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Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Tuesday, 21 July 2026
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Politics

  1. Six government institutions owe Okahandja N$1.37 million

    A total of 753 business accounts in Okahandja have outstanding municipal debts, and the municipality is pursuing collections following a directive to disconnect water service.

    12 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. ACC director says commission resisted political interference

    Outgoing Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa said politicians never interfered with the commission's work, despite its pursuit of cases against senior figures.

    12 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Business

  1. Shoprite Namibia workers secure wage increases and improved benefits

    Shoprite Namibia workers will receive salary increases and improved employment benefits after the Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union and the retailer signed a two-year agreement.

    12 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. Telecom Namibia customers may cancel contracts for service failures

    Telecom Namibia has confirmed that customers unable to receive contracted services due to company failures can cancel their contracts.

    12 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Society

  1. Oshana region's 12 health centres to operate 24/7

    Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has announced that all 12 health centres in the region will introduce round-the-clock services seven days a week during the current financial year.

    12 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. Oshana police commissioner conducts community crime awareness outreach sessions

    Commissioner Andreas Shilelo is conducting community outreach sessions in Okatana Constituency villages focused on strengthening police-public relations and raising awareness of social and legal issues including alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence, and witchcraft-related offences. Residents raised concerns over livestock theft and domestic violence, calling for stronger police presence, and Shilelo assured communities the police will respond promptly to reported cases.

    10 hours ago · Informanté

  3. Hardap police destroy confiscated drugs worth N$462,510

    The Namibian Police in the Hardap Region destroyed drugs worth N$462,510 confiscated from various parts of the region in cases finalised between January and December 2025. The contraband included 600 Mandrax tablets, 2.670 kg of cannabis skunk, 11.971 kg of pure cannabis, and 400 units of crack cocaine, mostly originating from Rehoboth, Mariental and Kalkrand.

    6 hours ago · Informanté

  4. 62-year-old dies after falling into fire in Kavango West

    A 62-year-old resident of Gcwagi village in Kavango West died on Friday after falling into a fire he had been seated next to. The death was among several unnatural deaths reported in a police weekend crime report.

    8 hours ago · Informanté

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