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City of Windhoek rejects ‘baseless’ recruitment claims about parks chief ‘Wakka’
%%title%% %%sep%% %%primary_category%% %%sep%% %%sitename%% %%sep%% The City of Windhoek has dismissed allegations on social media accusing its parks manager, Ukazuvaka Kazombiaze, popularly known as Wakka, of being unqualified and appointed through nepotism.
Water access rises, but rural figures challenged
Namibia has achieved 98% access to safe water in urban areas and 83% in rural communities, marking significant progress towards universal water access despite persistent sanitation and infrastructure challenges. The figures were shared during a presentation on Institutional Capacity, Innovation and Financing for Universal Water, Sanitation and Hygiene at the three-day Africa Public Service Day […] The post Water access rises, but rural figures challenged appeared first on The Namibian .
Asian baby boom for Namibian cheetahs
%%title%% %%sep%% %%primary_category%% %%sep%% %%sitename%% %%sep%% In an extraordinary chapter of global conservation history, the translocated Namibian cheetahs sent to India have not only adapted seamlessly to their new home in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, but are actively spearheading the revival of the species in Asia.
Politics & Policy
No appointments made for Namibia Air yet – ministry
‘Culture must unite, not divide’ – Nandi-Ndaitwah
Government to roll out electronic IDs in September to drive digital services
NNOC President Presents Medals at Commonwealth Games
Dr Steenkamp Hails Glasgow Visit, Urges Nation to Back Team Namibia
MPs dismiss Itula’s parliament dissolution call
The Namibian and German Governments’ Post-Colonial Colonialism
Use empty Govt houses to ease rental crisis — Kadhila Amoomo
Crime & Justice
Police investigate Nomtsoub baby dumping
Investigator denies fabricating evidence in Shiweda murder case
Two Russians and Angolan journalist convicted in Luanda terrorism trial, opposition youth leader acquitted
Economic Hub
Men urged to stop suffering in silence
Thousands register interest in new affordable housing company Yambuka
Namport rejects Ghanaian businessman’s N$4bn port proposal
Man shot dead in suspected shootout at Soweto Market
Namibia approves TotalEnergies’ Mopane acquisition, strengthens offshore oil ambitions
Union rejects Gendev’s N$6 700 pay offer
The Exploitation of Workers Must End
New programme targets Namibia’s investment professionals
Sporting Pulse
Team Namibia records victories and milestones at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Norris grabs first race win of season in Hungary
Rössing Donation and Recruitment Drive Boost Desert Foxes' Ambitions
Namibia in Numbers: Inflation Drivers June 2026
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