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NIDA owes Keetmanshoop municipality nearly N$4.2 million
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- NIDA owes Keetmanshoop municipality nearly N$4.2 million
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- By: Hertha Ekandjo
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency has confirmed that it owes the Keetmanshoop municipality approximately N$4.2 million in outstanding water and electricity charges as of end of January 2026.
NIDA spokesperson, Wessel !Nanuseb, says the outstanding electricity bill currently amounts to N$2.8 million, while water stands at N$1.4 million.
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- Top Score Of The Match Leeds United vs Arsenal
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- #TopScoreOfTheMatch from this weekend's Leeds United vs Arsenal ⚽ Rewatch the match on https://www.oneafrica.tv/namibian-premier-league
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- English Premier League Tafel Talks
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- 6:24
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- #TafelTalks from this weekend's Leeds United vs Arsenal ⚽ Rewatch the match on https://www.oneafrica.tv/english-premier-league | Brought to you by Tafel Lager #NowWeAreTalking #TafelTalks
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- President warns little time left to fulfill national development projects
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- By: Envaalde Matheus
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah cautions only four years remain for the current administration to deliver on key promises made to the nation.
During Monday’s Cabinet opening at State House, Nandi-Ndaitwah urged ministers to fast-track the implementation of NDP6 and Vision 2030 and deliver measurable progress across economic growth and transformation and good governance amongst others.
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- Cybersecurity conference to boost Namibia’s cyber-resilience
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- By: Selma Taapopi
The much anticipated fourth edition of the Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition (NICS 2026), scheduled for 22–24 April 2026, is expected to strengthen Namibia’s position as a cyber-resilient and responsible digital nation.
This is according to conference spokesperson, Lloyd Sikeba, who says this will be achieved through policy harmonisation, capacity building and regional collaboration, particularly by fostering dialogue on cybersecurity challenges across the continent.
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- Sewerage blockage disrupts Katima Mulilo police operations
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- By: Jackson Kunatela
Parts of the Katima Mulilo police station have been flooded since Sunday following a major sewage blockage.
Police Station Commander Chief Inspector, Charles Mayumbelo, says strong odors and standing wastewater are creating unhealthy conditions for everyone on-site.
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- New direct flights expected to boost tourism between Namibia and Zambia
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- By: Hertha Ekandjo
A new direct flight route between Namibia and Zambia is expected to strengthen tourism ties and boost regional travel when it launches in March this year.
The route, operated by Proflight Zambia, will connect Windhoek and Lusaka, with a short stopover in Livingstone.
Announced on Thursday in Windhoek by the Namibia Tourism Board, the new air route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, offering visitors a faster and more convenient travel option between the two countries.
According to Proflight Zambia’s Director of Flight Operations, Josias Walubita, the total travel time between Lusaka and Windhoek will be just under three hours.
Improved air connectivity is seen as a major driver for tourism growth, supporting tour operators, hospitality businesses and regional travel circuits.
Proflight Zambia recently completed the International Air Transport Associatio...
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- Namib Mills striking workers get less than N$1 000 pay
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
After at least 18 days of the strike action by nearly 300 Namib Mills employees, their employer has released their January salaries, which are all below N$500.
Some of the affected employees told NewsOnOne that the various salary amounts they have received are not enough to cover their basic household overheads.
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- Agriculture minister urges preparedness against food poisoning and animal diseases
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- By: Envaalde Matheus
Agriculture minister, Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi, has urged the ministry staff to remain on high alert and strengthen emergency response systems, warning that weak readiness threatens food production and public safety.
Speaking at a meeting in Windhoek on Thursday, she cited recent food poisoning cases in the Kavango regions and a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in South Africa as reminders that health and agricultural risks require coordinated, rapid action.
Zaamwani-Kamwi said weak supervision, poor communication and slow administration hinders the ministry’s work, hence her call for staff to focus on efficiency and effectiveness to ensure the ministry delivers for farmers and communities.
She said excessive bureaucracy and unresolved backlogs, with files passing through too many desks, are holding up service delivery and must be streamlined immediately.
