City of Windhoek Proposes 4% power tariff hike

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The City of Windhoek has proposed a 4% increase in electricity tariffs for the 2025/2026 financial year, exceeding NamPower’s approved average increase of 3.8%.

NamRA clarifies grocery duty for Oranjemund shoppers

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The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has addressed growing concerns from residents of Oranjemund over the 16.5% customs duty charged on groceries and toiletries brought in from neighboring South Africa.

Okahandja Expo hit by claims of lawbreaking

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The Okahandja Business Expo is facing serious allegations that town administrators are ignoring procurement laws and creating a hostile environment for local exhibitors.

One exhibitor spoke to Nbc News, claiming that the municipality is renting tents at exorbitant prices from suppliers in the north.

Some last moments of murdered 19-year-old Kalipa captured on CCTV

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A candlelight vigil was held in Windhoek in memory of 19-year-old Pius Kalipa.

Family, friends, and community members marched from the Katutura Youth Centre to the riverbed behind the Swapo Party headquarters, the site where Kalipa's body was discovered on the 28th of May.

Fishrot accused claim inmates threaten to fill their bodies with fish

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The Fishrot accused have made another attempt to challenge the decision by corrections authorities to transfer them to a public space within the Windhoek Correctional Facility, where they would be housed with the general population. They approached the Windhoek High Court for this purpose.

Need to introduce plea bargaining in the justice system

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Chief Justice Peter Shivute has called for stronger efforts to introduce plea bargaining as a practical way to reduce pressure on the courts.

Shivute was speaking at the opening of the National Conference on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Windhoek. 

Fabupharm ordered to recall oral liquid medicines

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The Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) has directed Fabupharm Namibia Ltd to recall all oral liquid medicinal products after inspections revealed manufacturing deficiencies in the company’s production processes.