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Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Politics

  1. Late Chief Justice Strydom buried at Pionierspark Cemetery

    The burial of retired Chief Justice Johannes Cornelius Strydom took place at Pionierspark Cemetery in Windhoek over the weekend, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in attendance.

    3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  2. Ekandjo expresses no regrets about 2007 presidential exit

    Former Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo says he has no regrets about stepping aside in 2007, at the urging of founding president Sam Nujoma, to make way for another candidate.

    3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

Agriculture & Land

  1. Government seeks partner to revive idle dairy farm

    Nearly 16 years after the Uvhungu Vhungu dairy farm project began, it has yet to begin production. The agriculture ministry plans to lease the facility to a public-private partner.

    3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  2. Agriculture minister satisfied with FMD response in Karasburg

    Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani expressed satisfaction with ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease response operations in the Karasburg Veterinary District.

    3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

Society

  1. Girlfriend murder accused denied bail by court

    Geoffrey Jeff Kasume, accused of murdering his girlfriend by strangulation, has been denied bail after the court determined that his release could prejudice the administration of justice.

    3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  2. Grade 12 learner hospitalised with head and spinal injuries

    A Grade 12 learner from Max Makushe Senior Secondary School in Kavango East is in intensive care in Windhoek with severe head and spinal cord injuries following a dive into the Kavango River.

    3 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

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