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April 11, 2026, 7:58 am
Govt to Pursue Total Genocide 'Long-Term Reparation Healing'
- [Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government will ensure a fair and dignified outcome in ongoing genocide negotiations with Germany.
Cabinet Approves First Film and Creative City
- [Namibian] The Cabinet has given the green light to the establishment of Namibia's first film and creative city.
SONA - Key Takeaways On Genocide Talks, Education, Energy, Investment and Agriculture
- [Namibian] * President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says a conclusion for a joint declaration between Namibia and Germany regarding the 1904-1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide is now within reach, possibly before the end of the year.
President Clarifies 500 000 Jobs Pledge, Opposition Criticises Slow Progress
- [Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's clarification that the government will not directly create 500 000 jobs by 2030 has drawn criticism from opposition leaders and labour experts over unmet targets.
Govt Widows' Grant Proposal Sparks Debate Among Traditional Authorities
- [Namibian] Some traditional leaders say they do not agree with a proposal to introduce a government social grant for widows.
VP's Deputy Pick Slammed As Encouraging Bureaucracy
- [Namibian] Lawmaker and politicians have labelled the appointment of National Council member Moses //Khumub as deputy minister in the Office of the Vice President as promoting bureaucracy.
Afreximbank Shields Country With N$167 Billion
- [Namibian] The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has made N$167.3 billion (US$10 billion) available to all member states, including Namibia.
The Bike-Shedding Effect
- [Namibian] Have you ever had something so big to do that you end up doing everything else but that very thing instead? You know you must study but end up cleaning your desk instead.
Rundu Roof Jumping Suspect Initially Arrested On Tuesday Over Threats
- [Namibian] The escaped suspect (23) who jumped from the New Shopping Mall at Rundu on Wednesday, was arrested on Tuesday on a charge of assault by threat.
Namibia Turns to Norway for Oil and Gas Support
- [Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has requested technical support from Norway's government in developing the country's oil and gas sectors.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Delivers State of the Nation Address in Windhoek
- [Namibian] We could not have foreseen that this address would be preceded by such profound grief. Comrade James Unomasa Uerikua and his son Venturo Uerikua tragically passed on in a car accident on 3 April 2026, leaving their family to bear an unimaginable loss. We wish those still hospitalised a swift and full recovery.
All of Africa Today - April 8, 2026
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Competition Commission Reassesses Pharmacies Price-Fixing After Court Setback
- [Namibian] The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) is considering its next course of action after the Supreme Court ruled that its investigation into alleged price-fixing in the pharmaceutical sector was conducted unlawfully.
Namibian Swimmers Win 22 Medals
- [Namibian] Namibian swimmers won a total of 22 medals at the South Africa Level 2 Gala in Germiston last week.
LPM Ditches SONA, Citing 'Recycled' Governance Tactics
- [Namibian] Landless People's Movement members of parliament on Wednesday boycotted president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state of the nation address.
MTC Marketing Indaba Kicks Off With N$4.6m Investment
- [Namibian] The second Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) Branding and Marketing Indaba kicked off in Windhoek on Wednesday, bringing together marketing experts from across Namibia and beyond.
Murder Accused Admitted Assault On Girl Aged Nine
- [Namibian] A man accused of murdering a girl (9) in Windhoek in January 2020 told a police officer he assaulted the girl by slapping and kicking her.
Commercial Banks Liquidity Tighten As Deposits Decline
- [Namibian] The banking industry has recorded the highest level in its loan-to-deposit ratio (LDR) in recent years, as more people borrow and dig into savings.
Classic Shows Return As Networks Bet On Favourites
- [Namibian] In the early 2000s, television audiences were introduced to 'Malcolm in the Middle', a comedy centred on a teenager navigating life in a chaotic family.
Outjo Murder - AIB, !nowoseb Jailed 30 Years for Killing Koekemoer
- [Namibian] Two men convicted of murdering an Outjo resident during a violent house robbery in October 2014 were each sentenced to an effective prison term of 30 years yesterday.
Namibia Urged to Finalise Ocean Policies
- [Namibian] Namibia has been urged to finalise its Blue Economy Policy, marine planning, and accession to the High Seas Treaty ahead of the 2026 Our Ocean Conference in Kenya.
PDM Warns Zambezi Floods Leave Thousands Destitute As Water Levels Surge
- [Namibian] The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) says seasonal floods in the Zambezi region have left affected communities in a severely destitute state.
Sankwasa Tears Into 'Shambolic' Rundu
- [New Era] Rundu -- Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa is unimpressed by the situation at the Rundu Town Council.
Editors' Forum Shuts Door On Non-Members ... FNB Pumps N$250 000 Into Journalism Awards
- [New Era] The Editors' Forum of Namibia (EFN) has confirmed that non-member media houses will be excluded from its annual journalism awards from 2027.
'It Was a Mistake' ... a Murder Accused's Confession
- [New Era] A warning statement of a Zimbabwean national accused of murdering and dumping the body of Akundaishe Natalie Chipomho (9) in a municipal bin in 2020 was read into the record yesterday in the Windhoek High Court.
Zambezi Flood-Affected Schools Resume
- [New Era] Katima Mulilo -- Learners from three flood-affected schools in Kabbe North and Kabbe South resumed classes on Tuesday after being successfully relocated to higher ground.
Parents Have 60 Days to Reclaim Children
- [New Era] Ongwediva -- Children who are abandoned or handed over to authorities will officially become the responsibility of the Namibian government if they are not reclaimed within 60 days.
Personality of the Week - From Okuryangava to Captaincy ...Mbaire's Rise Built On Patience, Purpose
- [New Era] For Usuta Mbaire, football did not begin as a lifelong dream, but as a simple decision made during his high school years.
CBS Products Dominate Newspaper Cup
- [New Era] A total of 17 graduate players from the Collin Benjamin Soccer Talents (CBS) represented their respective regions in the recently concluded Nedbank Newspaper Cup, with eight of them collecting the Man of the Match award.
