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‘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...
Oil bill faces scrutiny over royalty safeguards …as MPs question transfer of powers to President

Oil bill faces scrutiny over royalty safeguards …as MPs question transfer of powers to President

October 8, 2026
Patience Makwele Members of parliament have questioned whether the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill provides sufficient safeguards for state revenue as it proposes transferring...

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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...
IPC accuses TransNamib of shielding executives

IPC accuses TransNamib of shielding executives

October 8, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has accused TransNamib of shielding senior executives from disciplinary action, raising concerns over political interference, corporate go...
Oshikoto family gets water lifeline after appeal

Oshikoto family gets water lifeline after appeal

October 8, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm A mother of eight from Ashipepe village in the Eengodi constituency in the Oshikoto region, has received immediate water relief after appealing for assistance to secure reliable ac...
NUST to address medical laboratory crisis

NUST to address medical laboratory crisis

October 8, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has intensified efforts to resolve the challenges affecting its Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences programme. The un...
Namibians urged to unite efforts for boys and men

Namibians urged to unite efforts for boys and men

October 8, 2026
Patience Makwele First Gentleman Lt (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah has warned that Namibia needs a more coordinated approach to the challenges facing boys and men, citing a warning that “fragmented ...
Oil bill faces scrutiny over royalty safeguards …as MPs question transfer of powers to President

Oil bill faces scrutiny over royalty safeguards …as MPs question transfer of powers to President

October 8, 2026
Patience Makwele Members of parliament have questioned whether the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill provides sufficient safeguards for state revenue as it proposes transferring...

MONEY

Trade deficit improves to N$3.9 billion in August

Trade deficit improves to N$3.9 billion in August

October 9, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia recorded a trade deficit of N$3.9 billion in August. This was as a result of the country’s trade developments revealing that exports amounted to N$12.7 billion in August, while...
Northern regions record lowest inflation in September

Northern regions record lowest inflation in September

October 9, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA  The headline annual inflation rate for September, stood at 5.4%compared to 3.5% registered in September 2025.  On a monthly basis, the inflation rate was recorded at 0.4%, com...
Agriculture ministry’s N$50m blunder distorts spending

Agriculture ministry’s N$50m blunder distorts spending

October 9, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA  A N$50 million accounting blunder in which the ministry of agriculture, water and land reform double-reported a land purchase has been flagged by the Auditor-General as a key issue be...
Etango project may require more than US$353m before production

Etango project may require more than US$353m before production

October 9, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA  Bannerman Energy says pre-production funding in excess of US$353 million (N$5.8 billion) will likely be required to achieve the full range of operational outcomes modelled in the Defi...
Oil fees surge to N$37.9m 

Oil fees surge to N$37.9m 

October 9, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA  Revenue from oil exploration rental fees surged to N$37.93 million, almost four times the budgeted N$10 million, as licence holders renewed or extended contracts amid increased explor...
AOPA Namibia receives international recognition at IAOPA assembly 

AOPA Namibia receives international recognition at IAOPA assembly 

October 9, 2026
Staff Writer  The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Namibia (AOPA Namibia) has received special international recognition at the 31st World Assembly of the International Council of Aircraft...
Developing the next generation of leaders
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Developing the next generation of leaders

October 9, 2026
YOUNG OBSERVER | ‘Don’t treat singleness as a problem, it’s an opportunity’
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YOUNG OBSERVER | ‘Don’t treat singleness as a problem, it’s an opportunity’

October 9, 2026
OBSERVER FEATURE | When the classroom is falling apart, what are we teaching our children?
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OBSERVER FEATURE | When the classroom is falling apart, what are we teaching our children?

October 9, 2026
Land reform faces five-year performance audit
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Land reform faces five-year performance audit

October 9, 2026
NFA told to account for every dollar of N$90m
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NFA told to account for every dollar of N$90m

October 9, 2026
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