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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...
Henties council defends acting CEO amid prepaid water dispute

Henties council defends acting CEO amid prepaid water dispute

July 27, 2026
The Henties Bay municipal council has issued a media statement defending its acting chief executive officer, Ignasia Neis, and clarifying the facts surrounding the recent collapse of the town’s prepai...

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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...
Govt races to close oil and gas skills gap

Govt races to close oil and gas skills gap

July 28, 2026
Patience Makwele The government has accelerated efforts to equip Namibians with technical skills needed for the country’s emerging oil and gas industry, warning that the sector’s employment opportu...
Namibia seeks stronger donor backing to fast-track agri-food transformation

Namibia seeks stronger donor backing to fast-track agri-food transformation

July 28, 2026
Sostenus Wilherm The Namibian government has called on development partners to align their financial and technical support with the country's Strategy for the Transformation of the Agri-food Sector...
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...
IATA launches safety workshops for Africa

IATA launches safety workshops for Africa

July 28, 2026
Staff Writer The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a series of safety training and capacity-building workshops to improve aviation safety across Africa.  Held unde...
Teenage pregnancy threatens Namibia’s youth dividend

Teenage pregnancy threatens Namibia’s youth dividend

July 27, 2026
1 in 5 Namibian girls aged 15–19 has begun childbearing Teenage pregnancy drives 12% of female school dropouts Observer warns Namibia risks losing its youth dividend Patience Makwele Nami...
Amoomo pushes for affordable housing policy reforms nationwide

Amoomo pushes for affordable housing policy reforms nationwide

July 27, 2026
Allexer Namundjembo Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has called on the Namibian government to expand affordable housing, regulate the rental market, and review laws that he says continue to drive up the cost ...
Yango under scrutiny over ‘phantom’ trips, driver verification concerns

Yango under scrutiny over ‘phantom’ trips, driver verification concerns

July 27, 2026
Patience Makwele Ride-hailing platform Yango Namibia has defended its safety, customer support and driver verification systems following growing public concern over alleged “phantom” completed trip...

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New ownership structure strengthens NamPost’s balance sheet

New ownership structure strengthens NamPost’s balance sheet

July 28, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA  NamPost saw a windfall of N$407 million on its balance sheet in the 2025 financial year following the dismantling of Namibia Post and Telecom Holdings (NPTH), which had been NamP...
Namibia not included in US trade investigation list over forced labour

Namibia not included in US trade investigation list over forced labour

July 28, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia has not been included among 60 economies investigated by the United States over concerns that they do not prohibit or effectively enforce bans on the importation of goods produ...
Financial inclusion gains mask deeper household vulnerabilities

Financial inclusion gains mask deeper household vulnerabilities

July 28, 2026
Staff Writer Namibia has made significant progress in expanding access to financial services, but the country’s financial inclusion gains have not yet translated into stronger household resilience,...
SMEs are central to development

SMEs are central to development

July 28, 2026
Staff Writer  FNB Namibia recently brought together entrepreneurs, government regulators and business leaders to help small and medium enterprises strengthen financial resilience. Held in Ongwed...
Sheep farmers approve producer-driven company 

Sheep farmers approve producer-driven company 

July 27, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA More than 230 sheep farmers have endorsed the establishment of a producer-driven company aimed at improving farm-level profitability, increasing producer participation in the livestock...
Namibia contributes N$169m to Alexforbes’ fee income

Namibia contributes N$169m to Alexforbes’ fee income

July 27, 2026
CHAMWE KAIRA Namibia generated N$169 million in fee and commission revenue for financial services group Alexforbes during the year ended 31 March 2026, an 8.3% increase from N$156 million recorded ...
China’s Unilateral Zero-Tariff Policy for African Economies: Supply Chain Restructuring and Mediatization as Enabling Infrastructure for African SMEs
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China’s Unilateral Zero-Tariff Policy for African Economies: Supply Chain Restructuring and Mediatization as Enabling Infrastructure for African SMEs

July 28, 2026
Regional Governors: Ceremonial custodians or catalysts for development?
Editorial

Regional Governors: Ceremonial custodians or catalysts for development?

July 28, 2026
OPEN LETTER TO Her EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA Hon Dr Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah  
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OPEN LETTER TO Her EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA Hon Dr Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah  

July 28, 2026
Nekundi plans digital number plates to curb traffic violations 
National News

Nekundi plans digital number plates to curb traffic violations 

July 28, 2026
Otjozondjupa governor rallies national action as B1 road deaths mount
National News

Otjozondjupa governor rallies national action as B1 road deaths mount

July 28, 2026
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