The 2025/2026 Bank Windhoek Triennial has officially closed its nationwide submission process and has transitioned into the judging phase. Organised by the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) in partnership with Bank Windhoek, the prestigious competition stands as one of the country’s premier platforms for local visual artists. The final selection of works will be kept under wraps until the official exhibition unveiling, scheduled to open to the public this August. NAGN Chief Curator Ndeenda Shivute-Nakapunda said the response to this year’s competition has been strong, particularly following a six-year hiatus. More than 200 submissions have already been received, with the total expected to increase once artwork collection across the country is complete. “Our activation initiatives helped motivate and support artists across the country, regardless of discipline or experience level, throughout the preparation process,” said Shivute-Nakapunda. “This next phase focuses on judging the submissions to ensure they meet professional and...

Muketela Primary School in the Zambezi Region inaugurated its new administration block valued at more than N$1.1 million sponsored by the Namibia Ports Authority (Namport), through its Social Investment Fund, on 24 June. Namport stated that this donation shows their commitment to advance quality education and create opportunities for communities across Namibia. “The project addresses a long standing infrastructure challenge at the school, which for more than four decades, operated without a dedicated administration facility. The facility has a principal’s office, staffroom, storeroom, reception area and connecting passage, providing a conducive environment for effective school administration, collaboration and improved learning outcomes.” Namport Social Investment Fund Trustee Alushe Hitula said the investment reflects their belief that education remains one of the most powerful tools for transforming communities and building a better future. “We are not merely handing over a building, we are investing in the future of the learners of Muketela...

The President Her Excellency Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah this week inaugurated the upgraded Rössing Foundation Ondangwa Centre, and Science and Exhibition and Technology Hub. The event marked the completion of an N$37.18 million transformation of the Centre, funded by Rössing Uranium Limited and the receipt of 73 interactive science models valued at N$6.05 million, donated by the China Foundation for Development of Science and Technology. The facility is designed to serve as a regional hub for science education, innovation, technology engagement, skills development and community learning, providing local youth with opportunities to explore, discover and prepare for a rapidly evolving world. It will also address the gap in meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions spaces. According to a statement issued by the Foundation, the facility is decked with state of the art boardrooms and conferencing halls. The facility is open for commercial and public reservation and bookings. The event also marked the...

The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) has launched a series of roundtable discussions across the country’s mining regions to strengthen engagement between national leadership and regional membership on issues shaping the daily realities of mineworkers. The engagements also form part of the union’s 40-year anniversary celebrations. The first roundtable, hosted by the Namibia Miners Investment Trust (NAMIT) and NAM-MIC Holdings, was recently convened in Swakopmund under the theme “From the Shaft to the Chamber: Workers’ Voices, National Choices.” The engagement gathered union leadership, members and key stakeholders for discussions on the union’s historical milestone, financial performance and member benefit programmes. Over the past four decades, the union has transitioned from a primarily defensive labour organisation into an institution actively engaged in economic empowerment. The union said this transformation is reflected in its investment instruments, namely NAMIT, NAMITVEST and NAM-MIC, which are valued at over N$700 million. Through these entities, the...

The Minister of Works and Transport, Honourable Veikko Nekundi recently launched the NaTIS on Wheels truck, a purpose-built mobile registering authority designed to bring comprehensive NaTIS services directly to communities. The Roads Authority stated that communities that have historically been underserved and have limited access to fixed NaTIS centres, will be served by the NaTIS on Wheels truck. “The mobile facility is equipped to provide a range of essential services, including vision testing, biometric data capture, Computerised Learner Licence Testing and the issuing and renewal of vehicle licenses.” They said by taking these services closer to the people, the NaTIS on Wheels truck improves accessibility, reduce travel costs and waiting times for residents, and enhance service delivery in remote and rural areas across Namibia. “The truck was launched in Omatjete and will visit different villages and settlements. A comprehensive programme will be shared on various platforms in due course.” The...

