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Renthia Kaimbi  Bank Windhoek honoured top estate agents at its Coastal Estate Agent Awards held in Swakopmund on Friday. The event recognised agents and agencies for their performance in the coastal property market. LaRochelle Properties was among the top performers. Rochelle Mulder received recognition in the Loan Business category for deals between N$15 million and N$20 million. The agency also won gold in the Special Awards of Excellence for Achiever of the Year in the coastal region. HomePage Estate Agency received silver in the same category. In the Loan Business category for N$10 million to N$15 million, Alexia Mofokeng of…

Renthia Kaimbi  Members of the seventh National Council are attending an induction and orientation seminar in Swakopmund to prepare for their parliamentary duties. The training brings together all 42 members from the country’s 14 regions. National Council chairperson Lukas Muha opened the seminar. He said parliament must serve all Namibians. He described it as the “people’s house" and said it must reflect the needs of communities. Muha said parliament must ensure laws, policies and budgets represent the country. He said this supports inclusive development and public participation. The seminar follows the swearing-in of members in December. It focuses on helping…

Renthia Kaimbi  The municipality of Walvis Bay held a public meeting in Narraville as part of its 2026 engagement programme. The meeting brought together council members, officials and residents. It focused on service delivery issues and input for the 2026/2027 budget. The council shared updates on waste management. Five refuse trucks are currently in use. Two more compactor trucks are expected in April. An extra bin campaign has been introduced to support households that share bins. The municipality is also distributing 30 skip containers. Plans are underway to procure two more skip trucks. Officials addressed water and sewer services. They…

Justicia Shipena  Concerns over procurement at the Social Security Commission (SSC) began when its executive officer, Milka Mungunda, started engaging external individuals without clear documentation.  A request for an internal audit seen by the Windhoek Observer shows that SSC's general manager for business development, Nambata Angula, submitted an investigation request to internal auditor Kegumbo Ambondo on 13 March. The concerns relate to procurement processes linked to the National Pension Fund and the National Medical Benefit Fund, which are still not operational. “The purpose of this submission is to formally request the internal audit function to investigate potential breaches of established…

Justicia Shipena  More than 535 000 cyber vulnerabilities were recorded in Namibia between October and December 2025.  The findings come from the Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (Nam-CSIRT), which also detected 195 661 cyber events during the same period. The report, compiled under the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran), shows that weaknesses in systems remain widespread. Cran’s executive for communication and consumer relations, Mufaro Nesongano, said the findings point to the need for stronger protection. “Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. Incidents such as this serve as an important reminder for organisations across all sectors to strengthen their cyber…

Allexer Namundjembo The Namibia Nurses Union (Nanu) has warned against the growing practice of members of the public taking photos and videos inside clinics and hospitals.  On Tuesday, the union issued a statement claiming that these recordings often circulate online as purported evidence of subpar service. It said the practice violates privacy and disrupts healthcare environments. “Our primary concern is that such actions are carried out without due regard for the fundamental rights to privacy and human dignity of both patients and healthcare workers,” the union said. Nanu said public healthcare settings require confidentiality and respect. It said unauthorised recordings…

Allexer Namundjembo The account manager for public relations and communications at Namibia Oil and Gas, Julie Hauwanga, says the lack of reliable information in Namibia’s oil and gas sector risks creating speculation that could harm its development.  Hauwanga said access to credible information will play a key role in shaping the sector. “Without credible knowledge platforms, speculation and rumours can easily replace facts, which can be hugely damaging for an emerging sector,” she told the Windhoek Observer on Tuesday.  Namibia’s recent offshore oil discoveries in the Orange Basin have drawn interest from global investors and policymakers. Companies such as Shell…

Staff Writer  Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) has completed renovation work at the Rosh Pinah State Clinic to improve healthcare services in the town. The project was completed over three weeks and focused on fixing infrastructure and improving working conditions at the facility. Local contractor Onalufipa Trading carried out the work under the supervision of civil engineer Antonio Pedro. The upgrades included replacing light bulbs and covers, installing new toilets, replacing doors and locks, repairing geysers and drainage pipes, and completing carpentry and plumbing work at staff residences. The work addressed maintenance issues that had started to affect service delivery. The…