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Monday, 19 October 2026
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Politics

  1. Six ministry staff owe government N$515 239 combined

    Six staff members at the industries, mines and energy ministry owe the government a combined N$515 239. The ministry also failed to settle more than N$31 million in outstanding commitments.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

Agriculture & Land

  1. FMD confirmed on 18 farms in ||Kharas region

    The chief veterinary officer confirmed that 131 animals on 18 farms in the ||Kharas region tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease by Thursday.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

Society

  1. Yango drivers protest for higher fares and better conditions

    Yango drivers gathered near Wernhill Mall on Friday to demand higher fares and improved working conditions, including a minimum fare increase to N$30.

    5 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  2. N$57 million revitalisation planned for Oluno Secondary School

    Oluno Secondary School in Ondangwa, which was closed due to safety concerns and left neglected for three years, is set to be revitalised.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  3. Former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba dies at 78

    Namibia has lost former first lady Penehupifo 'Penny' Pohamba, who died on Saturday at age 78 and helped shape the nation's post-independence history.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  4. Warmbad historical town faces commercial decline in ǁKaras

    Warmbad, established more than two centuries ago as a mission station in the ǁKaras region, has seen its commercial prominence fade, leaving deteriorating historical structures behind.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

Sport

  1. Mbappe scores twice as Real Madrid beats Sevilla 4-1

    Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including one brilliant individual goal, as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-1 on Sunday to climb into third in La Liga. Arda Guler and Yan Diomande also netted as Jose Mourinho's side moved above Real Betis, with Barcelona six points ahead before next weekend's Clasico.

    6 hours ago · The Namibian →

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