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Thursday, 6 August 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Thursday, 6 August 2026
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Politics

  1. Judiciary assesses temporary premises for Kavango West court

    The Office of the Judiciary has begun assessing temporary premises in Nkurenkuru that could be converted into a magistrate's court as it establishes a permanent judicial presence in the region.

    4 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Agriculture & Land

  1. Aminuis explores salt pan potential for rural youth employment

    Aminuis constituency leadership believes a natural salt pan could form the basis of a new rural industry with potential to create hundreds of jobs.

    4 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Society

  1. Rundu struggles with illegal street vendors occupying public spaces

    More than 300 trading stalls across Rundu stand empty while illegal vendors occupy pavements, parking areas, and business entrances, highlighting a growing challenge in the city.

    4 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  2. Education ministry warns funding crisis threatens school reforms

    The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has warned that inadequate funding and ageing infrastructure threaten schools and free tertiary education goals.

    4 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  3. Vandals damage Okahandja power substation, CENORED conducting repairs

    CENORED was conducting an emergency power-switching operation on Okahandja's 11kV town network to replace vandalised equipment and repair damage caused by copper cable theft.

    4 hours ago · Namibian Sun

  4. Bernhard Nordkamp Centre serves soup to Katutura children

    The Bernhard Nordkamp Centre in Katutura provides hundreds of children with meals daily, with soup often being the only food many receive.

    4 hours ago · Namibian Sun

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