Latest news in Namibia? September 7th, 2026
07-09-2026
- Fishing Industry Transparency: Civil society groups and stakeholders have called on the government to end confidentiality and secrecy surrounding quota allocations and vessel rights in the marine resources sector. The Namibian –
- Local Governance and Tariffs: The Prime Minister issued a directive cautioning municipal and town authorities against continuing to hike public tariffs and rates as their primary revenue tool, urging improved operational efficiency instead.
- Air Namibia Retrenchment Settlements: Labor authorities announced that compensation and payout packages for former Air Namibia employees are undergoing recalculation following ongoing disputes over post-liquidation terms.
- U.S. PEPFAR / HIV Funding Transition: Bilateral health talks confirmed the planned phase-out of the United States’ long-standing $45 million annual direct financial support for Namibia’s national HIV response, transitioning programs toward domestic funding and technical assistance. AP News
- Offshore Energy Developments: TotalEnergies formally finalized the transaction to take over operatorship of the massive offshore Mopane discovery (PEL 83) in the Orange Basin, preparing for a multi-well appraisal campaign. NewsNow
- Social Grant Delays: Scrutiny has mounted against the NamPost payment network after logistical disruptions in the national pension payout system left vulnerable elderly recipients stranded in multiple regions. www.namibian.com.na