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Judge slams CPBN as FMD breaks in Zambezi …Fence construction continues despite tender dispute as Namibia confirms new outbreak

Judge slams CPBN as FMD breaks in Zambezi …Fence construction continues despite tender dispute as Namibia confirms new outbreak

October 12, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The High Court has reprimanded the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) for failing to provide proper reasons for cancelling a veterinary cordon fence tender, while constructi...
‘Prophets’, ‘Papas’ and questions of holiness over wigs

‘Prophets’, ‘Papas’ and questions of holiness over wigs

October 9, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi A video circulating widely on social media showing religious leaders in Namibia burning wigs and cosmetic products they describe as evil has sparked debate over Christian teachings o...

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Judge slams CPBN as FMD breaks in Zambezi …Fence construction continues despite tender dispute as Namibia confirms new outbreak

Judge slams CPBN as FMD breaks in Zambezi …Fence construction continues despite tender dispute as Namibia confirms new outbreak

October 12, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi The High Court has reprimanded the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) for failing to provide proper reasons for cancelling a veterinary cordon fence tender, while constructi...
Namibia’s suicide rate surpasses African average

Namibia’s suicide rate surpasses African average

October 12, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Namibia recorded a suicide rate of 18 deaths per 100 000 people during the 2024/25 reporting period, exceeding the estimated African regional average of 11.  Vice President...
‘Culture is not optional’ — Shaningwa …as Okahao raises N$476 000 for Ehao Expo, Mayoral Cup

‘Culture is not optional’ — Shaningwa …as Okahao raises N$476 000 for Ehao Expo, Mayoral Cup

October 12, 2026
Patience Makwele Swapo secretary-general Sophia Shaningwa has warned that Namibia must protect its cultural identity from outside influences, describing the preservation of indigenous heritage as a...
Namibia targets one million trees by 2030

Namibia targets one million trees by 2030

October 12, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Namibia is targeting the planting and maintenance of one million trees by 2030 and two million by 2035 under a proposed national strategy, as the government moves to strengthen cli...
Govt faces palliative care expansion challenge

Govt faces palliative care expansion challenge

October 12, 2026
Patience Makwele The ministry of health and social services (MoHSS) has pledged to strengthen support for patients living with serious illnesses, including improving pain management, treatment refe...
Land reform faces five-year performance audit

Land reform faces five-year performance audit

October 9, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Agriculture, fisheries and water and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani has ordered a five-year audit of farms acquired under Namibia’s land reform programme to determine how many ...
NFA told to account for every dollar of N$90m

NFA told to account for every dollar of N$90m

October 9, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has been warned to ensure every dollar of its N$90 million Namport sponsorship is properly accounted for, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitw...
‘Prophets’, ‘Papas’ and questions of holiness over wigs

‘Prophets’, ‘Papas’ and questions of holiness over wigs

October 9, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi A video circulating widely on social media showing religious leaders in Namibia burning wigs and cosmetic products they describe as evil has sparked debate over Christian teachings o...
NNN warns mining companies against cheap labour

NNN warns mining companies against cheap labour

October 9, 2026
Patience Makwele President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for mining to contribute more meaningfully to employment creation and economic growth, while industries, mines and energy minister Modes...
Astronaut urges Namibia to join global space efforts

Astronaut urges Namibia to join global space efforts

October 9, 2026
Patience Makwele European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Matthias Maurer has called on Namibia to identify areas where it can contribute to the global space sector instead of waiting to become a spac...

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The impact of expensive fuel spreads to core inflation

The impact of expensive fuel spreads to core inflation

October 12, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA The impact of expensive fuel is actively spilling into broader goods and services, pushing core inflation up to 4% in September, its fifth consecutive monthly rise. Air transportati...
Exporters’ Guide to help businesses access global markets

Exporters’ Guide to help businesses access global markets

October 12, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA The recently launched Exporters’ Guide is expected to help local businesses, particularly micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), enter regional, continental and internation...
Zambia targets Walvis Bay corridor to strengthen regional trade links

Zambia targets Walvis Bay corridor to strengthen regional trade links

October 12, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Zambia has identified the Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi corridor as one of the strategic transport routes it intends to accelerate over the next five years, as President Hakainde Hichile...
NSX local index hits 2026 high as South African stocks recover

NSX local index hits 2026 high as South African stocks recover

October 12, 2026
Staff Writer  The Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) Local Index climbed to its highest level of 2026 on Friday, closing at 904.11 points as domestic shares outperformed the broader market during th...
Angola–Namibia Business Forum scheduled for 17 October

Angola–Namibia Business Forum scheduled for 17 October

October 12, 2026
Staff Writer  The ministry of international relations and trade (MIRT), the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) have i...
Germany commits N$103m to energy transition, Ruacana rehabilitation

Germany commits N$103m to energy transition, Ruacana rehabilitation

October 12, 2026
Staff Writer Germany has committed approximately N$103 million to support Namibia’s energy transition and green industrialisation, building on existing cooperation that includes the expansion and r...
Judge slams CPBN as FMD breaks in Zambezi …Fence construction continues despite tender dispute as Namibia confirms new outbreak
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Judge slams CPBN as FMD breaks in Zambezi …Fence construction continues despite tender dispute as Namibia confirms new outbreak

October 12, 2026
Namibia’s suicide rate surpasses African average
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Namibia’s suicide rate surpasses African average

October 12, 2026
‘Culture is not optional’ — Shaningwa …as Okahao raises N$476 000 for Ehao Expo, Mayoral Cup
National News

‘Culture is not optional’ — Shaningwa …as Okahao raises N$476 000 for Ehao Expo, Mayoral Cup

October 12, 2026
Namibia targets one million trees by 2030
National News

Namibia targets one million trees by 2030

October 12, 2026
Govt faces palliative care expansion challenge
National News

Govt faces palliative care expansion challenge

October 12, 2026
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