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Ngamane Karuaihe-Upi says society must rethink fixed gender roles as economic realities change
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- Ngamane Karuaihe-Upi says society must rethink fixed gender roles as economic realities change
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- 18:06
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- By: Envaalde Matheus
In this conversation, Karuaihe-Upi argues that both boys and girls need structured guidance beyond tradition, stressing that inclusivity, balance, and shared responsibility are key to addressing the growing gap between cultural expectations and modern life.
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- Share video-footage of reckless drivers, says Police
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
Police head of traffic law enforcement, commissioner Petrus Swartz has urged members of the public to share video-footage of reckless drivers with them, to enable them to trace the offenders.
He commended the online video circulated last week, which shows a truck dangerously overtaking another truck, in front of oncoming traffic.
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- Okahandja community renews call for justice in three girls’ killings
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
A learner from J.G. Van der Wath Secondary School, Charnay Pienaar, said the community is demanding justice for the three girls who were killed in Okahandja last year. The group is calling for fast-tracked investigations and regular case updates within 30 to 60 days. Pienaar added that they also want improved monitoring of high-risk areas in the town.
A year later, no suspects have been arrested.
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- Founding education minister Nahas Angula reflects on his education journey
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- 23:20
- Date posted
- 27 days ago
- Description
- By: Envaalde Matheus
Namibia’s liberation-era schooling efforts, and the state of the country’s current education system in a wide-ranging interview ahead of receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Namibia. He also shares why he resisted the honour for years.
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- Refugees' association feels excluded from Swapo headquarters inauguration
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
Former refugees who have been camping outside the new Swapo headquarters in Windhoek since October 2025, say they feel left out after the party reportedly did not invite them to attend the headquarters inauguration.
Repatriated Refugees Association chairperson, Matheus Nangolo, says this is despite the building belonging to all Swapo Party members.
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- Woman builds own home hoping to turn her skill into income
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
A 49-year-old woman in Windhoek's Havana informal settlement has built her own house, which also accommodates a small business, without any formal construction training.
Turning simple tools and determination into her home, mother of four and grandmother to seven, Beata Maipele completed building her home last year, over a three-month period.
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- IPC questions individuals multiple SOE board appointments
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) member of Parliament, Imms Nashinge, has questioned why individuals are allowed to serve on numerous parastatals boards despite the Public Enterprises Governance Act of 2019 stating that a person must not simultaneously serve on more than two boards.
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- Cuba open to U.S. dialogue as sanction costs top US$2 trillion
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- By: Envaalde Matheus
Cuba says it is ready to engage the United States on equal terms, as more than six decades of sanctions have drained over two trillion U.S. dollars from its economy, with severe life consequences for its citizens.
This was said by Cuban Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Vigoa, at the launch of the Namibia National Solidarity Campaign in support of Cuba in Windhoek on Wednesday.
At the event, government officials reaffirmed Namibia and Cuba’s historic bond forged during the liberation struggle, and is now sustained through ongoing cooperation in health, education and development.
Vigoa said decades of sanctions continue to choke Cuba’s access to food, medicine, fuel, finance as well as electricity.
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- Unpaid CBD parking tickets pile up warns, Keyplot Investments
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
A local company which manages parking meters in Windhoek’s Central Business District, Keyplot Investments (KPI), says unpaid parking tickets continue to accumulate charges from the time they are issued until 18h00.
KPI operations manager David Angula said that motorists who fail to settle their fees are traced through their vehicle registration details.
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- PDM calls on Sankwasa to release Kunene council funds
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Secretary-General Manuel Ngaringombe is calling on Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa to release funds allocated to the Kunene Regional Council, saying capital development projects have been halted due to the withholding of funds.
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- The Black & Yellow Podcast
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Some stories are better left untold…
Good thing this isn’t that kind of podcast 👀
Tuesdays at 20:00 on OneAfrica, 99FM, FreshFM & Radiowave | Stream it on oneafrica.tv
🎙️ First episode drops tonight. Are you listening?
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- LPM feels excluded from president's consultation with opposition
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) is the only political party that has not yet met President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House, as part of ongoing consultation with opposition political parties in the National Assembly. The president started with the consultation last year and continued this year.
LPM's spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa said they have not met the president because they could not agree on a date between both parties.
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- Towerbos | 11 April 2026
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- 7:51:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- One Africa TV Live Stream
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- 0:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Test
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- LPM boycott of SONA could carry political consequences, says analyst
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
Political analyst Ndumba Kamanya says while the Landless People’s Movement’s decision to boycott the State of the Nation Address on Wednesday is understandable, it could have political implications for both the party and its supporters.
