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Female-led government, a first for Africa

Allexer Namundjembo Namibia has become the first country in Africa where women hold the top three government positions. This followed the swearing-in of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on 21 Ma...
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President Nandi-Ndaitwah Reshuffles Cabinet and Restructures National Executive

Niel Terblanche Namibia’s fifth President, Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced a sweeping reorganisation of Namibia’s Government Offices, Ministries and Agencies (OMAs), alongside a new Cabinet...

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African leaders hail Nandi-Ndaitwah’s victory

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has praised President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, for becoming the country’s first female head of state.  Hassan said Nandi-Ndaitwa...
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Malaria cases surged past 20 000

Niël Terblanché The country  is currently grappling with a surge in malaria cases, with the Ministry of Health and Social Services reporting a total of 20 135 cases as of 9 March 2025. Dr K...
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Efundja threatens northern regions

Niël Terblanché The northern regions are grappling with the annual "efundja" floods, which have already claimed two lives and are causing increasing anxiety among local farmers. Heavy rains acro...
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Alweendo pledges continued commitment to national development

Ester Mbathera  Former cabinet minister Tom Alweendo, who did not return to the new executive, has thanked the nation for the support he received. Alweendo, who served as Minister of Mines and E...
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NNN calls for vigilance in protecting peace and freedom on Liberation Day

Erasmus Shalihaxwwe President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to continue honouring the men and women who sacrificed their lives in ...
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NEFF calls for extension of parliamentary service terms

Allexer Namundjembo Outgoing Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) chief whip and deputy leader, Kalimbo Iipumbu has called for an extension from five to ten years of the service terms for memb...

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O&L revives Model to replace Pick n Pay

Niël Terblanché In a move set to reshape Namibia's retail landscape, the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has announced the reintroduction of its wholly Namibian-owned retail brand, Model, whic...
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Namra pushes for trade efficiency at Trans-Kalahari Border 

Niël Terblanché Namibia officially launched the Time Release Study (TRS) Report for the Trans-Kalahari Border Post on Thursday, which is another step towards improving trade efficiency and border m...
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Namibia has 75 million carats in reserve

CHAMWE KAIRA  Namibia has the richest known marine diamond deposits in the world, with diamond resources estimated at approximately 75 million carats in approximately 1.0 million square kilometres ...
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Namport monitoring railway projects

CHAMWE KAIRA  The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) chairperson, Nangula Hamunyela, has said Namport is following with keen interest the ongoing engagements on the developments of the Grootfontein...
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Standard Bank to pay shareholders 70 cents per share

CHAMWE KAIRA  Standard Bank Namibia Holdings Limited has entered 2025 in a forceful position. The group’s 2025 strategic priorities continue to be transforming client experience and driving sustain...
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Kasete, Kanime join Standard Bank board

Standard Bank Namibia Holdings Limited has appointed Zebra Karirondua Kasete as independent non-executive director of SBN Holdings Limited and Standard Bank Namibia Limited.   Kasete is c...