Latest news in Namibia? September 18th, 2026

President Nandi-Ndaitwah Targets Investment at UN General Assembly: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah departed for New York to participate in the UN General Assembly, placing foreign investment, energy transition, industrialization, and Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) at the forefront of her diplomatic agenda.

Judicial Reform & Service Delivery Push: Following the national State of Justice Summit, the government emphasized institutional efficiency, expanding public access to justice, and addressing operational backlogs across the legal system.

Solidarity Fundraising for Cuba: Namibia concluded a national solidarity drive that mobilized over N$2.6 million in financial and material assistance for Cuba, reinforcing longstanding diplomatic and historical ties between the two nations.

Healthcare & Academic Expansion in Oshakati: Plans were finalized for the Atlantic Training Institution to develop a combined campus and hospital complex in Oshakati to expand tertiary medical education and regional healthcare capacity.

Mining & Resource Development: Exploration momentum continued as Sultan Resources expanded its footprint in Namibia with key ground acquisitions in the Central Damara Belt for copper-gold exploration, alongside ongoing project financing updates for the Etango uranium development.

Coastal Infrastructure Recovery: Essential meteorological and maritime tracking services in Walvis Bay were fully restored following recent technical outages, improving local maritime safety and logistics.