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Justice system battles infrastructure, capacity gaps

Justice system battles infrastructure, capacity gaps

September 21, 2026
Patience Makwele Namibia’s justice system is struggling with poor court infrastructure, shortages of specialist services, weak record management and avoidable postponements that continue to slow th...
Former IPC mayor allegedly raked up N$800k travel bill

Former IPC mayor allegedly raked up N$800k travel bill

September 18, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi A document detailing 12 international trips allegedly undertaken by former Windhoek mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja and amounting to nearly N$800 000 has ignited a dispute over instituti...

National

Poor waste management fuels baboon threat in Windhoek

Poor waste management fuels baboon threat in Windhoek

September 21, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Poor waste management is increasingly attracting baboons into Windhoek communities, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah warning that exposed food waste is creating conditions tha...
Govt extends farm equipment deadline …sets aside N$40m for unsold grain

Govt extends farm equipment deadline …sets aside N$40m for unsold grain

September 21, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The government has extended the deadline for farmers applying to acquire agricultural equipment to 16 October 2026 following an overwhelming response from farmers across the countr...
ITEC alumni showcase skills gained through Indian training

ITEC alumni showcase skills gained through Indian training

September 21, 2026
Patience Makwele More than 120 Namibian professionals who received training in India through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme gathered in Windhoek to reflect on how sk...
Justice system battles infrastructure, capacity gaps

Justice system battles infrastructure, capacity gaps

September 21, 2026
Patience Makwele Namibia’s justice system is struggling with poor court infrastructure, shortages of specialist services, weak record management and avoidable postponements that continue to slow th...
Cuba solidarity campaign raises N$2.6m…as “mysterious donor” pledges N$17m

Cuba solidarity campaign raises N$2.6m…as “mysterious donor” pledges N$17m

September 18, 2026
Patience Makwele The Namibia-Cuba solidarity campaign on Wednesday raised about N$2.6 million for medical supplies and solar energy equipment for Cuba, while a “mysterious donor” N$17 million contr...
US HIV funding exit puts Namibia’s broader response under pressure

US HIV funding exit puts Namibia’s broader response under pressure

September 18, 2026
Patience Makwele Namibia’s ability to sustain its HIV gains after the United States phases out direct financial support will depend on more than keeping antiretroviral (ARV) medicines available, he...
Gariseb, Amushelelo demand answers from CoW

Gariseb, Amushelelo demand answers from CoW

September 18, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Social activists Shaun Gariseb and Michael Amushelelo have called on the City of Windhoek to account for its delivery of serviced land, municipal infrastructure and public services...
Namibia still imports majority of key food requirements

Namibia still imports majority of key food requirements

September 18, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm Namibia remains heavily dependent on food imports, with more than half of the country’s requirements for key staple crops and most fruit consumed domestically sourced from outside ...
Former IPC mayor allegedly raked up N$800k travel bill

Former IPC mayor allegedly raked up N$800k travel bill

September 18, 2026
Renthia Kaimbi A document detailing 12 international trips allegedly undertaken by former Windhoek mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja and amounting to nearly N$800 000 has ignited a dispute over instituti...
Nampol training accredited at NQF Level 5

Nampol training accredited at NQF Level 5

September 17, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm After 17 years of curriculum development, testing and review, the Namibian Police Force (Nampol) has secured accreditation for its basic police training programme. However, acti...

MONEY

Momentum reports stronger new business in Namibia

Momentum reports stronger new business in Namibia

September 21, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Momentum Group reported increased new business volumes in Namibia for the financial year ended 30 June 2026, driven by higher retail sales and growth in corporate protection business. ...
Land pipeline emerges as key constraint to Windhoek housing

Land pipeline emerges as key constraint to Windhoek housing

September 21, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Simonis Storm says the availability of serviced land has emerged as a fundamental constraint on Windhoek’s building activity, with two recent government interventions potentially expan...
Capricorn FY27 earnings forecast to fall 6.8%

Capricorn FY27 earnings forecast to fall 6.8%

September 21, 2026
Staff Writer  Simonis Storm forecasts Capricorn Group’s 2027 financial year (FY27) headline earnings at N$1.626 billion, with Headline Earning Per Share (HEPS) expected to decline 6.8% to 320.4 cen...
NSX records N$512 million in trades during week

NSX records N$512 million in trades during week

September 21, 2026
Staff Writer  The Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) recorded a total trading value of N$512.1 million during the week from 14 to 18 September 2026, with 8.61 million shares changing hands in 208 de...
NIPDB, FirstRand Namibia host CEOs’ roundtable to address competitiveness 

NIPDB, FirstRand Namibia host CEOs’ roundtable to address competitiveness 

September 21, 2026
Staff Writer  The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), in strategic partnership with FirstRand Namibia, recently convened close to 40 top executive business leaders for a CEO...
Toyota retains dominance as vehicle market softens in August

Toyota retains dominance as vehicle market softens in August

September 21, 2026
Staff Writer  Toyota retained its dominant position in Namibia’s vehicle market in August 2026, selling 794 units and accounting for 57.5% of total national vehicle sales, according to Brand Dynami...
When African electric buses meet at the border
Opinions

When African electric buses meet at the border

September 21, 2026
Justice Cannot Wait: Namibia Must Fix a System That Keeps Postponing Justice
Editorial

Justice Cannot Wait: Namibia Must Fix a System That Keeps Postponing Justice

September 21, 2026
Poor waste management fuels baboon threat in Windhoek
National News

Poor waste management fuels baboon threat in Windhoek

September 21, 2026
Govt extends farm equipment deadline …sets aside N$40m for unsold grain
National News

Govt extends farm equipment deadline …sets aside N$40m for unsold grain

September 21, 2026
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