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Namibia

4319 Results / Page 23 of 480

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Namibia

Erongo Council Holds Workshop to Revamp Operations

Dr. Mupenzeni Ntelamo, Chief Regional Officer of the Erongo Regional Council, led an introspection and revamping workshop yesterday at the Swakopmund Constituency Office. The session gathered key staff from Administration, Auxiliary Services, the Minutes Section, ICT, and the CRO’s office. The council’s Public Relations Office, Irene Jacobs, shared details of the initiative:   

today2 December, 2025

Namibia

Namibia makes efforts to secure breakthrough HIV/AIDS treatment

By: Selma Taapopi   Speaking at the World AIDS Day commemoration in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region, health and social services minister, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, said Namibia must fully embrace scientific progress if it is to achieve its goal of ending AIDS by 2030.   She noted that the country is on the verge of major advances in HIV prevention and treatment.   The treatment under consideration is Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable […]

today1 December, 2025

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Business / Economics

Domestic Growth Slows Amid Manufacturing and Mining Weakness

The domestic economy is forecast to slow to 3.0% for this year before recovering to 3.9% in 2026, hindered by a 4.6% contraction in manufacturing and a 0.1% decline in primary industries. Persistent drought, reduced livestock and diamond output, and falling SACU and diamond revenues pose additional risks, according to Josefina Oskar from the Bank of Namibia. Adding that, on the global front, growth is slowing: advanced economies remain stagnant at 1.6%, emerging markets show slight moderation, while Sub-Saharan […]

today1 December, 2025

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Namibia

Swapo Lead Reflects Voter Confidence, according to analysts

Political analysts say Swapo’s 63% lead in regional council and local authority elections reflects renewed voter trust, driven by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s focus on people-centered development and anti-corruption initiatives, as reported by NewsOnOne's Envaalde Matheus. Analysts add that opposition parties are losing momentum as coalition-led authorities show limited progress. 

today1 December, 2025

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Business / Economics

December Fuel Prices Set to Rise

The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has confirmed a 21-cent-per-litre increase for petrol and both diesel types starting later this week. In Walvis Bay, petrol will cost N$20.58 per litre, 50ppm diesel N$20.13, and 10ppm diesel N$20.23. Diesel under-recoveries will be absorbed by the National Energy Fund. The Ministry’s Anna Salkeus stressed the importance of balancing cost recovery with consumer protection while ensuring steady fuel supply, wishing residents a safe and prosperous holiday season. 

today1 December, 2025

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Namibia

Germany backs Alte Feste renovation with N$4.2 million

By: Ritta Lotto Germany has begun funding the renovation of the Alte Feste, Windhoek’s oldest historical building on Robert Mugabe Avenue with N$4.2 million through its Cultural Preservation Programme. The support launches a new phase focusing on repairs to the West and North Wings and the courtyard, led by the Joint Initiative of the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture and Namibia Art, Craft and Design. German […]

today28 November, 2025

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Namibia

Windhoek Council launches pothole repair plan ahead of rainy season

The Windhoek Municipal Council has approved a new action plan aimed at speeding up pothole repairs ahead of the rainy season. City officials say the initiative is intended to improve road safety and protect municipal infrastructure while longer-term maintenance challenges are addressed. According to City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya, the city faces a staggering N$2.67 billion backlog in road maintenance, a problem that has worsened over the years due to budget […]

today27 November, 2025

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Namibia

Katima Mulilo Town Council orders companies to collect vehicles tied to unapproved land deal

By Jackson Kunatela The Katima Mulilo Town Council has ordered three companies to retrieve vehicles and equipment linked to a controversial land-exchange arrangement that was carried out without mandatory ministerial approval. Town officials confirmed that eight vehicles, along with laptops and a drone, must be collected within 14 days after the council formally deregistered the assets earlier this month. The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development had previously instructed the […]

today27 November, 2025

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Namibia

Namibia sees low turnout in Regional Council and Local Authority Elections

ECN Chairperson,  Dr Elsie T. Nghikembua (Photo: Electoral Commission of Namibia) Namibians headed to the polls on Wednesday for the 7th Regional Council and Local Authority elections, but voter turnout was notably low across much of the country. Election officials reported quiet polling stations and fewer voters compared with previous years, raising concerns among analysts. Political analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah suggested that low participation could reflect voter fatigue, logistical challenges, […]

today27 November, 2025