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Tuesday, 20 October 2026
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Politics

  1. Esau lawyer requests alternative court transport for medical reasons

    Bernard Esau's lawyer asked the High Court to arrange a bus or sedan for his client's transport to and from court instead of a police van, citing his age and medical condition. Judge Eileen Rakow did not issue a binding order but suggested an interim arrangement while the matter was clarified.

    1 hour ago · Windhoek Observer →

Business

  1. Windhoek plans to acquire 20 new municipal buses

    Windhoek plans to expand its municipal bus service by acquiring 20 new buses, while exploring greener operations that include the introduction of electric buses.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

Agriculture & Land

  1. Boer Goat Competition cancellation at Keetmanshoop expo cancelled

    The cancellation of this year's Boer Goat Competition at the Keetmanshoop agricultural expo has left breeders facing financial losses after months of preparing their animals.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  2. Government to patrol N$122 million Orange River veterinary fence

    Officials say the Orange River veterinary cordon fence will be continuously maintained and patrolled by veterinary personnel and law enforcement agencies.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

Society

  1. Man develops erectile dysfunction after unregulated sexual enhancement pills

    A 41-year-old man reports developing neurogenic erectile dysfunction after using unregulated sexual enhancement products purchased from a pharmacy in an attempt to address sexual performance issues related to stress and alcohol consumption. He said prolonged use of the pills, which he began taking in 2021 and increased to four to five times a week, eventually caused painful symptoms that strained his marriage and affected his daily life.

    44 min ago · Windhoek Observer →

Tourism & Environment

  1. Canadian traveller and stray dog arrive in Swakopmund

    A stray dog that jumped into a Canadian traveller's hammock in Colombia has reached Swakopmund on the back of her motorcycle.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

World & Region

  1. German parliament revisits genocide reparations deal

    Germany's parliament has referred two opposition proposals concerning the genocide of the Ovaherero and Nama peoples to its Foreign Affairs Committee, reopening debate over reparations.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  2. President Nandi-Ndaitwah visits Angola for trade discussions

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in Luanda on Sunday for a three-day state visit from 18 to 20 October aimed at promoting trade and investment.

    6 hours ago · Namibian Sun →

  3. Namibia, Angola establish Bi-National Commission for cooperation

    Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibia and Angola to implement more than 60 bilateral agreements to deliver tangible economic and social benefits to citizens, as the two countries formally elevate cooperation to a Bi-National Commission. She prioritized joint infrastructure projects including water supply, rail connectivity, and energy security, citing the extension of Cafu Canal infrastructure and commissioning of pumping stations at Calueque as urgent priorities.

    59 min ago · Windhoek Observer →

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