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Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
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Politics

  1. High Court to rule on RedForce-Sankwasa dispute October 20

    The High Court is expected to deliver its ruling on 20 October on RedForce Debt Management's legal challenge against urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa's directive.

    3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  2. Cyberattack destroys Otjiwarongo municipality procurement records

    A cyberattack has left the Otjiwarongo municipality unable to produce records proving when key procurement documents were submitted to the Public Procurement Unit.

    3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

Business

  1. Yango passengers report fares rising unexpectedly during trips

    A Yango passenger reported that an expected N$40 ride fare continued to climb after she had reached the car. The article explores concerns among Windhoek Yango users about drivers using the app to push up costs.

    3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

Society

  1. Wedding ceremonies delayed at Ondangwa and Gobabis courts

    Couples seeking to marry at Ondangwa and Gobabis Magistrates' Courts face limited availability and longer waiting times due to magistrates being occupied with criminal judicial duties.

    3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  2. German astronaut Matthias Maurer addresses Windhoek learners

    German astronaut Dr Matthias Maurer shared a message with hundreds of learners from various schools at Vegkop Stadium.

    3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

Culture

  1. Nande Chivela wins Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off competition

    Nande Chivela won the 2026 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off, competing against nine other kapana cooks on Saturday and claiming a fully furnished mobile food trailer as prize.

    3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

Sport

  1. France beat Belgium 4-1 in UEFA Nations League

    Michael Olise starred as France stormed back from behind to thrash Belgium 4-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, with France scoring four times in the final 13 minutes to keep coach Zinedine Zidane's unbeaten record intact. Italy also won against Turkey as France edged closer to a place in the quarter-finals.

    3 hours ago · The Namibian →

  2. Djokovic advances to China Open final after Medvedev disqualified

    Novak Djokovic advanced to the China Open final in Beijing after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified in the second set when a ball hit off Medvedev's racquet struck a spectator. Djokovic will face Alex de Minaur, who advanced after Hubert Hurkacz retired with a muscle strain.

    3 hours ago · The Namibian →

  3. ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 ticket ballot now open

    The International Cricket Council has opened a free ticket ballot for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, which will feature 57 matches across Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe from 2 October to 21 November 2027. The ballot remains open until 21 November 2026, with successful applicants selected through a randomised process where demand exceeds availability; ticket prices range from approximately US$9.50 to US$30.

    1 hour ago · Informanté →

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