PARLIAMENT STRENGTHENS OVERSIGHT ROLE

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Parliament is strengthening its role in holding the government accountable, as parliamentary leaders renewed calls for lawmakers to put the interests of citizens ahead of politics.

KHOMAS BREASTFEEDING RATES REMAIN LOW

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Health officials have warned that exclusive breastfeeding rates remain low, particularly in the Khomas Region, where the exclusive breastfeeding rate is only 25%.

The low percentage is attributed to urban lifestyles and early return to work.

SPWC PREPARES FOR 9TH CONGRESS

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The Swapo Party Women's Council (SPWC) has unveiled a series of reforms and preparations for its 9th Congress.

The Congress will take place from 09 to 11 December at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region.

NAMWATER PUSHES LOCAL PIPE PRODUCTION

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NamWater is driving negotiations to establish local manufacturing of large-diameter water pipes, reducing reliance on imports from China and Europe.

ERONGO GOVERNOR DEMANDS QUALITY WORK

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As the rehabilitation of the Omdel-Wlotzkasbaken pipeline is set to begin in early August, the Erongo Governor is calling for quality workmanship, warning that the nearly N$87 million investment must be built to last.

GOVERNMENT UPGRADES COASTAL WATER PIPELINE

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The government is spending nearly N$87 million to replace the ageing Omdel-Wlotzkasbaken pipeline, a critical piece of water infrastructure at the central coast.

OKONDJATU RECEIVES N$9.3M HEALTH CLINIC

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For years, residents of Okondjatu had to travel long distances to access basic healthcare, with many relying on a small clinic that could no longer meet the needs of the growing community.

NLAU REJECTS TSUMEB WAGE OFFER

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Following a deadlock in salary and wage negotiations, the Namibia Local Authority Union (NLAU) has declined Tsumeb Municipality’s 4% across-the-board offer.

NAMPOST APPOINTS NEW CEO

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NamPost has appointed Willem Mouton as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 August 2026, for a five-year term.

Mouton currently serves as NamPost’s Chief Operating Officer, bringing extensive leadership experience in operations, business development, and corporate management.

SHANINGWA URGES WOMEN'S ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION

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Swapo Party Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa has described political independence without economic empowerment as incomplete, urging women to participate fully in Namibia's economic transformation.