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New Era
Nampa interviewed chief fisheries biologist Albertina Joseph
“Chief fisheries biologist Albertina Joseph told Nampa in a recent interview that the fish farm was supposed to produce 20 metric tonnes on an annual basis, but production has not exceeded five metric tonnes per year since its establishment.”
Mpungu fish farm’s strugglesNew Era
Nampa conducted interview with Naiteta on Thursday
“In an interview with Nampa on Thursday, Naiteta said the lack of national documents remains a critical barrier, particularly for young people seeking to further their studies.”
Ncuncuni calls for fair resource allocationThe Namibian
Nampa received comments from Mbandeka on the sidelines of a send-off ceremony at Eros Airport
“Speaking to Nampa on the sidelines of a send-off ceremony at Eros Airport in Windhoek on Thursday, Mbandeka said Shiweda was killed while carrying out her duties on behalf of the nation.”
We shall make sure Justine didn’t die in vain, attorney general Mbandeka saysThe Namibian
Nampa provided additional reporting
New Era
Nampa was spoken to by Monica Geingos about the enduring impact of the late statesman
“Speaking to Nampa about the enduring impact of the late Statesman, Geingos reflected on the two years since his passing, emphasising the collective loss felt by the nation.”
‘Namibians own Geingob’New Era
Nampa was availed a notice by the ministry's directorate of veterinary services on Wednesday
“According to a notice availed to Nampa by the ministry's directorate of veterinary services on Wednesday, the suspension is in place until further notice, with all previously issued import permits being cancelled.”
Ministry suspends Angolan raw bran productsNew Era
Nampa reported 124 people died by suicide in Namibia between January and March last year
“Nampa reported that the Oshana region in central northern Namibia topped the grim list with 20 suicide cases, followed closely by Omusati with 17 and Kavango East with 14.”
2026 starts on a suicide note …seven take own lives so farNew Era
Nampa interviewed William Minnie recently
“In an interview with Nampa recently, Minnie said these are not abstract policy issues to him, they are daily experiences that define how communities live and survive.”
Minnie dares to dream … vows fighting inequality, unemployment, exclusionNew Era
Nampa reported that Fillemon told about her decision to enter local government
“Fillemon told Nampa yesterday that her decision to enter local government was driven by a desire to offer practical solutions to persistent community challenges.”
Fillemon outlines Okaku’s development blueprintNew Era
Ashipala told Nampa his development goals align with regional and national plans
“Ashipala told Nampa on Wednesday that his development goals are aligned with the Oshana Regional Council's strategic plan, Namibia's sixth national development plan (NDP6), and the Swapo Party manifesto, with a focus on sustainable growth and improved quality of life for residents.”
Ashipala outlines Okatana’s visionThe Kufamosha Information Disability Centre will host a six-day expo from 28 July to 2 August at Omuthiya to promote social and economic inclusion of people with disabilities, featuring 20–30 exhibitors offering products and services ranging from arts and crafts to ICT solutions and assistive technologies.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The Kufamosha Information Disability Centre will host a six-day expo from 28 July to 2 August at Omuthiya to promote social and economic inclusion of people with disabilities, featuring 20–30 exhibitors offering products and services ranging from arts and crafts to ICT solutions and assistive technologies.
21 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Community leaders in Mururani village say an abandoned mobile clinic container has left residents without healthcare for six years, forcing expectant women, children, and the elderly to travel long distances to distant clinics at significant cost. Village headman and local councillor say lack of permanent nursing staff and transport barriers are delaying care.
19 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's women's hockey coach Trevor Cormack cited unavailability of overseas-based players, limited facility access, and financial constraints as obstacles to preparations for an International Test Series against South Africa scheduled for July 18–25 in Cape Town, which is part of the team's buildup to the 2027 African Games in Cairo.
14 July 2026 · New Era →
The City of Windhoek's electrification programme, launched in April, is targeting 1,298 households across informal settlements. The Mix Settlement project, which will connect 267 households, is about 80% complete with a development valued at over N$6 million including overhead power lines and street lighting.
