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Man dies in fire at Otjimbingwe

By: Taati Niilenge A 37-year-old man dvied on Saturday in a house fire at Otjimbingwe. According to Erongo police spokesperson Judith senior inspector Judith Shomongula, the victim, Levi Daniel Tsowaseb, who lived with his girlfriend at Aru-ais, returned home from drinking with his friends at around 00h32. The girlfriend cooked food for him and went to sleep at her mother's house to avoid their regular fights. She was later woken […]

24 January, 2026

Namibia

MoHSS polio vaccination campaign extends nationwide

By: Selma Taapopi The ministry of health and social services has begun a nationwide vaccination for the Poliovirus type 2, after initially limiting the vaccination campaign to the Kavango East and West Regions after Poliovirus type 2 was detected in Rundu. The ministry in a statement released on Friday announced the success of that campaign which will now be expanded to cover the entire country to ensure that all children […]

23 January, 2026

Namibia

Oshana Region’s festive season crime drops by 24%

By: Maria Namupala Oshana Region police have recorded a 24% decrease in crime cases during the festive season, with 1 291 cases compared to 1 716 last year. Commissioner, Naftal Sakaria, said this was despite the influx of both humans and vehicles; they managed to keep the situation under control. "We are considering drone technology in future, and will also be pushing our second project, the taxi marking system in […]

23 January, 2026

Business / Economics

Companies Face Review Over Understudy Shortfalls

Three companies appeared before the Employment Equity Commission review panel earlier this week for not appointing Namibian understudies for foreign employees. Ludorf Iyambo reports that SASSCAL, the NTA, and Letshego Bank are also accused of failing to seek exemptions from the labour ministry to justify employing foreign nationals without local understudies.

23 January, 2026

Namibia

Namibia National Students Organisation Highlights Challenges in 2025 Results

The Namibia National Students Organisation says the 2025 school results show limited progress, with only 36 percent of learners qualifying at advanced level. Secretary Lavinia Leonard warned of low enrolment, falling pass rates, and missing data on learners with disabilities, calling for urgent reforms.

23 January, 2026

Namibia

McHenry Venaani Calls for Focus on Citizens’ Wellbeing

PDM President McHenry Venaani urged policymakers to do more for ordinary citizens, citing gaps in basic services, inequality, and poor living conditions. He highlighted the importance of long-term strategies for land and rural property ownership to ensure sustainable development for future generations.

23 January, 2026

Namibia

Family Renews Appeal in Juanita Karolus Case

The family of the late Juanita Karolus has renewed its appeal to the public to identify a man last seen with her in Katutura, Windhoek, before her death. According to a report by Josia Shigwedha, this follows an earlier police appeal three months ago. CCTV footage shows Karolus walking with the man on 2 October along Hans-Dietrich Street towards Hans |Uirab Street:

22 January, 2026

Namibia

Musician Alleges Police Links to Drug Trade

Local musician Jericho Gawanab has alleged that some members of law enforcement are working in collusion with drug dealers, leaving communities to suffer the consequences of addiction and rising crime. Speaking to our reporter Ludorf Iyambo, Gawanab claimed that the widespread availability of drugs would not be possible without internal support, adding that even senior officials are aware of those involved in the trade.

22 January, 2026

Business / Economics

Competition Commission Appeal Over Price Fixing Rejected

The Supreme Court has dismissed the Competition Commission’s appeal against the Pharmaceutical Society in a price-fixing probe. Chief Justice Peter Shivute referred the matter back to the Commission, instructing that any further investigations be conducted in accordance with the Competition Act. Dina //Gowases is the Commission’s spokesperson:

22 January, 2026