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OvaHerero, Nama descendants take genocide talks to Ramaphosa

OvaHerero, Nama descendants take genocide talks to Ramaphosa

October 6, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi OvaHerero and Nama descendants living in South Africa have taken their demands for greater involvement in negotiations over the 1904-1908 genocide to South African President Cyril Ra...
Farmers warned against independent FMD interventions …as government seeks N$190m

Farmers warned against independent FMD interventions …as government seeks N$190m

October 5, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi Farmers in the //Kharas Region have been warned against independently vaccinating livestock or carrying out other disease-control measures as the government intensifies efforts to co...

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FMD culling sparks concern over farmers’ financial losses

FMD culling sparks concern over farmers’ financial losses

October 6, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The government’s consideration of livestock culling as part of its response to the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak has raised questions about who will ultimately bear the finan...
Court blocks cement merger approval

Court blocks cement merger approval

October 6, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The High Court has overturned the minister of industries, mines and energy, Modestus Amutse’s decision to approve a proposed cement merger, restoring the Namibian Competition Commi...
Governor demands bigger education development budget

Governor demands bigger education development budget

October 6, 2026
Patience Makwele Otjozondjupa governor John Julius //Khamuseb has called for more money to be channeled into education infrastructure, saying the roughly 10% allocated for development is not enough...
⁠Govt vows qualified teacher for every learner by 2030

⁠Govt vows qualified teacher for every learner by 2030

October 6, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The government has set a 2030 target of ensuring that every learner in Namibia is taught by a qualified teacher.  It acknowledges that shortages of specialised educators, d...
⁠Zambezi welfare groups urged to register or risk funding

⁠Zambezi welfare groups urged to register or risk funding

October 6, 2026
Patience Makwele  Unregistered welfare groups in the Zambezi region risk missing out on funding and donor support as social workers push community organisations to formalise their operations. ...
OvaHerero, Nama descendants take genocide talks to Ramaphosa

OvaHerero, Nama descendants take genocide talks to Ramaphosa

October 6, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi OvaHerero and Nama descendants living in South Africa have taken their demands for greater involvement in negotiations over the 1904-1908 genocide to South African President Cyril Ra...
‘Drive recklessly, we will intercept you’ – Nekundi

‘Drive recklessly, we will intercept you’ – Nekundi

October 5, 2026
Patience Makwele Works and transport minister Veiko Nekundi on Saturday warned motorists using the Karibib-Usakos road that reckless driving will no longer go unnoticed, with a new surveillance and...
Diplomats told to deliver more than handshakes

Diplomats told to deliver more than handshakes

October 5, 2026
Patience Makwele President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged Namibia’s diplomats to bring home more than goodwill and handshakes, saying international relationships must translate into jobs, in...
Farmers warned against independent FMD interventions …as government seeks N$190m

Farmers warned against independent FMD interventions …as government seeks N$190m

October 5, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi Farmers in the //Kharas Region have been warned against independently vaccinating livestock or carrying out other disease-control measures as the government intensifies efforts to co...
NNN pushes Rundu as regional economic hub

NNN pushes Rundu as regional economic hub

October 5, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for Rundu to position itself as a regional economic hub. She urged businesses to harness technology, expand into regional markets and dr...

MONEY

Santam shares set to delist from NSX and A2X

Santam shares set to delist from NSX and A2X

October 6, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Sanlam plans to take full ownership of Santam through a cash offer of N$505 per share, after which Santam will be delisted from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), the Namibia Secur...
Medical aid funds maintain strong reserves

Medical aid funds maintain strong reserves

October 6, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia’s medical aid fund industry remained financially stable in the second quarter of 2026, with average reserves rising to 44.8%, well above the statutory prudential minimum of 25%...
NSX market capitalisation reaches N$3 trillion

NSX market capitalisation reaches N$3 trillion

October 6, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Data from the Namibian Stock Exchange and Bank of Namibia showed that the Namibia Security Exchange’s main board market capitalisation rose to N$3 trillion in the second quarter of 202...
NamPower urged to cut power imports

NamPower urged to cut power imports

October 6, 2026
Staff Writer  Deputy minister of industries, mines and energy Gaudentia Kröhne has challenged NamPower to reduce Namibia’s dependence on imported electricity, expand access to power and help lower ...
Paratus launches Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit satellite service

Paratus launches Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit satellite service

October 6, 2026
Staff Writer  Paratus Namibia has launched Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service in Namibia.  The new service, designed to appeal countrywide to both the residential and co...
Afreximbank congratulates Kenya, Dangote on Lamu Refinery project

Afreximbank congratulates Kenya, Dangote on Lamu Refinery project

October 6, 2026
Staff Writer African Export-Import Bank has congratulated Kenya on the groundbreaking of the Dangote oil refinery in Lamu.  The landmark investment has the potential to significantly expand...
The new gunboat diplomacy: Why Windhoek and Pretoria refuse to bow to US bullying
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The new gunboat diplomacy: Why Windhoek and Pretoria refuse to bow to US bullying

October 6, 2026
FMD: A TEST OF NNN’S PRESIDENCY
Editorial

FMD: A TEST OF NNN’S PRESIDENCY

October 6, 2026
FMD culling sparks concern over farmers’ financial losses
National News

FMD culling sparks concern over farmers’ financial losses

October 6, 2026
Court blocks cement merger approval
National News

Court blocks cement merger approval

October 6, 2026
Governor demands bigger education development budget
National News

Governor demands bigger education development budget

October 6, 2026
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