Namibia Ports Authority faces allegations over Lüderitz tender

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The Namibia Ports Authority - NamPort - is at the centre of a slew of allegations by the leader of the Independent Patriot for Change (IPC), Dr Panduleni Itula, who claims that the handling of the Lüderitz Oil Supply Base Design, Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer Tender (DBOOT) was cancelled without explanation and

Safety sector gets N$17bn in budget

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The safety and security sector has received the second largest allocation, amounting to N$17 billion, which accounts for 19,5% of the total budget of N$106 billion.

The administrative sector, on the other hand, has also received N$6,1 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year.

Ericah Shafudah said social sector tops 2026/27 budget

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During the tabling of the national budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah revealed that the social sector remains the largest area of government expenditure.

Nekundi defends government housing alienation scheme

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Swapo Party MP Solomon April has questioned why the Ministry of Works and Transport issued "purchase or vacate" letters to former government employees living in government houses.

Labour Minister clarifies government role in Namib Mills strike

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The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, has clarified that the government cannot directly intervene in the ongoing Namib Mills strike, as the matter constitutes a dispute of interest rather than a dispute of rights.

Civil servants to get five percent pay rise

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Civil servants will receive a salary increment of five per cent come 1st April.

This follows a signing agreement between the government, the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) and the Namibia National Teachers' Union (NANTU).

The agreement covers two financial years, 2026/27 and 2027/28. 

Father mourns death of two-year-old in Omusati

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The father of the two-year-old, Lydia Namusha, killed at Ohalumbele Village in the Omusati Region, has lamented that the incident left him heartbroken.
 
The toddler was allegedly murdered by Juuso Namusha's girlfriend, Hilma Hiskia, out of jealousy last week Friday.
 

Outjo magistrate denies bail in Jakobs murder case

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Outjo Magistrate Elphins Maloboka has denied bail to three accused persons in the murder of 21-year-old Florencia Jakobs, whose body was found dumped naked and head severely smashed alongside a church fence on 31 January 2026 in Outjo.
 

Nearly half of urban households live in informal housing

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About 42% of urban households in Namibia live in informal housing conditions, with the Khomas, Erongo, and Kavango East regions being the hardest hit.

This is according to the Namibia Informal Settlements Baseline Report by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) launched at Swakopmund.

Namibia mourns Jesse Jackson - reflects on legacy

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As Namibia joins the rest of the world in mourning renowned American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, who played a role in the country's journey to independence, citizens are being urged not only to grieve, but to reflect on his legacy and teachings.