Namibia Minute.
Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Namibia's state-owned news agency, allocated N$22.5 million in the 2026/27 media budget.

Society

Governor funds new house for elderly Fumbe pensioner

The News

Kavango East governor Hamunyera Hambyuka handed over a newly constructed two-roomed house to Kapango Kavera and her family at Fumbe village, after her plight of sleeping on the ground with grandchildren under a tree became public. The corrugated zinc structure, built at a cost of N$30,000 using State funds through collaboration with Rundu Vocational Training Centre, provides immediate relief, and the governor pledged to furnish it with beds and blankets.

18 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Governor funds new house for elderly Fumbe pensioner

    Kavango East governor Hamunyera Hambyuka handed over a newly constructed two-roomed house to Kapango Kavera and her family at Fumbe village, after her plight of sleeping on the ground with grandchildren under a tree became public. The corrugated zinc structure, built at a cost of N$30,000 using State funds through collaboration with Rundu Vocational Training Centre, provides immediate relief, and the governor pledged to furnish it with beds and blankets.

    18 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Mariental Youth Centre hamstrung by staff shortages and poor facilities

    The Mariental Youth Resource Centre operates at reduced capacity with only two staff members instead of the required seven, while its converted house premises lacks youth-friendly infrastructure. The centre is pursuing a five-year plan to construct a new multipurpose facility and has revived programmes in agricultural cooperatives, entrepreneurship training, and environmental education despite staffing constraints.

    11 March 2026 · New Era →

Friday 6 March

  1. Mpungu fish farm far below capacity despite N$30 million investment

    The Mpungu fish farm in Kavango West, designed to produce 20 metric tonnes annually, has never exceeded five tonnes per year due to slow-growing native tilapia species, poor pond drainage, inadequate temperature conditions, and insufficient funding for repairs. Officials say overcoming the shortfall will require decisions on funding, management, and science that have been delayed.

    6 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 4 March

  1. LPM councillor criticises budget as fiscally cautious but insufficient

    Mariental Municipality councillor William Minnie says the 2026/27 National Budget prioritises fiscal consolidation over structural transformation and inadequately addresses inequality, unemployment and economic exclusion. He argues that modest economic growth projections are concentrated in capital-intensive mining, while operational spending dominates capital investment, and development allocations remain insufficient to drive meaningful infrastructure expansion or job creation.

    4 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Windhoek residents owe city over N$800 million in arrears

    Residents of Windhoek have accumulated more than N$800 million in unpaid water, electricity, rates and taxes accounts, with arrears stretching up to 120 days. The City of Windhoek is pursuing debt collection measures and has implemented a write-off strategy, having processed approximately N$380 million in approved write-offs for pensioners and eligible households.

    4 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 2 March

  1. Ncuncuni councillor prioritises documents, water, electricity access

    Ncuncuni constituency councillor Michael Naiteta has called for equitable resource allocation to address basic needs, identifying access to national documents, water and electricity as immediate priorities. He noted that 178 learners without required documentation were unable to continue their studies, and plans to drill at least two boreholes per year while pursuing electrification initiatives.

    2 March 2026 · New Era →

  2. Kavango West enrolment rises; infrastructure remains key constraint

    The Kavango West education directorate registered 54,127 learners for the 2026 academic year, up 2,123 from 2025, with secondary school enrolment rising by 960. The director cautioned that infrastructure constraints—particularly shortages of hostels and classrooms—remain a pressing concern for schools serving remote villages.

    2 March 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Omaruru's first TVET centre opens to boost youth skills

    A Technical Vocational Education and Training centre is expected to open in Omaruru in the coming weeks, providing post-secondary pathways for young people in the constituency and nearby areas. The facility, part of Erongo region's strategic plan, aims to address youth unemployment and equip learners with practical skills aligned to mining, fishing, tourism and agriculture sectors.

    25 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Police seek public help finding Rundu serial rape suspect

    Namibian Police in Rundu are appealing for public assistance in locating a masked man suspected of raping eight women in separate incidents across the town. Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu reported that the latest attack occurred on Friday in Kehemu, where the suspect allegedly entered a woman's home, threatened her with a knife, and raped her.

    25 February 2026 · New Era →

Monday 23 February

  1. Namibia awaits CAF approval to begin Independence Stadium construction

    Namibia's ministry says it is waiting for a technical review from African football's governing body (CAF) before finalising preparations for the Independence Stadium. Design documentation was submitted to CAF in December 2025 for compliance review, but the ministry has not received a response despite follow-up attempts, though it aims to complete construction preparations by March 2026.

    23 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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