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Allexer Namundjembo The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) has confirmed that Fabu-Paracetamol meets required safety and quality standards following an independent assessment prompted by public concerns. In a public notice dated 20 May 2026, former Registrar of Medicines Fransina Nambahu said the NMRC commissioned independent laboratory testing on samples collected from various health facilities, including Central Medical Stores, to ensure a representative evaluation of the product available on the market. “A comprehensive number of batches were sampled and subjected to analytical testing. The results indicate that all batches complied with the required quality specifications and contained the correct quantities of…

Allexer Namundjembo A petition calling for the removal of ||Khomani Traditional Authority chief Julienne Gawanas has formally been submitted to urban and rural development minister, James Sankwasa in terms of Section 12(2) of the Traditional Authorities Act, Act 25 of 2000. Steering Committee member Shaun Gariseb confirmed that the 29-page petition was delivered on Monday and reflects the wishes of members of the ||Khomani and ǂNūkhoen communities who support the initiative. Gariseb said the community had already removed Gawanas through its traditional processes and is now seeking formal recognition of that decision through legal mechanisms provided under Namibian law. “We…

Patience Makwele  The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) and the National Youth Service (NYS) have signed a three-year agreement aimed at strengthening youth development and preparing graduates for work in key public service and economic sectors. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which was signed on Monday at the NamRA head office in Windhoek, sets out cooperation between the two institutions in training, capacity-building and skills development. At the centre of the agreement is a three-month National Service Training programme for NamRA graduate recruits, which will be facilitated by the NYS. The programme is expected to focus on discipline, work ethics and…

Staff Reporter The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has secured a US$1 million grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to strengthen Namibia’s climate finance ecosystem and support investment in climate-resilient and low-carbon development initiatives. The funding was approved under the GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme and follows DBN’s accreditation to the Green Climate Fund in July last year. According to DBN, the grant will support the implementation of a programme titled Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Catalysing Private Sector Climate Investments in Namibia over the 2026-2027 period. The programme is expected to strengthen the bank’s institutional capacity, systems and…

Renthia Kaimbi Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has delivered a blunt ultimatum to the warring factions of the National Youth Council (NYC), insisting that the Swapo Party Youth League's (SPYL) endorsed candidate must be accepted and that any further disruption will spell the end of the institution's credibility. He made the statement on social media on Monday, following the violent collapse of the NYC’s general assembly in Swakopmund over the weekend. The youth league has thrown its weight behind Ester Simon for the position of NYC’s executive chairperson, with Ngurare declaring that this decision is non-negotiable. “Once such a decision is…

Allexer Namundjembo Pet owners are being urged to ensure their puppies receive their full course of vaccinations as canine parvovirus, commonly known as ‘katgriep’, continues to pose a serious threat to unvaccinated dogs in Namibia. Veterinarian Dr. Mauricio Adelino recently issued a public awareness message highlighting the dangers of the highly contagious disease, which affects thousands of puppies worldwide each year and remains a recurring concern for veterinarians in the country. Speaking to the Windhoek Observer on Monday, Adelino said parvovirus can infect dogs regardless of breed, making vaccination one of the most important preventive measures available to pet owners.…

Patience Makwele Oshana region Governor Hofni Iipinge has challenged government institutions to move from planning to delivery, saying residents are demanding tangible results as the region battles youth unemployment, infrastructure backlogs and delays in implementing strategic projects. Presenting the State of the Region Address (SORA) on Monday, Iipinge said people expect hospitals to be built, roads to be completed, water to reach communities and employment opportunities to be created. “The people of Oshana expect tangible results. They expect roads to be completed, hospitals to be built, water to reach communities, jobs to be created and opportunities to be expanded,” Iipinge…

Patience Makwele Furnmart workers in Katima Mulilo on Monday joined a nationwide strike after rejecting the company’s 5% salary increase offer, saying rising transport costs and food prices have made it increasingly difficult for employees to make ends meet. The workers who were represented by the Metal and Allied Workers Union of Namibia (MANWU), are demanding an 8% salary increment, a monthly housing allowance of N$500, one day off every month and safety boots for drivers and general workers. MANWU branch organiser Gift Machinga said negotiations with the furniture retailer started in August last year but eventually reached a deadlock,…

Allexer Namundjembo The telecommunications sector is under renewed regulatory scrutiny after major operators MTC and Paratus Telecommunications moved to seek changes to their spectrum allocations, as outlined in Government Gazette No. 8942 of 8 June 2026. Among the applications, Mainmast Electronics CC is seeking to expand its Ku-band allocation for fixed satellite services (VSAT), moving from a limited 1 MHz assignment to full Ku-band access covering 10.7–12.7 GHz downlink and 14–14.5 GHz uplink frequencies within Namibia's territorial waters. “The public may submit comments in writing to the Authority within a period of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication…