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Politics

Nkurenkuru Town Council allocated N$500,000 for 2026/27

The News

The Nkurenkuru Town Council has received N$500,000 for the 2026/27 financial year, down from N$600,000 previously, allocated mainly for basic services and design work. Acting chief executive Magana Mukuve described the project list as a "wish list" as the council has not yet secured full funding for planned infrastructure projects including water, sewer, road, and electricity systems.

Why it matters

Nkurenkuru's reduced budget and unfunded infrastructure wish-list reflect broader municipal funding constraints affecting service delivery.

24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Politics

  1. Nkurenkuru Town Council allocated N$500,000 for 2026/27

    The Nkurenkuru Town Council has received N$500,000 for the 2026/27 financial year, down from N$600,000 previously, allocated mainly for basic services and design work. Acting chief executive Magana Mukuve described the project list as a "wish list" as the council has not yet secured full funding for planned infrastructure projects including water, sewer, road, and electricity systems.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Business

  1. Roads Authority urges caution on Swakopmund-Arandis route

    The Roads Authority has urged motorists to drive with caution on the road between Swakopmund and Arandis, where maintenance work to repair a damaged culvert is underway about 5km from Arandis. The authority says traffic signs are installed and a 24/7 accommodation system is in place, asking drivers to reduce speed and follow instructions.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Local context crucial for sustainable finance in Namibia

    Sustainable finance must generate measurable environmental or social benefits alongside financial performance to deliver durable outcomes. In Namibia, where fiscal constraints limit state funding, well-designed private-sector projects can strengthen livelihoods and build resilience, but global sustainable finance frameworks often lack attention to local conditions, and solutions designed in the Global North may not translate effectively to the Global South.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Tonateni Shidhudhu named Namra e-commerce manager

    Tonateni Shidhudhu, formerly Namra manager for strategic communications and stakeholder engagements, has been appointed manager for e-commerce in the customs and excise department, effective immediately. He will lead the agency's e-commerce modernisation agenda, including digital trade systems, compliance frameworks, and customs clearance optimisation.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. Josef Kasera appointed Namfisa business systems manager

    The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority has appointed Josef Kasera as manager for business systems and services. With over a decade of ICT and digital innovation experience, Kasera holds qualifications in information technology management and computer science, and will work on strengthening enterprise systems and digital transformation in support of the authority's regulatory mandate.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Mining & Energy

  1. Namibia's February electricity consumption rises 13% year-on-year

    Namibia consumed 440GWh of electricity in February 2026, up 13% from 390GWh a year earlier. Imports supplied 56% of demand, with Ruacana hydroelectric station producing 156GWh domestically, while independent power producers contributed 34GWh.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Agriculture & Land

  1. German intern encourages Namibians to expand pig farming

    A German intern working at a piggery in Kavango West says pig farming is profitable and encourages more Namibians to enter the business, citing proper nutrition and supplements as key to success. The piggery currently has 370 pigs, with pregnant sows producing up to 18 piglets.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Society

  1. Polio survivor transforms adversity into resilience and advocacy

    Johanna Amukoto contracted polio in May 2006 as a teenager, which caused sudden paralysis. She has since transformed her experience into advocacy and a message of hope.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Ministry arranges kinship care for Omusati twins rescued from drowning

    The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare is facilitating a kinship care arrangement for 9-month-old twin babies who survived an attempted drowning at Omutundungu village in Omusati last Sunday. A family member has stepped forward to assume full responsibility for the children, and the ministry commended the man who rescued them.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Prosecutor General's office mourns death of legal clerk

    The Office of the Prosecutor General announced the death of senior legal clerk Johannes Kondjeleni, aged 34, on Saturday. The office described him as a hardworking and dedicated staff member who had joined the Prosecutor General's office on 1 May 2025 after previously serving in the Office of the Judiciary since 1 February 2020.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Sport

  1. New York Knicks advance toward NBA Finals with Game 3 win

    The Knicks defeated Cleveland 121-108 on Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals and move to the brink of their first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 30 points as New York stretched their playoff winning streak to 10 games.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Usyk retains heavyweight titles with controversial stoppage over Verhoeven

    Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight belts after stopping kick-boxer Rico Verhoeven in the 11th round in Egypt on Saturday, despite a dramatic fight in which Verhoeven rocked the champion and claimed the stoppage was early.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Namibian tennis players compete in South African tournaments

