The Office of the Judiciary has been allocated N$512 million for the 2026/27 financial year, with N$15 million directed to development expenditure including the construction of magistrates' courts at Nkurenkuru and Katima Mulilo. The allocation represents a total decrease of N$88.96 million from the previous financial year.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Office of the Judiciary has been allocated N$512 million for the 2026/27 financial year, with N$15 million directed to development expenditure including the construction of magistrates' courts at Nkurenkuru and Katima Mulilo. The allocation represents a total decrease of N$88.96 million from the previous financial year.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Rising water levels in the Zambezi River during March displaced residents, caused loss of income, and isolated communities from schools and healthcare. The flooding has also intensified human-wildlife conflict as animals compete for reduced available land, with elephants damaging crop fields in some areas.
2 April 2026 · Informanté →
Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has urged the government to rethink flood relief distribution, arguing that assistance should be allocated based on the actual number of people affected rather than households, since "people don't eat as a household; they eat individually." He stressed that relief must include food security measures beyond clothing and temporary parcels and sustain communities until the next farming season, particularly given the severe crop losses affecting the Zambezi Region.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Substantial rainfall in southern Angola and the Cuvelai–Etosha Basin has caused water to flow through eastern iishana in Ohangwena Region, with the stream expected to affect northern constituencies in the Oshana Region. The Hydrological Services of Namibia has advised communities to remain on high alert and activate flood preparedness measures, with increased flood risk also flagged for the Kunene, central, and south-eastern regions.
1 April 2026 · Informanté →
A group of volunteers at Katima Mulilo State Hospital has accused officials of nepotism and corruption, claiming they were overlooked for entry-level positions despite years of service including during the Covid-19 pandemic. The volunteers have petitioned the Health and Social Services Minister and are calling for an anti-nepotism policy and formal recognition of their contributions.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
The education ministry announced plans to relocate hundreds of learners affected by severe flooding in Zambezi, with water levels at Katima Mulilo surging past 6.9 metres. Two schools—Muzii Combined and Mpakano Primary—will be relocated to higher ground immediately, though infrastructure challenges including fencing, sanitation, and food supply remain urgent needs.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
Governor Hofni Alugodhi Iipinge, appointed eight months ago, is pursuing action-oriented leadership in Oshana focused on agriculture, education, and youth employment through grassroots engagement and consultation with communities and traditional leaders. His priorities include a 10-hectare agricultural project to employ young people, improving school infrastructure and performance, and implementing government programmes through ongoing decentralisation efforts.
30 March 2026 · New Era →
The Namibian Police are investigating multiple housebreaking and theft incidents across several towns nationwide over the past weekend, including a hostage situation in Windhoek where suspects tied up a resident and stole electronics and personal items. No arrests or recoveries have been made so far, and authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant.
30 March 2026 · Informanté →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the Zambezi region to assess flooding caused by heavy rains since January, urging residents to accept 9,097 bags of rice donated by South Korea and to relocate despite local preference for maize meal. The flooding has submerged over 75% of land in Kabbe South and Kabbe North constituencies, displaced hundreds, and closed schools and clinics.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp visited the Zambezi Region to assess flooding impacts on schools, where several institutions including Muzii Combined School have been temporarily closed. The Ministry is coordinating with the Prime Minister's office to provide temporary shelter, nutrition, and bedding for affected learners as water levels continue to rise across the region.
28 March 2026 · Informanté →