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Friday, 5 June 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Friday, 5 June 2026
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Politics

  1. SPYL leadership tensions surface in Kavango East region

    Divisions within the Swapo Party Youth League in Kavango East have escalated after regional mobiliser Bibiana Shapi rejected her suspension and made accusations against leadership.

    7 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Business

  1. Voter cards required for Kamanjab road jobs

    Kamanjab constituency councillor Nicodemus Amutenya says applicants for jobs linked to the Kamanjab-Fransfontein road construction project must submit copies of their voter cards.

    7 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. Gerine Hoff appointed executive director of Network Media Hub

    Journalist and newsroom management veteran Gerine Hoff has been appointed executive director of Network Media Hub (NMH), capping a media career spanning nearly three decades.

    7 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Society

  1. Election processes for traditional leaders depart from custom

    The article examines the practice of subjecting traditional leaders to election processes or installations in Namibia, characterizing it as a departure from traditional norms.

    7 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. Teacher with 19 years' experience celebrates education career

    Justine Kangandji, an English second language teacher at Wennie du Plessis, has spent 19 years in education.

    7 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  3. Ebenezer Soup Kitchen serves vulnerable children in Windhoek

    Founded in 2019 by Martha Festus, Ebenezer Soup Kitchen operates in the Havana informal settlement and provides support to vulnerable children and families.

    7 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Culture

  1. Windhoek hosts ATKV-Applous regional choir competition

    The Namibian regional festival of the ATKV-Applous choir competition will be held in Windhoek on 5 and 6 June, with 15 school choirs competing for a place in the 2026 competition.

    7 hours ago · Namibian Sun

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