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Boy (16) stabbed while trying to separate a fight

By: Hertha Ekandjo A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after he stabbed on Saturday while trying to help his friend at Epako, Omaheke Region. According to police, the victim sustained stab wounds to the back and stomach while trying to rescue his friend who was involved in a fight. It is alleged that the suspect fled the scene. The injured teenager has been transferred to a hospital in Windhoek, […]

30 March, 2026

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Gambling sector pushes back on new changes on regulations of Gaming Act

By: Hertha Ekandjo Industry players in gambling, betting, and related activities have raised concerns over proposed changes to the regulations of the Gaming and Entertainment Control Act. They warned that the proposed new amendments could now equal 16% levy on gross income, on their profits payable to the government, could place significant pressure on their businesses. A local betting business owner, who preferred to remain anonymous, said that with the […]

26 March, 2026

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Project Hope Phase 2 boosts small livestock farming and rural livelihoods

By: Hertha Ekandjo The ministry of agriculture on Monday officially handed over the second phase of Project Hope to the Farm Daweb community in Usakos, with over 1000 goats and sheep distributed to cooperatives as part of efforts to strengthen rural livelihoods and improve food security in Namibia. Speaking at the handover, Agriculture minister, Inge Zaamwani, said the initiative aligns with the ministry’s Small Livestock Support Revolving Programme, which has […]

25 March, 2026

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Sankwasa questions impact of past 25 years ministerial development plans

By: Hertha Ekandjo Urban and rural development minister, James Sankwasa, has questioned the effectiveness of past development plans, calling for a critical assessment of whether they have delivered meaningful improvements to citizens’ lives. Speaking at this week’s launch of the ministry’s strategic plan, Sankwasa said although the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has been crafting plans for the past 25 years, it remains unclear what tangible outcomes have been […]

20 March, 2026

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Order With Me clothes from Angola help Namibians earn a living

Traders earn up to N$6 000 a month selling pre-loved clothes IMELDA AMBONDO and DONALD MATTHYS In Namibia, where unemployment sits at 36.9% according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), many people are struggling to make ends meet. For some, the answer has been thrifting – buying and selling second-hand clothes -to earn a living. Business Review reported that, in Windhoek’s townships, the trade has grown into more than just […]

20 March, 2026

Namibia

Floating bridges planned to reconnect flood-hit northern communities

The Ministry of Works and Transport plans to introduce HDPE floating bridges in flood-prone areas of northern Namibia, aiming to keep communities connected during seasonal floods that often cut off access to schools, clinics, and markets. Each year, rising water levels in regions such as Oshana, Omusati, and Ohangwena leave residents stranded for days, disrupting essential services and local economic activity. The proposed floating bridges—designed to rise with floodwaters—are […]

20 March, 2026

Business / Economics

Nasan Energies cleared to acquire 52 fuel stations across Namibia

Nasan Energies has received approval to acquire 52 fuel service stations operating under the Engen and Shell brands from Vivo Energy Namibia, marking one of the most significant shifts in Namibia’s retail fuel sector in recent years. The approval follows a public consultation process led by the Namibia Competition Commission, where stakeholders and members of the public were invited to weigh in on the proposed acquisition. The transaction received broad […]

20 March, 2026

Oshiwambo

Omundilo watukuka moshipangelo shili mo India, no ku twaalelelifa eemwneyo dovanaudu

Omundilo okwa lopotwa watukuka mo moshipangelo shepangelo tashihangwa moushilo wa India, no kutwaalelifa ovanaudu vefike po 10 ovo vahangwa veli monghalo youyehame wadivilika pefimbo vahangwa vatambulilwa mo ICU. Olopota yoshilongo osho nena oyati onghalo yomindilo hadi tukuka momatungo oshilongo India oda didilikwa no ku hapupala omolwo omumbwe inasha neameno. Eelopota odati omundilo owa tukuka efimbo longula yakula nena, wahovelela petungo ledimo lotete moshipangelo SCB Medical College, oshipangelo osho tashihangwa moshitopolwa […]

16 March, 2026

Oshiwambo

Councillor Stefanus Ndengu, apula oshiwana shilongele kumwe mo kukondjifa onghalo yomahepeko oukashikekookanhu no malikufomwenyo

Omunashipundi welelo loshitopolwa sha Khomas councilor Stefanus Ndengu, okwa pula oshiwana shikufe ombinga meenghendabala do ku kelela omahepeko opaukashike koo okanhu oshoyo omalikufomwenyo tapopi nghene omashongo eli oupyakadi wataalela oshiwana. Oshikundaneki sho Nampa, osha lopota kutya, Ndengu edi okwe dipopya pefimbo loshikonga shinasha nonghalonawa youhaku tashuufanwa Constituency AIDS Coordinating Committee (CACOC) osho shali sha ningilwa pomatala omalandifilo a Hakahana moWindhoek. CACOC Oshiindingili oshali sha unganekwa koshi yexuku ‘Haave auke. Makuka […]

16 March, 2026