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Renthia Kaimbi

2026-04-302026-10-22
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  1. September 2026

  2. Windhoek Observer

    Renthia Kaimbi proposed amendments to the Tobacco Products Control Act

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    “Renthia Kaimbi Namibia's proposed amendments to the Tobacco Products Control Act could see the sale, distribution and use of e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookahs (hubbly bubbly) and oral nicotine pouches prohibited, while smoking restrictions around public places could extend to a 50-metre radius.”

    Vapes and hubbly-bubblies could be banned under proposed tobacco bill

  3. Windhoek Observer

    Renthia Kaimbi appeared in article byline/header

    Source

    “Renthia Kaimbi An unidentified person died in a road accident at Otuvingo village near Okakarara in the early hours of Saturday, with the victim's remains burnt beyond recognition.”

    Body burnt beyond recognition in Okakarara crash
  4. June 2026

  5. Windhoek Observer

    Renthia Kaimbi was arrested in connection with theft of suspected stolen medicines from Otjiwarongo State Hospital

    Source

    “A 40-year-old Congolese national was arrested in connection with the theft of suspected stolen medicines from the Otjiwarongo State Hospital, which were allegedly found on the shelves of a tuckshop in Orwetoveni on Friday.”

    Congolese arrested for theft of suspected stolen state hospital medicines

  6. Windhoek Observer

    Renthia Kaimbi was among the eight shortlisted candidates who failed written assessment

    Source

    “The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has been forced to restart the search for the next Prosecutor-General after none of the eight shortlisted candidates passed a written assessment, raising fresh questions about the depth of senior prosecutorial talent in the country.”

    PG recruitment hits dead end as eight candidates fail written test

  7. Windhoek Observer

    Renthia Kaimbi officially unveiled Swakopmund's new welcome sign on Tuesday

    Source

    “Renthia Kaimbi Swakopmund officially unveiled its new welcome sign on Tuesday in a ceremony marked by celebration, community pride, and a clear vision for the town's future.”

    OBSERVER COASTAL | Swakop unveils new welcome sign
  8. May 2026

  9. Windhoek Observer

    Renthia Kaimbi has planned to make GLOBALG.A.P. certification compulsory for all horticultural exports by 2027

    Source

    “Renthia Kaimbi Namibia's plan to make GLOBALG.A.P. certification compulsory for all horticultural exports by 2027 is facing financial, operational and structural challenges, according to a new report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development.”

    Horticulture certification export plans hampered by costs
Politics

Keetmanshoop municipality unable to pay October salaries, minister denies bailout

The News

The Keetmanshoop municipality cannot pay its employees for October and has a nearly N$100 million debt to NamWater. Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa confirmed the crisis and refused a government bailout, saying the council's financial problems resulted from its own actions, and also questioned three councillors' travel to Cape Town without ministerial approval while salaries remain unpaid.

22 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

Yesterday

  1. Keetmanshoop municipality unable to pay October salaries, minister denies bailout

    The Keetmanshoop municipality cannot pay its employees for October and has a nearly N$100 million debt to NamWater. Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa confirmed the crisis and refused a government bailout, saying the council's financial problems resulted from its own actions, and also questioned three councillors' travel to Cape Town without ministerial approval while salaries remain unpaid.

    22 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 16 October

  1. Ministry disputes audit finding on 53 unrecorded government vehicles

    The ministry of works and transport has rejected an Auditor-General's finding that 53 newly acquired government vehicles worth N$35.5 million were "missing" or not recorded in the pool vehicle register, saying the vehicles were permanently allocated to specific government offices and recorded in a separate register.

    16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Murder and rape accused apologises in Okahandja court

    Muundjua Karinambandje, facing seven charges including murder, rape, kidnapping and violating bodies, apologised during his first court appearance on Wednesday. He will remain in custody after the State opposed bail, citing the seriousness of alleged offences and risk of reoffending; his case was postponed to 2 March 2027.

    14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. 18-year-old arrested in Okahandja over attempted rape and alleged murders

    An 18-year-old man was arrested in Okahandja on 10 October 2026 after allegedly attempting to rape a 10-year-old girl. Police sources say he has allegedly confessed to kidnapping, raping and murdering Ingrid Maasdorp and Roswinds Fabianu in March last year.

    14 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. 18-year-old confesses to Okahandja murders after arrest for attempted rape

    An 18-year-old man has allegedly confessed to the rapes and murders of Ingrid Maasdorp and Roswinds Fabianu after being arrested for the attempted rape of a 10-year-old in Okahandja on Saturday. The suspect was 16 at the time of the slayings and attended the same school as the victims.