She urged staff to eliminate procurement bo...
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- Namibia airline passengers exceed one million
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- By: Selma Taapopi
Namibia’s airline passenger numbers have surpassed one million since the establishment of the Air Connect Namibia project in 2024, with travellers flying to both regional and international destinations
This was shared by Namibia Airports Company (NAC) chief executive officer, Bisey Uirab , who also serves as chairperson of Air Connect Namibia, during the initiative’s meeting on Wednesday.
Uirab highlighted record growth and expanded flight connectivity.
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- Opposition parties call for strong leadership at Namdia, amid CEO vacancy
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter (NEFF) vice president Iipumbu Kalimbo said Namib Desert Diamonds ( Namdia) should consider appointing a leader with the capacity to grow national revenue and market the country’s diamonds.
Kalimbo’s remark comes after the company advertised the chief executive position this week, following the termination of former executive Dr. Alisa Amupolo’s contract last year.
Namdia said the termination was due to operational decisions she made that led to business losses during the periods from April to August 2023, as well as in May and July 2024.
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- Windhoek needs 80 more buses to meet commuter demand
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
The City of Windhoek’s spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya says the city needs at least 130 buses to meet the transport demand for the nearly 500,000 residents.
Amutenya said operating such a fully functional citywide bus system is estimated to cost N$230 million per year.
She said currently, the municipality operates a fleet of only 50 municipal buses, which falls far short of the commuter population.
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- Tafel Talks: Manchester City vs Wolverhampton
- Runtime
- 6:31
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- #TafelTalks from this weekend's Manchester City vs Wolverhampton ⚽ The English Premier League on OneAfrica is brought to you by Tafel Lager. #NowWeAreTalking #TafelTalks
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- NHE targets over 400 new houses in Windhoek in 2026
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- By: Envaalde Matheus
The National Housing Enterprise says it aims to deliver over 400 new houses in Windhoek’s Otjomuise informal settlement in 2026, as part of its accelerated nationwide housing programme.
Nationally, NHE targets construction of 905 units by June 2026, however the government expects the entity to build 2 000 houses under its informal settlement upgrading programme by April.
NHE spokesperson, Mutonga Matali, said the Windhoek project will begin with land servicing and is set to start by the end of July, pending township layout approval.
Matali added that the construction of 22 additional houses in the capital specifically for uniformed personnel is also expected to kick off in March.
Matali explained the project prioritises the city due to its high housing demand.
Matali said the National Housing Enterprise has adopted a system using multiple contractors per project, which has cut c...
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- Aupindi warns oil and gas celebrations are premature amid poverty
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- By: Hertha Ekandjo
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tobie Aupindi, has cautioned against premature celebrations surrounding Namibia’s oil and gas discoveries.
He warned that deepening poverty, weak institutional capacity and environmental risks remain major concerns.
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- Analyst urges government action on oil and gas skills gap
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- By: Eric Mhunduru
An industry analyst, Julien Karambua, has called on the Namibian tertiary institutions and vocational training centres, to deliberately address critical skills shortages in the country's emerging oil and gas sector.
He noted that Namibian workers currently lack access to essential certifications required for oil and gas operations.
Karambua emphasised that with petroleum companies such as Total's final investment decision looming, the country risks being unprepared for the workforce demands of commissioning and full-scale operations.
He further said without urgent intervention, Namibia risks outsourcing skilled positions to foreign workers while locals remain underqualified.
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- Naretu accuses Namib Mills of advertising positions of striking workers
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- 1:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
The Namibia Revolutionary Transport Union (Naretu) leader Petersen Kambinda has accused Namib Mills of advertising positions currently held by employees who are on strike.
Kambinda said the company is advertising positions held by striking workers, such as pasta maker, logistic manager, miller and miller operations while the industrial action is underway.