LPM’s spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa this week criticised the president’s address, describing it as a “recycled theatrical act” that limits meaningful engagement and scrutiny.
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- Mixed reactions on the SONA 2026 silence about new airline
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
Independent Patriots for Change and shadow minister of works and transport, Nelson Kalangula has expressed concern about the seriousness by government to establish a new national airline.
He said this in reference to president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah not mention the initiative during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Wednesday.
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- Edubex Namibia graduates urged to embrace lifelong learning
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
Political analyst Ben Mulongeni has urged graduates to see a qualification as a passport to the future rather than one’s final achievement.
Mulongeni made the remarks during the Edubex Namibia graduation ceremony at Unam main campus in Windhoek on Friday.
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- NaTis introduces mobile learners' testing centres
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
The Roads Authority on Tuesday introduced a single pilot mobile, computerised learner’s testing system, code-named 'NaTIS on Wheels', valued at N$4.2 million, and will be rolled out to all 126 constituencies across the country’s 14 regions in April or May.
The authority's standards and compliance officer, Franzelle De Klerk announced this during the groundbreaking ceremony of a new NaTIS centre to be constructed in Wanaheda.
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- Newspaper vendor says late Uerikua was his customer
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
A Windhoek newspaper vendor, Eliaser Fillemon, says the late parliamentarian James Uerikua, was his client who regularly bought newspapers from him in Windhoek’s Dorado Park.
Fillemon, who stands at the circle in Dorado Park, said he only learned about Uerikua’s and his son passing on Tuesday, explaining that he was offline the whole weekend as he did not have data.
Fillemon described Uerikua as a good-hearted man who would have small chats with him and sometimes gave him extra money, even though he only purchased three newspapers.
He said he last saw Uerikua on Thursday, which is the day before he passed away in a road traffic accident.
"Uerikua was a good-hearted man even when he approached you, he will speak to you politely. He would encourage me to continue with my business. He would ask if I had sold out the newspapers and if I say no he asked me to give him newspapers and tell me he will pay ...
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- Tattoo artist uses his skills to support vulnerable children
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
A tattoo art studio called “So Niice” in Windhoek is turning art into social impact, offering discounted tattoos and piercings in exchange for donations to support vulnerable communities in the city’s informal settlements.
Spearheading the initiative is Matias Andreas.
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- Namibian enterprises must take charge of road construction says Nekundi
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said local enterprises must take over the road construction in the country instead of foreign-owned companies. He said, although foreign enterprises are registered in Namibia, locals must take over infrastructure development.
The minister made these remarks on Wednesday during the official reopening of the Aris River Bridge between Windhoek and Rehoboth, which was damaged by heavy rains last year.
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- Meet Dr. Shivute, the woman who implemented land tax
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- 19:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- By: Hertha Ekandjo
From navigating complex land reform policies to championing women’s rights, Dr. Nashilongo Shivute played a pivotal role in shaping the socio-economic landscape.
As the country’s first Valuer General in the agriculture ministry’s directorate of Valuation and Estate Management, she was at the forefront of introducing land tax, a policy to accelerate land redistribution and promote equity.
Shivute was appointed as Valuer General in 2000 at 47, following the establishment of the Directorate of Valuation and Estate Management within the ministry of land.
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- Slain bouncer's family demands accused back in custody
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- The uncle of slain bouncer David Mbinda, who was killed at a Windhoek lounge in February, says murder accused Asser Nendongo’s bail should be revoked and returned to police custody.
The relative, Absalom Isack, says the family is disappointed by the Katutura Magistrate’s Court’s decision to grant N$ 5000 bail to Nendongo.
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- Namibia calls on Brazil to invest in energy sector
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has invited Brazilian companies to establish manufacturing and processing plants in the oil and gas sector, as well as in renewable energy.
Ashipala-Musavyi made the call on Tuesday during bilateral consultations with Brazil’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mauro Vieira.
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- Nudo needs nearly N$1 million for congress amid financial strain
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
Nudo's acting secretary general Joseph Uapingene says the party needs close to N$1 million to hold its congress this year.
However, the party is currently facing financial difficulties after losing two parliamentary seats in the 2024 general election, which has reduced its financial resources.
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- Asoli transitions into political party to grow support base
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
Association of Localised Interests president, Josef Kauandenge says the association's transition into the ASOLI Progressive Party is to grow its political and support base.
On Wednesday, the association announced that the transition is still pending formal registration with the Electoral Commission of Namibia.
Kauandenge highlighted that the Namibian Constitution does not require a political party to be immediately registered with the Electoral Commission upon its formation.
