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Allexer Namundjembo Swapo says a protest camp by former refugees is delaying the opening of its Katutura headquarters and causing financial losses. In its heads of argument before the High Court, Swapo on Wednesday said the continued occupation is disrupting operations and preparations for the inauguration of a new office building planned for April 2026. Swapo, together with Kalahari Holdings and Erf 2464 Katutura (Pty) Ltd, filed an urgent application on 18 March 2026. The application seeks the eviction of Joseph David Iipinge Amuteya and others camping at the premises. The party wants the court to declare the occupation unlawful…

Allexer Namundjembo The Association for Localised Interest (Asoli) plans to transition into a political party ahead of the 2029 elections. The new party will be called the Assoli Progressives Party. ASOLI president Josef Kauandenge said on Wednesday that the decision follows consultations with members across the country. The transition follows the group’s participation in the 2025 local authorities elections in Windhoek and Swakopmund. “Although we did not win any seats, we managed to outperform some long-established political parties. This demonstrates that, with time, we can grow into a significant political force ahead of the 2029 elections,” Kauandenge said. He said…

Justicia Shipena  The Mineworkers' Union of Namibia (MUN) has criticised delays in finalising the Diamond Bill, saying some provisions could weaken due process and worker protection. The union raised the issue during a meeting with the minister responsible for industries, mines and energy Modestus Amuste on Tuesday. The delegation was led by acting president Poco-key Mathew Mberiuana and general secretary George Ampweya, with members of the national executive committee. MUN said delays in the bill remain a key issue as the sector faces pressure. The union also pointed to retrenchments at Almond Diamonds and Dash Diamonds. It said job losses…

Renthia Kaimbi  Learners from two schools in the Daures Constituency received school uniforms on Friday during a handover event in Uis. The uniforms were handed over by the minister of industries, energy and mines Modestus Amutse. Learners from Petrus !Ganeb Secondary School and Brandberg Primary School attended the event. Amutse said the donation aims to support learners and improve their school experience. “We do not want any learner to come to school wearing torn or worn-out clothing that may make them feel less confident among their peers. Every child deserves to walk into the classroom with pride and dignity,” he…

Renthia Kaimbi  Bank Windhoek honoured top estate agents at its Coastal Estate Agent Awards held in Swakopmund on Friday. The event recognised agents and agencies for their performance in the coastal property market. LaRochelle Properties was among the top performers. Rochelle Mulder received recognition in the Loan Business category for deals between N$15 million and N$20 million. The agency also won gold in the Special Awards of Excellence for Achiever of the Year in the coastal region. HomePage Estate Agency received silver in the same category. In the Loan Business category for N$10 million to N$15 million, Alexia Mofokeng of…

Renthia Kaimbi  Members of the seventh National Council are attending an induction and orientation seminar in Swakopmund to prepare for their parliamentary duties. The training brings together all 42 members from the country’s 14 regions. National Council chairperson Lukas Muha opened the seminar. He said parliament must serve all Namibians. He described it as the “people’s house" and said it must reflect the needs of communities. Muha said parliament must ensure laws, policies and budgets represent the country. He said this supports inclusive development and public participation. The seminar follows the swearing-in of members in December. It focuses on helping…

Renthia Kaimbi  The municipality of Walvis Bay held a public meeting in Narraville as part of its 2026 engagement programme. The meeting brought together council members, officials and residents. It focused on service delivery issues and input for the 2026/2027 budget. The council shared updates on waste management. Five refuse trucks are currently in use. Two more compactor trucks are expected in April. An extra bin campaign has been introduced to support households that share bins. The municipality is also distributing 30 skip containers. Plans are underway to procure two more skip trucks. Officials addressed water and sewer services. They…

Justicia Shipena  Concerns over procurement at the Social Security Commission (SSC) began when its executive officer, Milka Mungunda, started engaging external individuals without clear documentation.  A request for an internal audit seen by the Windhoek Observer shows that SSC's general manager for business development, Nambata Angula, submitted an investigation request to internal auditor Kegumbo Ambondo on 13 March. The concerns relate to procurement processes linked to the National Pension Fund and the National Medical Benefit Fund, which are still not operational. “The purpose of this submission is to formally request the internal audit function to investigate potential breaches of established…