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April 4, 2026, 5:08 am
Keetmanshoop Ready to Host Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup
- [Namibian] Preparations for the 24th edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup are in full swing at Keetmanshoop, ||Kharas region, as organisers finalise arrangements ahead of the official kickoff on Good Friday.
Wemby Rampant Again As Spurs Rack Up 10th Straight Win
- [Namibian] Victor Wembanyama powered the relentless San Antonio Spurs to a 10th straight win Wednesday with his second consecutive 41-point game, brushing aside the Golden State Warriors 127-113.
Finance Minister Appoints New Namra Board Members and Reappoints Chairperson
- [Namibian] Finance minister Ericah Shafudah has made new appointments and a reappointment to the board of directors of the Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra).
Pension Promise Unfulfilled
- [Namibian] As a person who is extremely worried about president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah not following through on her promise to raise the old-age pension award to N$3 000 if elected, I am writing this letter.
Erongored Executive Manager Claude Tjizo Dies
- [Namibian] Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor (Erongored) has announced the death of executive manager Claude Tjizo, who died on Thursday.
Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup Through the Years
- [Namibian] The Khomas region hosted the maiden Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup in 2001, with the Omaheke region emerging as the inaugural champions of the country's most sought-after developmental football tournament.
Wernhil 'Respects What Consumers Choose to Wear'
- [Namibian] The management of Wernhil Park shopping complex has distanced itself from an incident in which a woman was allegedly asked to leave the mall for being inappropriately dressed.
Fishrot Accused Lose Appeal Against Assets Restraint Order
- [Namibian] Three of the accused in the Fishrot fraud, corruption and racketeering case have lost a Supreme Court appeal against a Prevention of Organised Crime Act restraint order in respect of a wide range of assets belonging to them.
Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges New Deputy Ministers to Deliver On Development Plan
- [Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged her newly appointed deputy ministers to deliver on the promises of the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6).
All of Africa Today - April 1, 2026
- [allAfrica]
Finance Minister Reappoints MVA Fund Board Members and Names New Appointees
- [Namibian] Finance minister Ericah Shafudha has re-appointed Namene Shejavali, Damien Mabengano and Magnus Nangombe to the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund board.
Namibian Police Intensify Easter Crime Prevention, Road Safety Operations
- [Namibian] The Namibian Police will intensify patrols, crime prevention operations and mobile roadblocks during the Easter long weekend from 3 to 6 April.
Housing Expansion Needs N$2.5 Billion to Upgrade Sewerage Systems
- [Namibian] The government's housing expansion programme is held back by a N$2.5-billion funding shortfall for sewerage infrastructure, limiting the roll-out of new housing across local authorities.
Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Responsible Driving During Easter Weekend
- [Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to drive safely and be mindful of others during the Easter weekend, while reflecting on compassion and unity.
Transnamib Tests Hydrogen-Powered Locomotive
- [Namibian] TransNamib says it has secured board approval to pilot a hydrogen-powered locomotive as part of efforts to modernise its fleet and cut emissions.
Bus Hits Elephant Between Kunene and Omusati
- [Namibian] An elephant was struck by a bus on the Omakange-Iitananga road between the Omusati and Kunene regions on Thursday morning.
PG Seizes Crime-Linked Assets Worth N$28.8m
- [Namibian] The Office of the Prosecutor General (PG) seized crime-linked assets worth N$28.85 million during the 2025/26 financial year.
Swapo MP Aupindi Proposes Sovereign Fund for Veterans
- [Namibian] Swapo parliamentarian Tobie Aupindi has proposed a sovereign fund for veterans to ensure that funding is not solely dependent on the treasury.
Fuel Panic Grips Namibia As Motorists Rush to Service Stations Before Price Hikes
- [Namibian] Long queues formed around service stations across the country yesterday as motorists tried to fill up their cars before major fuel price increases come into force today.
Namibia's Lofdal Heavy Rare Earths Project Gets Additional Japanese Funding
- [Namibian] Namibia Critical Minerals Inc has amended its agreement with the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (Jogmec) to increase funds for the Lofdal heavy rare earths project.
Roads Authority Increases Vehicle Licence Fees By 10 Percent
- [Namibian] The Roads Authority (RA) has implemented adjustments to road user charges, under which vehicle licence fees will increase by 10%, while abnormal load fees and road carrier permits will each rise by 20%.
Govt Struggles to Net Fishrot Assets Abroad As Legal Hurdles and Bank Delays Stall Progress
- [Namibian] Government-appointed curators are facing significant legal and institutional hurdles while attempting to seize and manage domestic and foreign assets linked to the Fishrot fraud and corruption scandal.
Namibian Tiktoker Shines At Africa Influencer Awards
- [Namibian] Namibian TikToker Jamie-Lee Loss (23) won TikTok star of the year award in Pretoria, South Africa, at the Emerge Star Africa Awards on Sunday.
Nandi-Ndaitwah Pays Tribute to Former Algerian President Zeroual
- [Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has praised former Algerian president Liamine Zeroual for building a strong bond between Namibia and his country.
Two Die in Crash Between Arandis and Usakos
- [Namibian] Two people died after the vehicle they were travelling in allegedly lost control between Arandis and Usakos on Sunday.
New Electricity Pricing Rules On the Cards
- [Namibian] The Electricity Control Board (ECB) is introducing new rules that will make electricity companies justify their prices.
Namibia Reviews TotalEnergies' Venus Oil Plan
- [Namibian] The Namibian government has begun reviewing a field development plan (FDP) submitted by TotalEnergies for the proposed Venus oil project, marking a key step towards formal negotiations and a final investment decision.
U.S. Embassy Warns Namibians of Travel Bans for Visa Overstays
- [Namibian] The United States (US) Embassy in Namibia has warned Namibians travelling to the US that overstaying their visas can lead to serious penalties, including travel bans, visa ineligibility and possible criminal charges.
All of Africa Today - March 30, 2026
- [allAfrica]
