Namibia Competition Commission reviews Nasan Energies fuel acquisition

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The Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) is reviewing Nasan Energies’ proposed acquisition of 52 fuel businesses from Vivo Energy Namibia and Engen Namibia. 

The commission expects the process to be finalised by the end of May, following nearly two years of negotiations.

Oldest Namibia Correctional Service inmate is 77

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The Namibia Correctional Services have said that the oldest inmate in custody is 77 years old and is serving a 14-year sentence for murder, while the average age of inmates at the facility is between 29 and 38, according to figures provided by the authorities.

184 Angolan inmates held in Namibia

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A total of 184 Angolan nationals are currently held in correctional facilities in Namibia, while 107 inmates have applied to be transferred to Angola, of those who have applied, only 17 have national identification documents.

Peter Katjavivi mourns US civil rights leader

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Former Speaker of the National Assembly Peter Katjavivi has noted that the United States of America has lost a leader who provided a voice to the voiceless and who campaigned vigorously for civil rights in that country.

Namibia seen as a beacon of peace and human security

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Namibia represents a sign of hope for human security because of its values of peace and diversity.

These sentiments were shared by the Executive Director at the Japan International Cooperation Agency, Yoichi Mine, during a public lecture at the University of Namibia.

NamRa owed N$90 billion in unpaid taxes

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Taxpayers owe the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRa) a staggering N$ 90 billion accumulated over the years.
 
NamRA's Chief of Strategic Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, and Taxpayer Education, Yarukeekuro Steven Ndorokaze, described it as a historic debt.
 

Cabinet announces key governance decisions

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Cabinet has announced several key decisions aimed at strengthening governance, improving infrastructure, and enhancing service delivery.

The announcements were made during the first Cabinet briefing of 2026.

ǁKharas Region fraud suspect denied bail

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The mother of a former August 26 Construction contractor Maria Ipumbu has been granted bail of N$50,000 following a brief appearance at the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court.