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Fuel prices remain unchanged despite global increase
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Fuel prices remain unchanged despite global increase

Despite an increase in global oil prices, mostly because of supply chain constraints coupled with growing geopolitical tension affecting international oil markets, fuel prices in Namibia will remain unchanged for October 2025. The National Energy Fund will absorb all under-recoveries in the domestic fuel sector.  This announcement by the industries, mines and energy ministry means...

Baituti bafumana situpu habaya kwa sikolo
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Baituti bafumana situpu habaya kwa sikolo

RUNDU –  Sikwata sa banana kuzwelela kwa munzi wa Gcwagi mwa sikiliti sa Kavango ya Wiko, nebasiyezi mwa sabo kasamulaho akufumana situpu hane bali mwa nzila kuya kwa sikolo Labulalu, mapokola neba bulezi. Mapokola nebakile balizezwa kasamulaho apatululo yeo. Munzi wa Gcwagi ufumaneha mwa silalanda sa Musese kwa mukulela wa mukwakwa wa Rundu-Nkurenkuru. “Kukulubelwa kuli...

Trans Africa campaign calls for open borders
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Trans Africa campaign calls for open borders

Hilma Nalupe The Trans Africa Tourism and Unity campaign, an ambitious road journey championing visa-free travel across the continent, made its way to Windhoek last Thursday.  The initiative, endorsed by the Government of Ghana and led by former Ghanaian Member of Parliament Ras Mubarak, is on a mission to highlight the economic and social potential...

Magistrate refuses bail in Namcor case
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Magistrate refuses bail in Namcor case

Iuze Mukube A sledgehammer effect slammed the accused in the Namcor corruption case in their bail request on Friday. This followed the firm refusal by Magistrate Linus Samunzala to release the six applicants in the Namcor fraud case, on bail leaving them to continue their fight in the case from behind bars. The applicants were...

Opuwo youth choir takes culture to Mauritius
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Opuwo youth choir takes culture to Mauritius

Zebaldt Ngaruka  Opuwo Youth Choir from Kunene region will represent Namibia at the Africa Asia Pacific Choir Games which kicked off on Saturday and will end on  5 October in the Mauritius capital, Port Luis.  The Games incorporate the Grand Prix of Nations Mauritius 2025, and offers the Open Competition, the Champions Competition, and the...

NSK, Jericho clash forces organisers to drop both from event
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NSK, Jericho clash forces organisers to drop both from event

Local musician Jericho Gawanab and events master of ceremonies (MC) Denzel //Naobeb, known as NSK, have been removed from the lineup of Childline/Lifeline Namibia’s 45th anniversary celebration due to a dispute. NSK informed the organisers that he will not share the stage with Jericho. In a letter sent to Jericho, the organisers said that NSK,...

Namport launches community wellness initiative
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Namport launches community wellness initiative

The Namport Community Wellness Initiative kicked off for the first time this weekend in Walvis Bay at the Dunes Mall, drawing a good turnout from residents, including many senior citizens.  The morning featured a variety of interactive wellness activities, fitness sessions, health screenings and community engagement. Jacob Ntintin Orange, executive officer and people and culture...

Butata bwa mezi mwa matakanyani buka tatululwa
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Butata bwa mezi mwa matakanyani buka tatululwa

CHOI – Kasamulaho alilimo zeñata za kubilaela hala tokwahalo ya mezi mwa libaka za matakanyani, Ngambela wanaha Elijah Ngurare, nazibahalize Lasunda viki yefelile kanako yakutabela mukiti wa Tulikonge, kuli milelo yakuyandulula lisebelezo za mezi kuzwa Kongola kuya Katima Mulilo, ni kuzwa Katima Mulilo kuliba Ngoma, kungelela cwalo ni kuliba Sangwali, hamoho cwalo nikufita nzila ya...

Etosha wildfire threatens wildlife, communities
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Etosha wildfire threatens wildlife, communities

More than 775 163 hectares of land inside Etosha National Park have been reduced to ashes by a raging wildfire that has swept through the park and spilled into nearby communities in the Omusati and Oshana regions. Outside the park, an additional 171 098 hectares of grazing land and communal areas have also been destroyed....

Houses bring hope to Okakarara families
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Houses bring hope to Okakarara families

Auleria Wakudumo  Fifty-two families in Okakarara have become proud homeowners following the official handover of newly constructed houses by the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) on Thursday.  Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa emphasised the significance of the project in addressing Namibia’s housing backlog. “We cannot afford to miss any single opportunity to provide...