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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Namibia's state-owned news agency, allocated N$22.5 million in the 2026/27 media budget.

Business

Namra reports N$90 billion in historic tax debt accumulation

The News

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 →

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 →

  2. FNB launches weSave group savings account for stokvel groups

    First National Bank Namibia has introduced weSave, a group savings account designed to enable structured collective saving for stokvel-style groups with up to 93 members. The product aims to promote financial inclusion and transparency while removing barriers to group saving regardless of location or income level.

    13 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Monica Geingos says late president's legacy belongs to Namibians

    Former first lady Monica Geingos has stated that the legacy of late president Hage Geingob does not belong to any individual but to the entire nation, emphasising that Namibians can learn from both his successes and struggles. A combined candlelight ceremony honouring Geingob and Founding President Sam Nujoma is to be held at Heroes Acre on Saturday.

    5 February 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 29 January

  1. Judiciary defends interpreter deployment at Opuwo court

    The Office of the Judiciary has clarified that interpreter allocation at courts is determined by geographical location and dominant regional languages, following concerns about the availability of Otjiherero and Damara/Nama interpretation services at Opuwo Magistrate's Court. The Judiciary spokesperson stated that systematic processes are in place to source specific language interpreters in advance and that no case backlog has been attributed solely to interpreter shortages.

    29 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Kavango West school pupils recover from suspected food poisoning

    Twenty-eight pupils from Katjinakatji Senior Secondary School were treated at Rundu State Hospital after a suspected food poisoning incident linked to a hostel meal of bread and processed meat served Sunday evening. The school principal cited unstable electricity supply and concerns about the food supplier's lack of cooling equipment as contributing factors.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 23 January

  1. Cholera outbreak in Grootfontein spreading but manageable, officials say

    A cholera outbreak that began in November in the Kap n Bou informal settlement has spread to several areas in Otjozondjupa region, with 39 confirmed hospitalisations and 108 suspected cases as of January, but no deaths recorded. A senior medical officer says the situation is under control following the establishment of a dedicated treatment centre, and a multi-sectoral task force is now working on containment and elimination through improved water infrastructure, hygiene awareness, and isolation protocols.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 22 January

  1. Cholera outbreak in Grootfontein stabilizing with dedicated treatment centre

    A cholera outbreak in Otjozondjupa's Kap n Bou informal settlement has been brought under control through the establishment of a dedicated treatment centre at Grootfontein State Hospital, with only two patients in quarantine as of Monday. The government has deployed improved water infrastructure and mounted multi-sectoral efforts including public awareness campaigns, with no deaths reported despite 39 confirmed hospitalizations and 108 suspected cases since the outbreak began in November 2025.

    22 January 2026 · New Era →

Friday 16 January

  1. Kunene Regional Football League resumes after six-month break

    The Kunene Regional Football Association's Northwest Division League will kick off this weekend after a six-month hiatus, with teams competing for promotional spots and former champions Outjo Football Academy returning to the competition.

    16 January 2026 · New Era →

Sunday 11 January

  1. Former SWAPO MP and journalist Hendjala laid to rest

    Erasmus Captain Hendjala, a 78-year-old former SWAPO member of Parliament and veteran journalist, was buried in his Iinyikanyika home village in the Omusati Region. The funeral service at a Roman Catholic Church in Oshikuku drew a large crowd including his former media colleagues.

    11 January 2026 · Informanté →

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