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2 January 2026
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Politics

Linda Nakale appointed new MICT Executive Director

The News

The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Ms Linda Nakale as the new Executive Director and Accounting Officer of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, effective 1 January 2026, following a Public Service Commission recommendation. Nakale, who holds a Master's Degree in Leadership Development in ICTs, previously served as Director of Information and Communication Technology Development in the same ministry since 2016.

2 January 2026 · Informanté →

Politics

  1. Linda Nakale appointed new MICT Executive Director

    The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Ms Linda Nakale as the new Executive Director and Accounting Officer of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, effective 1 January 2026, following a Public Service Commission recommendation. Nakale, who holds a Master's Degree in Leadership Development in ICTs, previously served as Director of Information and Communication Technology Development in the same ministry since 2016.

    2 January 2026 · Informanté →

  2. Magistrate recuses himself from Nakanduungile bail application

    The bail application of Dr. Fillemon Nakanduungile, arrested in November on charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder in connection with a shooting and acid attack on State prosecutor Justine Shiweda, stalled after Magistrate Siegfried Geiseb recused himself citing a conflict of interest. Seven other co-accused arrested in the same incident remain in custody.

    2 January 2026 · Informanté →

Business

  1. NamWater upgrades Outapi water treatment with new filtration system

    NamWater has installed a new pressure sand filter and pump system at Outapi Water Treatment Plant, increasing production by 100 cubic metres per hour and improving water quality. The upgrade includes dual pump sets for reliability while a new treatment plant is under construction.

    2 January 2026 · Informanté →

Society

  1. Minister opens clinic at Kaoko-Otavi correctional facility

    Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu inaugurated a clinic at the Kaoko-Otavi Correctional Facility in Kunene Region, which aligns with international standards requiring prisoners to access free healthcare at community standards. The clinic, built at a cost of N$1.78 million and staffed by three nurses, will also serve the surrounding community and help prevent disease outbreaks and security risks related to untreated illness.

    2 January 2026 · Informanté →

Sport

  1. ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule and groups confirmed

    The 20-team ICC Men's T20 World Cup will take place from 7 February to 8 March 2026 across India and Sri Lanka, with Namibia drawn in Group A alongside India, Pakistan, USA and the Netherlands. The tournament will feature 40 group-stage matches before advancing to Super Eights, semi-finals and a final in Ahmedabad or Colombo.

    2 January 2026 · Informanté →

Tourism & Environment

  1. Gondwana lodges report strong rainfall across Namibia properties

    Gondwana Collection Namibia has recorded widespread rainfall across its properties between July and December 2025, with particularly strong rain in the Kavango and Zambezi regions, the Etosha Collection, and the Kalahari region, bringing renewed vitality to ecosystems across Etosha and the Kalahari.

    2 January 2026 · Informanté →

World & Region

  1. Migrant boat capsizes off Gambian coast, seven dead

    A boat carrying over 200 people capsized off The Gambia's coast, with seven confirmed dead and dozens missing. The Gambian navy rescued at least 96 people from the vessel, which grounded on a sandbank after a distress call alerted authorities.

    2 January 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Somaliland denies Israeli military bases and Palestinian resettlement deal

    Somaliland's foreign ministry rejected accusations from Somalia's president that it agreed to host Israeli military facilities and resettle Palestinians in exchange for Israeli recognition. Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland as independent last week, and the region is set to join the Abraham Accords, though Somaliland denied allegations of agreements beyond diplomatic engagement.

    2 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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