    13 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. ERC suspends classes in Kuisebmond and Narraville on water crisis

    The Erongo Regional Council has suspended teaching and learning at all schools in Kuisebmond and Narraville for 13–14 October 2026 due to planned water supply interruptions announced by Walvis Bay municipality. National examinations will proceed as scheduled for affected learners.

    13 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 12 October

  1. Judge reprimands CPBN over fence tender cancellation dispute

    The High Court reprimanded the Central Procurement Board of Namibia for failing to provide proper reasons for cancelling a veterinary cordon fence tender, dismissing an urgent application to stop construction. The ruling came as Namibia confirmed a new foot-and-mouth disease outbreak at Kalala Island in the Zambezi Region, with all 12 cattle samples tested positive on 7 October.

    12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. FMD culling considered; farmers worry over compensation

    The government is considering livestock culling as a control measure for the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in affected and high-risk areas, with questions remaining about the financial implications for farmers whose animals would be destroyed.

    6 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 26 September

  1. ACC founding DG Noa hands over to Bryan Eiseb October

    The Anti-Corruption Commission will mark a leadership transition on 1 October when founding Director-General Paulus Noa, who has served over 20 years, hands over to newly appointed Director-General Bryan Eiseb. The ACC describes the occasion as the beginning of "a new chapter" for the institution.

    26 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 25 September

  1. FMD suspension affects kapana vendors and customary cattle slaughter

    A nationwide suspension of livestock movement, trade and slaughtering following Foot-and-Mouth Disease detection in the //Kharas Region has left kapana vendors and families preparing customary events uncertain about cattle slaughter for lobola and funerals. Lawyers representing Affirmative Repositioning's Job Amupanda have demanded clarification from the acting agriculture minister on the scope and legal basis of the restrictions.

    25 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. FMD outbreak confirmed in Namibia's FMD-free zone

    The government has suspended imports and exports of all cloven-hoofed animals after 10 out of 11 cattle samples tested positive for Foot-and-Mouth Disease in the //Kharas Region, detected on a commercial farm during routine surveillance.

    23 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 17 September

  1. China and Namibia elevate ties to community with shared future

    China and Namibia have agreed to deepen economic, diplomatic and people-to-people cooperation following the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Namibia community with a shared future for the new era, an agreement reached during President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to China in July.

    17 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Proposed tobacco bill could ban vapes, hookahs nationwide

    Namibia's proposed Tobacco Products Control Amendments Bill of 2026 aims to prohibit the sale, distribution and use of e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookahs and oral nicotine pouches, and extend smoking restrictions to a 50-metre radius in public places. Stakeholders at a public consultation raised concerns that an outright ban could drive such products underground rather than address health risks.

    16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. WhatsApp message falsely claims High Court legalized same-sex marriage

    A WhatsApp message circulating on social media falsely claimed the High Court had ruled in favour of same-sex marriage in Namibia. The office of the judiciary and the ministry of justice and labour relations have clarified that same-sex marriage remains illegal in Namibia.

    16 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 14 September

  1. Shityuwete burial reignites debate on national hero honours

    The state funeral of liberation struggle veteran Helao Joseph Shityuwete, a former Robben Island political prisoner who spent 18 years imprisoned, has prompted calls for him to have been buried at Heroes' Acre and accorded national hero status, with supporters arguing his decades of sacrifice and instrumental role in the armed liberation struggle warranted Namibia's highest honour.

    14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Conservation and development can coexist, says Mbuende

    National Planning Commission Director-General Dr Kaire Mbuende has called for a balance between environmental conservation and industrial development, arguing that conservation concerns should not become an absolute barrier to economic activity. Speaking at the African Green Industries Summit in Swakopmund, Mbuende said environmental impact must be seriously assessed but that Namibia should not be forced to choose between development and conservation.

    10 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. CPBN awards N$123m fence tender to failed bidder after cancellation

    The Central Procurement Board of Namibia cancelled a N$127 million tender for veterinary cordon fences along the South Africa border and awarded the contract via emergency procurement to a company that had failed in the competitive bidding process, raising concerns about transparency and procurement integrity.

    9 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Unidentified person dies in Okakarara road crash

    An unidentified person died in a road accident at Otuvingo village near Okakarara in the early hours of Saturday when a Nissan NP200 lost control, left the road and collided with a tree, with the victim's remains burnt beyond recognition. The remains have been taken to Otjiwarongo police mortuary and are expected to be transferred to Windhoek for forensic examination.

