Namibia's state-owned news agency, allocated N$22.5 million in the 2026/27 media budget.
Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has ruled out any extension to the end-of-April 2026 deadline for e-hailing operators to obtain regularisation permits and comply with legal requirements. The minister said operators had more than a year to comply and that those who have applied have already received permits, while temporary permits remain underutilised.
20 April 2026 · New Era →
Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has ruled out any extension to the end-of-April 2026 deadline for e-hailing operators to obtain regularisation permits and comply with legal requirements. The minister said operators had more than a year to comply and that those who have applied have already received permits, while temporary permits remain underutilised.
20 April 2026 · New Era →
Two men were arrested in separate undercover police operations in Rehoboth's Block E on Tuesday in connection with possession of illegal substances including cannabis skunk and mandrax tablets. Both face charges under the Abuse of Dependence-Producing Substances Act, with the second suspect also charged with defeating the course of justice.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Opuwo Annual Trade Fair Society will host horse racing on 25–26 April 2026 at Newman Katuta Sports Field, expecting over 35 horses and donkeys to compete across multiple distance categories. Organisers have added safety measures including crowd fencing to address past incidents and aim to make the fair more inclusive for all age groups through the event.
16 April 2026 · New Era →
Omaruru Town Council needs an estimated N$28 million to upgrade water infrastructure in informal settlements, as it faces ageing systems, vandalism of communal water points, and rising demand linked to rapid urbanisation. Recent borehole drilling has stabilised overall water supply, but the council continues to tackle illegal connections and plans phased upgrades of asbestos pipelines while seeking government support.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Tilapia fingerling production at Namibia's Hardap Inland Aquaculture Centre has reached about 80% of its annual target despite operational constraints including incomplete infrastructure and limited holding space. The Ministry of Agriculture says it is committed to rehabilitating infrastructure and improving production levels by December this year.
7 April 2026 · New Era →
The Information and Communication Technology Minister announced a N$682 million budget for 2026/2027, with the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation receiving N$335.3 million as the largest beneficiary among three state-owned media entities, while Nampa and New Era Publication Corporation saw their allocations reduced to N$22.5 million each.
2 April 2026 · New Era →
Ncamagoro Combined School in Kavango West struggles with poor attendance and discipline, with child-headed households, hunger, long walking distances, and teenage pregnancies creating major barriers to education. The region's education director attributes child-headed households to poverty and unemployment, noting that the government has responded with social grants, food assistance, and support programmes.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Residents and property owners in Omaruru owe the municipality over N$92 million in outstanding debt, with most accounts exceeding 120 days overdue. The municipality CEO says poor payment compliance is hampering service delivery and has introduced prepaid water meters and service disconnections to improve revenue collection.
1 April 2026 · New Era →
Karibib Town Council faces mounting challenges from limited funding and manpower as rapid population growth driven by mining activity strains housing and service delivery. The council is prioritising the formalisation of two informal settlements and planning new housing extensions, but residents report slow progress on sanitation and waste management.
31 March 2026 · New Era →
Residents of Osona Village estate near Okahandja lost electricity on Saturday evening during rainfall, with the outage extending into a second day by Monday morning. The blackout has caused loss of perishable food, disrupted infant care, endangered refrigerated medication, and exposed communication gaps from management, despite an N$11-million grid upgrade in 2022 meant to prevent such recurring seasonal outages.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →