Following a deadlock in salary and wage negotiations, the Namibia Local Authority Union (NLAU) has declined Tsumeb Municipality’s 4% across-the-board offer.

NamPost has appointed Willem Mouton as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 August 2026, for a five-year term.

Mouton currently serves as NamPost’s Chief Operating Officer, bringing extensive leadership experience in operations, business development, and corporate management.

Fuel prices are expected to increase slightly in August following government intervention.

Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse made the announcement at the Government Information Centre.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has assured continued visits and engagements with public entities to strengthen service delivery and gain a better understanding of their operations and the challenges they face.

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for accountability and improved service delivery at the Government Stores and Government Garage in Windhoek.

A film that explores the spiritual rupture that occurs when cultural traditions are abandoned in favour of modernity was recently launched by the Namibia Film Commission (NFC) in Opuwo, Kunene region.

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)’s celebration of 25 years of insight, debate, and impact engagement was attended by various stakeholders who shared their views on the political landscape in the country.

Political scientist André du Pisani had this to say.

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has emphasised the need to extend the working hours of parliament to tackle the backlog of bills.

The Namibia Film Commission is encouraging eligible African co-productions to apply for the 2026 funding call-outs.

The co-production must promote collaboration and African storytelling.

Eligible projects include feature films, short films, and documentaries that meet the funding criteria.

Namibia is set to host and lead the Sixth Ordinary Session of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Social Development, Labour and Employment. 

Held in a tripartite format, the session will be from 27 to 31 July 2026 in Windhoek.