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- Govt begins work on AI policy and law
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
Information and communication minister, Emma Theofelus, says Namibia has started drafting a national artificial intelligence (AI) policy that will lead to a future law.
Theofelus was speaking at the launch of two books by Professor Marvin Awarab on telecommunications and AI in Windhoek on Tuesday.
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- Helmut Angula calls for a shift from politics to production
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- 20:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- By: Envaalde Matheus
Angula urged young Namibians to focus on skills and economic growth as the country marks 36 years of independence.
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- Tafel Talks Sunderland vs Brighton
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- 4:19
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- #TafelTalks from Sunderland vs Brighton ⚽ Watch the full match on https://watch.oneafrica.tv/sports Brought to you by Tafel Lager #NowWeAreTalking #TafelTalks
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- Top Score of the Match Sunderland vs Brighton
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Top Score of the Match from Sunderland vs Brighton ⚽ Rewatch the full match on https://watch.oneafrica.tv/sports
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- Police launch high-level investigation into missing Beatus Iiyambo
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- 1:23
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- By: Ludorf Iyambo
The Khomas Region’s Head of the Crime Investigation Division, Deputy Commissioner Fredrik Ndjadila, says police have launched a high-level investigation into the disappearance of Beatus Iiyambo, who went missing two months ago after travelling from the Omusati Region to Windhoek for work.
The police incorporated sniffer dogs as well as checking Iiyambo’s last cellphone connectivity.
Ndjadila said police are conducting what he described as a “spiderweb” investigation, expanding in all directions, including investigations with various people in the Khomas Region as well as Iiyambo’s family in Omusati.
He said the region’s commander, head of the investigation into the country and himself are all on the ground.
Ndjadila added that an MTC tower shows that Iiyambo’s, also known as Tuna’s, last phone connectivity was in Otjomuise on the 12 of January at 10h14 and the phone has been off s...
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- IPC says N$50 000 paternity testing funding is inadequate
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) gender equality and child welfare shadow minister Lilian Lutuhezi says the N$50 000 allocated for paternity testing is insufficient.
She called on the government to increase funding and decentralise paternity testing so men can access the service in the regions without funds being requested from Windhoek.
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- Bank Windhoek 2026 cancer apple project focuses on childhood cancer
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
The Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project places focus on childhood cancer for its 2026 campaign.
Now in its 26th year, the initiative continues to raise funds and awareness for the Cancer Association of Namibia.
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- KK Palace vs Life Fighters Highlights
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- 1:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Highlights from Saturday's KK Palace FC vs Life Fighters FC ⚽🔥 Stream the full match for FREE on https://watch.oneafrica.tv/sports | Brought to you by Carling Black Label #ChampionBeer
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- Namdeb confident of recovery despite market challenges
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- By: Hertha Ekandjo
Namdeb says it remains optimistic about its future despite facing what it describes as the most severe downturn in the history of the global diamond market.
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- Prof Puleng LenkaBula on the UNISA–UNAM partnership
- Runtime
- 23:37
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- By: Envalde Matheus
Watch the full interview on vaccine research and regional foot-and-mouth disease concerns.
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- Top Score Newcastle vs Everton
- Runtime
- 3:54
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- #TopScore of the match from Newcastle vs Everton ⚽🔥 Stream the full match, for FREE on https://shorturl.at/c63yf
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- Security guards to be deployed at government flats
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- 1:52
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said security guards will be posted at government flats and houses to maintain order, citing that some tenants are running businesses from these facilities.
Updating NewsonOne recently, Nekundi said the ministry started renovations last year, which will continue this financial year.
Nekundi added that the ministry is increasing its control mechanisms, saying it is improving its systems for managing the facilities, such as security guards.
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- Tafel Talks Newcastle vs Everton
- Runtime
- 7:09
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- #TafelTalks from this weekend's Newcastle vs Everton 🔥⚽ Stream the match for FREE on https://shorturl.at/sIRAU | Brought to you by Tafel Lager #NowWeAreTalking #TafelTalks
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- Fonseca cracks downs on criminals targeting tourists
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- By: Selma Ikela
The newly appointed head of the Tourism Protection Sub-Division, Chief Inspector Christina van Dunem daFonsech-Shikongo, has started strong in her new role, saying five cases have been registered and six suspects arrested last week in connection with criminal activities targeting tourists.
DaFonsech-Shikongo, also known as Fonseca, said two accused were denied bail.
The tourist division last week impounded two vehicles used in the commission of crime, including a blue Polo Vivo.
Da Fonsech- Shikongo said the lawful vehicle owner had given his car to a certain individual to be sold, but it was instead used to rob tourists. She said the police recovered a cellphone stolen from the tourists.
