Social activist Michael Amushelelo yesterday launched the Amushelelo Hosea Kutako Airport Estate, a 10 528-plot private housing development about 30 kilometres east of Windhoek. Amushelelo says the project aims to make land ownership accessible to ordinary Namibians who have long…
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The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has accused the Executive of overstepping its constitutional powers by extending the tenure of outgoing Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) director general Paulus Noa by two months without parliamentary approval. In a statement issued on Thursday…
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The family of missing Namibian Nguvi Mberirua says they are still hoping for “her safe return” as efforts to locate her in the United Kingdom (UK) continue. Mberirua went viral last week after a TikToker known as ‘Jason’ filmed her…
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Sections of Windhoek’s newly constructed N$381-million Eneas Peter Nanyemba Road have begun to deteriorate before the project has been handed over to the City of Windhoek. The 6.1-kilometre dual carriageway road upgrade stretches from the western off-ramp from the A1…
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Kanu ‘jokingly’ posts sale of mansion in Ombalantu communal area for N$27 million The Ombalantu Traditional Authority has warned against illegal land sales following reports of a businessman advertising an unfinished N$27-million mansion near Outapi. This comes after businessman Kanu…
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A Windhoek-based lawyer and politician is facing criminal charges after allegedly assaulting and threatening to kill the child maintenance officer handling his case. Khomas police crime investigations head deputy commissioner Frederick Ndjadila last week confirmed the case to The Namibian.…
Tracy Tafirenyika and Chris Kaukemua
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The Hospitality Association of Namibia says hotels are free to determine their own prices under a free-market system, following public complaints over excessive beverage costs. At some establishments, an Appletiser now costs N$70. Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) chief executive…
Tracy Tafirenyika and Chris Kaukemua
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The Keetmanshoop municipal council has elected Swapo councillor Emrico Blaauw as the town’s new mayor. Beata Set has been elected as deputy mayor. The election follows Landless People’s Movement mayor Melody Swartbooi’s recall in June. The election was held during…
Chris Kaukemua
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Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) parliamentary leader Imms Nashinge has confirmed the withdrawal of Keetmanshoop municipal councillor Pieter Skeyer from the town council, citing alleged violations of party directives. In a letter dated 17 July 2026, seen by The Namibian…
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Road users in Windhoek have voiced frustration over worsening traffic congestion, with many reporting that they spend hours on the road during peak periods, making it difficult to reach their destinations on time. Elisenheim resident Charmaine Nel (56) told The…
Chris Kaukemua and Puyeipawa Nakashole
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THE Namibia Football Association’s (NFA) hopes of co-hosting the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) depend on the government’s formal commitment to the bid. NFA secretary general Mabos Vries last Wednesday said the government’s commitment includes making sure that the…
Chris Kaukemua
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THE Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has nominated Kalan Goliath to fill the vacant seat left by former Keetmanshoop mayor Melody Swartbooi. The party informed Keetmanshoop Municipality former acting chief executive Deseree Boois about its decision in a letter dated 10…
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