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RedForce has fallen in Windhoek …stripped of debt powers as CoW takes over collections

RedForce has fallen in Windhoek …stripped of debt powers as CoW takes over collections

July 29, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The City of Windhoek will resume collecting outstanding municipal debts internally after its debt collection contract with RedForce comes to an end on 31 July, with residents urged...
Governors’ State of the Region addresses under scrutiny over impact

Governors’ State of the Region addresses under scrutiny over impact

July 28, 2026
Staff Writer Questions are being raised about the effectiveness of Namibia’s annual State of the Region Addresses (SORAs), as concerns grow over whether the speeches translate into tangible develop...

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Air Force deployed as Dâures battles devastating wildfires

Air Force deployed as Dâures battles devastating wildfires

July 29, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The Dâures Constituency Office has intensified emergency response efforts to contain raging wildfires that have destroyed grazing land and threatened communities, with the Namibian...
Ikaba fishing area declared fisheries reserve

Ikaba fishing area declared fisheries reserve

July 29, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo The government has declared the Ikaba fishing area in the Kabulabula conservancy a fisheries reserve, strengthening efforts to protect and sustainably manage inland fish resourc...
China pledges grants, market access after NNN visit

China pledges grants, market access after NNN visit

July 29, 2026
Patience Makwele  China has pledged additional grant funding, expanded market access for Namibian exports and stronger investment cooperation following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s state...
‘E-ID not a mark of the beast’ – home affairs

‘E-ID not a mark of the beast’ – home affairs

July 29, 2026
Eugenia Moche The ministry of home affairs, immigration, safety and security has dismissed claims that the country's new electronic identification (e-ID) system, set to roll out in September, bears...
Namcol defends fees, expands support for learners

Namcol defends fees, expands support for learners

July 29, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo The Namibian College of Open Learning (Namcol) says although it understands concerns over the affordability of its Grade 11 and Grade 12 improvement courses, it cannot offer fre...
Government moves to bridge graduate skills gap

Government moves to bridge graduate skills gap

July 29, 2026
Patience Makwele The government has begun implementing Namibia’s National Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Policy, bringing together education institutions, employers and state agencies to close the ...
RedForce has fallen in Windhoek …stripped of debt powers as CoW takes over collections

RedForce has fallen in Windhoek …stripped of debt powers as CoW takes over collections

July 29, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The City of Windhoek will resume collecting outstanding municipal debts internally after its debt collection contract with RedForce comes to an end on 31 July, with residents urged...
Nekundi plans digital number plates to curb traffic violations 

Nekundi plans digital number plates to curb traffic violations 

July 28, 2026
Patience Makwele Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi has announced plans to introduce digital vehicle number plates, expand the use of intelligent traffic surveillance systems and strengthe...
Otjozondjupa governor rallies national action as B1 road deaths mount

Otjozondjupa governor rallies national action as B1 road deaths mount

July 28, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Otjozondjupa governor John //Khamuseb has called for stronger national investment in road safety along the B1 highway, warning that the country's busiest transport corridor has bec...
Omusati residents frustrated over delayed ID processing

Omusati residents frustrated over delayed ID processing

July 28, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo Residents of the Omusati region are expressing growing frustration over delays in receiving national identity documents, saying prolonged processing times have left many without...

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Andrada extends Lithium Ridge mineralised zone to 9km

Andrada extends Lithium Ridge mineralised zone to 9km

July 29, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Mining company, Andrada Mining Limited, has extended the identified lithium mineralised trend at its Lithium Ridge Project by 50% to nine kilometres, following the completion of a surf...
Government to pay N$352.6m on NAM04 bond next week

Government to pay N$352.6m on NAM04 bond next week

July 29, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA The government will make a combined interest and capital repayment of N$352.6 million to holders of its NAM04 bond on 3 August 2026, according to a notice issued to noteholders. The...
Moratorium on generation licences for electricity export renewed 

Moratorium on generation licences for electricity export renewed 

July 29, 2026
Staff Writer  The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has announced that the minister of industries, mines and energy has renewed the moratorium on the granting of generation licences for electric...
Livestock export costs increase by more than N$1.50 per kilogram 

Livestock export costs increase by more than N$1.50 per kilogram 

July 29, 2026
Staff Writer The Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) has noted that Namibian livestock transporters to South Africa are currently unable to carry return loads after delivering livestock exports....
ADFB approves €100m for lithium-ion phosphate battery factory

ADFB approves €100m for lithium-ion phosphate battery factory

July 29, 2026
Staff Writer  The African Development Bank Group has approved a €100 million loan to Gotion Power Morocco to finance the development of an integrated cathode-to-cell lithium iron phosphate (LF...
Bank Windhoek appoints Koch to lead retail banking services

Bank Windhoek appoints Koch to lead retail banking services

July 29, 2026
Staff Writer Bank Windhoek announced the permanent appointment of Leon Koch as executive officer of retail banking services, effective 1 July. Koch, a seasoned banking and insurance executive wi...
Understanding the true cost of cross-border payments
Opinions

Understanding the true cost of cross-border payments

July 29, 2026
China’s promises are welcome, but Namibia must insist on results
Editorial

China’s promises are welcome, but Namibia must insist on results

July 29, 2026
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