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‘SPYL’s NYC endorsement is final’ – Ngurare

June 23, 2026

Renthia Kaimbi Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has delivered a blunt ultimatum to the warring factions of the National Youth Council (NYC), insisting that the Swapo Party Youth League's (SPYL) endors...

Vets urge puppy vaccinations as parvovirus remains a threat in Namibia

June 23, 2026

Allexer Namundjembo Pet owners are being urged to ensure their puppies receive their full course of vaccinations as canine parvovirus, commonly known as ‘katgriep’, continues to pose a serious thre...

Iipinge demands service delivery during SORA

June 23, 2026

Patience Makwele Oshana region Governor Hofni Iipinge has challenged government institutions to move from planning to delivery, saying residents are demanding tangible results as the region battles...

Katima Mulilo Furnmart workers reject 5% pay offer, demand 8% salary increase

June 23, 2026

Patience Makwele Furnmart workers in Katima Mulilo on Monday joined a nationwide strike after rejecting the company’s 5% salary increase offer, saying rising transport costs and food prices have ma...

CRAN spectrum decisions draw scrutiny from industry players

June 23, 2026

Allexer Namundjembo The telecommunications sector is under renewed regulatory scrutiny after major operators MTC and Paratus Telecommunications moved to seek changes to their spectrum allocations, ...

Men must declare customary wives under new Marriage Act

June 23, 2026

Renthia Kaimbi Men will be required to declare all their customary wives before entering into a civil marriage with someone else, according to the new Marriage Act of 2024. While still not in fo...

Parliament probes lending practices as debt crisis deepens

June 22, 2026

Patience Makwele A parliamentary probe into lending practices has put Namibia’s debt crisis under the spotlight, with lawmakers raising concerns that some workers are taking home only a fraction of...

Leaders warn Namibia is producing graduates industry can’t use

June 22, 2026

Patience Makwele Namibia’s education system is producing graduates who are increasingly ill-prepared for the demands of the modern workplace, with industry and education leaders warning that a grow...

IPC slams ‘public silence’ on Tanzania human rights abuses amid NNN’s state visit

June 22, 2026

Eugenia Moche The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has criticised President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s state visit to Tanzania, accusing her of remaining silent on human rights abuses while cele...

Immanuel calls for worker voices in policy

June 22, 2026

Allexer Namundjembo Minister of justice and labour relations Fillemon Wise Immanuel has urged that workers’ voices be reflected in national policy and economic planning, while also stressing compli...