In this case, she said two suspects were arrested while one remains at large. They appeared in court and were granted N$3 000 bail.
Similarly, the police impounded a grey Polo Vivo also used to rob a German cou...
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- Kambwa bar closed until bouncer is laid to rest
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
The owner of a Lounge in Windhoek's Wanaheda area, Jakob Kiinge, says the establishment has remained closed since Saturday and will only reopen after the burial of 39-year-old bouncer, David Mbinda, popularly known as “Lion”, which is set for Saturday.
Mbinda was fatally shot while on duty last Friday after he allegedly requested a N$30 entrance payment from bar patron , Asser Nendongo.
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- Agriculture minister warns farmers against private FMD vaccines
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
Agriculture Minister Inge Zaamwani warned farmers not to privately import or use Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines on their own because this could cause the whole country to lose its FMD-free without vaccination status.
Zaamwani said only government is authorised to import and use the vaccine, and any farmer found in possession of it without approval would be breaking the law.
Zaamwani said this on Thursday during the launch of the FMD Support Fund and the appointment of the National FMD Task Force on Thursday in Windhoek.
The launch saw N$11 million pledged in 10 minutes, and the support fund aims to protect Namibia’s livestock sector and FMD-free without vaccination status.
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- Upgrade on the cards for Keetmanshoop Airport
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said that out of eight operational government owned airports, only Keetmanshoop is not up to standard, with flights allowed occasionally but not for commercial purposes.
Nekundi said that, given its size and location, they want to upgrade the airport as it is suitable for the emerging oil and gas industry.
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- Chelsea vs Burnley Top Score
- Runtime
- 4:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- #TopScore of the match from the weekend's Chelsea vs Burnley ⚽🔥 Watch the full match on https://www.oneafrica.tv/english-premier-league
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- Government targets about 5 000 jobs through new Atlantic salmon industry
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- By: Envaalde Matheus
Deputy minister of fisheries, Ruthy Masake, says the emerging Atlantic salmon aquaculture sector could transform Namibia from wild-capture fisheries to high-value aquaculture and agro-processing.
Masake was speaking in Windhoek on Tuesday at a seminar introducing a planned Norwegian-Namibian venture, projected to create about 5 000 jobs.
The venture aims to revive coastal economies and generate foreign-exchange earnings from high-value exports, while driving economic diversification, sustainable growth and strengthening food security.
The project aims to establish a full salmon value chain, including offshore farming, onshore hatcheries, processing facilities and export logistics, with Lüderitz expected to emerge as a new aquaculture hub.
Masake said salmon farming presents a strategic opportunity to diversify Namibia’s ocean economy, attract investment and expand export earnings.
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- Slain bouncer family seek justice
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
A relative of the 39-year-old bouncer, David Mbinda, who was killed over the weekend at a Windhoek bar in Wanaheda are calling for justice following his death. The deceased’s uncle Absalom Isack said the alleged N$30 entrance fee that caused the commotion is not worth Mbinda losing his life.
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- Young man fights rare disease to reach 22 despite medical expectations
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
At just four years old, doctors diagnosed Ethan Amutjira with a rare condition, called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, that slowly weakens the muscles and makes everyday life a struggle, making them believe he would not live past 12.
Now at the age of 22, Ethan is not only alive but determined to use his story to give hope to young people that are facing tough challenges in their lives.
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- Windhoek’s boasts 479 CCTV cameras to boost police surveillance
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
The city police law enforcement technology section commander, Jonas Ashipala, says to date, 479 CCTV cameras have been installed across, and they are active.
In addition, the police have also incorporated drones and body-worn cameras into their operations to strengthen surveillance and enhance crime prevention efforts.
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- Havana market and taxi rank project delayed by vendor occupation
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
City of Windhoek spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, says construction of the planned community market and taxi rank at Windhoek’s Havana Four-Way cannot commence because vendors are still occupying the site.
She explained work on completing Peter Nanyemba Road and construction of the market and taxi rank can only proceed once the vendors vacate.
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- Ex-Air Namibia employees petition Supreme Court over unpaid severance
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
Former Air Namibia employees have called on the Supreme Court to compel the defunct airline’s liquidators to pay their outstanding severance packages.
Handing over a petition on behalf of the former employees on Tuesday to the Chief Justice of the High and Supreme Courts, Renier Bougard said they had learned that one employee recently received payment, which demonstrates that funds are available.
This comes as more than 600 former employees continue to wait for their full payouts, nearly two years after the High Court ordered the liquidators to compensate them.
