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Outrage over Ithete’s “Only work with Swapo” remarks – Windhoek Observer

Allexer Namundjembo The United Democratic Front’s (UDF) Youth League has criticised former deputy prime minister and minister of industries, mines, and energy, Natangue Ithete, for making comments they believe were divisive and irresponsible during his visit to Khorixas. Ithete allegedly said he only wants to work with members of his own political party and suggested that if another political party were to win, the people of Khorixas would have “Khorixas · Khorixas Read Article

Namibia’s Red Mountain conflict deepens after rhino poaching incident – The Mail & Guardian

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Three community conservancies in north-western Namibia — Doro! Nawas, Sorris Sorris and Uibasen Twyfelfontein — reignited their opposition to mining inside the Red Mountain Joint Management Area after the discovery of a freshly poached black rhino. The incident has intensified long-standing tensions between conservation and mining interests in one of Namibia’s most ecologically fragile and economically contested regions. The area lies in the Kun…Kunene Region · Kunene Region Read Article

NaCC maintains Red Mountain deal still unfair – Windhoek Observer

Renthia Kaimbi The Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) says the Red Mountain Joint Management Area (JMA) in the Red Mountain area still constitutes anti-competitive conduct. NaCC reaffirmed its earlier position despite extending the deadline for the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) to resolve the issue. In a letter dated 17 October 2025, the NaCC told mining claimant Timoteus Mashuna that its view on the matter remains unc…Khorixas · Khorixas Read Article

“I still want to finish school”: A crisis of reproductive agency for girls in Namibia

KUNENE REGION, Namibia – “I should have been in Grade 11 this year,” said 21-year-old Elly Tjondu. “That’s all I want, to go back and finish school.” In Alpha village…Kunene Region · Kunene Region Read Article

Namibia: Goantagab Mine Blasting Sparks Rhino Row

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The large-scale blasting at the Goantagab mine in the Sorris Sorris conservancy near Khorixas last Friday has reignited debate over the potential threat to desert-adapted rhinos, tourism and the interests of traditional leaders.Tourism · Khorixas Read Article

OBSERVER COASTAL | Chief Seibeb threatens to bulldoze Ultimate Safaris from conservancy – Windhoek Observer

Renthia Kaimbi The chief of the Dâure Daman Traditional Authority, Zacharias Seibeb, has threatened to evict tourism operator Ultimate Safaris and remove endangered black rhinos from communal land if the company continues opposing mining in the Kunene Region. In a letter dated 30 September, Seibeb expressed firm support for miners Timoteus Mashuna and Ottilie Ndimulunde. “Tourism and mining should coexist to benefit my community and the NamibianKunene Region · Kunene Region Read Article

Namibia: Muharukwa the People's Governor

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In Kunene region, hope does not die.Africa · Kunene Region Read Article

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Outrage over Ithete’s “Only work with Swapo” remarks – Windhoek Observer

Namibia’s Red Mountain conflict deepens after rhino poaching incident – The Mail & Guardian

NaCC maintains Red Mountain deal still unfair – Windhoek Observer

“I still want to finish school”: A crisis of reproductive agency for girls in Namibia

Namibia: Goantagab Mine Blasting Sparks Rhino Row

OBSERVER COASTAL | Chief Seibeb threatens to bulldoze Ultimate Safaris from conservancy – Windhoek Observer

Namibia: Muharukwa the People's Governor

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Outrage over Ithete’s “Only work with Swapo” remarks – Windhoek Observer

Namibia’s Red Mountain conflict deepens after rhino poaching incident – The Mail & Guardian

NaCC maintains Red Mountain deal still unfair – Windhoek Observer

“I still want to finish school”: A crisis of reproductive agency for girls in Namibia

Namibia: Goantagab Mine Blasting Sparks Rhino Row

OBSERVER COASTAL | Chief Seibeb threatens to bulldoze Ultimate Safaris from conservancy – Windhoek Observer

Namibia: Muharukwa the People's Governor

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