Tower Resources plc, an upstream oil and gas exploration and production company, on Thursday announced they have received a formal letter of approval from the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy for the farm-out of the PEL96 license to Prime Global Energies Limited. The company said the letter of approval represents the finalisation of the only outstanding condition under the farm-out contract, announced in January last year. It will now send out a notice of completion to Prime Global Energies and a draft deed of assignment, novation and amendment to the ministry and Tower’s partners, with completion expected to follow shortly. According to the terms of the agreement, Prime Global Energies will acquire a 25% non-operated interest in PEL96, with Tower receiving over US$2.5 million in reimbursement of costs and other cash payments, as stated in terms of the contract. The company indicated that it has an additional farm-out agreement...

The Namibia Scientific Society is inviting the public for a talk by Dr Christa North on exploring food allergies, intolerances and sensitivities, and how understanding individual dietary triggers can improve health and wellbeing, on 2 July at 19:00. The Society said Dr North is a healthcare professional with more than 20 years’ experience spanning nutrition, precision healthcare, metabolic health, research, pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare innovation. “She holds a PhD in nutrition and has worked extensively in multidisciplinary environments integrating clinical healthcare, biotechnology, and health technology systems.” They explained that her work focuses on translating complex scientific and health data into practical clinical applications, with particular interests in personalised healthcare, obesity and metabolic health, lifestyle-related disease prevention and practitioner implementation of emerging healthcare technologies. “She has played key roles in research, product development, practitioner education, operations management, and healthcare software implementation in the health and wellness industries.” The Society said Dr...

The Southern Africa Tourism Alliance (SATA), led the discussions on why, Johannesburg to Mumbai and Brussels to Cape Town, two of Sub-Saharan Africa’s strongest unserved routes, still have no direct flight, at AviaDev Africa 2026 in Gabarones. The Alliance said according to the Airbus Exploring the Horizon study, they appear among the high demand corridors where passengers continue to route through a third city because no carrier has yet launched a service. “Some of the continent’s connectivity gaps have narrowed over the past year. Qantas added Perth to Johannesburg, Edelweiss introduced their A350 service to Windhoek, Air Congo announced a Brussels link to Kinshasa and Ethiopian secured approval to serve Mauritius. If those routes can move from proposal to operations, why do others with similarly strong demand remain unserved?” They added that during the discussion the panel agreed that none of the stakeholders can make a route work alone, airports...

Echo Namibia in collaboration with Q-KON and Oblixx Communication Networks (OCN) officially launched OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) VSAT services in Namibia last week. The launch marks a three-year journey that began in 2023, which concluded with the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) awarding Echo Namibia a service operating license in January this year, to provide OneWeb LEO satellite services to local customers. The service intends to bridge the digital gap for schools, government facilities and remote locations in the banking, mining, medical, retail, hospitality and tourism sectors. Dawie de Wet, Group Chief Executive of Q-KON described CRAN’s approval as a landmark moment for connectivity in the country. “This award validates our strategic partnership with Echo Namibia, a trusted and capable local leader. By combining our world-class satellite services with Echo Namibia’s deep regional expertise, we will deliver reliable connectivity to every corner of this vast country,” he said....

The roads saw a slight drop in traffic accidents last week, though officials warn that road safety remains one of the nation’s most urgent crises after eight people lost their lives in a span of just seven days. According to data released by the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund on Wednesday, the country recorded 45 crashes, 84 injuries, and 8 fatalities between 15 June and 21 June. MVA spokesperson John Haufiku noted in a statement that while these weekly figures show an improvement compared to previous years, the sudden loss of eight lives serves as a grim reminder of the dangers still facing local motorists. The latest weekly data contributes to a heavy toll since the start of the year. From 1 January to 21 June 21, the roads have claimed 229 lives and left 2,273 people injured across a total of 1,333 recorded crashes. “Compared with the same period...