Deaths
- 16 January, Munjuku Nguvauva II, 85, traditional paramount chief and leader of the Ovambanderu and Mbanderu communities.
- 13 March, Kalla Gertze, 48, Congress of Democrats parliamentarian (13 March)
- 14 March, John Pandeni, 57, government minister
- 25 March, Nico Bessinger, former government minister
- 27 June, Chris Hatutale Hawala, 24, vice-president of the Namibian National Student Organization
- 13 July, John Mabuku, former DTA National Councillor and secession leader in the Caprivi conflict
- 14 July, Gabes Shihepo, 53, former deputy minister
- 5 August, Hannes Smith, 75, former reporter
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