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Water constraints pose significant economic and infrastructure risks in Namibia
Water scarcity threatens Namibia's economic growth, public health, and social stability.
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Namibia's Anti-Corruption Efforts Crucial as Oil and Gas Industry Takes Off
Namibia faces a critical juncture as it prepares for the economic impact of its emerging oil and gas industry, with corruption posing a significant threat to the country's future prosperity.
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CoW Pledges to Accelerate Informal Settlement Upgrading
City of Windhoek vows to protect vulnerable communities from flooding, house fires
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ACC urged to step up anti-corruption efforts in Erongo
Namibia's Anti-Corruption Commission urged to intensify efforts to prevent and combat corruption in Erongo region
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Rent-A-Drum steps in to clean up Windhoek informal settlement
Waste management company Rent-A-Drum has cleaned up an open area near a kindergarten in Windhoek's Epandulo informal settlement after The Namibian exposed 33 years of uncollected garbage ...
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Opuwo parents urged to prioritise early learning
Opuwo parents encouraged to prioritise early childhood education, responsible parenting and child nutrition
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Chief wants school pupils taught how to dress ‘decently’
Namibia's Mashi Traditional Authority chief calls for schools to teach traditional values.
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NBC Introduces Weekly Ju/’Hoansi TV News Bulletin for San Community in Namibia
Namibia's NBC adds Ju/’Hoansi TV news bulletin, a significant step towards promoting cultural rights of the San community, but raises questions about delayed implementation and representa...
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Police in Namibia involved in 275 accidents in one year
The Namibian police reported 275 accidents in 2024/25, costing nearly N$5 million, but discrepancies were found in their accounting.
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Mbumba office plans contradict earlier Govt position
Former Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba says he is unaware of a reported new office being built for him in Windhoek, contradicting a previous government statement that no such plans exis...
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Windhoek Central Hospital cardiologist resigns amid bullying probe
Paediatric cardiologist Dr Fenny Shidhika resigns from Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services amid allegations of bullying at Windhoek Central Hospital.
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Namibia Football Association Finance Director Suspended Amid Alleged World Cup Ticket Scandal
Namibia Football Association suspends finance director Mino Gariseb amid allegations of financial irregularities and World Cup ticket scandal.