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Okahandja murder suspect allegedly cut school CCTV cables …security guards who apprehended him set to receive rewards after business community’s pledges

Okahandja murder suspect allegedly cut school CCTV cables …security guards who apprehended him set to receive rewards after business community’s pledges

October 15, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi Okahandja community members are questioning why police did not detect the alleged conduct of murder suspect Muundjua Karinambande earlier after he was accused of cutting cables conne...
Okahandja murder suspect arrested after separate attempted rape of 10-year-old

Okahandja murder suspect arrested after separate attempted rape of 10-year-old

October 14, 2026
…as autopsy revealed Maasdorp’s face had been skinned and hips broken Renthia Kaimbi An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attempted rape of a 10-year-old girl in Okahandja...

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Public urged to stop telling mental health patients to ‘just pray about it’

Public urged to stop telling mental health patients to ‘just pray about it’

October 15, 2026
Patience Makwele Health officials in Kavango West have warned the public against dismissing people experiencing mental health difficulties by telling them to “just pray about it”, saying stigma and...
Okahandja murder suspect allegedly cut school CCTV cables …security guards who apprehended him set to receive rewards after business community’s pledges

Okahandja murder suspect allegedly cut school CCTV cables …security guards who apprehended him set to receive rewards after business community’s pledges

October 15, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi Okahandja community members are questioning why police did not detect the alleged conduct of murder suspect Muundjua Karinambande earlier after he was accused of cutting cables conne...
‘Where are the diamonds?’ – Venaani

‘Where are the diamonds?’ – Venaani

October 15, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has challenged mines and energy minister Modestus Amutse to explain what has happened to diamonds worth hundreds of million...
Kangulu demands answers on N$860 000 defence department’s travel spending

Kangulu demands answers on N$860 000 defence department’s travel spending

October 15, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) shadow minister of defence and veterans affairs Aloisius Kangulu has called on the defence ministry to explain N$860 000 reportedly spent on s...
Steenkamp wants research turned into jobs

Steenkamp wants research turned into jobs

October 15, 2026
Patience Makwele Education minister Sanet Steenkamp has called for closer cooperation between universities and industry to help turn student research into businesses, practical solutions and employ...
Groot-Aub gets permanent ambulance after years of advocacy

Groot-Aub gets permanent ambulance after years of advocacy

October 14, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The Groot-Aub Clinic has received a permanent ambulance, dedicated driver and paramedic following years of advocacy for improved emergency medical services in the area. Windhoek...
ACC urged to step up anti-corruption efforts in Erongo

ACC urged to step up anti-corruption efforts in Erongo

October 14, 2026
Patience Makwele  The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has been urged to intensify its efforts to prevent and combat corruption in Erongo, where bribery was pointed out as the most commonly re...
Grove Mall seeks N$699 000 from tenant

Grove Mall seeks N$699 000 from tenant

October 14, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Grove Mall of Namibia has approached the High Court seeking N$699 156.80 in unpaid rent and charges from Epitychia Trading CC and businessman Henry Carl Smit, while also seeking to...
Okahandja murder suspect arrested after separate attempted rape of 10-year-old

Okahandja murder suspect arrested after separate attempted rape of 10-year-old

October 14, 2026
…as autopsy revealed Maasdorp’s face had been skinned and hips broken Renthia Kaimbi An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attempted rape of a 10-year-old girl in Okahandja...
CoW pledges to accelerate informal settlement upgrading

CoW pledges to accelerate informal settlement upgrading

October 14, 2026
Patience Makwele  The City of Windhoek has pledged to accelerate informal settlement upgrading across the capital as part of its efforts to protect vulnerable communities from flooding, house ...

MONEY

Banks’ profit growth driven by lower bad-debt provisions

Banks’ profit growth driven by lower bad-debt provisions

October 15, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia’s major listed banks recorded divergent financial performances in the first half of 2026, with lower bad-debt provisions supporting profit growth at FirstRand Namibia while SBN...
Langer Heinrich produces one million pounds of uranium in Q3

Langer Heinrich produces one million pounds of uranium in Q3

October 15, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Paladin Energy’s Langer Heinrich Mine in the Erongo Region million pounds of uranium oxide in the quarter ended 30 September 2026, with output affected by a planned maintenance shutdow...
Namfisa resolves 93% of consumer complaints, recovers N$4.4 million

Namfisa resolves 93% of consumer complaints, recovers N$4.4 million

October 15, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) resolved 375 of the 403 consumer complaints received during the 2025/26 financial year, securing N$4.4 million in ref...
Trustco shareholders to vote on board overhaul in December

Trustco shareholders to vote on board overhaul in December

October 15, 2026
Staff Writer  Trustco Group Holdings shareholders will meet on 2 December to vote on proposals to remove the majority of the company’s incumbent board members and appoint new directors. The meet...
Bannerman raises N$5m through share purchase plan

Bannerman raises N$5m through share purchase plan

October 15, 2026
Staff Writer  Bannerman Energy has raised A$440 000 (approximately N$5 million) through its share purchase plan, with 39 shareholders participating in the offer. The company said all 39 valid ap...
UD Trucks strengthens focus on total transport solutions

UD Trucks strengthens focus on total transport solutions

October 15, 2026
Staff Writer  UD Trucks Southern Africa is strengthening its focus on fleet reliability, cost management and after-sales support through a strategy aimed at helping transport operators improve prod...
Okahandja: A failure to connect the dots
Editorial

Okahandja: A failure to connect the dots

October 15, 2026
Public urged to stop telling mental health patients to ‘just pray about it’
National News

Public urged to stop telling mental health patients to ‘just pray about it’

October 15, 2026
Okahandja murder suspect allegedly cut school CCTV cables …security guards who apprehended him set to receive rewards after business community’s pledges
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Okahandja murder suspect allegedly cut school CCTV cables …security guards who apprehended him set to receive rewards after business community’s pledges

October 15, 2026
Banks’ profit growth driven by lower bad-debt provisions
Observer Money

Banks’ profit growth driven by lower bad-debt provisions

October 15, 2026
Langer Heinrich produces one million pounds of uranium in Q3
Observer Money

Langer Heinrich produces one million pounds of uranium in Q3

October 15, 2026
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