Namibia will begin preparations for the 2026 U20 COSAFA Championship with a 43-player provisional squad announced by the NFA Youth Development Department. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Mauritius from September 18 to 29, with Namibia placed in…
The City of Windhoek has engaged residents of Windhoek East on service delivery and development priorities, with discussions focusing on infrastructure, safety and the improvement of municipal services. The public engagement was held yesterday at Dagbreek School, bringing residents and…
Member of the National Assembly’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Hon. Ester Haikola-Sakaria, has raised concerns over the lack of decentralised functions within the Ministry of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy, saying the situation is leaving small-scale miners without adequate…
The Walvis Bay Municipality is tightening regulations governing informal trading and market stalls as it seeks to bring greater order to trading areas while allowing residents to continue operating their businesses. Councillor Ndapewa Johannes said the measures are not intended…
Matome Robert Mahlatse Thoka has publicly apologised following widespread public reaction to a leaked private video that has placed him at the centre of controversy in South Africa. In a statement dated 12 August 2026, Thoka said he was deeply…
Municipality of Walvis Bay is strengthening its response to persistent sewer problems as ageing infrastructure, overloaded pipelines and misuse of the sewer network continue to contribute to blockages and sewer overflows. Councillor Pius Benjamin provided an update on the municipality’s…
The Ongwediva Community Garden has recorded its second harvest, signalling continued progress in the town’s efforts to strengthen food security and promote sustainable urban agriculture. The latest harvest follows the garden’s first production of fresh spinach in July, demonstrating that…
Businesses in Namibia with commercial links to China are set to benefit from a new payment option following Standard Bank Namibia’s introduction of direct access to China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). The system, launched in Windhoek on Monday, allows…
Walvis Bay Municipality is stepping up efforts to address deteriorating road infrastructure through expanded pothole repairs, resurfacing and road rehabilitation, Councillor Adolf Kahmann said during a community engagement in Kuisebmund on Tuesday. Kahmann said the municipality is working to improve…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform and the University of Namibia (UNAM) are exploring a formal partnership aimed at strengthening agricultural training and improving the performance of key agricultural projects. The two institutions held discussions today on…