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- Top Score Of The Match
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- #TopScore of the match from this weekend's Manchester City vs Wolverhampton ⚽ Rewatch the match for free on https://www.oneafrica.tv/english-premier-league
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- DBN says nearly N$600 million debt write-off is not forgiven ( Envaalde) Luvindao
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- By: Envaalde Matheus
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) says debtors will remain liable for N$597 million, as recovery efforts continue years after loans were written off to protect the institution’s balance sheet.
DBN spokesperson Jerome Mutambo explained that the write-off is an accounting treatment to clean up its books.
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- Information minister stops year-end functions until customer service improves
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- By: Ludorf Iyambo
Information and Technology Minister Emma Theofelus has suspended year-end functions until its customer service improves.
Theofelus gave marching orders on Monday during a ministry staff meeting, saying the poor audit results are unacceptable. The ministry's customers service was rate at 44 percent.
The minister criticised slow administrative processes, noting that tasks that should take three to four days were often delayed for weeks due to outdated practices and poor work culture.
Beyond service delivery, Theofelus also addressed internal operations, calling on managers to ensure that employees are properly equipped to perform their duties and warning against excuses linked to lack of resources.
She further raised concerns about the misuse and neglect of government assets, urging staff to treat public resources with the same care as personal property.
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- Windhoek vendor turns small food stall into family legacy
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
Fifty-eight-year-old Windhoek vendor, Emma Isaacks, started selling hot dogs and burgers in the city’s central business district nearly 30 years ago, to augment her domestic work income that was not enough to pay her children’s school fees.
Over the years, Isaacks' small business grew, helping her raise and educate her children.
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- Education ministry launches new NSFAF funding model & online application
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
- Description
- By: Ritta Lotto
Education Minister, Sanet Steenkamp on Monday, officially launched the Namibian Students Financial Assistance Fund online application in Windhoek.
Students can now start applying to NSFAF from today to be part of the subsidised funding model, and only those who meet the qualifying requirements will be funded
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- Luvindao warns against misinformation against polio and routine vaccinations
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- By: Selma Taapopi
Health Minister Esperance has expressed concern over individuals spreading misinformation about the ongoing polio vaccination campaign. She noted that anti-vaxxers are no longer targeting only new vaccines but undermine routine vaccines the public has long trusted, such as those for measles and polio.
Speaking at the launch of the national poliovaccination campaign, the minister warned that anti-vaxxer criticisms pose a serious public health risk, particularly to children, and should not be allowed to undermine disease prevention efforts.
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- Health ministry welcomes 19 Cuban specialists
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Selma Taapopi
The Ministry of Health and Social Services on Friday received 19 Cuban medical specialists who will be deployed at Windhoek Central Hospital and Katutura Intermediate Hospital.
The doctors’ arrival forms part of the long-standing cooperation between Namibia and Cuba, a partnership that has significantly contributed to service delivery, skills transfer and capacity building in the public health sector.
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- Khomas Regional Council channels millions into water and sanitation
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Ludorf Iyambo
The Khomas Regional Council has prioritised water provision and sanitation in its 2025/2026 financial year budget, to improve rural livelihoods, with funds already allocated and projects currently underway across several rural constituencies.
Speaking at the official opening of the Khomas Regional Council in Windhoek on Friday, the Council’s chairperson, Stefanus Ndengu, highlighted that water security remains one of the council’s most urgent development priorities.
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- Contract to revive Uvungu-Vungu dairy project near completion
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
Agriculture ministry is in the process of finalising a contract with a private company that has expressed interest in operating the Uvungu-Vungu dairy project in Kavango East.
The ministry’s spokesperson, Simon Nghipandulwa,was responding to remarks made by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani, who said during a press conference on Thursday that the dairy project, funded with nearly N$200 million, has failed to produce a single litre of milk.
The project has reportedly been idle for the past 16 years, sparking anger from the Shambyu Traditional Authority, which is demanding that the land be returned if government is unable to utilise it.
Nghipandulwa told NewsonOne on Friday that minor construction works still need to be completed before the proejct becomes operational.
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- Palms for Life Fund celebrates International Day of Education
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Ritta Lotto
The Palms for Life Fund’s Early Childhood Development Officer, Iyaloo Mwatotele, says they will celebrate the International Day of Education on Saturday to advocate for stronger support for early childhood development.
