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July 15, 2026, 11:24 pm
NamWater Defends Situation in Mariental
- [New Era] Keetmanshoop -- NamWater has defended its handling of the recent water supply interruption in Mariental, maintaining that it followed established communication procedures after Local Authority councillor Daniel Gariseb criticised the utility over unannounced water disruptions and called for greater accountability.
All of Africa Today - July 13, 2026
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South Africa, Namibia Urged to Accelerate Energy, Mining Cooperation to Drive Regional Growth
- [SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Namibia have been urged to accelerate cooperation in the energy and mining sectors to unlock the economic potential of recent oil and gas discoveries and deepen regional integration.
37 Namibians Didn't Make It Home. Here's How We Change That
- [Namibian] In the first six months of 2026, 37 lives were tragically lost on Namibia's roads, a shocking toll for a nation of three million people.
Suspended Government Grant Beneficiaries Have Until End of July to Be Verified
- [Namibian] The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare says government grant beneficiaries whose payments were suspended must go for verification before the end of July.
MPs Warn ACC Against Selective Justice ... Lawmakers Say Public Trust Depends On Equal Application of the Law
- [New Era] Members of Parliament have challenged the incoming leadership of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to demonstrate independence, courage and impartiality, warning that the institution's credibility will depend on its willingness to investigate corruption without fear or favour.
Omaheke Serious About Child Nutrition - Nganate
- [Namibian] Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate says the region is strengthening its efforts to reduce child malnutrition by partnering with HeadStartKids Namibia in developing a five-year climate resilient child nutrition and essential services initiative.
Groot Aub Residents Push Back On Lease Agreements
- [Namibian] Residents of Groot Aub Extension 2 have called on the City of Windhoek to suspend its planned lease agreement process due to inadequate consultation.
Transport Contributes Highest to Living Costs
- [Namibian] Rising transport costs were the biggest driver of Namibia's inflation in June, with prices in the category increasing by 12.9% compared to the same month last year.
Parliament Probes Retail Labour Conditions in Ohangwena
- [Namibian] The parliamentary standing committee on labour and industrial relations has begun an oversight mission in the Ohangwena region to assess working conditions in Namibia's retail and wholesale sector amid concerns over labour law compliance.
South Africa-Namibia Business Forum Seeks to Strengthen Trade
- [SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) will host the South Africa-Namibia Business Forum at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg, on Friday.
Rehoboth Sibling Murderer Van Wyk Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
- [Namibian] A Rehoboth resident convicted of murdering his brother by stabbing him in the heart with a knife has been sentenced to life imprisonment at the end of his trial in the High Court.
Health Ministry Engages Public On Nuclear Bill
- [New Era] Keetmanshoop -- A team from the Ministry of Health and Social Services recently held a stakeholder consultation meeting to seek input and recommendations on the enactment of the Draft Nuclear Bill.
Fishrot Victims Seek Justice in Iceland
- [Namibian] More than 1 000 former Namibian fisheries workers have asked Icelandic prosecutors to recognise them as victims in criminal proceedings linked to the Fishrot corruption scandal.
Young African Vow to Bounce Back After Dismal Campaign
- [Namibian] Gobabis-based Young Africa FC founder, Marley Ngarizemo admits his outfit did not have a good run in the Namibia Premier Football League, NPFL 2025/26 season, and hopes for better performance in the upcoming campaign.
NFA's Afcon Dream Hinges On Govt Backing
- [Namibian] The Namibian Football Association's (NFA) hopes of co-hosting the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) depend on the government's formal commitment to the bid.
Ministry Fences Off FMD Threat At Border
- [Namibian] The government is rolling out a N$1.5-billion fencing strategy in the ||Kharas region to shore up Namibia's foot-and-mouth disease-free status amid outbreaks in neighbouring countries.
Govt Acts to Stop Illegal Lithops Trafficking
- [Namibian] The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has intensified efforts to curb the illegal harvesting and trade of Namibia's iconic lithops plant, warning that the highly sought-after succulents are increasingly targeted by organised wildlife trafficking networks.
EU Pumps N$127 Million Into Namibia's Democracy Drive
- [Namibian] The parliament, the National Planning Commission and the European Union have concluded the six-year Enhancing Participatory Democracy in Namibia programme, which has invested €6 million (about N$127 million) in strengthening democratic governance, parliamentary oversight and citizen participation.
From Mining to Might - Moving Namibia Beyond 'Dig, Crush, Ship'
- [Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's tour of the China General Nuclear (CGN) Power Corporation in Shenzhen this week is the kind of moment that should make every Namibian entrepreneur sit up and pay attention.
ECN Divides MPs
- [New Era] A dispute over the appointment of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) leadership has evolved into a broader constitutional debate about the extent of Parliament's oversight powers.
Green Hydrogen Must Create Jobs and Industries in Namibia - UNIDO
- [New Era] Green hydrogen development should create local industries, skilled jobs and value addition in Namibia rather than focus only on exports, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) project manager, Sven Schuppener has said.
NNN Eyes Sichuan to Drive Nam's Economy
- [New Era] China -- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah used her state visit to China to map out the sectors where Namibia wants Chinese investment and expertise.
Namibian, Chinese Firms Sign Clean Energy Joint Venture
- [Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Friday witnessed the signing of an agreement between Namibia's Okaparwa Investment CC and China's Sany Energy Equipment Co Ltd during her state visit to China.
Nandi-Ndaitwah Is Surrounded By People Thinking With Stomachs - Naloba
- [Namibian] Namibia Local Business Association (Naloba) vice president Peter Amadhila has criticised president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's delegation to China, claiming she is surrounded by people who are prioritising personal interests over the country's economic needs.
President Meets Hyphen Hydrogen Leadership in China
- [Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah held a courtesy meeting in Chengdu, China, with representatives of China National Chemical Engineering (CNCEC) and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy.
Khomas Police Dismiss Fuel Shortage Claims
- [Namibian] The Namibian Police have dismissed allegations that a fuel shortage disrupted operations in the Khomas region.
Economic Barriers Hinder Youth Parenthood - UNFPA
- [New Era] The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Demographic Futures Survey 2026, which surveyed 108 000 young people across 73 countries, indicates that young adults still aspire to marriage and parenthood.
Dangote Confirms Lamu, Kenya for East Africa Mega Refinery
- [New Era] Lagos -- Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, will build a 700 000-barrels-per-day East African oil refinery in Lamu on the Kenya coast, a senior company official said on Tuesday, ending speculation about the mega-project's location.
Namibia Records N$510m Food Trade Surplus ... Fish, Meat Exports Drive Strong Performance
- [New Era] Namibia recorded a N$510 million trade surplus on food items in between May 2025 and May 2026, supported by strong exports of fish and meat products, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA).
