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Henties council defends acting CEO amid prepaid water dispute

Henties council defends acting CEO amid prepaid water dispute

July 27, 2026
The Henties Bay municipal council has issued a media statement defending its acting chief executive officer, Ignasia Neis, and clarifying the facts surrounding the recent collapse of the town’s prepai...
Questions mount over N$39.5m US agriculture AI deal

Questions mount over N$39.5m US agriculture AI deal

July 24, 2026
Analysts urge transparency, local participation and safeguards as government defends strategic partnership Patience Makwele The government’s decision to award a N$39.5 million (US$2.4 million) a...

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Teenage pregnancy threatens Namibia’s youth dividend

Teenage pregnancy threatens Namibia’s youth dividend

July 27, 2026
1 in 5 Namibian girls aged 15–19 has begun childbearing Teenage pregnancy drives 12% of female school dropouts Observer warns Namibia risks losing its youth dividend Patience Makwele Nami...
Amoomo pushes for affordable housing policy reforms nationwide

Amoomo pushes for affordable housing policy reforms nationwide

July 27, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has called on the Namibian government to expand affordable housing, regulate the rental market, and review laws that he says continue to drive up the cost ...
Yango under scrutiny over ‘phantom’ trips, driver verification concerns

Yango under scrutiny over ‘phantom’ trips, driver verification concerns

July 27, 2026
Patience Makwele Ride-hailing platform Yango Namibia has defended its safety, customer support and driver verification systems following growing public concern over alleged “phantom” completed trip...
Farmers launch N$50m war chest to shield livestock industry from FMD

Farmers launch N$50m war chest to shield livestock industry from FMD

July 27, 2026
Patience Makwele Namibia’s four recognised farmers’ unions have united to raise N$50 million to help protect the country’s livestock industry from the growing threat of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)...
Namibia appoints deputy DG to lead global chemical weapons ban effort

Namibia appoints deputy DG to lead global chemical weapons ban effort

July 27, 2026
Eugenia Moche  The ministry of international relations and trade has announced the appointment of ambassador Mekondjo Kaapanda-Girnus as deputy director-general of the Organisation for the Pro...
Union rejects Gendev’s increased salary offer

Union rejects Gendev’s increased salary offer

July 24, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The Namibia Seamen and Allied Workers Union (NASAWU) has rejected Gendev Fishing Group’s latest salary offer, dismissing it as no genuine increment after the company issued a 24-hour...
AR student command slams exclusion of Namcol learners from subsidised education

AR student command slams exclusion of Namcol learners from subsidised education

July 24, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) student command has criticised the government's decision not to subsidise learners who enrol at the Namibia College of Open Learning (Namcol) ...
IPC questions public sector appointments

IPC questions public sector appointments

July 24, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has called for an urgent review of senior appointments in the public sector, alleging that the government continues to appoint or retain o...
Namibia urged to leverage Africa’s digital partnerships

Namibia urged to leverage Africa’s digital partnerships

July 24, 2026
Patience Makwele Namibians have been urged to take greater advantage of continental partnerships and knowledge-sharing platforms to accelerate its digital transformation and strengthen its position...
Construction payment dispute sent to mediation

Construction payment dispute sent to mediation

July 24, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm A contractual dispute between Manani Investments CC and August 26 Construction (Pty) Ltd over nearly N$800 000 in unpaid construction work has been referred to court-connected medi...

MONEY

Sheep farmers approve producer-driven company 

Sheep farmers approve producer-driven company 

July 27, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA More than 230 sheep farmers have endorsed the establishment of a producer-driven company aimed at improving farm-level profitability, increasing producer participation in the livestock...
Namibia contributes N$169m to Alexforbes’ fee income

Namibia contributes N$169m to Alexforbes’ fee income

July 27, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia generated N$169 million in fee and commission revenue for financial services group Alexforbes during the year ended 31 March 2026, an 8.3% increase from N$156 million recorded ...
Letshego Holdings board chairperson Maria Nakale resigns

Letshego Holdings board chairperson Maria Nakale resigns

July 27, 2026
Staff Writer Letshego Holdings Namibia Limited has announced a change to its board leadership following the resignation of Maria Mansueta Nakale as an independent non-executive director and chairpe...
NSX overall index rises 2.74%, basic materials post strongest gain

NSX overall index rises 2.74%, basic materials post strongest gain

July 27, 2026
Staff Writer  The Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) Overall Index gained 2.74% during the trading week of 20–24 July 2026, closing at 2,316.51 points, up from 2,254.66 points in the previous sessio...
Farmers’ unions to bolster FMD defences with N$50m target 

Farmers’ unions to bolster FMD defences with N$50m target 

July 27, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia's four recognised farmers' unions have launched a joint national campaign to strengthen the country's preparedness against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), while unveiling an indu...
Langer Heinrich ramp-up as uranium production reaches 4.82 million pounds 

Langer Heinrich ramp-up as uranium production reaches 4.82 million pounds 

July 27, 2026
Staff Writer  Paladin Energy Limited has successfully completed the ramp-up of its Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) in Namibia, achieving strong operational performance and meeting or exceeding its revis...
Namibia cannot afford to lose a generation
Editorial

Namibia cannot afford to lose a generation

July 27, 2026
Our greatest untapped gold mine is growing on trees
Opinions

Our greatest untapped gold mine is growing on trees

July 27, 2026
Teenage pregnancy threatens Namibia’s youth dividend
National News

Teenage pregnancy threatens Namibia’s youth dividend

July 27, 2026
Amoomo pushes for affordable housing policy reforms nationwide
National News

Amoomo pushes for affordable housing policy reforms nationwide

July 27, 2026
Yango under scrutiny over ‘phantom’ trips, driver verification concerns
National News

Yango under scrutiny over ‘phantom’ trips, driver verification concerns

July 27, 2026
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