||Kharas governor urges unity among communities and leaders

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The Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, has urged unity among communities and political leaders.

Gertze, who was speaking during a thanksgiving dinner for the elders, said peace must guide society beyond political differences.

Festive season environmental campaign reaches Swakopmund

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The nationwide Festive Season Environmental Awareness Campaign has now reached Swakopmund.

Officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia engaged motorists and residents on responsible waste disposal practices.

Fuel prices remain unchanged

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The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has maintained fuel prices for this month, a move aimed at supporting price stability amid ongoing global market volatility.

Fuel prices for domestic consumption for unleaded petrol 95 will remain unchanged at N$20.58 per litre.

Rundu to get streetlights

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The days of Rundu being shrouded in darkness after sunset could soon be over, as plans are underway to install streetlights throughout the town.

Namibians affected by new US visa bond pilot

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The Ministry of International Relations and Trade has acknowledged a new U.S. pilot programme requiring certain foreign nationals, including Namibians, to post a visa bond of about N$250,000 for tourist and business visas.

Namibia imports most of its electricity

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Namibia produces only about 40 percent of its own electricity, while the remaining percentage is being imported.  

This was announced by the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, at the official launch of the Namibia Impact Mission 300.  

Inflation drops sharply in September

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The annual inflation rate in September increased by zero- comma one percent compared to three-comma-four percent rcorded at the same time last year.

The Namibia Financial Instituations Supervisory Authority indicated the inflation now stands at three-comma-five percent.

Ebson Uanguta appointed new Governor of Bank of Namibia

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Ebson Uanguta as the new Governor of the Bank of Namibia, effective 1 January 2026, for a five-year term.

Uanguta has served as Deputy Governor since 2012, where he contributed to the bank’s policy formulation, governance and oversight functions.

Allegations of unfair labour practices raised in fishing sector

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Allegations of unfair labour practices have been raised in the fishing sector. Former temporary employees of Hangana Seafood accuse the company of unfair labour practices, including failing to remit deducted tax contributions to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA).

Bribery reports in driver and learner licences appear to decline

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Reports of bribery linked to the issuing of driver and learner licences appear to be on the decline. The Roads Authority said it has not recorded any such cases this year. Speaking to NBC News, Corporate Communications Manager Hileni Fillemon said incidents related to bribery have dropped over the years.