    Namibia's top junior and senior tennis players will compete in upcoming South African tournaments from May 2026, including the ITF J60 Pretoria Tournament and the ATP 50 Challenger Tournament in Centurion, as part of preparation for regional and international representation.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  4. Djokovic chases 25th Grand Slam title at Roland Garros

    The 39-year-old 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record-breaking 25th major title at Roland Garros on Sunday, competing in the opening day after recovering from a shoulder issue and facing limited clay-court match practice heading into the tournament.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  5. Independence Stadium procurement expected to begin second quarter

    The government is expected to start the procurement process for a contractor to redevelop Independence Stadium in Windhoek during the second quarter of the current financial year, with the stadium currently at the final design and documentation stage. The project is one of five stadiums planned across the country to be upgraded to Confederation of African Football category three standards, to be implemented in phases.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  6. Harry Kane hat-trick wins Bayern Munich German Cup final

    Bayern Munich defeated Stuttgart 3–0 in the German Cup final in Berlin on Saturday, with England captain Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick to claim Bayern's 21st cup success. Bayern powerbroker Uli Hoeness called Kane "the best transfer we've ever made," and Kane's goal tally reached 61 in all competitions this season.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  7. Real Madrid defeat Athletic Bilbao in final La Liga match

    Real Madrid ended their La Liga season with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao. Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the Spanish top flight despite Mallorca's 3-0 victory over already-relegated Real Oviedo.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  8. Mighty Gunners win Standard Bank Top 8 football championship

    Military side Mighty Gunners were crowned 2026 Standard Bank Top 8 champions after defeating Unam 2-1 at the Independence Stadium. The final was a historic occasion as the first time two government-funded teams contested the competition's showpiece event.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  9. Manchester United's Fernandes breaks Premier League assist record

    Bruno Fernandes set a new outright Premier League record with 21 assists in a single season when he provided the ball for Patrick Dorgu's goal against Brighton on the final day of the campaign. The Portuguese midfielder also scored in the match and was named Premier League Player of the Season.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  10. Haaland wins third Premier League Golden Boot

    Erling Haaland won his third Premier League Golden Boot in four seasons at Manchester City, scoring 27 goals in 35 league appearances as City fell short in their bid to retain the title. Haaland joins Alan Shearer and Harry Kane as three-time winners.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  11. Tottenham secures Premier League survival on final day

    Tottenham stayed in the Premier League on the final day of the season, defeating Everton and avoiding relegation for the first time since 1977, while West Ham's 14-year stay in the top division ended.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

World & Region

  1. Sexwale challenges Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm scandal account

    ANC veteran Tokyo Sexwale has disputed President Cyril Ramaphosa's explanation of US dollars stolen from his Phala Phala farm, calling it a "cock-and-bull story" and demanding Ramaphosa appear before the impeachment committee. Ramaphosa has said the cash was proceeds from cattle and game sales to a Sudanese businessman and was left at the farm to secure future purchases before being stolen.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. African diplomats boycott South Africa's 63rd Africa Day event

    African diplomats in South Africa have announced a boycott of the 63rd Africa Day celebrations scheduled for Moruleng in the North West province, citing security concerns over recent xenophobic marches and attacks targeting foreign nationals. The diplomatic corps said they could not assure attendees' safety amid anti-immigration protests in several provinces.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Gonorrhoea and syphilis cases hit decade highs across Europe

    The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reports that gonorrhoea cases reached 106,331 in 2024 (a 303% increase since 2015) and syphilis cases rose to 45,557 (more than double since 2015), with widening gaps in testing and prevention cited as drivers of transmission.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Opinion

  1. Fit-for-purpose land administration needed for housing delivery

    An opinion piece argues that Namibia's housing crisis, driven by rapid urbanisation and slow delivery of affordable serviced land, requires efficient land administration systems built on fit-for-purpose methodologies that prioritise tenure security to enable investment and economic growth.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Africa Day observed amid questions about ordinary citizens' gains

    Africa Day is celebrated annually on 25 May to commemorate the 1963 founding of the Organisation of African Unity, now the African Union, marking the continent's progress and cultural heritage. The article questions whether the celebration holds meaning for ordinary Africans, noting that while the AU envisions an integrated, prosperous and peaceful continent, many Africans regard the day as merely another public holiday marked by political speeches.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  3. Have African leaders fulfilled 1963 independence vision?

    An opinion piece questions whether African leaders have acted as a unified front to address the continent's problems as envisioned by Ghana's founding president Kwame Nkrumah at the 1963 founding summit of the Organisation of African Unity, and examines whether Africa has gained true control of its mineral wealth or remains dependent on external powers.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian →

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