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Minibus operators, police engage on traffic issues
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Minibus operators, police engage on traffic issues

MARIENTAL – Minibus operators from the //Kharas and Hardap regions recently engaged the Namibian police over alleged traffic management irregularities, negatively affecting their daily business operations. Michael Humphries, chairperson of the Southern Long Distance Public Transport Concerned Group (SLDPTCG), said issues affecting minibus operators often fall on deaf ears. “It is with a deep sense...

King Shuumbwa on agricultural breakthrough …urging traditional leaders to avail land for food production
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King Shuumbwa on agricultural breakthrough …urging traditional leaders to avail land for food production

Auleria Wakudumo The King of the Ondonga Traditional Authority, Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, has shared his inspiring journey in promoting food production, urging Namibians to take the matter seriously and move towards self-sufficiency instead of relying on imports. Nangolo revealed that his vision was inspired by his travels to countries such as China and Japan, where...

Govt betrayed us – Kaaronda
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Govt betrayed us – Kaaronda

Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Swanu president Evalistus Kaaronda has condemned the Namibian government’s active opposition to the legal action brought before the High Court by descendants of the Ovaherero and Nama genocide survivors. The Namibian government recently paid legal practitioners to challenge an application seeking to compel the German government to appear before the Namibian...

Social grant beneficiaries claim poor service 
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Social grant beneficiaries claim poor service 

Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU – Hundreds of disability and pension grant beneficiaries have expressed frustration over poor service delivery at the Nkurenkuru Nampost branch, where allegedly long queues and inadequate facilities have left many waiting for up to two days without assistance. Since Monday, government social grant beneficiaries have been queuing outside the Nampost branch, but...

Ngurare hails youth-led digital innovation
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Ngurare hails youth-led digital innovation

Rudolf Gaiseb Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has hailed the National Mega Hackathon as the digital foundation of Namibia’s future – one being built by the country’s youth. The event, focused on improving public service delivery, brought together young innovators, students and software developers to design practical digital solutions aimed at enhancing citizens’ access to government...

ECN: Why should we pay? …opposition bemoans travel allowance
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ECN: Why should we pay? …opposition bemoans travel allowance

Rudolf Gaiseb  Namibia’s opposition political parties have condemned the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)’s decision to deny funding for their trip to South Africa to inspect the printing of ballots for the upcoming Regional and Local Authorities Elections.   ECN awarded the N$4.9 million ballot printing tender Uniprint Global. The elections, slated for 26 November...

NNN, SADC condemns coup as Madagascar falls
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NNN, SADC condemns coup as Madagascar falls

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has condemned the coup attempt in Madagascar.  She called for urgent regional action to protect democracy, warning that instability in the island nation threatens Southern Africa’s collective security and development agenda.  This came after president Andry Rajoelina reportedly fled the country amid an attempted coup that has now escalated into a full...

Spiralling mental illnesses worry Ondonga king 
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Spiralling mental illnesses worry Ondonga king 

ONGWEDIVA- The Omukwaniilwa of the Ondonga Traditional Authority, Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo, has expressed concern over the rise in violent incidents involving mentally ill individuals.  He attributed much of the problem to parents who have failed to educate their children about cultural values and norms.  The King emphasised that many young people today suffer from mental...

CABINET BRIEFINGS: Decisions of 24th Cabinet Decision-Making Meeting (7 October 2025) 
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CABINET BRIEFINGS: Decisions of 24th Cabinet Decision-Making Meeting (7 October 2025) 

1. Namibia and Botswana memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Cooperation on Energy Resources  Cabinet took note and approved the proposed memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Namibia and Botswana on cooperation in the field of energy resources.  Cabinet authorised the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy to sign the MOU with his...

Funding shortages hinder placements of medical interns 
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Funding shortages hinder placements of medical interns 

The placement of more than 100 medical interns at various hospitals this year is on hold pending the allocation of necessary funds, spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Walters Kamanya said.  Kamanya, in response to recent concerns by a group of unplaced medical interns, on Tuesday told Nampa the ministry faces financial...