The Fund, which is dedicated to improving children’s well-being, provides 1 400 children from marginalised communities with access to learning, play, and nutritional support.
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- Pay Swapo returnees, struggle kids & Koevoet says Venaani
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has called on the government to address the plight of Namibian refugees repatriated in 1989, including giving them a once-off payment.
Venaani said the same should be extended to children of the liberation struggle, as well as former members of the Southwest Africa Territorial Force (SWATF) and Koevoet.
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- SASSCAL, NTA and Letshego Bank summoned over employment equity violations
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Ludorf Iyambo
Three companies on Tuesday appeared before the Employment Equity Commission review panel for failing to appoint Namibian understudies for foreign employees.
SASSCAL, the NTA and Letshego Bank are also accused of failing to apply for exemptions from the labour ministry, to justify the continued employment of foreign nationals without local understudies.
The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management CEO, Nelago Indongo, told the review panel that its failure to appoint a Namibian understudy is linked to its status as an intergovernmental organisation drawing expertise from multiple member states.
Letsego Bank’s head of people and culture, Kingsley Guiseb, told the review panel that the delay in appointing local understudies was due to the highly technical nature of skills required within the company, which necessitated the recruitment of specialised expertise. ...
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- Parliament takes steps to improve MPs’ conduct ahead of February resumption
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Envaalde Matheus
National Assembly spokesperson, Sakeus Kadhikwa, says measures are being put in place to address the conduct of lawmakers following disruptions witnessed during the first session of the 8th Parliament.
Kadhikwa said Parliament will be officially opened by the President on 3 February, during a ceremonial sitting that will bring together the National Assembly, the National Council, and the Executive.
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- Westmont High school teacher launches calculator drive for learners
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
Head of Commerce at Windhoek's Westmont High School, Viktoria Hukuete-Shifeta, has launched a calculator donation initiative after noticing that many learners from Grade 8 to 11 attend accounting and mathematics lessons without calculators.
She says this makes it difficult for them to follow lessons and prepare for tests.
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- Jericho alleges police complicity in combating drug trade
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- 2:36
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By Ludorf Iyambo
Local musician, Jericho Gawanab claims that some law enforcement members are allegedly working together with drug dealers, while ordinary communities continue to bear the brunt of addiction and crime.
Gawanab said the free flow of drugs into communities cannot happen without inside assistance, alleging that even high-ranking officials are aware of who is involved in the drug trade.
Gawanab who is also a recovering addict, told NewsonOne narrated that he has been using drugs for over a decade, and has been sober for four years now.
He alleged that while authorities publicly claim to be fighting drugs, some of them are benefiting from the trade.
According to the musician, law enforcement agencies often target small-scale peddlers instead of the bigger suppliers, who remain untouched.
Police spokesperson, deputy commissioner, Kauna Shikwambi, questioned the credibility of the artists ...
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- Family renews call to identify man last seen with Juanita Karolus
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- 2:04
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
The family of the late Juanita Karolus have renewed their call to the public to help identify a man who was last seen walking with her in Katutura before her death.
The call follows an earlier appeal by the police three months ago, requesting public assistance in identifying a man who was seen with Karolus on the evening of 2 October.
The two were seen on CCTV footage walking along Hans-Dietrich Street towards Hans |Uirab Street.
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- EIF delivers clean water to over 1 000 rural households in 7 regions
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Envaalde Matheus
The Environmental Investment Fund and agriculture ministry have delivered safe, potable water to over 1 000 rural households nationally costing N$40 million.
EIF spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, said the project upgraded 17 boreholes across several regions including Karas, Kunene, Ohangwena, Kavango East, Kavango West, Zambezi, and Oshikoto.
He said communities in the services areas have long been battling with access to clean water for domestic use as well as for their livestock, and small-scale farming.
Muyunda said the project also trained 69 water point committee members and regional officials to operate and maintain the systems and created 127 temporary jobs during the construction phase.
