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Havana residents challenge relocation over lack of basic services

About 50 households along the Havana four-way are facing eviction proceedings as the City of Windhoek moves to clear land earmarked for a new community market, taxi rank and road expansion. Residents are resisting the relocation, saying the alternative land allocated to them lacks adequate water, electricity and sanitation.

Namibia seeks public input on US$250 million green industrialisation plan

Namibia is seeking public input on a draft investment plan that could unlock up to US$250 million in climate finance for industrial decarbonisation. The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme says broad participation will help ensure the proposed projects and funding priorities reflect the needs of Namibians

Waldorf School to represent Namibia at inaugural Marimba World Championships

Young musicians from Windhoek’s Waldorf School are set to make history by representing Namibia at the inaugural Marimba World Championships in Cape Town. The team says it is aiming for gold while showcasing Namibian talent on the international stage.

Namas return welcomed as boost for Namibia’s creative industry

The return of the Namibia Annual Music Awards (Namas) after a six-year absence has been welcomed as a major step forward for the country’s creative industry. Award-winning entertainment journalist! June Shimuoshili says the awards are more than just a celebration of music, describing them as the heart of Namibia’s creative spirit. She also welcomed the government’s N$10 million commitment towards reviving the awards, saying sustainable funding is essential for their long-term success and for ensuring the entire creative value chain benefits. DownloadInteractive Maps

Legal expert calls for stable mining rules to unlock Namibia’s nineral potential

Namibia’s mining sector has strong legal foundations, but experts say predictable regulation and faster approvals are essential to attract long-term investment. Patrick Kauta says ESG principles and meaningful community engagement must now be embedded into every mining project from the outset.

Ministry intensifies crackdown on illegal fencing of communal land

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform says illegal fencing continues to deny communities access to grazing land and other shared resources. Authorities are urging communal land users to comply with the Communal Land Reform Act as the nationwide fence removal campaign expands across Namibia

Naretu calls for modern transport laws while backing voluntary blood donation

The Namibian Revolutionary Transport Union says blood donation campaigns in the transport industry should remain voluntary while protecting the health and safety of drivers. The union is also pushing for reforms to outdated transport laws, arguing they unfairly penalise drivers for vehicle defects beyond their control.

Capricorn Eagles take positives despite Uganda final defeat – Lotter

The Capricorn Eagles women’s cricket team has returned from Uganda with plenty to celebrate despite losing the Women’s T20 Quadrangular Series final by 17 runs to the hosts. Namibia won six of their seven matches, with Sune Wittmann finishing as the tournament’s leading batter, while Mekelanye Mwatile claimed both the player of the tournament and bowler of the series awards. Head coach Gerhard Lotter says the Eagles made significant progress throughout the tournament, particularly in strengthening their batting depth and giving younger players valuable exposure. He says the team will use the lessons from the final as motivation going forward.

LAWYER SISA NAMANJE: GEINGOB'S GREATEST LEGACY IS NAMIBIA'S CONSTITUTION

Legal practitioner and author Sisa Namanje says the late Dr. Hage Geingob's most enduring contribution was helping build Namibia's constitutional democracy, founded on the principles of justice, the rule of law and strong institutions. He urged leaders and citizens alike to uphold constitutional processes, protect democratic institutions and ensure the Constitution continues to respond to the country's evolving social and economic challenges.

MBUMBA: GEINGOB'S LEGACY IS A LESSON IN UNITY, SERVICE AND PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP

Former President Nangolo Mbumba paid tribute to the late Dr. Hage Geingob, describing him as a principled, hardworking leader whose commitment to unity, democracy and institution-building helped shape modern Namibia. He urged young leaders to embrace integrity, discipline and national service as enduring lessons from Geingob's legacy.

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