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Young voters in northern Namibia have expressed widespread disillusionment with electoral participation, with several residents stating they attend political gatherings solely for complimentary refreshments rather than genuine political engagement. Diina Ekandjo, an unemployed 19-year-old from...

The most recent Swakop Shell V-Power/M+Z Motors Rally attracted 31 competitors, marking the strongest participation level in 11 years for the motorsport discipline. Organizers noted steady, systematic progress in reviving local rallying after years when entries rarely surpassed 30 vehicles...

Economic analysts have raised concerns about Namibia's contracting employer population, which dropped from approximately 45,000 to just 15,000 between 2018 and 2023, threatening fiscal stability as government spending continues climbing. Cirrus Capital head of research Robert McGregor noted that...

Rodney Gariseb has made his directorial debut with a provocative theater production examining the deterioration of a romantic relationship through parallel timelines at the National Theatre of Namibia. The work follows characters Aili and Sem across different periods, exploring mental health...

Two judges have withdrawn from the Miss Universe panel ahead of the competition in Thailand, with one alleging the selection process has been compromised. Lebanese-French musician Omar Harfouch claimed on Instagram that an unauthorized panel with potential conflicts of interest had chosen 30...

The chairperson of Zambezi Regional Council has issued a stern warning to Namibia's urban and rural development minister over proposed legislation that would strip regional councils of key administrative powers. Matengu Simushi, who also serves as president of the Association of Regional...

Namibia's central bank has endorsed South Africa's decision to tighten its inflation objective from a 3% to 6% band down to a 3% center point with a one percentage point tolerance range. The Bank of Namibia expects the adjustment to deliver lower inflation and reduced interest rates domestically...

Namibia's finance minister has challenged a court filing by Avril Payroll Deduction Management that seeks to justify its government payroll services operations amid legal proceedings over the ministry's deductions system. Government attorneys argue the company cannot support relief requested by...

A charter aircraft carrying seven people made an emergency landing in the Namib Desert after experiencing catastrophic engine failure during a flight from Sossusvlei to Swakopmund. The GippsAero GA8 Airvan operated by Namibia Aviation Services crashed near Charlottenfelder Southern Diamond Camp...

Johannes !Gawaxab will depart his position as Bank of Namibia governor one year ahead of schedule, according to an announcement from the central bank's board of directors. His service concludes at year-end, cutting short a five-year appointment that began after former president Hage Geingob...

Namibian health authorities have confirmed supply constraints affecting crucial medications and HIV testing materials at medical facilities nationwide. Executive director Penda Ithindi announced the implementation of redistribution protocols that transfer existing inventory between regions...

Justice and labor relations minister Wise Immanuel has scheduled discussions with magistrates after withdrawing his urgent court application when judicial officers denied under oath participating in any strike or work slowdown. Officials confirmed the planned engagement through a formal notice...

A Windhoek mother caring for her six-year-old son with type 1 diabetes says government assistance falls short of covering treatment costs that include twice-daily insulin injections and specialized nutrition. Edwina Engelbrecht reports spending approximately N$2,500 monthly on medication plus...

Swakopmund musician Sagarias Tsam will represent Namibia at the Marafiki Arts Festival in Tanzania, performing blues and traditional compositions at venues in Dar es Salaam and Bagamoyo. The Tsumeb native has two scheduled appearances at Nafasi Arts Space in Mikocheni, where he joins performers...

Authorities detained a ministry employee and a civilian member for allegedly defrauding a government agricultural program of thousands of dollars. Muliehi Neo, age 41, works as a senior agricultural technician at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, while Panduleni...

Two regional government administrators in Kavango East face corruption charges after authorities accused them of compromising a recruitment process through unauthorized information sharing. Jona Kangumbe, a deputy director of administration aged 51, allegedly transmitted interview questions by...

Namibia's electoral commission has acknowledged finding errors in ballot materials prepared for upcoming regional and local government voting after a political party representative flagged problems, including missing and duplicate papers at a government storage facility. Chief electoral officer...

Industrial development projects across the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area are raising alarms among wildlife protection advocates who warn that oil exploration and hydroelectric schemes could damage ecosystems spanning five nations. Juliane Zeidler from World Wildlife Fund...

The Miss Namibia Organization has engaged legal counsel following what officials describe as racist attacks and character defamation targeting Johanna Swartbooi during her participation in the Miss Universe competition in Thailand. Chief executive Umbi Karuaihe-Upi characterized the online...

Police in Zambezi believe saboteurs within the Katima Mulilo Town Council orchestrated recent security breaches at municipal offices, including two break-ins and an arson attack. Inspector Kisco Sitali confirmed that suspects cut through perimeter fencing and building materials to access the...