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1. Politics

   Minister Sankwasa questions 15 new chieftainship applications

   The Minister of Urban and Rural Development has received 15 applications for chieftainship and expressed concerns about the growing number of traditional leaders in Namibia, raising questions about factors driving applications and alleged conflicts between customary practices and national law.

   3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

2. Business

   Roads Authority rejects Hong Kong imports with unverifiable documents

   The Roads Authority is rejecting vehicle registration applications for imports from Hong Kong involving fraudulent or unverifiable documentation, citing a significant increase in such cases. The authority says all applications must undergo verification with Hong Kong authorities before registration approval, and fraudulent or altered documents may result in police investigation and prosecution.

   4 hours ago · The Namibian →

3. Society

   Reverend Selma school lacks classrooms, tent collapses

   Learners at Reverend Selma Kawiiwa Primary School in Ohangwena region face difficult conditions, with 533 learners across 15 class groups but only six permanent classrooms; 35 Grade 6 learners sometimes attend lessons under trees when the ageing tent—in use for over two years—collapses in wind or rain.

   11 hours ago · New Era →

4. Politics

   SWAPO's 2027 succession contest carries implications for Namibia's governance

   The Windhoek Observer argues that Swapo's internal leadership contest ahead of the 2027 Congress deserves national attention because the party's decisions shape government policy and national direction, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah positioned to run unopposed while several candidates emerge for other top positions.

   14 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

5. Society

   Yango drivers protest for higher fares and better conditions

   Yango drivers gathered near Wernhill Mall on Friday to demand higher fares and improved working conditions, including a minimum fare increase to N$30.

   23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

6. Society

   Former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba dies at 78

   Penehupifo Pohamba, who died on Saturday in a Windhoek hospital, was a nurse and midwife remembered for advocating for maternal and child healthcare and HIV-AIDS response. She trained in Tanzania and Jamaica, worked as a liberation-era health worker, and continued community service after her husband's retirement as president in 2015.

   4 hours ago · The Namibian →

7. Agriculture & Land

   FMD in livestock unrelated to HFMD in humans, ministry clarifies

   The Ministry of Agriculture has clarified that the current Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in Namibian livestock is completely unrelated to Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease reported in human populations and crèches. FMD is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals but does not infect humans.

   11 hours ago · New Era →

8. Politics

   Swapo leadership race intensifies ahead of 2027 Congress

   The race for Swapo's top four leadership positions is gaining momentum with behind-the-scenes manoeuvring and competing candidacies, including MP Austin Samupwa campaigning for deputy secretary general, while party leadership is allegedly considering former Kavango regional governor Sebastian Karupu for the position.

   14 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

9. Politics

   Six ministry staff owe government N$515 239 combined

   Six staff members at the industries, mines and energy ministry owe the government a combined N$515 239. The ministry also failed to settle more than N$31 million in outstanding commitments.

   23 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

10. Society

    President funds prefabricated houses worth N$400,000

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has personally funded two prefabricated houses worth N$400,000 (N$200,000 each) for two women in Windhoek. The initiative was intended to test the feasibility of prefabricated construction and demonstrate how innovative building technologies could help address Namibia's estimated housing deficit of 500,000 units.

    4 hours ago · The Namibian →

11. Society

    Customary marriages lack legal recognition, leaving spouses vulnerable

    Customary marriages in Namibia remain unrecognised for general legal purposes, exposing traditionally married couples—particularly widows—to loss of property and inheritance rights. Legal experts and traditional leaders are calling for formalisation, noting that pending legislation like the Marriage Act 14 of 2024 has not yet commenced, leaving couples dependent on civil marriage certificates for protection.

    11 hours ago · New Era →

12. Society

    Namibia mourns death of former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba

    Former First Lady Penehupifo Pohamba died on 17 October 2026 at age 78, leaving a legacy of public service, women's empowerment, and advocacy for maternal and child healthcare. Pohamba served as Namibia's second First Lady from 2005 to 2015 during her husband Hifikepunye Pohamba's presidency.

    16 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

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