Tag: Namibia
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Namibia Farm Auctions: Halt Repossession to Stop Debt Traps
Calls to Pause Farm Repossessions Grow as Debt Traps Threaten Namibian Farmers The Previously Disadvantaged Namibian Farmers’ Union (PDNFU) is stepping up pressure on Agribank of Namibia, calling for an immediate halt to all farm repossessions and auctions. The group argues that aggressive debt collection practices, paired with the country’s ongoing land reform agenda, are…
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Namibia Warns Against Tuition Hikes as Free Tertiary Education Subsidies Continue
Namibia’s Free Tertiary Education Push Faces Scrutiny Namibia is in a delicate balancing act as the government supports free tertiary education for thousands of students while education authorities push back against tuition fee increases. Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp recently underscored that higher education institutions must align with the government’s subsidy framework. With 134,000 students benefiting…
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Ondangwa Court Denies Bail to Man Accused of Killing Oshikoto Headman Over Land Dispute
Ondangwa Court Denies Bail in Oshikoto Land Dispute Killing The Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to a 59-year-old man accused of shooting and killing a village headman during a dispute over land in northern Namibia. The court also heard that another victim, a second headman, was seriously wounded in the same incident, with doctors…
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Namibia Records Seven Suicides, One Attempt Over New Year
Overview Namibia’s police have confirmed a spate of suicides and an attempted suicide across multiple regions during the New Year period, spanning 31 December 2025 to 3 January 2026. In total, seven deaths by suicide were recorded, along with one reported attempt. The incidents occurred in Oshikoto, Erongo, Khomas, and Hardap regions, according to official…
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Namibian Farmers Demand Halt to Agribank Repossessions Amid Land Reform Debt Traps
Call for a Halt on Farm Repossessions The Previously Disadvantaged Namibian Farmers’ Union (PDNFU) has urged Agribank of Namibia to suspend all farm repossessions and auctions. The appeal comes amid growing concern that the bank’s debt collection practices could entrench financial instability among smallholding and marginalized farmers, particularly those affected by Namibia’s land reform program.…
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Namibia Warns Against Tuition Hikes Amid Free Tertiary Education
Context: Free tertiary education and what it means for Namibia Namibia’s push to subsidise higher education has reached a critical juncture. The government currently funds free tertiary education for roughly 134,000 students, a program designed to expand access and reduce the burden of student debt for thousands of families. With public universities and other higher…
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Ondangwa Court Denies Bail in Oshikoto Land Killing Case
Background The Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court has refused bail to a 59-year-old man accused of a fatal attack in Oshikoto, in what authorities described as a grave incident tied to a land dispute. The case centers on the killing of a village headman and the serious wounding of another, underscoring ongoing tensions over land rights in…
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Free Tertiary Education and the Vision 2023 Drive for Jobless Graduates
Introduction: A Bold Step Toward Accessible Higher Education Namibia’s government has announced a landmark shift: tertiary and vocational education will be free starting this year. Championed by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the policy seeks to ease the burden of registration fees and loan debt for students and families while aligning higher education with the country’s Vision…
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Kelp Harvesting Confusion at Lüderitz: Governance Gaps Behind Beach-Cast Debates
Overview: A Coastal Debate Without Clear Rules Beach-cast kelp harvesting has long been part of Lüderitz’s coastal economy, supporting local livelihoods and contributing to the region’s biodiversity. But recent weeks have seen a swirl of confusion as government agencies grapple with mandates, resulting in prolonged uncertainty over what, if any, kelp may be harvested along…
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Namibia Records Seven Suicides and One Attempt During New Year Period
Overview In a troubling start to the year, Namibian police confirmed that seven people died by suicide and one person attempted suicide in different parts of the country between 31 December 2025 and 3 January 2026. The incidents spanned four regions: Oshikoto, Erongo, Khomas, and Hardap, underscoring a nationwide mental health crisis that authorities say…