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20 countries confirm attending Nandi-Ndaitwah inauguration

March 19, 2025 558

Temporary water supply interruption in Walvis Bay

By: Adolf Kaure NamWater has announced that water supply to Walvis Bay has been temporarily affected due to a power outage in the Kuiseb area. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, NamWater Head of Public Relations and Corporate Communications, Lot Ndamanomhata, said that this comes after the NamWater Kuiseb Artisans Team reported a power outage at 9:00 this morning. “Upon investigation, it was confirmed that the outage originated from […]

March 19, 2025 20

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Opposition leaders praise Mbumba’s leadership

By: Envaalde Matheus Opposition political parties have commended outgoing President Nangolo Mbumba for his leadership, describing him as resilient, unifying, selfless, and a father figure. Party leaders shared their sentiments in Parliament on Tuesday during Mbumba’s final address before Parliament dissolves on Thursday. Opposition leaders said they were inspired by Mbumba’s leadership, especially in guiding the nation through the difficult period following the passing of former presidents Hage Geingob and […]

March 19, 2025 35

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Namibia police search for missing Swiss tourist

An extensive search has been launched since Sunday for 83-year-old Swiss national Alois Ottiger, who has been missing since Sunday after leaving his room at Desert Hills Lodge wearing white cloths in the Sesriem area and failing to return. He was last seen around 18:00. Namibian police Chief inspector Elifas Kuwinga confirmed the Ottiger’s search. By: Josia Shigwedha

March 13, 2025 76

Crime

Walvis Bay woman loses over N$777.000 to a fraudster

A 51-year-old woman from Walvis Bay was defrauded of N$ 777,568.23 by a suspect who posed as a Bank Windhoek representative and obtained her confidential banking details. The incident occurred on Monday, 10 March 2025, between 14:58 and 16:00 via internet banking. The suspect unlawfully called the victim, misrepresented themselves as a bank official, and manipulated her into providing sensitive banking information. The Namibian police Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga has […]

March 12, 2025 1813

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European Union Delegation Visits Erongo to Strengthen Green Industrialisation Partnerships

By: Hertha Ekandjo A delegation from the European Union (EU), including EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins, Thorsten Hutter (Germany), Rui Carmo (Portugal), and Alberto de la Calle (Spain), are currently visiting the Erongo region to explore the country’s leadership in green industrialization. The visit aimed to strengthen the Namibia-EU partnership under the #TeamEurope and #GlobalGateway initiatives, with a focus on key sectors such as green hydrogen, renewable […]

March 11, 2025 33

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Angolan man arrested for raping woman (30)

A 21-year-old Angolan man was arrested in Olumbongo, Oniipa, after allegedly raping a 30-year-old Namibian woman in the early hours of Saturday. According to police reports, the suspect and victim were together at a drinking place before the incident occurred. The suspect allegedly grabbed the woman, pushed her into the water, and raped her in a coercive manner. The victim screamed for help and was rescued by bystanders. The suspect […]

March 10, 2025 96 1

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Police recover cannabis worth N$500,000 at Ariamsvlei

By Maria Namupala A farm worker discovered cannabis worth over N$500,000 at Farm Uitkoms in Ariamsvlei on Friday. According to the Namibian police report, the farm worker who was herding sheep discovered a bag hidden in a bush. They later called the police, and upon inspection, they discovered five parcels of cannabis with a total weight of 10.605 kg valued at N$530 250. The police report said it is further […]

March 9, 2025 192

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Hifikepunye Pohamba Freeway created 640 jobs during construction

By Adolf Kaure The MR44 Hifikepunye Pohamba Freeway created 640 jobs, and N$200 million was spent on local suppliers. The freeway, previously referred to as the “road behind Dune 7”, stretches for 42 kilometres, linking the coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. President Nangola Mbumba, who inaugurated the freeway last week, said the project has also made meaningful contributions to job creation. “I am glad to note that a […]

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