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Fuelgate: Wealthy Malakia fears N$18m loss over arrest

Fuelgate: Wealthy Malakia fears N$18m loss over arrest

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Businessman Malakia Elindi, who is worth N$118 million, claims his arrest could cost him to lose N$18 million in a mining deal with a foreign investor. Malakia, one of the accused in the Namcor corruption and bribery case, made this revelation during his ongoing bail application in the Windhoek Magistrates Court this week. He told the court that he was about to finalise an investment agreement for uranium (EPL 8289) through his company, Zoya Minerals CC, when he was arrested. “I was also in pain with the timing of the arrest. I was just on the verge of…
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Man gets 15 years for killing stepfather

Man gets 15 years for killing stepfather

Justicia Shipena The Windhoek High Court has sentenced Keetmanshoop resident Kevin Mathew Cloete (34) to 15 years in prison for the murder of his mother’s domestic partner, Deon Bobeje.  High Court judge Philanda Christiaan delivered the judgement on Thursday, finding Cloete guilty of murder with direct intent.  Six years of the sentence were suspended for five years on condition that Cloete is not convicted of murder or attempted murder during that period. Cloete stabbed Bobeje once in the chest with a knife during a social gathering in Keetmanshoop on 27 February 2021.  Cloete had admitted the stabbing during the trial…
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Zaamwani urges residents to pay for water

Zaamwani urges residents to pay for water

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Agriculture, water and land reform minister Inge Zaamwani has warned that the continued failure to pay for water services poses a serious risk to the sustainability of Namibia’s water infrastructure. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony of the N$743 million Oshakati Water Treatment Plant extension on Thursday Zaamwani said the country’s main bulk water supplier, NamWater, operates on a cost-recovery basis and cannot sustain services if users do not pay. “Water infrastructure is not sustainable without payment for the water we use.While we understand the economic hardships that some households face, I must urge our people to prioritise payment…
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Swapo denies Nujoma shielded corruption

Swapo denies Nujoma shielded corruption

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Swapo party has rejected allegations that the late founding president Sam Nujoma covered up corruption during his presidency.  The party says the claims are false and aimed at distorting the country’s history. The statement, dated 16 July, was issued by Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa.  It follows a series of social media posts and audio recordings accusing Nujoma of protecting politically connected individuals from corruption investigations. “We categorically reject, dismiss and vehemently condemn these unfounded claims, which seek to tarnish the legacy of an iconic liberation hero who fearlessly led Namibia to independence,” the party said. Swapo…
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Housing scheme not enough, says Amupanda

Housing scheme not enough, says Amupanda

Allexer Namundjembo Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader Job Amupanda has questioned the government’s failure to improve civil servants’ working and living conditions, despite the recent launch of a pension-backed housing scheme. His comments come as many low-level public workers continue to struggle with poor salaries and limited access to housing.  In a social media post, Amupanda criticised the government's slogan, “We are too few to be poor,” calling it misleading. “If three million people are few, how about the 120,000 government employees? Why is their employment condition still poor? From salaries, professional development, incentives and opportunities, government employees are left behind,:…
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Porridge donation aims to tackle child stunting

Porridge donation aims to tackle child stunting

Allexer Namundjembo The ministries  of education, arts and culture and of gender equality and child welfare have received 2 500 bags of instant porridge to support early childhood development feeding in the Erongo Region. The donation forms part of a N$29 million initiative funded by the European Union (EU), with technical support from the United Nations World Food Programme and implementation by local company WECCA Investments CC. Speaking at the handover ceremony  in Swakopmund on Thursday, education minister Sanet Steenkamp said early childhood nutrition is essential for development and education. “Nutrition is education, and no child must be left behind…
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Mountain bikers face off in high-stakes XCO battle

Mountain bikers face off in high-stakes XCO battle

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The 2025 Nedbank Namibian Mountain Bike XCC, XCO, and Cross-Country Championships will take place this weekend at Towerbos Trails. The event, hosted by the Namibia Cycling Federation (NCF) and sponsored by Nedbank Namibia, will feature the Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) race on Saturday.  On Sunday, cyclists will compete in the Cross-Country Short Track (XCC) and Electric Cross-Country (E-XC) events. Nedbank Namibia Communication Manager Selma Kaulinge said the event will showcase Namibia’s cycling talent, from seasoned professionals to future stars.  She said the national championships form a key part of the cycling calendar and provide opportunities for local cyclists to…
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Nedbank T20 challenge reaches final stage

Nedbank T20 challenge reaches final stage

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The 2025 Nedbank Desert Ice Challenge T20 League will conclude this weekend with the finals scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at the Namibia Cricket Ground in Windhoek. The league, organised by Impact Cricket Namibia, is supported by Nedbank Namibia through its Beyond Banking Division, which provided a N$150 000 sponsorship for the season. Twelve teams participated in the season including, the  UNAM Zebras Legends, Gobabis Bulls, CCD Tigers, Cricket Generation Academy, Okahandja Cricket Club, Windhoek Afrikaans High School, UNAM Zebras Strikers, Cricket Club, Run Whisperers Academy, Over 40s Veterans, Green Mambas, and Tsumeb Old Boys Cricket Club. Nine…
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Mbumba backs Spain-Africa strategy

Mbumba backs Spain-Africa strategy

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Former president Nangolo Mbumba has called for stronger ties between Africa and Spain, saying both sides can benefit from closer cooperation in economic development, migration, and security. Mbumba spoke on Thursday in Madrid at the official launch of the High-Level Advisory Council on the Spain-Africa Strategy 2025–2028.  The council is a platform aimed at strengthening diplomatic, trade, and cultural relations between Spain and African nations.  Mbumba attended the launch as a member of the newly formed council. “Spain and Africa share a long history dating back centuries. Given its geographical proximity to Africa, it is not surprising that…
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SADC PF urges Namibia to set up national Women’s Parliamentary Caucus

SADC PF urges Namibia to set up national Women’s Parliamentary Caucus

Moses Magadza The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has called on Namibia to establish a National Women’s Parliamentary Caucus to accelerate gender-responsive governance and amplify women’s voices in decision-making. Speaking at a high-level roundtable on women in politics and leadership in Swakopmund, SADC PF Secretary General Boemo Sekgoma cautioned that the journey towards gender parity in politics requires both institutional muscle and sustained commitment. She applauded Namibia’s gender milestones, including the recent election of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the country’s first female President, but stressed that political progress must be impactful. “Women make up only 40% of…
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