Category: Namibia News

By Staff Reporter WINDHOEK — The City of Windhoek has introduced a new Heavy Vehicle Access and Permit System aimed at regulating the movement of heavy vehicles on the city’s urban road network. The new permit system comes into effect on 1 September 2026, while enforcement—including camera-based monitoring, roadside inspections and fines for non-compliance—will begin…

By Staff Reporter Namibia’s innovative approach to rangeland management and wildlife protection has been presented as a potential global model for combating desertification and restoring degraded drylands. Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder and Executive Director of the Otjiwarongo-based Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), presented Namibia’s experience at the 17th United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.…

By Staff Reporter WINDHOEK — Namibian motorists will pay significantly more at the pumps from next week after the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy announced steep increases to petrol and diesel prices for September 2026. In a media release issued Friday, the Ministry said the price of unleaded petrol 95 (ULP95) will rise by…

By Staff Reporter New population estimates presented at a national multi-stakeholder meeting in Windhoek underscore the urgency of coordinated action to reduce human-wildlife conflict and secure the future of Namibia’s large carnivores. The Large Carnivore Management Association of Namibia (LCMAN), working in cooperation with the World Wildlife Fund Namibia (WWF), convened the working meeting on Friday…

By Staff Reporter Paratus Namibia has been named Namibia’s Most Reliable Internet Provider at the 2026 Best of Namibia Awards, retaining the title for the second consecutive year. The Best of Namibia Awards celebrate businesses, brands and personalities that demonstrate excellence and contribute to Namibia’s growth. The awards are driven by public participation, with members of the…

By Staff Reporter Namibian Prime Minister, Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has urged the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF), on Wednesday to vehemently release all outstanding allowances and loans of students by the end of this month , July 31. NSFAF Chief Accountant , Ms. Eveline Anghuwo told the Prime Minister during a surprise oversight…

By Staff Reporter A Namibian school student, Kadhikwa Tironenn Amutenya has been named among the winners of Rosatom’s international educational project Icebreaker of Knowledge 2026 and will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to the North Pole. The seventh season of Icebreaker of Knowledge – an international educational project supported by Rosatom – concluded at the…

By Staff Reporter   The Namibian Prime Minister, Dr. Elijah Ngurare has reaffirmed that the Government’s decisions are inspired by the aspirations of the youth , and are geared towards improving the lives and future of young Namibians. Dr Ngurare made a clarion call during a courtesy visit by learners from People’s Primary School in…

By Staff Reporter Namibia is fast becoming one of Africa’s most attractive investment destinations, driven by growth in oil and gas, mining, green hydrogen, infrastructure, and industrial development. Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows between 2021 and 2024 reached N$151 billion – far exceeding the N$50 billion recorded between 2009 and 2020 – and global interest…

By Staff Reporter Namibian President , Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has appointed Major General Anne-Marie Nainda as the Acting Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, with immediate effect. In a media statement , the presidency announced that Major General Nainda will serve in an acting capacity for a period of one (1) year, taking over…