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Okahandja murder accused allegedly returned to class after killing Fabianu …hid bloodied knife in school’s bathroom

Okahandja murder accused allegedly returned to class after killing Fabianu …hid bloodied knife in school’s bathroom

October 16, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi Karinambande Muundjua has allegedly confessed to luring seven-year-old Roswinds Fabianu out of K W von Maree Combined School with N$2 coins before raping and killing her in nearby bu...
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...

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IPC demands disciplinary action over N$14m stock discrepancies

IPC demands disciplinary action over N$14m stock discrepancies

October 16, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has called for disciplinary action against officials responsible for financial irregularities at the ministry of home affairs, immigration...
Learners with disabilities need more than equipment

Learners with disabilities need more than equipment

October 16, 2026
Patience Makwele Learners with disabilities need more than specialized equipment to access quality education, with education minister Sanet Steenkamp warning that resources must reach classrooms an...
Ministry rejects audit finding on 53 “missing” govt vehicles

Ministry rejects audit finding on 53 “missing” govt vehicles

October 16, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The ministry of works and transport has disputed an audit finding that 53 newly acquired government vehicles worth N$35.5 million were “missing” or not recorded in the pool vehicle r...
Over 100 visually impaired Namibians trained

Over 100 visually impaired Namibians trained

October 16, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm More than 100 Namibians with visual impairments have received remedial and medical massage training through Nomad Wellness Academy. Vice President Lucia Witbooi says skills deve...
MPs demand stronger workplace protections for women

MPs demand stronger workplace protections for women

October 16, 2026
Patience Makwele Members of parliament (MPs) have called for greater pay transparency, better support for working mothers and tougher enforcement of employment equity requirements, saying women mus...
Okahandja murder accused allegedly returned to class after killing Fabianu …hid bloodied knife in school’s bathroom

Okahandja murder accused allegedly returned to class after killing Fabianu …hid bloodied knife in school’s bathroom

October 16, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi Karinambande Muundjua has allegedly confessed to luring seven-year-old Roswinds Fabianu out of K W von Maree Combined School with N$2 coins before raping and killing her in nearby bu...
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...

MONEY

IMF projects economic growth to reach 2.7% by 2027

IMF projects economic growth to reach 2.7% by 2027

October 16, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to increase from 1.7% in 2025 to 2.0% in 2026 and 2.7% in 2027, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) lat...
Agra expects annual profit to rise by up to 27.5%

Agra expects annual profit to rise by up to 27.5%

October 16, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Agra Limited expects its profit after tax, basic earnings per share and headline earnings per share to increase by between 22.5% and 27.5% for the financial year ended 31 July 2026. ...
Standard Bank projects inflation to climb to 5.2% in 2027

Standard Bank projects inflation to climb to 5.2% in 2027

October 16, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA  The country’s headline inflation is projected to climb to approximately 5.2% in 2027, up from an expected average of above 4.35% in 2026, driven by a prolonged global oil shock and mo...
Namibia pushes for local beneficiation of critical minerals

Namibia pushes for local beneficiation of critical minerals

October 16, 2026
Staff Writer  Namibia has called for stronger partnerships between Africa and the European Union (EU) to ensure that critical minerals and other raw materials are processed locally, with producer c...
Namibia pushes for local beneficiation of critical minerals

Namibia pushes for local beneficiation of critical minerals

October 16, 2026
Staff Writer  Namibia has called for stronger partnerships between Africa and the European Union (EU) to ensure that critical minerals and other raw materials are processed locally, with producer c...
Nuclear expansion expected to drive long-term uranium demand

Nuclear expansion expected to drive long-term uranium demand

October 16, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA  Growing global focus on energy security, electrification and the expansion of artificial intelligence and data centres is strengthening policy support for nuclear power, supporting ex...
YOUNG OBSERVER | ICT industry urged to open doors for youth employment
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YOUNG OBSERVER | ICT industry urged to open doors for youth employment

October 16, 2026
OBSERVER FEATURE | SWAPO at the crossroads: Can Nujoma’s party become its own party?
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OBSERVER FEATURE | SWAPO at the crossroads: Can Nujoma’s party become its own party?

October 16, 2026
YOUNG OBSERVER | President calls for investment in youth sports careersPatience Makwele
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YOUNG OBSERVER | President calls for investment in youth sports careersPatience Makwele

October 16, 2026
IPC demands disciplinary action over N$14m stock discrepancies
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IPC demands disciplinary action over N$14m stock discrepancies

October 16, 2026
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