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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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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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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“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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Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa says the shedding of Ondangwa’s control prosecutor Justine Shiweda’s blood will not defy justice. She says Shiweda’s blood will become the “cement that strengthens the walls of the courts”. Imalwa said this at Shiweda’s memorial service…
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Dog owners at Oshakati are unhappy that the town council now requires them to pay tax for owning their furry friends. The Oshakati Town Council requires all dog owners at the town to register their pets for an annual licensing…
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The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested fugitive businessman Victor Malima’s mother for her alleged involvement in illicit financial transactions and business registrations linked to criminal proceeds. This was confirmed by ACC director general Paulus Noa on Saturday. The woman was arrested…
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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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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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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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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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Ten crop field owners within the boundaries of Ondangwa are up in arms against the town council for charging monthly site rental fees. Each homestead is required to pay an amount of N$105 per month. Anna Angula, a resident of…
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