NAMIBIA FILM WEEK 2026 CONCLUDES SUCCESSFULLY

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The 2026 Namibia Film Week concluded successfully on Sunday, bringing together filmmakers, creatives and industry professionals from Namibia and across Africa to celebrate the growth of the country's film sector and strengthen collaboration within the creative industry.

SHIWEDA MURDER CASE POSTPONED TO APRIL

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The case of six suspects charged with the murder and conspiracy to murder of the late Control Prosecutor Justine Shiweda has been postponed to 8 April 2026.

The accused will remain in custody until then, when a bail hearing date for accused 6, Fillemon Nakanduungile, will be set. 

HOME OWNERSHIP SLIPS FROM YOUNG NAMIBIANS

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The prospect of home ownership is becoming increasingly difficult for many young Namibians, particularly in Windhoek, where property prices continue to rise.

INFORMAL WORKERS START DAY BEFORE DAWN

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For hundreds of workers living in Windhoek's informal settlements, the workday begins long before sunrise. Many wake up as early as four o'clock in the morning to secure transport from local bus terminals to their places of employment.

ACADEMIA STRUGGLES TO MATCH LABOUR MARKET DEMANDS

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Local labour scholar Dr Michael Akuupa says Namibian higher education institutions are struggling to keep pace with rapidly evolving global academic curricula and the demands of emerging labour markets.

NAMIBIA-RUSSIA TRADE HITS OVER 300 MILLION IN 2025

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Trade between Namibia and Russia has grown over the years, reaching a peak of over 300 million by the end of 2025.

Building on this long-standing relationship, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev paid a courtesy call on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

NAMIBIA, RUSSIA MOVE TO STRENGTHEN TRADE AND COOPERATION

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Namibia and Russia are seeking to expand trade, investment and cooperation.

Officials from the two countries met in Windhoek for the 11th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation between Namibia and Russia.