What are the latest news in Namibia? August 31st, 2026
The key news developments in Namibia as of late August 2026 include:
- Procurement & Tech Governance: The government cancelled a N$40 million AI-driven crop monitoring contract following procedural procurement concerns and data sovereignty issues. iAfrica.com———
- Energy & Resources: Preparations are advancing for Namibia’s offshore energy developments in the Orange Basin ahead of African Energy Week, as global energy firms (including Equinor and TotalEnergies) progress towards deepwater exploration and development decisions. -NewsNow——–
- Economy & Fuel Pricing: The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced increases in road levies leading to adjusted domestic fuel prices starting September.- NewsNow———
- National Commemorations: Namibia observed Heroes’ Day on August 26, featuring official remembrance ceremonies and state events marking the start of the armed liberation struggle. -UA.NEWS——–
- Sports: In the 2026 Namibia T20I Tri-Series held in Windhoek, Zimbabwe defeated Namibia by 5 runs in a tight match (195/6 vs 190) on August 31, following Namibia’s 18-run victory against South Africa on August 28.- Indiatimes———