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NamWater debt crisis raises fresh questions over SOE governance
NamWater’s decision to freeze recruitment after accumulating N$2.8 billion in unpaid debt has once again highlighted deep financial and governance ch…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Seven-seater operators raise transport policy concerns
The Seven-Seaters Association has met with minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi to raise concerns about enforcement, penalties, and the fut…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Student leaders take stand against rising vaping trend
The rapid rise of vaping among young people is becoming a growing concern at schools and campuses across Namibia, with health and social risks increa…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Rural ambulance shortages put emergency care under strain
Emergency healthcare in Namibia’s rural communities is under pressure, with long distances and limited ambulance services causing delays in access to…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
GIPF home loan scheme welcomed, but exclusion concerns raised
The Government Institutions Pension Fund’s pension-backed home loan scheme is set to launch this week, enabling qualifying government employees to us…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Gobabis double murder sparks calls for stronger child protection
A brutal double murder at Gobabis, in which a 26-year-old woman and her three-year-old daughter were killed while a six-year-old boy escaped to seek …
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Silence on horse mackerel TAC raises transparency concerns
The 2026 horse mackerel fishing season began on 1 January without a public announcement of the total allowable catch (TAC). Rights holders instead re…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Educators sound alarm on bullying in schools
Bullying in schools continues to threaten children's safety, confidence, and academic progress from the playground to the classroom. Speaking to Dese…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
TVET to PhD pathway marks major education reform in Namibia
Namibia’s education landscape is undergoing a major shift following a new policy that allows pupils to progress from technical and vocational educati…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
NamPower debt crisis raises concerns over governance and power security
NamPower is facing a growing debt crisis, with nearly N$912 million owed by customers – mostly local authorities, regional councils and other public …
10 months ago