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August 24, 2026, 4:50 pm
Fishing Workers Protest Phosphate Mining
- [New Era] Walvis Bay -- Fishing industry workers, backed by community members and politicians, protested on Thursday against marine phosphate mining.
Windhoek High Court Provisionally Withdraws Zambezi Corruption Case
- [New Era] Katima Mulilo -- The Windhoek High Court on Wednesday provisionally withdrew a corruption case involving six employees of the Zambezi Regional Council because it lacks sufficient evidence to sustain the charges.
Swapo Youth League Wants Education Points System Delayed
- [Namibian] The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has welcomed the introduction of the Namibia higher education evaluation point scale but wants its implementation delayed by a year to give pupils, teachers and schools more time to adjust.
N$13 Million Project Control System Launched
- [New Era] The Roads Authority has launched a N$13 million project control system aimed at strengthening oversight of road projects, improving accountability and allowing government to identify delays, cost increases and other implementation risks earlier.
President Tells Employers to Comply With Labour Act
- [New Era] OMAFO-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged all employers to ensure that labour laws are upheld and that employees are paid wages and salaries and receive benefits in accordance with the Labour Act, 2007 (Act No. 11 of 2007).
Multichoice Fraud Trial Set for Allocation
- [New Era] Fraud-accused Manga Nawa-Mukena, her husband Joseph Mukena and a third accused, Celestino Gabriel Antonio, are expected back in court in October for the allocation of a trial date and a judge.
Nghutenanye to Face Tough Filipino Robles
- [Namibian] Fillemon Nghutenanye faces a tough fight when he takes on Berland Robles of the Philippines for the vacant WBO Global flyweight title at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort on 19 September.
Kudus Close in On Semis
- [Namibian] Defending champions FNB Kudus have all but sealed their place in the knockout stages of the Rugby Premier League after FNB Western Suburbs withdrew from their encounter tomorrow.
Government Moves to Regulate Number Plate Manufacturers
- [Namibian] The Ministry of Works and Transport is planning to tighten regulations for number plate manufacturers in Namibia, citing concerns over counterfeit and illegally produced plates.
Fishing Company Lockout Leaves Workers Without Pay
- [Namibian] The lockout at Marco Fishing affecting about 300 employees is still ongoing three weeks later.
Namibia to Test Fuel Quality By Next Year
- [Namibian] Namibia plans to gazette its first standards for petroleum products in early 2027.
Ondangwa Town Warns Against Vandalism of Council Property
- [Namibian] The Ondangwa Town Council has warned residents against vandalising public property following recent damage to the newly constructed sewage treatment plant.
Personality of the Week - Sankoh's Mission to Grow the Game
- [New Era] What started as just a childhood introduction to the game for Alpha Sankoh has grown into a passion for coaching, developing young players and building a stronger grassroots basketball culture in Namibia.
Kruger Eyes New Era for Tennis
- [New Era] Larushka Kruger's injury may have ended her dream of playing college tennis in the United States, but it has also opened another door for her, transforming tennis in Namibia.
Desert Queens Ready for Super League
- [New Era] Desert Queens FC have secured promotion to the Women's Super League after winning all three of their promotional play-off matches, capping a remarkable first competitive season for the young Erongo-based club.
66% of Teen Pregnancies From Rural Areas
- [Namibian] Pupils from rural areas make up about 66% of teenage pregnancies in Namibia, while young mothers in rural communities are also less likely to return to school than their urban peers.
MPs Warn Mental Health Bill Needs Backing
- [Namibian] National Council parliamentarians have welcomed Namibia's new mental health bill but warn that the legislation could fail if the government does not provide the infrastructure, staff and funding needed to implement it.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi Calls for Namibia to Turn Oil Discoveries Into National Benefits
- [Namibian] Windhoek, 19 August 2026 .
Govt Urged to Ditch Kavango Water Link Project
- [Namibian] Governor questions if project will benefit community
U.S., Namibia Discuss Nuclear Power
- [Namibian] The United States (US) has expressed interest in Namibia's nuclear energy ambitions, including the potential future use of American small modular reactors and microreactors.
No Further Covid-19 Cases Reported At Delta Hostel
- [Namibian] Edication minister Sanet Steenkamp has said no further Covid-19 cases have been reported at Delta Primary School hostel in Windhoek.
'Very Weak' Case Against Namdia Robbery Accused, Lawyer Claims
- [Namibian] The case against one of the men facing charges in connection with a fatal armed robbery at the Windhoek head office of the Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) in January last year is "very weak", a lawyer argued in the Windhoek High Court yesterday.
Witchcraft Stigma Fuels Mental Health Isolation
- [Namibian] National Council parliamentarian Augusta Katembo says mental illness in rural communities is often associated with witchcraft and curses, fuelling stigma, discrimination and isolation.
MPs Push Small-Scale Mining Sector Overhaul
- [New Era] Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources Tobie Aupindi says Namibia's small-scale mining sector requires urgent legislative and institutional reforms to unlock its potential and address persistent challenges facing miners.
Govt Avails 508 Tractors for Ploughing Season - Sets Aside N$8m for Repairs
- [New Era] In a concerted effort to bolster agricultural productivity ahead of the 2026/27 rain-fed cropping season, the government, through the ministry of agriculture, has launched comprehensive preparatory activities.
Foreign Artists Need Permits Before Performing in Namibia
- [Namibian] International musicians and performers must obtain the required employment authorisation before entering Namibia to work, even when their engagements are limited to a single event or a few days, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security says.
Pohamba Celebrates 91st Birthday, Praised for Leadership and Sacrifice
- [Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in her birthday message on Tuesday said former president Hifikepunye Pohamba's life was closely linked to some of the most defining moments in the country's history, from colonial rule and the struggle for freedom to independence and the building of a democratic Namibia.
Sport Commission Launches Regional Capacity Drive
- [Namibian] The Namibia Sport Commission (NSC) has launched a regional capacity-building tour to strengthen sports structures, develop coaches and expand sporting opportunities across five regions.
Voigt Turns Water Into Green Gold
- [Namibian] When Justus Voigt (34) returned to Namibia after studying economics in South Africa, he wanted to continue growing plants using hydroponics.
