MARIENTAL LAUNCHES DISASTER RISK PLAN

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The Mariental Municipality has launched its first Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy and Action Plan for 2026 to 2030, aimed at strengthening resilience against floods, droughts, veld fires and other climate-related hazards. The strategy was officially launched by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare on Friday.

FORMER PSC CHAIR FINED FOR CORRUPTION

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Former Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairperson Salmaan Jacobs was sentenced to pay a fine of N$20,000 or serve two years' direct imprisonment after being found guilty of contravening the Anti-Corruption Act.

He appeared before the Keetmanshoop Regional Court on Friday for sentencing.

OTJINENE TEEN CLAIMS NATIONAL CROWN

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For Jessica Nokokure Kurth, the journey from Otjinene in the Omaheke Region to being crowned Miss Teen Namibia 2026 on Friday is more than just a pageant victory. 

It is a powerful opportunity to leverage her national platform to tackle critical social issues impacting local communities back home. 

TOINI HAISIKU REMEMBERED

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Family, friends, and loved ones describe the late Toini Hausiku as an inspiring and loving woman who believed in uniting everybody.

Hausiku was a former Deputy Mayor of Rundu as well as the widow of liberation struggle icon Marco Hausiku.

FUEL PRICES TO RISE IN AUGUST

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Fuel prices are expected to increase slightly in August following government intervention.

Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse made the announcement at the Government Information Centre.

HEROES DAY TO BE HELD AT HEROES' ACRE

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This year's Heroes Day commemoration, 26 August, will take place at the Heroes' Acre in the Khomas Region.

Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus made the announcement during a Government Information Centre update from Outapi in the Omusati Region.

NAMIBIA ADVANCES JOBS, SOCIAL PROTECTION

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The implementation of the UN Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions is advancing efforts to create jobs, expand social protection and formalise the informal economy.

ANIREP REPORTS REVENUE GROWTH

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Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Power (ANIREP) has generated consolidated revenue of N$ 95.4 million, which is up 36% from the previous financial year.

This was revealed by the Chief Financial Officer, Veneranda Mahindi.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING CASES SURGE AT OSHAKATI

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Cases of trafficking in persons prosecuted at Oshakati have more than tripled, rising from three cases in 2024/2025 to 10 cases in the 2025/2026 reporting period.

NIPAM HONOURS PUBLIC SERVICE EXCELLENCE

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The Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management (NIPAM) used its 2nd Public Sector Awards to drive home a clear message - effective public service belongs to those who are capacitated and institutions that invest in their people reap better performance, governance and service delivery.