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Adultery no longer grounds for divorce…as ‘no-fault’ divorce law takes effect today

Adultery no longer grounds for divorce…as ‘no-fault’ divorce law takes effect today

June 3, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi Namibian spouses can no longer be forced to prove adultery, cruelty or desertion to end their marriage, according to a guidance note issued by Judge President Petrus Damaseb to the p...
Whistleblower alleges corruption at NIPDB

Whistleblower alleges corruption at NIPDB

June 2, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi An anonymous whistleblower complaint reportedly submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has raised allegations of corruption, nepotism, favouritism and governance irregular...

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Adultery no longer grounds for divorce…as ‘no-fault’ divorce law takes effect today

Adultery no longer grounds for divorce…as ‘no-fault’ divorce law takes effect today

June 3, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi Namibian spouses can no longer be forced to prove adultery, cruelty or desertion to end their marriage, according to a guidance note issued by Judge President Petrus Damaseb to the p...
Calls grow for new ACC boss

Calls grow for new ACC boss

June 3, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo With the tenure of Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director-General Paulus Noa set to end this month, a growing number of voices are calling for new leadership at the agency. ...
NNN hails green scheme gains amid food security push

NNN hails green scheme gains amid food security push

June 3, 2026
Patience Makwele President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed improved agricultural production at government-supported green schemes, describing the progress as a positive step toward strengthenin...
Edelweiss launches nonstop Zurich-Windhoek route

Edelweiss launches nonstop Zurich-Windhoek route

June 3, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo Swiss carrier Edelweiss has launched non-stop flights between Zurich and Windhoek, starting with two weekly services and adding a third frequency in July to meet rising demand. ...
Whistleblower alleges corruption at NIPDB

Whistleblower alleges corruption at NIPDB

June 2, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi An anonymous whistleblower complaint reportedly submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has raised allegations of corruption, nepotism, favouritism and governance irregular...
Govt orders universities to allow NSFAF students to write exams

Govt orders universities to allow NSFAF students to write exams

June 2, 2026
Patience Makwele The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has directed higher education institutions to allow Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF)-funded...
IPC wants more mental health support for soldiers

IPC wants more mental health support for soldiers

June 2, 2026
Patience Makwele  The deaths of two members of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) at military bases in Otjiwarongo and Otavi have renewed calls for stronger mental health support, better housing...
Ndara reappointed to lead SADC fisheries surveillance board

Ndara reappointed to lead SADC fisheries surveillance board

June 2, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has renewed the board of directors of the Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre (MCSCC) in Mapu...
Amutse puts all fuel eggs in Vitol’s basket …Govt burns through N$1bn to keep fuel prices down

Amutse puts all fuel eggs in Vitol’s basket …Govt burns through N$1bn to keep fuel prices down

June 1, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has directed all fuel companies in Namibia to source their bulk petrol and diesel exclusively from Vitol between July and September 2026....
‘Genocide Day missed its purpose’ — Analysts 

‘Genocide Day missed its purpose’ — Analysts 

June 1, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo  The Genocide Remembrance Day missed its purpose of promoting unity and collective healing, according to political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah.  Kamwanyah said the nat...

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Banking sector remains an attractive investment destination

Banking sector remains an attractive investment destination

June 3, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia’s banking sector continues to attract investors, though differences in earnings quality among listed banks have become structural rather than cyclical, according to the latest ...
Swakop pushes for major housing, infrastructure expansion

Swakop pushes for major housing, infrastructure expansion

June 3, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA The Municipality of Swakopmund is advancing a series of housing, land servicing and infrastructure projects aimed at accommodating the town’s rapid growth, while creating new investmen...
Short-term borrowing surges as inflation erodes household spending power

Short-term borrowing surges as inflation erodes household spending power

June 3, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia’s inflation outlook has become increasingly uncertain as rising fuel costs and geopolitical tensions threaten to place renewed pressure on households and businesses, even as pr...
Mediclinic records strong results amid restructuring plans

Mediclinic records strong results amid restructuring plans

June 3, 2026
Chamwe Kaira Mediclinic Holdings Limited reported solid revenue and earnings growth for the year ended 31 March 2026, even as the healthcare group navigates major restructuring plans. Although M...
Namibia helps lift Momentum Africa earnings by 60%

Namibia helps lift Momentum Africa earnings by 60%

June 3, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Momentum Africa’s operations in Namibia helped drive a strong earnings performance for financial services group Momentum Group during the nine months ended 31 March 2026, with the coun...
Inflation surge reshapes monetary outlook

Inflation surge reshapes monetary outlook

June 3, 2026
Staff Writer Namibia’s private sector credit extension (PSCE) data for April points to a mid-expansion phase in the credit cycle, with broad-based improvements in lending activity but rising inflat...
Adultery no longer grounds for divorce…as ‘no-fault’ divorce law takes effect today
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Adultery no longer grounds for divorce…as ‘no-fault’ divorce law takes effect today

June 3, 2026
Calls grow for new ACC boss
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Calls grow for new ACC boss

June 3, 2026
NNN hails green scheme gains amid food security push
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NNN hails green scheme gains amid food security push

June 3, 2026
Edelweiss launches nonstop Zurich-Windhoek route
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Edelweiss launches nonstop Zurich-Windhoek route

June 3, 2026
Banking sector remains an attractive investment destination
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Banking sector remains an attractive investment destination

June 3, 2026
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