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Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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Agriculture & Land

  1. Welder invents marula nut-crushing machine for rural communities

    Wilhelm Wilbard, a welder from northern Namibia who researches innovations for rural communities, has invented a marula nut-crushing machine and supplied it this year.

    4 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. NAB and partners mark first commercial banana harvest

    The Namibian Agronomic Board, Avagro, and the Ministry of Agriculture have achieved a first commercial banana harvest at Etunda as Namibia aims to reduce reliance on imported bananas, which the country consumes around 7,000 tonnes of annually.

    4 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Society

  1. Man dies after police shooting at Otjiwarongo taxi rank

    A 39-year-old man was fatally shot by a police officer on Monday during an incident at the Outjo Taxi Rank near the Engen Service Station in Otjiwarongo.

    4 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. Father accused of murder-for-insurance plot to stand trial

    A 53-year-old man accused of orchestrating a failed murder-for-insurance plot targeting his son is set to resume his criminal case in the Katutura Regional Court in June.

    4 hours ago · Namibian Sun

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