Upton* Sinclair’s quip that “it is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on his not understanding it”, best sums up the presidential press secretary’s response on whether president Nangolo Mbumba is an acting president (Namibian Sun’s YouTube chan …
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Namibia's state GBV shelters strain under tight budget and capacity limits
The News
Namibia's eight state-run shelters for gender-based violence survivors operate with a N$1 million annual budget covering only food and basics, accommodating only 80 GBV clients at any time despite thousands of reported cases. Staffing shortages, no national system to track turned-away victims, and restricted access policies compound the pressure, with the ministry acknowledging the sheltering system is "not yet fully adequate to meet all demand across the country."
Why it matters
With over 4,400 gender-based violence cases recorded in just 10 months, Namibia's shelters can accommodate only 80 adult survivors at a time and operate on a budget of N$1 million annually—leaving thousands of victims without safe housing when they need it most. Staffing shortages and limited resources mean many survivors are turned away with no official record of how many are left without protection.
22 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Wednesday 22 April
Namibia's state GBV shelters strain under tight budget and capacity limits
Namibia's eight state-run shelters for gender-based violence survivors operate with a N$1 million annual budget covering only food and basics, accommodating only 80 GBV clients at any time despite thousands of reported cases. Staffing shortages, no national system to track turned-away victims, and restricted access policies compound the pressure, with the ministry acknowledging the sheltering system is "not yet fully adequate to meet all demand across the country."
22 April 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Tuesday 7 April
Man facing child abuse charges sues media for defamation
Johann Wickus Maree, a Windhoek resident charged with 74 counts including child sexual abuse and production of child pornography, is suing Network Media Hub and related entities for N$300,000 in damages over a March 2024 article that identified him and detailed allegations. Maree argues the publication violated his right to presumption of innocence before his trial concludes.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
Wednesday 25 March
President expects economic taskforce report by end of March
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said she expects the government's Economic Recovery Task Force to deliver a full report by end of March to guide policy decisions for the new financial year. The 18-member taskforce, established to address unemployment and rising cost of living, includes private sector members who are volunteering their services without payment.
25 March 2026 · New Era →
Sunday 22 March
Editorial: Medical-police syndicate fraud threatens public health
An editorial in The Namibian warns that a syndicate of doctors and police officers allegedly involved in the murder of prosecutor Justine Shiweda has also engaged in widespread fraud, including forged medical passports, stolen hospital stamps, and fabricated insurance claims. The editorial calls on law-enforcement and health authorities to investigate immediately, and criticises medical professional bodies for remaining silent.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 February
My Zone youth publication marks 11 years of storytelling
Network Media Hub's youth and education publication My Zone celebrated 11 years of youth storytelling and gave back to children at Orlindi House of Safety in Windhoek. My Zone is published every Thursday in NMH daily newspapers.
13 February 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Monday 26 January
NBC denies plans to re-interview director general candidates
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has denied allegations that it intends to conduct re-interviews for the director general position, a role vacant since outgoing chief Stanley Similo's contract expired last year. NBC board chairperson Lazarus Jacobs said the recruitment process remains incomplete and that any claims about re-interviews are "speculation, innuendo and rumour mongering."
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 20 January
Uaandja to lead Emeraldsand Platforms media group
Nangula Uaandja, former chief executive of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, will join Emeraldsand Platforms on 1 February and become executive director on 1 July, replacing Albe Botha who held the role for 13 years.
20 January 2026 · The Namibian →