He said some sites still need commissioning due to outstanding connections and equipment replacements, adding the planning and design phase ensures the systems can be fully operational soon.
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- Over 70 Goreangab children treated to free braids and haircuts
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
Windhoek-based hairdresser Teresa Mulombe Mupalu brought smiles to the 71 children at Goreangab’s Home of Good Hope by braiding and cutting their hair at no cost ahead of the new school term.
Mupalu, the founder of Hair by Mulombe, washed and braided the hair of 31 girls and gave fresh haircuts to 40 boys.
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- Former refugee defy Swapo eviction deadline
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
Members of former refugees repatriated to Namibia in 1989 have defied the eviction deadline issued by the ruling party for them to vacate its premises by 10h00 Tuesday.
The groups representatives, Julius Mukuve said they will not move, demanding to be handed the 2006 United Nations letter, instead of the verbal account of events they keep getting.
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- Top Score Of The Match | Liverpool vs Burnley
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- #TopScore of the match from this weekend's Liverpool vs Burnley ⚽
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- Gobabis teen accused of double murder was on holiday visit
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Ritta Lotto
Omaheke Regional Head of Community Policing, Chief Inspector Fina Sakajengenga, says the boy accused of killing 26-year-old Nacky Menatzick and her three-year-old daughter, Delanie Menatzick, on 9 January in Epako, Gobabis, was visiting his uncle’s house for the holiday when the incident occurred.
She told NewsOnOne that police have since confirmed the minor is 15 years old, not 13 as initially reported, and that he remains in custody as investigations continue.
According to Sakajengenga, investigations revealed that the 15-year-old suspect had gone to his uncle’s house, where the incident took place, to stay for the holiday.
She said that both his parents reside in Epako, Gobabis.
Sakajengenga also said the reason for the incident has not yet been clarified.
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- Over 140 divorce cases listed on Monday's High Court Roll
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- 3:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Eric Mhunduru
About 144 divorce cases were listed on the Windhoek High Court's day rolls and scheduled to be heard on Monday.
The high number in a day raised concern with social commentator, Ngamane Karuaihe-Upi, who says this was due to a lack of pre-marriage orientation.
This is despite the existence of the Dissolution of Marriages Act, 2024 that still awaits official activation.
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- Former Namibian refugees refuse to vacate Swapo headquarters
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
Former Namibian refugees who have been camping outside the Swapo party’s national headquarters say since their concerns have not been heard they will not vacate.
This is according to group spokesperson, Aina Kalimba Angula, following a Swapo directive instructing them to remove their tents and belongings by Tuesday 10h00.
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- Tafel Talks Liverpool vs Burnley
- Runtime
- 6:17
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- #TafelTalks from this weekend's Liverpool vs Burnley ⚽ Rewatch the full match on https://f.mtr.cool/hztaavngvt
The English Premier League on OneAfrica is brought to you Tafel Lager #NowWeAreTalking #TafelTalks
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- Works ministry moves to tighten procurement oversight and housing management
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Selma Taapopi
The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has called for reforms within his ministry, warning that inefficiencies particularly in the procurement unit will no longer be tolerated.
Addressing the ministry’s senior management and staff on Thursday, Nekundi stressed the need for improved efficiency, accountability and stricter adherence to procedures.
The minister also spoke on reforms in the management of government flats, highlighting the long standing failure to enforce lease agreements between the state and tenants, despite clear contractual obligations governing maintenance.
According to the ministry, tenants are required to carry out certain repairs within specified time frames and to comply with regulations that prohibit practices such as hanging laundry on balconies or converting garages into storage areas.
Nekundi further expressed concern over the poor state of the living envir...
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- City Police warn public against rising seasonal scams
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
City Police Head of Public Relations, Marcelline Murapo, has warned residents to remain vigilant against a rise in scams during January, particularly those linked to fake house rentals, school placements, and tertiary institution registrations.
Murapo said scammers are taking advantage of the seasonal demand for accommodation, school placements, and tertiary registrations by targeting desperate residents.
