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Couple found dead in suspected murder-suicide at Oranjemund

By: Josia Shigwedha Police in Oranjemund are investigating a suspected murder and suicide incident involving a couple who were reportedly known to have a history of domestic violence. The incident occurred around 02h10 on Wednesday, at Bagdad location in Oranjemund. According to the police, the bodies of a 31-year-old woman, Lizetha Kinda, and a 54-year-old man, Willem Jan Johannes Januarie, were discovered lying in a pool of blood with a […]

2 November, 2025

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Police record eight murder and attempted murder cases over the weekend

By: Josia Shigwedha Namibian police recorded eight cases of murder and attempted murder across the country over the weekend. Police say most of the crimes were fuelled by alcohol, domestic disputes, and arguments that turned violent. In Osire, a 32-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stabbing another man three times during a fight over charcoal work. The victim is in a serious condition at Okakarara State Hospital. In Oshakati, a […]

2 November, 2025

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Health Minister Dr. Experance Luvindao has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upgrade the Katima Mulilo District Hospital to an intermediate hospital. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Intensive Care Unit, Luvindao said the facility marks a key step toward improving specialised healthcare in the Zambezi Region, where patients often travel over 500 kilometres for treatment. She urged all stakeholders to maintain high standards and ensure the ICU is properly […]

31 October, 2025

Namibia

EAN Hosts talks on Jobless growth

The Economic Association of Namibia, with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, held a public discussion in Windhoek on how to turn Namibia’s economic growth into jobs. Experts, including Dr. Michael Humavindu from the Ministry of Finance, said growth must be inclusive and linked to job creation, skills development, and support for small businesses.

30 October, 2025

Namibia

MTC open in Divundu

Mobile Telecommunications Limited, is expanding its national footprint with the opening of three new mobile homes, one in Divundu, and additional branches in Rundu and Katima Mulilo. The outlets, set to open in early November, aim to improve access to MTC services and ease congestion at existing shops. Here is Erasmus Nekundi MTC's spokesperson.

30 October, 2025

Namibia

Chinese government voices its support for African nations

The Chinese government has voiced its support for African nations’ calls for reparations over historical injustices such as the transatlantic slave trade. Speaking in Windhoek, Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, said the West must acknowledge and act upon the suffering inflicted on Africans, describing reparations as a long-overdue act of justice. He added that China is aligning its support with Namibia’s development priorities, pledging continued investment to help realise […]

30 October, 2025

Namibia

Namibia fully pays off 2015 Eurobond

Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah has announced that Namibia has fully paid off its N$13-billion eurobond. She said the repayment comes amid challenging global capital flows and trade shifts. Shafudah noted that clearing the debt creates fiscal space for the government to invest more in critical sectors and improve the lives of Namibians. Here is local economist Chiinga Syabaswi.

30 October, 2025

Namibia

Leaked video reveals reasons behind Ithete’s dismissal from Cabinet

By: Envaalde Matheus President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has confirmed that former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of industries, mines and energy, Natangue Ithete, was dismissed for violating a presidential moratorium on the renewal and awarding of new oil blocks. The President made the remarks in a leaked video on Monday during a closed-door meeting with more than 300 staff members at the ministry, shortly after assuming office as the new minister. […]

28 October, 2025

Namibia

Nampost’s November social grants payments to begin Monday

By: Selma Taapopi Nampost has announced that the payment programme for November 2025 will begin next week Monday, and will be carried out through the mobile payment programme and in-branch/post office payments. Nampost’s Corporate Communications Officer, Joseph Theofelus, in a statement released this week said the Mobile Payment Program will commence countrywide on 3 November 2025, and will be communicated daily. In-Branch/Post Office Payments for NamPost SmartCard Recipients will take […]

28 October, 2025