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August 3, 2026, 8:07 pm
City of Windhoek Resumes Debt Collection After Redforce Exit
- [Namibian] The City of Windhoek says it will resume collecting overdue municipal debts through its internal resources following the expiration of its contract with RedForce Debt Management on Friday.
Road Users Fuming Over New Charges
- [Namibian] Road users and transport operators have strongly criticised the Roads Authority's decision to raise vehicle licence and permit fees by up to 20%.
Presidency Probes TotalEnergies Workers' 'Raw Deal'
- [Namibian] The Namibian Presidency has launched an urgent investigation into employment conditions at TotalEnergies EP after local workers alleged unfair contract terms and inadequate benefits.
Lawyer to Sue Nekundi Over Son's Crash
- [Namibian] Prominent lawyer Patrick Kauta says he intends to sue works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi after his son was critically injured in a crash on the B1 road in Windhoek.
Etosha - Let's Not Redraw Boundaries Without Good Reason
- [Namibian] There is a clear divide in recommendations by Namibia's delimitation commission when it comes to some targeted regions and communities.
Unexplained Wealth a Red Flag for Corruption - Eiseb
- [Namibian] Unexplained wealth should be treated as a warning sign of possible corruption and referred to law-enforcement agencies for further investigation.
Oshana Police Chief Calls On Road Users to Adhere to Traffic Rules
- [Namibian] The Namibian Police commander for the Oshana region has called on Oshakati motorists to adhere to traffic rules for the benefit of all road users at the town.
Africa's Energy Crossroads: What Namibia's Rise and South Africa's Debate Mean for the Continent
- [allAfrica] Africa stands at one of the most consequential moments in its modern economic history.
Father Wanted for Stabbing Son to Death At Omusati
- [Namibian] The police in the Omusati region are searching for a man (24) who allegedly stabbed his son to death at Oshifo village in the Ruacana constituency on Wednesday afternoon.
DNA Confirms Identity of Man Whose Skeletal Remains Were Found At Otjomuise
- [Namibian] Human skeletal remains discovered along the Matshitshi gravel road at Otjomuise have been identified as those of Anton Topnaar (31), who was reported missing in Windhoek in October last year.
O'connor Wins Commonwealth Heptathlon As Australia Set New Record for Swimming Golds
- [Namibian] Kate O'Connor cruised to heptathlon gold for Northern Ireland as Australia rounded off their best ever Commonwealth Games in the pool with nine more swimming gold medals on Wednesday for a total of 37.
Namibia Survives Trump's Sweeping Tariffs
- [New Era] Namibia has survived a dreadful external economic shock after the country was excluded from the list of seven African countries that are facing President Donald Trump's latest 12.5% tariff hit on goods entering the United States.
African MPs Seek Urgent Debate On Attacks in South Africa
- [Namibian] The Pan-African Parliament's east and west regional caucuses have tabled a motion calling for an urgent debate on the recent attacks against African migrants in South Africa.
'Communal Land Not for Sale'
- [Namibian] Kanu 'jokingly' posts sale of mansion in Ombalantu communal area for N$27 million
Wantenaar Makes Namibian Swimming History
- [Namibian] Ronan Wantenaar made history on Monday when he became the first Namibian swimmer to qualify for a final at the Commonwealth Games.
Unified Football Empowers Omaruru Girls
- [Namibian] Young girls from Omaruru and surrounding areas showcased their football talent during an inclusive sport event aimed at promoting unity and inclusion.
Suren Making Moves On Mountain Bike Track
- [Namibian] Roger Suren has been making steady progress in Europe, competing against the world's top mountain bike riders for the Alpecin Premier Tech Development team.
Namibia Expands Water Access, but Sanitation Backlog Persists - PM
- [New Era] Swakopmund -- Namibia has increased access to safe drinking water to 91.4% of the population and expanded sanitation infrastructure during the 2025/26 financial year, but significant gaps remain in rural and peri-urban areas, prompting renewed calls for faster service delivery and stronger community participation.
Navachab Boosts Half Marathon to N$1.5m
- [Namibian] QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine has increased its sponsorship of this year's Navachab Half Marathon to N$1.5 million as it seeks to grow the event into an international competition.
Grootfontein Municipality Warns Against Starting Fires in Municipal Areas
- [Namibian] The Grootfontein municipality is warning residents to stop starting fires within municipal areas, saying the increase in fire incidents have stretched the town's limited firefighting resources.
Call to Support Onhanadi Cup
- [New Era] Omuthiya -- The second edition of the Onhanadi Annual Villages and Legends Cup was officially launched on Saturday, with organisers calling on businesses, community members and leaders to support the growing football tournament ahead of its October kick-off.
//Kharas' Rising Teenage Pregnancies Alarming
- [New Era] Keetmanshoop -- Senior Education Officer for Health and Wellness in the //Kharas region, Otilie Lamberth, has raised the alarm over the rising number of teenage pregnancies in the region, with 17 cases at secondary schools and four at primary schools this year.
Truth-Tellers Celebrated At Journalism Awards
- [Namibian] The Namibian claimed several honours at the 2026 Namibian Journalism Awards as FNB Namibia's Carpio Minnaar urged journalists to uphold integrity, fairness and independence in their reporting.
Experts Push Overhaul of Unclaimed Benefits System
- [Namibian] Calls to overhaul Namibia's unclaimed benefits system are under the spotlight, with consumer advocates and industry players agreeing that the process of tracing beneficiaries must improve.
President Urges Traditional Authorities to Collaborate With Universities to Preserve Culture
- [Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says traditional authorities must collaborate with universities and museums to ensure diverse cultural heritages are well documented.
Police, Farmers Join Forces to Fight Stock Theft
- [Namibian] The police and four farmers' organisations have signed a 10-year agreement to strengthen efforts to prevent stock theft and other crimes affecting farmers across the country.
King Tedee, Jericho and Dixon Collide At Walvis Bay for Nostalgic Night
- [Namibian] The Wizy Man Lounge is set to turn into a music feast, bringing together three of Namibia's biggest names under one roof on Saturday night in Walvis Bay from 22h00 to midnight.
Public Service Commission Dismisses Fake Government Recruitment Notice
- [Namibian] The Public Service Commission (PSC) has warned the public against a fake recruitment notice circulating on social media, saying no nationwide recruitment programme has been launched.
Taxing Hard Drives, Sparing the Net
- [Namibian] Namibia's draft copyright and related rights protection bill proposes a major change in how local artists are compensated.
Why Young Professional Men Should Dress With Intention
- [Namibian] There is a common misconception among young professional men that dressing well is expensive, superficial or reserved for people working in fashion.
