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Monday, 8 June 2026
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2018-05-182026-06-08
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Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. February 2026

  2. The Namibian

    Nampa received comments from Mbandeka on the sidelines of a send-off ceremony at Eros Airport

    Source

    “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 says

  3. The Namibian

    Nampa provided additional reporting

    Source

    “Additional reporting Nampa.”

    FNB stokvel brings inclusion, transparency

  4. New Era

    Nampa was spoken to by Monica Geingos about the enduring impact of the late statesman

    Source

    “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’
  5. January 2026

  6. New Era

    Nampa was availed a notice by the ministry's directorate of veterinary services on Wednesday

    Source

    “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 products

  7. New Era

    Nampa reported 124 people died by suicide in Namibia between January and March last year

    Source

    “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 far

  8. New Era

    Nampa interviewed William Minnie recently

    Source

    “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, exclusion

  9. New Era

    Nampa reported that Fillemon told about her decision to enter local government

    Source

    “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 blueprint

  10. New Era

    Ashipala told Nampa his development goals align with regional and national plans

    Source

    “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 vision
Society

Police forensics backs up 7000 DNA cases, seek N$30 million

The News

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.

Why it matters

Police forensic DNA backlog of 7,000 cases cripples criminal justice capacity and accountability at a systemic level.

2 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Police forensics backs up 7000 DNA cases, seek N$30 million

    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 →

Thursday 28 May

  1. Christuskirche symbolizes Namibia's colonial genocide legacy

    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 →

Wednesday 27 May

  1. Kunene launches N$28 million secondary school construction at Opuwo

    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 →

  2. Kavango West Cattle Ranch invests N$5.8m in herd improvements

    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 →

Monday 18 May

  1. IUM to open 120-bed private hospital near Ondangwa by 2027

    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 →

Monday 11 May

  1. Kavango West school dropout and teen pregnancy rates surge sharply

    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 →

Monday 20 April

  1. Nekundi rejects extension for e-hailing operators' permit deadline

    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 →

Thursday 16 April

  1. Two men arrested in Rehoboth drug possession operations

    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 →

  2. Opuwo trade fair to host third annual horse racing event

    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 →

Monday 13 April

  1. Justice essential for meaningful genocide remembrance – Minnie

    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 →

Friday 10 April

  1. Omaruru Town Council seeks N$28m for informal water infrastructure

    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 →

Tuesday 7 April

  1. Hardap aquaculture centre reaches 80% of annual fingerling target

    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 →

Thursday 2 April

  1. NBC receives N$335 million in 2026/27 media budget allocation

    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 →

  2. Child-headed households fuel school absenteeism in Kavango West

    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 →

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Omaruru Municipality faces N$92m in unpaid resident debts

    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 →

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Financial and staffing shortages hamper Karibib's growth

    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 →

  2. Osona residents endure multi-day power outage after rainfall

    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 →

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 →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Iran strikes Gulf energy sites as oil prices climb sharply

    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 →

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 →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. Namra reports N$90 billion in historic tax debt accumulation

    Namibia Revenue Agency has reported N$90 billion in accumulated tax debt, with N$17–18 billion representing capital tax and the remainder comprising interest and penalties. The agency is urging taxpayers to participate in an extended tax amnesty programme (running until October) which has already collected nearly N$3 billion and could recover the capital portion while waiving interest and penalties.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 February

  1. Attorney General condemns killing of prosecutor Shiweda

    Attorney General Festus Mbandeka has condemned the fatal attack on Ondangwa control prosecutor Justine Shiweda, calling it a targeted assault on the rule of law and Namibia's democratic institutions. Shiweda was shot and doused with acid on 17 October while preparing for work; six suspects have been arrested, and the government has initiated security measures for judicial officers.

    13 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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