She noted that in the case of school placements, some parents, eager to secure spaces for their children, fall victim to individuals falsely claiming to be school officials.
Murapo urged parents to apply for school placements on time and to only engage directly with school authorities to avoid being scammed.
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- Government to implement mentorship programme to oversee Youth Fund
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Envaalde Matheus
The finance ministry will roll out regional mentorship programs, coordinated through the governors' offices, to oversee Youth Fund projects and prevent misuse of funds.
Ministry spokesperson, Wilson Shikoto, says successful applicants have begun training and creating jobs, supporting the President’s call for youth and self employment.
Shikoto said during February, successful applicants will be announced, including candidates applying through the Development Bank of Namibia, adding that this will be done continuously in groups, as they are being processed.
Shikoto said the Fund remains open for applications, with no fixed deadline, and submissions will be accepted throughout the year.
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- Nekundi defends Intercape crackdown
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Selma Taapopi
Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has defended the decision to ban and fine Intercape Namibia for transporting passengers within the country using foreign-registered vehicles during the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
As a result, the public transport operator was fined N$4 000 for operating at least nine buses.
They were also ordered to immediately cease operations for violating Section 70(3) of the Roads Traffic and Transport Act of 1999, which prohibits cabotage operations without a valid cross-border permit.
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- Namibia set to strengthen cybercrime laws in 2026
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Ritta Lotto
Information minister, Emma Theofelus, says the Cyber Crime Bill is in its final stages of drafting at the government legal drafters.
She said, once it's passed with careful consideration of cases such as the six-youth arrested in a scamming syndicate in Myanmar, it will safeguard Namibia's cyberspace and strengthen existing legal frameworks.
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- Illegal sand miners may face jail, heavy fines and prosecution
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Envaalde Matheus
The environment ministry is drafting new regulations that will see illegal sand and gravel miners face heavy fines, prosecution, equipment seizures and possible jail time, aimed at curbing illegal mining and enforcing compliance.
Environment Commissioner Timoteus Mufeti said there will be stakeholder consultations across several regions from 19 January to 4 February on the draft Environmental Management Amendment Bill, and proposed sand and gravel mining regulations.
Responding to questions by NewsOnOne, Mufeti said the draft rules will also require mandatory fencing and rehabilitation of pits, proper payment systems, and stricter checks on trucks transporting sand without valid permits.
Mufeti said the new regulations are needed as uncontrolled sand mining has caused deaths, destroyed infrastructure, and sparked conflicts between communities, leaders, and operators due to widespread non-compliance.
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- Civil servants up-in-arms over pension-backed home loans control
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Ludorf Iyambo
Some beneficiaries of the Government Institutions Pension Fund’s (GIPF) Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme have argued that their retirement savings are under the control of a third party-administrators.
In an interview with NewsOnOne, Haundjondjo Moses, who is also a civil servant said they are being forced to borrow their own money through intermediaries rather than receiving funds directly from GIPF.
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- Top ordinary level and AS performers a source of pride: Steenkamp
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
Education minister Steenkamp said the top 20 performers in the 2025 ordinary level and advanced subsidiary examinations should serve as a source of pride and motivation for everyone involved in education.
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- Namibian youths willingly lured to become scamming agents in Thailand
- Runtime
- 1:56
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- By: Ritta Lotto
A family member of one of the six Namibian youths arrested in Myanmar, Dr. Bernard Haufiku, says the Malaysian embassy says the youngsters were coerced by a syndicate with a promise to work in Thailand, only to end up in Myanmar where they were to be used as agents to scam people.
Haufiku told NewsOnOne however the youngsters were well aware of the risks and deliberately avoided keeping their exact locations known.
“I tried on behalf of the family when Immanuel’s brother told me that Immanuel was apparently leaving for Thailand, but by the time he told me, Immanuel had already boarded the plane from South Africa. I tried his number several times, but he wouldn’t pick up. One of the staff members at the Namibian Embassy in Malaysia, who was dealing with them, told me that Immanuel instructed her not to tell me where he was. They were very difficult to reach, moving from place to place, disappearing before they were arrested...
