bay Municipality warns public against consuming fish caught at sea appeared first on Informanté .
Langer Heinrich enters 2027 with 21Mlb uranium contract book
Paladin Energy’s Langer Heinrich Mine in the Erongo region has 21 million pounds (Mlb) of uranium contracted through 2030, providing the operation with a substantial sales base as uranium market fundamentals continue to strengthen.
Naude’s ‘wambo child’ remarks ignite tribalism debate
Patience Makwele Marshall Ranger Sean Naude’s remarks that authorities would have recovered 15-year-old Erwin Bezuidenhoudt’s remains sooner had he been a “wambo child” have ignited a debate over tribalism, privilege and whether race has any place in the teenager’s prolonged search. Bezuidenhout reportedly drowned at the Platz am Meer marina in Swakopmund in July, and […]
Capricorn unleashes young entrepreneurs
Sostenus Wilherm Thirty-two vocational graduates are set to receive entrepreneurship coaching and business development support as the Capricorn Foundation expands its Be Your Own Boss programme to Swakopmund, Otjiwarongo and Outapi. The programme, run in partnership with Unmatched Potential, is designed to help vocational graduates move beyond technical training and turn their skills into sustainable […]
Deep Yellow weighs funding options for Tumas uranium project
Deep Yellow is evaluating a range of funding options for its Tumas uranium project in the Erongo Region as it works towards a final investment decision (FID) expected in the fourth quarter of this year.
Andrada posts record revenue …Uis mine boosts production
Andrada Mining has reported its strongest financial performance to date, with higher tin production, stronger prices and improved efficiency at its Uis mine pushing revenue up by 34% during the 2026 financial year. The mining company, which operates the Uis tin mine in the Erongo region and is developing lithium and tungsten projects in Namibia,... The post Andrada posts record revenue …Uis mine boosts production appeared first on New Era .
Four teams secure NRU Premier League play off spots
Hesron Kapanga Round 13 of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) Premier League produced decisive results, with four teams securing their places in the 2026 Premier League semi-final play-offs. Defending champions Kudus continued their impressive campaign with a convincing 35-26 victory over Unam. The Walvis Bay-based side, which won the Premier League title for the first... The post Four teams secure NRU Premier League play off spots appeared first on New Era .
Erongo fires reach ‘alarming stage’
The Erongo Regional Council held an emergency disaster risk management committee meeting in Swakopmund last week over veld fires it says have reached an alarming stage after burnin...
Mugg & Bean workers protest low wages
Dalene Kooper Employees of Mugg & Bean at Dunes Mall in Walvis Bay have called on the Ministry of Labour and relevant authorities to intervene over what they describe as low wages, long working hours and poor working conditions. The employees, some of whom have worked at the restaurant since 2017, allege that they are... The post Mugg & Bean workers protest low wages appeared first on New Era .
Whisper, Katiti Komambo victors at Karibib horse races
Racehorses Whisper and Katiti Komambo produced electrifying performances and clinched top honours at the Karibib Horseracing Bonanza staged on Saturday at the Karibib racetrack. The race event worth N$250 000 held for the first time in Erongo’s Karibib attracted many of the country’s elite horses vying in 18 plates. Whisper, a thoroughbred horse owned by... The post Whisper, Katiti Komambo victors at Karibib horse races appeared first on New Era .
DBFN strengthens youth football
Dein Ball für Namibia e.V. (DBFN) has donated 140 footballs to 14 football academies and youth teams in Swakopmund, strengthening resources available to young players in the coastal town. Each academy received 10 footballs, with the donation made possible through the support of PSI gGmbH (Peter Schilffarth Institut für Neuropsychologie und Sozialwissenschaften), a non-profit organisation... The post DBFN strengthens youth football appeared first on New Era .
Strengthening nuclear demand will support uranium market
Paladin Energy, which owns the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) in Namibia’s Erongo Region, says the global uranium market is being supported by a favourable long-term supply-demand outlook as governments and industries increasingly recognise the role of nuclear energy in securing reliable, low-carbon electricity.
82 Swakopmund families get new homes
Eighty-two families received the keys to completed houses in Swakopmund last Thursday under the national informal settlement upgrading programme.The homes are situated a few hundre...
Doctor escapes alleged rape hearing due to 5-year delay
A Swakopmund psychiatrist accused of rape and indecent assault has been permanently released from professional disciplinary proceedings after the High Court found that a five-year...
Three men found dead in separate incidents
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has reported the discovery of several lifeless bodies in different parts of the country over the weekend. In one of these incidents, the body of a 48-year-old man was found near the railway line along Sam Nujoma Avenue in Walvis Bay. The police identified the deceased as Ihuhwa ... The post Three men found dead in separate incidents appeared first on Informanté .
Namibia faces below-normal rainfall outlook
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is among the countries expected to experience below-normal rainfall during much of the 2026/27 rainfall season, according to the regional seasonal climate outlook released following the 33rd Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-33) in Swakopmund. The outlook indicates an increased likelihood of below-normal rainfall over Namibia during the October 2026 to ... The post Namibia faces below-normal rainfall outlook appeared first on Informanté .
Erongo Police seek assistance in finding missing man
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Police in the Erongo Region are seeking public assistance in finding a missing man identified as Zachary Mannecky Enrico Anieb, aged 24. According to Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, Anieb went missing on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, at approximately 12:00, at a house in Diamond Street, Kuisebmond. It is alleged that Anieb ... The post Erongo Police seek assistance in finding missing man appeared first on Informanté .
SARCOF-33 strengthens regional climate preparedness
Staff Reporter THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) has strengthened regional preparedness for the 2026/27 rainfall season through a review of the previous season and sector-specific planning at the 33rd Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-33) in Swakopmund. The forum, held from 25 to 28 August 2026, brought together climate experts, national meteorological and ... The post SARCOF-33 strengthens regional climate preparedness appeared first on Informanté .
Semba’s farming dream blossoms
What began as a simple idea during the Covid-19 lockdown has become a reality for Swakopmund resident and author Thomas Semba, one of the first 20 beneficiaries
Coastal driving schools demand fair NaTIS
WALVIS BAY – Coastal driving schools’ operators have called for standardised testing procedures at the National Traffic Information System (NaTIS) centres,