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Thursday, 15 October 2026
Namibia’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Thursday, 15 October 2026
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Politics

  1. Local authorities in south owe NamPower N$693.3 million

    Local authorities and regional councils in the ||Kharas and Hardap regions owe NamPower a combined N$693.3 million as of mid-September, according to urban and rural development minister James Sank.

    8 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  2. Anti-Corruption Commission needs more action in Erongo

    ACC director general Bryan Eiseb says the Anti-Corruption Commission must do more to combat corruption in the Erongo region, comments he made at a media briefing in Swakopmund.

    8 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  3. Cabinet directs development of AI policy for civil servants

    Cabinet has directed the information and communication technology ministry and the prime minister's office to develop an internal policy to guide civil servants on the use of AI.

    8 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  4. PDM leader questions fate of diamonds from Namdia theft

    McHenry Venaani, PDM leader, challenged mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse to explain what has happened to diamonds valued at approximately N$314 million stolen from Namibia Diamond Trading Company in January 2025, questioning whether they have entered international markets and criticizing the lack of progress in the investigation.

    3 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

  5. IPC demands defence ministry explain N$860,000 travel spending

    Opposition shadow minister Aloisius Kangulu has called on the defence ministry to explain N$860,000 spent on subsistence and travel allowances, citing concerns about transparency and accountability. The demand follows reports that the defence department exceeded its 2024/25 budget by N$252.9 million despite receiving an unqualified audit opinion.

    3 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

Mining & Energy

  1. Cenored reviews costly solar power contracts

    The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) is revisiting some of its solar power contracts as tariffs continue to rise.

    8 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

Agriculture & Land

  1. Foot-and-mouth disease restrictions hit ǁKharas vendors' earnings

    Foot-and-mouth disease restrictions in the ǁKharas Region are reducing household incomes and slowing livestock sales for food vendors in the area.

    8 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

Society

  1. Education minister calls for university-industry research collaboration

    Education minister Sanet Steenkamp has called for closer cooperation between universities and industry to turn student research into businesses, practical solutions, and employment opportunities. She said research should address national problems such as food production, water shortages, healthcare, and energy, rather than remain confined to academic reports.

    3 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

Sport

  1. PSG beats Manchester City; Barcola scores hat-trick for Liverpool

    Paris Saint-Germain defeated Manchester City 4-2 in the UEFA Champions League, with the result coming days after City was found guilty of serious Premier League financial rule breaches. In other European action, Bradley Barcola scored a hat-trick in Liverpool's 6-3 win over LASK, Real Madrid beat Roma 4-3, and Aston Villa won 6-0 against Fenerbahce.

    7 hours ago · The Namibian →

  2. Coetzee leads endurance cycling race with 86km advantage

    Drikus Coetzee maintained a commanding lead in the Rhino Run ultra-marathon cycle race after three days, having covered 1,170km and holding an 86km advantage over second-placed Stephane Lombard of France at midnight on Wednesday. The race, which covers 3,050km from Windhoek to Graaff Reinet in the Eastern Cape, includes 23 riders from 11 nations.

    8 hours ago · The Namibian →

World & Region

  1. Danish study on newborns approved despite controversy

    A controversial research study involving newborns in Guinea-Bissau conducted by Danish researchers and funded by the US Department of Health was approved to proceed this month.

    8 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

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