Standard Bank Namibia has rolled out a new fee structure aimed at cutting costs through free swipes, three free monthly cash withdrawals and cheaper digital services. The structure came into effect on 1 January is aimed at making banking simpler,…

Local mental health professionals are concerned about how gender-based violence (GBV) victims and survivors rarely seek professional counselling. Namibia continues to face a significant challenge with GBV, with about 4 405 cases reported between April 2024 and February 2025. In…

NamPost Namibia says it will only issue payments strictly according to the allocated dates for each grant category in an effort to avoid long queues. In a joint press release issued on Wednesday, NamPost and the Ministry of Finance said…

Zambezi farmers say the locust and armyworm outbreaks experienced in the region have left them discouraged about having a good harvest this season. The region has been receiving good rains since late last year, and crop farmers utilised the opportunity…

Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has asked local authorities to submit the names of newly elected councillors with outstanding water and electricity bills countrywide. Sankwasa made the request in a letter dated 22 December 2025, addressed to mayors…

The Zambezi Regional Council has resuspended chief regional officer Regina Ndopu-Lubinda on full pay pending internal investigations into corruption charges involving N$1.2 million. This follows her arrest by the Anti-Corruption Commission in October last year. Council chairperson Bernard Sisamu announced…

THE Katima Mulilo Town Council has laid 44 misconduct-related charges against chief executive officer (CEO) Raphael Liswaniso. Liswaniso was suspended in October without salary and benefits, pending an internal investigation. According to the charge sheet seen by The Namibian yesterday,…

Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa says he is determined to end secessionist politics and tribalism in the Zambezi region. Sankwasa made the remarks on Friday during a high-level meeting with chiefs from the Mafwe, Masubia, Mashi and Mayeyi…

The Zambezi police are seeking the public’s assistance to trace the mother of a baby who was dumped at the Katima Mulilo State Hospital on Sunday evening. Regional police commander Andreas Shilelo on Wednesday confirmed that they are investigating a…

Ten employees of Chief Nangolo Security Services CC in the Zambezi region have stopped working due to non-payment of salaries for the past two months. Chief Nangolo Security Company, owned by Emilia Amupala, has a contract with the Ministry of…

The Ministry of Works and Transport has procured reflective ear tags and collars at a cost of N$5 million to curb night-time animal-related road accidents. Animals, especially domestic livestock and pets roaming freely along the national roads, are contributing to…

Zambezi governor Dorothy Kabula-Simushi has turned away United Democratic Party (UDP) members who wanted to submit their petition demanding a dialogue with the government. The UDP members, under the leadership of Mishake Muyongo, have hosted numerous demonstrations seeking a dialogue…