update (24 September 2020): The Government of Namibia has released the current Covid-19 restrictive measures. These regulations come into effect today and cease to have effect at 24:00 on 21 October 2020.
update (18 September 2020): According to Namibia's Attorney General Festus Bandeka, certain restrictions will remain in place under the new dispensation to deal with COVID-19:
- wearing of masks remains mandatory
- restrictions for public transport remain in place
- public gatherings will remain at 50
Restrictions have been lifted for alcohol to be sold for on-site consumption until 22:00 and gambling, casinos will be allowed to operate as well until that time. The restrictions around Khomas region have also been removed and curfew is lifted while borders are open through Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek.
Namibia's President Dr. Hage G. Geingob has announced during a media briefing to update the nation on the latest COVID-19 situation in the country on 17 September 2020 that Namibia's COVID-19 State of Emergency, along with current regulations, is due to lapse at midnight tonight (17 September 2020). The COVID-19 State of Emergency in Namibia was declared six month ago on 17 March 2020.
The Government of Namibia will monitor the situation for a period of 14 days to determine the way forward under a new dispensation. When warranted, risk-appropriate measures will be introduced. As from 18 September 2020, new directives will be issued by Namibia's Minister of Health and Social Services, in terms of the provisions of the Public and Environment Act. We'll keep you posted.
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