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Infrastructure sabotage disrupted water supply to central coastal towns

Infrastructure sabotage disrupted water supply to central coastal towns

Niël Terblanché Swakopmund and Henties Bay residents are facing a critical water supply disruption following a double setback involving criminal vandalism and adverse environmental conditions. According to Lot Ndamanomhata, spokesperson for the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater), a severe act of vandalism affected the power infrastructure needed to operate the Omdel water supply scheme. “The theft and destruction of seven power poles has critically affected power supply to NamWater’s infrastructure that is critical to the water supply system,” he said. He stated that the damage, which was discovered over the weekend, occurred on Erongo RED’s network, has rendered the Omdel scheme…
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Okakarara town boundaries extended for urban development

Okakarara town boundaries extended for urban development

Allexer Namundjembo The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has extended the borders of Okakarara to include five surrounding farms. According to a government notice, the expansion brings Farms Sohlangen No. 965, Teutoburg No. 458, Otjahewita No. 291, Panorama No. 967, and Portion 1 of Farm 968 under the jurisdiction of the Okakarara local authority.  All the farms fall within the Otjozondjupa Region. The ministry said the move empowers the town to improve spatial planning and service delivery in line with national development priorities. “By incorporating these additional areas, the government aims to provide Okakarara with the capacity to better…
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Pensioner arrested for possession of suspected diamonds

Pensioner arrested for possession of suspected diamonds

Ester Mbathera  A 64-year-old Namibian pensioner was arrested at the Ariamsvlei Border Post on Friday evening after authorities discovered 26 objects suspected to be unpolished diamonds in his travelling bag.  According to the weekend police report, the man entered the country from South Africa. The arrest occurred at around 20h38 on 18 April 2025 during a routine border check.  The suspect reportedly left Namibia on 11 April 2025 through the Noordoewer Border Post.  The seized items were booked under Pol 7, and the value of the objects is yet to be determined.  He is expected to appear in the Karasburg…
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Police investigating nationwide housebreaking spree

Police investigating nationwide housebreaking spree

Hertta-Maria Amutenya  Police are investigating a series of housebreaking and theft cases reported across the country between 16 and 21 April. In Windhoek West, a break-in was reported at the Ministry of Health and Social Services' head office.  An unknown suspect gained entry into the Minister’s office using an unidentified object.  Although several items, including a laptop, a computer, and a gift bag, were tampered with, nothing was stolen. No arrest has been made. In Otjomuise, Mpanda Street, a suspect cut a padlock to access a residence between 02h00 and 04h00 on Saturday. Items stolen include clothes, blankets, pots, a…
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NNN reaffirms government support for flood-affected families

NNN reaffirms government support for flood-affected families

Niël Terblanché President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah spent the past weekend visiting communities displaced by recent flooding in  the northern parts of the country. According to the Office of the President, her visits to relocation centres in the Oshana, Ohangwena and Omusati regions were aimed at engaging directly with affected families and overseeing the government’s emergency response measures. Speaking to relocated residents at Ehenye in the Oshana Region, Onamhinda B and the Ohangwena Relocation Centre, the President reaffirmed the government’s commitment to a coordinated national response. “Floods and rains cannot be stopped, but we must find ways to stay safe,” she said,…
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NAMCOL celebrates learners at graduation

NAMCOL celebrates learners at graduation

Niël Terblanché The Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) held its annual graduation ceremony in Windhoek on Thursday, honouring the academic accomplishments of its students and strengthening its role in Namibia’s educational landscape. The event was attended by Sanet Steenkamp, Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, who commended the graduates for their perseverance and dedication. She acknowledged NAMCOL’s contribution to skills development and lifelong learning.  “We continue to strengthen partnerships with institutions like NAMCOL, whose work is central to national progress. Let it be known that NAMCOL is not a secondary or alternative option; it is a…
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SADC PF to draft model law on prison oversight

SADC PF to draft model law on prison oversight

Moses Magadza The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) will host a joint session of its Standing Committees in Johannesburg from 23 to 25 April to begin developing a regional model law on prison oversight. SADC PF secretary general Boemo Sekgoma said the session marks a milestone in strengthening human rights and parliamentary oversight of detention conditions across the region.  The meeting will bring together five key standing committees of the Forum to collaborate on content and direction for the proposed model law. “These discussions will focus on promoting democratic oversight and ensuring accountability in line with constitutional…
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Khomas soccer coach denies favouritism in selection of Newspaper Cup squad

Khomas soccer coach denies favouritism in selection of Newspaper Cup squad

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Khomas regional football coach, Risto Shikomba, has refuted claims of favouritism in selecting the team that competed in the 2025 Nedbank Newspaper Cup held in Outjo, Kunene Region. Shikomba addressed growing public criticism after the team failed to win a single match at the tournament. Some social media users accuse the technical team of favouring players from specific areas while overlooking talent from informal settlements. Speaking to the Windhoek Observer, Shikomba said the final squad was assembled through open, constituency-based trials and was not influenced by bias or favouritism. “The process began with the first phase of trials…
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VP urges forgiveness for genocide pain

VP urges forgiveness for genocide pain

Ester Mbathera  Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called on the nation to embrace forgiveness as a path to healing and unity in the aftermath of the 1904–1908 Nama and Herero genocide. She made the remarks on Tuesday during the high-level panel hosted by Open Society Foundations and Action Coalition-Namibia on the topic: Women’s leadership and the reparations agenda – past, present and future prospects for acknowledgement, solidarity and justice. “I believe when we forgive each other, then we will get even. We’ll close this chapter of genocide, and we will benefit much more from Germany,” she said. Her remarks come…
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MEFT outlaws drones in Etosha 

MEFT outlaws drones in Etosha 

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced a complete ban on drones within Etosha National Park, citing escalating security concerns linked to rhino poaching. Colgar Sikopo, the ministry’s deputy executive director of Natural Resource Management, stated that while drones were previously permitted under strict conditions, the increasing misuse by visitors has necessitated a stricter approach. “Many visitors have been entering the park and using drones with no such permission. This situation created some security risks and a disturbance to other visitors to the park,” Sikopo explained. He added that drones can be exploited by poachers to…
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