13 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Former FC Ongos head coach Ronny Kanalelo, appointed in November 2025, has stepped down from the role after guiding the club to a fourth-place finish in the 2025/26 Namibia Premier Football League season. Kanalelo said he leaves proud of the progress made, though financial constraints limited the team's ability to strengthen the squad as intended.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Two remote villages in Oshikoto region—Oluundje and Evale—will receive solar-powered off-grid desalination plants valued at more than N$3 million, with construction beginning in September to address chronic water shortages and improve food security. The systems will also incorporate community aquaculture, with water discharged from desalination used to support fish tanks with more than 1,500 fingerlings expected to mature within six months.
9 July 2026 · New Era →
Rundu Town Council has fulfilled its preparations for the Public Enterprises Games, with the town ready to host close to 5,000 participants. The council has provided logistical support including accommodation arrangements and facility access, with most accommodation establishments already fully booked.
29 June 2026 · New Era →
The commissioning of the Ozondati-Omatjete pipeline last year has resolved a long-standing water crisis in Omatjete, benefiting both households and farming activities. Community leaders are calling for continued investment to assist neighbouring settlements that continue to struggle with water supply.
18 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Despite tourism attractions and mining prospects, Sesfontein constituency in Kunene region struggles with infrastructure deficits, water shortages and limited investment. The councillor says the constituency lacks adequate water infrastructure, reliable road networks, accessible health facilities, stable telecommunications and sufficient investment in key economic sectors.
16 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The seventh Nkurenkuru Expo gala dinner raised N$600,500 on Saturday to support the event running from 24 July to 2 August under the theme 'Empowering Economic Growth and Celebrating Heritage'. Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba said the funds would help position the expo as a platform for jobs and business opportunities while respecting local traditions and heritage.
8 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian Police Forensic Science Institute faces a backlog of 7,000 DNA cases dating to 2021, with a commissioner stating that clearing the backlog requires N$30 million annually, though the division's operational budget is around N$3.5 million. The facility receives about 1,000 new cases quarterly and clears above 70% of incoming samples, but the historic backlog continues to impede investigative and judicial capacity.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
As Namibia marks the second Genocide Remembrance Day (gazetted as a national holiday in 2024), the Christuskirche in Windhoek, built between 1907 and 1910, remains a prominent reminder of German colonial rule and the genocide against Ovaherero and Nama communities during 1904–1908. Commemorations honour victims and renew calls for historical justice, reparations, and reconciliation.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Kunene Regional Council launched construction of Otjirongondo Secondary School at Opuwo as part of the education ministry's decongestion plan. The N$28.2-million project will include 20 classrooms, vocational workshops, laboratories, and a library, with plans for it to become the first phase of a boarding school.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Kavango West Cattle Ranch has planned farm development projects worth about N$5.8 million for the 2026/27 financial year, with spending focused on breeding stock, fodder production, water infrastructure and fire protection. The ranch aims to strengthen its herd and increase throughput from 1 500 to 3 000 head of cattle per annum, while raising the herd size from 6 300 to at least 8 000 head.
27 May 2026 · The Namibian →
International University of Management founder David Namwandi announced construction of a 120-bed private hospital located three kilometres northwest of Ondangwa, expected to open mid-2027. The facility will serve as a training hospital in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
18 May 2026 · New Era →
Kavango West's education director reports that 1,460 learners dropped out of school and 332 girls became pregnant in 2025, nearly double the 2024 figures. He calls for coordinated action among schools, families, communities, and health services to address poverty, weak parental involvement, and gaps in reproductive health knowledge.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
LPM councillor William Minnie says the annual Genocide Remembrance Walk in Lüderitz (10–12 April) must advance calls for justice, reparations and full recognition of the 1904–1908 Nama and Herero genocide, not merely ceremonial remembrance. He argues government must support institutionalising genocide education and inclusive reparations processes led by affected communities.
13 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 →
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 →
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 →
Iran launched fresh attacks on energy installations across the Gulf, hitting Bahrain's Al Ma'ameer refinery complex and prompting major producers in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait to declare force majeure, warning of possible export disruptions. Oil prices surged to their highest levels since 2022 as regional conflict sparked market volatility and US embassy staff evacuations from Saudi Arabia.
10 March 2026 · New Era →