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Otjiwarongo CEO accused of ‘double-dipping’ on housing benefits…allegedly resides in council-owned house while receiving a housing allowance

Otjiwarongo CEO accused of ‘double-dipping’ on housing benefits…allegedly resides in council-owned house while receiving a housing allowance

July 22, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi Chief executive officer of the Otjiwarongo municipality, Mberipura Hifitikeko is facing allegations of unlawfully receiving a housing allowance while simultaneously residing in a cou...
Kunene Regional Council rejects second court order to remove acting CRO …minister questions why council is appealing Kamseb’s removal …chairperson ridicules default judgment, says council was denied day in court

Kunene Regional Council rejects second court order to remove acting CRO …minister questions why council is appealing Kamseb’s removal …chairperson ridicules default judgment, says council was denied day in court

July 21, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The Kunene Regional Council is refusing to remove acting chief regional officer George Kamseb despite a second High Court ruling declaring his appointment unlawful. The standoff w...

National

Namibia Air proposes fares below N$2 000 for regional flights as carrier nears launch

Namibia Air proposes fares below N$2 000 for regional flights as carrier nears launch

July 22, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd has proposed one-way ticket prices of less than N$2 000 on key regional routes as the planned national carrier moves closer to securing approval to begin o...
NamWater defends water pricing amid affordability concerns

NamWater defends water pricing amid affordability concerns

July 22, 2026
Patience Makwele  NamWater has defended its pricing model, insisting it should not be blamed for rising water bills faced by consumers, as concerns grow over the affordability of water and increasi...
NSFAF’s N$4.3 million recovery lawsuit moves to next stage

NSFAF’s N$4.3 million recovery lawsuit moves to next stage

July 22, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The High Court has taken the next procedural step in a lawsuit in which the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) is seeking to recover more than N$4.3 million from it...
NOGC delegation meets upstream unit ahead of conference

NOGC delegation meets upstream unit ahead of conference

July 22, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo  Preparations for the 4th Namibia Oil & Gas Conference (NOGC) have gained momentum following an engagement between the conference delegation and the Upstream Petroleum Unit ...
Namibia’s PAP delegation begins committee sittings

Namibia’s PAP delegation begins committee sittings

July 22, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Namibia’s delegation to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) has commenced participation in the sittings of the Permanent Committees ahead of the First Ordinary Session of the Seventh ...
‘Africa must now fight for economic freedom’ – Ngurare

‘Africa must now fight for economic freedom’ – Ngurare

July 22, 2026
Patience Makwele  Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare has called for Africa to move beyond political independence towards economic liberation, urging governments to ensure the continent’s resour...
Otjiwarongo CEO accused of ‘double-dipping’ on housing benefits…allegedly resides in council-owned house while receiving a housing allowance

Otjiwarongo CEO accused of ‘double-dipping’ on housing benefits…allegedly resides in council-owned house while receiving a housing allowance

July 22, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi Chief executive officer of the Otjiwarongo municipality, Mberipura Hifitikeko is facing allegations of unlawfully receiving a housing allowance while simultaneously residing in a cou...
Health ministry probes Noa’s fresh rape charge

Health ministry probes Noa’s fresh rape charge

July 21, 2026
Patience Makwele The ministry of health and social services has launched an internal administrative investigation after an intern doctor stationed at Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital appeared in th...
Windhoek residents cry foul over latest electricity hike

Windhoek residents cry foul over latest electricity hike

July 21, 2026
Patience Makwele Windhoek residents, landlords and small business owners have warned that the latest electricity tariff increase could deepen financial pressure on households and businesses already...
Analysts cautiously welcome Prime minister’s question time

Analysts cautiously welcome Prime minister’s question time

July 21, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo  Analysts have cautiously welcomed Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare's decision to revive Prime Minister's Question Time and establish a new engagement platform for social medi...

MONEY

Banking sector assets increased by 3.8% to N$195.1 billion in Q1

Banking sector assets increased by 3.8% to N$195.1 billion in Q1

July 22, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA The banking sector remained well capitalised, profitable and liquid during the first quarter of 2026, with notable improvement in asset quality, the Macroprudential Oversight Committee...
Housing backlog climbs to 300 000 units as urban pressure intensifies

Housing backlog climbs to 300 000 units as urban pressure intensifies

July 22, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia’s housing shortage has widened dramatically over the past two decades, with the country’s housing deficit now estimated at approximately 300 000 units, compared with about 80 0...
Mining boom drives surge in heavy vehicle demand 

Mining boom drives surge in heavy vehicle demand 

July 22, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia’s mining and emerging energy sectors are driving a sharp increase in demand for heavy and extra-heavy commercial vehicles as large-scale resource projects translate into higher...
NamWater’s N$219.7m pipeline to secure water supply for Keetmanshoop

NamWater’s N$219.7m pipeline to secure water supply for Keetmanshoop

July 22, 2026
Staff Writer  A N$219.7 million investment to replace the aging Naute–Keetmanshoop water pipeline marks a significant step in strengthening long-term water security for Keetmanshoop and surrounding...
NIPDB urges MSMEs to apply for SME Fund as Namibia

NIPDB urges MSMEs to apply for SME Fund as Namibia

July 22, 2026
Staff Writer  The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) is encouraging eligible micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to apply for support under the SME Fund before appli...
Nedbank secures targeted 66% stake in NCBA 

Nedbank secures targeted 66% stake in NCBA 

July 22, 2026
Staff Writer Nedbank Group has secured its targeted 66% shareholding in Kenya's NCBA Group PLC after shareholders accepted its takeover offer for nearly 80% of the bank's issued shares. The bank...
Public office is not a buffet: Allegations must trigger accountability, not administrative convenience
Editorial

Public office is not a buffet: Allegations must trigger accountability, not administrative convenience

July 22, 2026
Namibia Air proposes fares below N$2 000 for regional flights as carrier nears launch
National News

Namibia Air proposes fares below N$2 000 for regional flights as carrier nears launch

July 22, 2026
NamWater defends water pricing amid affordability concerns
National News

NamWater defends water pricing amid affordability concerns

July 22, 2026
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