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Former IPC mayor allegedly raked up N$800k travel bill

Former IPC mayor allegedly raked up N$800k travel bill

September 18, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi A document detailing 12 international trips allegedly undertaken by former Windhoek mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja and amounting to nearly N$800 000 has ignited a dispute over instituti...
CPBN accused of invoking foot-and-mouth disease scare in N$122m fence tender

CPBN accused of invoking foot-and-mouth disease scare in N$122m fence tender

September 17, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has been accused of using the threat of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) as “scaremongering” to justify abandoning the competitive procure...

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Cuba solidarity campaign raises N$2.6m…as “mysterious donor” pledges N$17m

Cuba solidarity campaign raises N$2.6m…as “mysterious donor” pledges N$17m

September 18, 2026
Patience Makwele The Namibia-Cuba solidarity campaign on Wednesday raised about N$2.6 million for medical supplies and solar energy equipment for Cuba, while a “mysterious donor” N$17 million contr...
US HIV funding exit puts Namibia’s broader response under pressure

US HIV funding exit puts Namibia’s broader response under pressure

September 18, 2026
Patience Makwele Namibia’s ability to sustain its HIV gains after the United States phases out direct financial support will depend on more than keeping antiretroviral (ARV) medicines available, he...
Gariseb, Amushelelo demand answers from CoW

Gariseb, Amushelelo demand answers from CoW

September 18, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Social activists Shaun Gariseb and Michael Amushelelo have called on the City of Windhoek to account for its delivery of serviced land, municipal infrastructure and public services...
Namibia still imports majority of key food requirements

Namibia still imports majority of key food requirements

September 18, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Namibia remains heavily dependent on food imports, with more than half of the country’s requirements for key staple crops and most fruit consumed domestically sourced from outside ...
Former IPC mayor allegedly raked up N$800k travel bill

Former IPC mayor allegedly raked up N$800k travel bill

September 18, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi A document detailing 12 international trips allegedly undertaken by former Windhoek mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja and amounting to nearly N$800 000 has ignited a dispute over instituti...
Nampol training accredited at NQF Level 5

Nampol training accredited at NQF Level 5

September 17, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm After 17 years of curriculum development, testing and review, the Namibian Police Force (Nampol) has secured accreditation for its basic police training programme. However, acti...
Walvis Bay airspace downgrade raises safety concerns

Walvis Bay airspace downgrade raises safety concerns

September 17, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Walvis Bay International Airport’s airspace has reportedly been downgraded to Class G uncontrolled airspace, triggering concerns from the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) over...
Minors targeted in next identity registration

Minors targeted in next identity registration

September 17, 2026
Patience Makwele  The ministry of home affairs, immigration, safety and security has identified minors as the next priority in its drive to ensure Namibians have legal identity documents. D...
Nandi-Ndaitwah demands action on justice reforms

Nandi-Ndaitwah demands action on justice reforms

September 17, 2026
Patience Makwele  President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibia’s justice sector to stop allowing conference resolutions to gather dust, saying discussions must translate into action ...
China, Namibia pledge deeper cooperation as ties enter new era

China, Namibia pledge deeper cooperation as ties enter new era

September 17, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi China and Namibia have pledged to deepen economic, diplomatic and people-to-people cooperation following the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Namibia community with a shar...

MONEY

Capricorn Group profit falls 6.4% to N$1.87bn

Capricorn Group profit falls 6.4% to N$1.87bn

September 18, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Capricorn Group’s profit after tax declined 6.4% to N$1.87 billion for the financial year ended 30 June 2026, as the diversified financial services group faced higher funding costs, ma...
ICT sector sees investments worth N$243m in Q2

ICT sector sees investments worth N$243m in Q2

September 18, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA  Telecommunications investments remained significant, with approximately N$243 million invested during the second quarter of 2026, largely towards network expansion and infrastructure ...
Old Mutual sets Namibia dividend at 40 cents per share

Old Mutual sets Namibia dividend at 40 cents per share

September 18, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Old Mutual Limited will pay shareholders on its Namibian register an interim dividend of 40 Namibian cents per share, the company said in a finalisation announcement this week.  ...
August new vehicle sales reach 1 380 Units

August new vehicle sales reach 1 380 Units

September 18, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia’s vehicle market registered 1 380 units in August 2026, an 8.6% increase from the 1 271 units recorded in August 2025, but 10.1% lower than the 1535 units registered in July. ...
Building approvals fall in August as project values rise

Building approvals fall in August as project values rise

September 18, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA The building sector recorded fewer approved plans in August, although the total value of approvals increased sharply, driven mainly by larger commercial and industrial projects in Swak...
DBN opens applications for the 2026 Innovation Awards

DBN opens applications for the 2026 Innovation Awards

September 18, 2026
Staff Writer The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced that applications for the 2026 DBN Innovation Awards will open on 16 September.  The awards form part of the bank’s flagship...
A gala that turned solidarity into action
Editorial

A gala that turned solidarity into action

September 18, 2026
Cuba solidarity campaign raises N$2.6m…as “mysterious donor” pledges N$17m
National News

Cuba solidarity campaign raises N$2.6m…as “mysterious donor” pledges N$17m

September 18, 2026
US HIV funding exit puts Namibia’s broader response under pressure
National News

US HIV funding exit puts Namibia’s broader response under pressure

September 18, 2026
Gariseb, Amushelelo demand answers from CoW
National News

Gariseb, Amushelelo demand answers from CoW

September 18, 2026
Namibia still imports majority of key food requirements
National News

Namibia still imports majority of key food requirements

September 18, 2026
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