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Nored strike: Eight Namibian regions face power blackouts as workers down tools 

Northern Regional Electricity Distributor employees in eight regions have commenced a nationwide strike over salary disputes, threatening widespread power disruptions and significant economic consequences for local businesses. The Oshana, Omusati, Oshikoto, Ohangwena, Kunene, Kavango East, Kavango West and Zambezi regions…

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No power as Nored strike looms

The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor company (Nored) prepaid vending system is currently off, leaving customers and electricity vendors in the dark. This comes amid the ongoing industrial strike that started on Thursday. At the moment, Nored customers are unable to…

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Oshakati bombing was army revenge – Zaaruka

Northern-based businessman Ben Zaaruka says the victims of the bombing at the former Barclays Bank at Oshakati were killed as an act of revenge by the South African army at the time. Zaaruka, a survivor of the deadly bomb blast,…

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Justine Shiweda: The Ondangwa prosecutor killed for doing her job

“Why me? What did I do wrong? I was just doing my job.” These were reportedly the final words of Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court control prosecutor Justine Shiweda a few weeks before she died in a Windhoek hospital. Her colleague, Lydia…

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Former works and transport minister Erkki Nghimtina dies

Former minister Erkki Nghimtina died at Edundja village in the Ohangwena region on Sunday. He was 77. Ohangwena police regional commander commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa confirmed his death to The Namibian on Sunday afternoon. “It is sad to note that former…

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Pension fund reports 10.6% growth in 2025

Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) chief executive Martin Inkumbi says the fund has grown to N$183 billion in assets, and had 105 593 active members and 53 504 pensioners during the 2024/2025 financial year. He says the fund has made…

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Exodus hits commerce chamber in north Membership drops to 400

The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s northern branch is facing a massive membership decline as businesses resign to join the rival Namibia Local Business Association. NCCI membership has dropped from about 1 500 to 400 businesses over the years.…

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Rain fuels slight agricultural growth

Namibia’s agricultural sector is expected to see a gradual recovery this year, driven by improved rainfall and ongoing efforts to rebuild livestock herds. According to the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) Agricultural Forecast released on 28 January, the sector is likely…

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