MEATCO REPORTS PROFIT DESPITE CATTLE DROP

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Meat Corporation of Namibia has recorded a profit after tax of N$40,5 million for the year ended 31 January 2026, despite a 53% decline in cattle throughput.

This was revealed in its annual financial statements for the financial year ended 31 January 2026, released on Monday.

MINISTRY DENIES AIRLINE APPOINTMENT CLAIMS

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The Ministry of Works and Transport has emphasised that no leadership positions at the planned national airline, Namibia Air, have been filled.

In a statement, the Ministry dismissed recent speculation about appointments, saying no names have been formally considered or approved for any leadership role.

KAHUNGU URGES YOUTH TO VALUE EDUCATION

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City of Windhoek Councillor Fransina Kahungu says education remains one of the most effective ways to overcome poverty, urging young people not to let their circumstances define their future.

NATIONAL PARK VISITORS INCREASE

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National parks recorded an increase in visitation from 943,408 in 2024 to 994,780 in 2025.  Etosha National Park remains the most visited national park. 

REPORT HIGHLIGHTS POSTAL SERVICE GAPS

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The Pensioner Population to Postal Services report by the National Proximity Atlas 2 has revealed uneven postal services around the country, as some regions face significant service pressure. 

There are 135 post offices countrywide serving 206,675 pensioners.

NBC EXPANDS COVERAGE NATIONWIDE

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The Namibian Broadcasting Cooperation (NBC) says it is implementing several projects aimed at improving radio and television coverage across the country to ensure all Namibians have access to information.

NAMIBIA LAUNCHES UNIDO-GEF CHILD PROJECT IN WINDHOEK

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Namibia has launched the UN Industrial Development Organisation-Global Environment Facility (UNIDO-GEF) Child Project in Windhoek today. 

The programme aims to strengthen the country's capacity to develop a sustainable green hydrogen industry.

ROAD SAFETY STAKEHOLDERS DISCUSS ROAD SAFETY MEASURES

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Stakeholders in the road sector met to consult on the urgent need for critical measures to combat the rising road accidents in Namibia.

They consulted on a motion led by the National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing in Windhoek.

PARLIAMENT REVIEWS HEALTH TRAINING CHALLENGES

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations, and Community Development has held a two-day stakeholder consultation with health training institutions and students.