    5 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Human rights panel examines treatment of remand detainees

    A panel hosted by the Southern African Leaders Coalition for Faith, Freedom and Justice examined the rights and dignity of people awaiting trial in Namibia, considering existing protections, implementation challenges, and alternatives to custodial detention for vulnerable groups.

    3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Opposition leader calls for broader definition of Namibian heroes

    Immanuel Nashinge, leader of the official opposition, argues that Namibia's definition of national heroes should expand beyond liberation struggle figures to include citizens who serve communities, protect others, create employment, and build the economy. He contends the current system for awarding national honours favours individuals with liberation credentials or political ties while overlooking contemporary contributions.

    27 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 17 August

  1. Security plan for 400 magistrates and prosecutors reaches Cabinet

    Chief Justice Peter Shivute convened a meeting to review a security assessment for over 400 prosecutors and judicial officers, following concerns heightened by the death of regional prosecutor Justine Shiweda. The report is expected to be submitted to Cabinet and the Office of the Prime Minister in the coming weeks for consideration and possible implementation.

    17 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 14 August

  1. Two medicines quarantined or recalled in Namibia

    The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council quarantined two batches of Azithromycin Oral Suspension after complaints it failed to dissolve properly and contained lumps, while Cospharm Investments issued a voluntary recall of VCS Flumed Syrup after crystals were found in units.

    14 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Monday 10 August

  1. Triumphant College faces staff complaints over pay equity and nepotism

    An anonymous coalition of staff at Triumphant College has lodged complaints with the rector alleging pay inequities, arbitrary salary adjustments, and unclear recruitment practices. Administrative employees reportedly earn between N$7,000 and N$9,000 monthly without defined criteria, while a Level 8-qualified lecturer receives N$14,132.56 including benefits, with staff citing inadequate housing allowances and financial pressure in Windhoek.

    10 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 7 August

  1. Former NAC board members challenge minister's power to remove them

    Five members of the Namibia Airports Company Board of Directors, fired by Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi, have disputed the legality of their removal and defended their tenure, citing inherited financial and operational pressures including losses of N$111.7 million in 2020/2021 and N$93.7 million in 2022.

    7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Navachab Gold Mine boosts Half Marathon sponsorship to N$1.5 million

    Navachab Gold Mine has increased its sponsorship of the 12th Navachab Half Marathon to N$1.5 million, with the race scheduled for 19 September targeting approximately 2,000 entries. The mine aims to grow the event into an international competition, with prize allocations rising from N$345,000 in 2025 to N$530,000 this year.

    30 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 24 July

  1. NASAWU rejects Gendev Fishing's salary increase offer

    The Namibia Seamen and Allied Workers Union has rejected Gendev Fishing Group's proposal to raise the basic monthly salary from N$3,850.95 to N$6,800 for 195 hours per month, arguing it does not constitute a genuine increment but rather payment for standard working hours. The company issued a 24-hour ultimatum and framed the move as a 120% increase, while the union maintains that paying workers for hours actually worked is not a pay rise.

    24 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Otjiwarongo CEO accused of receiving housing allowance while in council house

    The CEO of Otjiwarongo municipality is facing allegations of unlawfully receiving a housing allowance while residing in a council-owned property, a practice that violates government housing policy and may constitute a criminal offence under Namibian law. Government policy and council staff regulations explicitly prohibit simultaneous receipt of a housing subsidy and occupation of state-owned accommodation.

    22 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Walvis Bay children's home faces monthly N$43,000 funding shortfall

    Jonah Home in Walvis Bay, which cares for twenty vulnerable children, faces a monthly funding shortfall exceeding N$43,000 that threatens its ability to provide basic necessities. The facility has become a de facto national repository for child protection cases from across Namibia, with children often lacking birth certificates and requiring intensive medical or psychological support.

    16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. Rescue teams appeal for closure in teen drowning case

    Namibian Marshall Rangers Emergency Rescue Services have appealed to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to intervene in concluding a search and recovery operation for a 15-year-old boy, Erwin Bezuidenhoudt, who drowned in the Atlantic Ocean in Swakopmund on July 2, 2026. The recovery effort has been hampered by legal and technical obstacles involving private entities, despite multi-agency collaboration including the Police, Navy, and Municipality.

    16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. Swapo denies managing Farm 37 housing list at district office

    Swapo Party's Walvis Bay Rural district coordinator Patrick Barthomeus has denied allegations that the party is managing the municipal housing beneficiary list for the Farm 37 housing project from its district office, calling such claims "malicious lies and propaganda." He stated that Swapo Party district offices are not government institutions and lack the mandate or authority to carry out government functions like housing allocation.

    16 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

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