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Five suspects on the run after robbery at a Betting Shop

By Maria Namupala Five-armed men allegedly robbed a betting shop on Monday near the Okatana Service Station in Oshakati. According to Chief Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, the incident occurred at around...
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FMD restrictions partially lifted. What it means for meat, milk and livestock movement

Vacuum-packed Nature’s Reserve beef cuts in a cardboard box at a Meatco facility. Photo: Meatco   The Directorate of Veterinary Services has eased foot-and-mouth disease controls everywhere except //Kharas. Livestock...
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Ondangwa pensioner denied bail over girlfriend’s murder

By: Maria Namupala A 62-year-old pensioner appeared in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court last Thursday following the alleged murder of his 32-year-old girlfriend. According to the police report, the accused, Simeon...
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MTC expands 5G to five more towns 

By: Hertha Ekandjo  Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has expanded its 5G network to five additional towns, as the telecommunications company continues to strengthen its network capacity across the country.  The...
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Environment ministry records decline in rhino and elephant poaching

By: Envaalde Matheus The environment and tourism ministry has recorded a decline in wildlife poaching, with 24 rhinos killed so far this year compared to 43 last year, while elephant...
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On the move with Yango Episode 5- Real-Life Safety Situations with Alex Mungai, Country Manager – Yango Namibia

When real-life situations happen, knowing what to do matters. Alex Mungai, Yango Country Manager for Namibia, shares insights into real safety scenarios, what passengers should be aware of, and why...
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On the move with Yango Episode 4 – Driver Guidance for Passengers

Drivers have a front-row view of what makes a journey safer. In this episode, we look at practical guidance for passengers and the simple things you can do to help...
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Agriculture ministry cautions against eating dead fish found along coast  

By: Ketemba Tjipepa  The fisheries ministry is cautioning the public not to consume dead fish reported offshore and along the coastline, specifically at Henties Bay.   Ministry spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, on...
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Malaria spraying campaign targets 1.2 million households

By: Selma Taapopi The health ministry has launched the 2026 Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) campaign, which will run from 14 September to 27 November 2026. The minister, Dr Esperance Luvindao,...
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Itula questions selective reburial of national heroes after Heroes’ Day honours 

By: Josia Shigwedha  As Namibia commemorates Heroes’ Day, Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula has questioned whether the government intends to exhume all Namibians who died during the...
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Political analyst wants national honours to be extended beyond liberation struggle

By: Josia Shigwedha Political analyst, Marias Kudumo, says Namibia needs to broaden the scope of its national honours to recognise individual contributions beyond the liberation struggle, such as in academia,...
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Teenager missing in Swakopmund 

By: Taati Niilenge  The Erongo police seek public assistance in tracing 17-year-old Nathan Nowaseb who went missing in Swakopmund.  According to Erongo police spokesperson, senior inspector Judith Shomongula, it is...
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