Father mourns death of two-year-old in Omusati

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The father of the two-year-old, Lydia Namusha, killed at Ohalumbele Village in the Omusati Region, has lamented that the incident left him heartbroken.
 
The toddler was allegedly murdered by Juuso Namusha's girlfriend, Hilma Hiskia, out of jealousy last week Friday.
 

Outjo magistrate denies bail in Jakobs murder case

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Outjo Magistrate Elphins Maloboka has denied bail to three accused persons in the murder of 21-year-old Florencia Jakobs, whose body was found dumped naked and head severely smashed alongside a church fence on 31 January 2026 in Outjo.
 

Nearly half of urban households live in informal housing

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About 42% of urban households in Namibia live in informal housing conditions, with the Khomas, Erongo, and Kavango East regions being the hardest hit.

This is according to the Namibia Informal Settlements Baseline Report by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) launched at Swakopmund.

Namibia mourns Jesse Jackson - reflects on legacy

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As Namibia joins the rest of the world in mourning renowned American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, who played a role in the country's journey to independence, citizens are being urged not only to grieve, but to reflect on his legacy and teachings.

Nekundi confirms road maintenance after rainfall

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Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has confirmed that the Road Authority is ensuring that roads affected by rainfall are maintained and in good condition.

Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak threatens Namibia’s economy

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The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in neighboring countries threatens Namibia's economic growth, disrupts trade, impacts animal health, and reduces income.|

This was the combined view of industry experts on the prevailing FMD outbreak in South Africa, Botswana, and Lesotho.
 

Ngurare calls for public service transformation

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for urgent and bold transformation within the public service.
 
Dr. Ngurare described innovation as the foundation for economic growth and improved service delivery.
 

National archives launch windhoek history books

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The National Archives of Namibia (NAN), in collaboration with Basler Afrika Bibliographien, has launched two books: Writing Windhoek: Multiple Representations of the City and A Symbol of a People's Determination: The Windhoek Old Location, History, and Photographs.

Kakujaha outlines key focus areas for budget

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Minister of Finance Erica Shafudah is expected to table the 2026/27 Appropriation Bill in Parliament tomorrow.

To reflect on this, local economist Omu Kakujaha analysed possible areas of focus and outlined critical sectors that could form part of this year's budget.