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De-risking reforms position Namibia as emerging green hydrogen leader
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- De-risking reforms position Namibia as emerging green hydrogen leader
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Hertha Ekandjo
Namibia’s rapid progress in green hydrogen development is the result of deliberate de-risking reforms that have created clarity, credibility and investor confidence, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Phillipus Katamelo, said over the weekend.
Katamelo was speaking at the 16th Session of the Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, which was held under the theme “Powering Humanity: Renewable Energy for Shared Prosperity.”
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- EExperts urge rehabilitation for 13-year-old Epako double murder suspect
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Ritta Lotto
Windhoek based Clinical Psychologist, Shaun Whittaker, says a 13-year-old who commits a serious crime cannot be treated as an adult offender and should fall under the juvenile justice system, which focuses on rehabilitation and restorative justice, rather than long-term imprisonment.
This comes after a 13-year-old boy was arrested on Friday in Epako, near Gobabis, for allegedly fatally stabbing 26-year-old Nacky Menatzick and her three-year-old daughter, Delanie Menatzick, inside their home.
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- IPC parliamentarian slams Presidential authority over speaker’s leave approval
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Member of Parliament Milunga Lizazi has criticised a presidential proclamation granting the President authority to approve the leave of absence of the Speaker of the National Assembly.
Lizazi who is the party’s shadow minister for justice and labour relations said there is no legal basis for the President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to assume such powers.
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- Grootfontein council plans bricks manufacturing plant
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Envaalde Matheus
Grootfontein’s new town council plans to set up an interlock, brick and paving manufacturing plant, a project expected to create over 1 500 jobs.
Council chairperson, Bennet Namaseb, says the initiative aims to tackle the town’s unemployment crisis, where only 35% of residents have a stable income.
Namaseb said the plant will not only create jobs but also support infrastructure improvements, as the same blocks produced will be used to upgrade the town’s roads and pavements, build homes and contribute to municipal revenue.
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- Education minister demands integrity from schools
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Envaalde Matheus
Education minister Sanet Steenkamp has demanded integrity, fairness, and transparency from educators as the 2026 academic year begins.
Steenkamp made the remarks on Sunday in her message officially opening the new school year, warning that admissions must be handled ethically, be fully documented, be merit based and free of bribes, gifts or favoritism.
Steenkamp said any misconduct by educators or school staff undermines the ministry’s effort to restore public trust in the education system.
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- ShowSpeed’s visit uncertain as NCAA defends refusal to grant clearance
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Selma Taapopi
The arrival of American online streamer IShowSpeed in Namibia remains uncertain after the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority declined to issue overflight and landing clearances.
The NCAA explained that an application was submitted by an agent for an aircraft carrying 13 passengers and two pilots, which exceeded the passenger limit allowed under Government Notice No. 58 of 1998.
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- Two Zambian nationals arrested with illegal timber in Katima Mulilo
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Jackson Kunatela
Two Zambian nationals, aged 46 and 36, were arrested on Wednesday at Cowboy location in Katima Mulilo after police intercepted a vehicle carrying timber illegally.
Katima Mulilo police Station commander, chief inspector Charles Mayumbelo, said traffic officers stopped the unroadworthy vehicle.
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- Mutilated Ondangwa man likely died from suffocation says police
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Ritta Lotto
Oshana Regional Crime Investigation Coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Frederick Ndjadila says investigations have revealed that 41-year-old Salom Nikanor died by suffocation.
Nikanor was murdered in Ondangwa last Sunday and the suspect, Andreas Sunday Kanyanga cut open his scrotum, removed the testicles and burnt them together with the razor blade he used in the act.
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- Speed-point machine theft hampers card payments at Goreangab service station
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
Goreangab shell service station site supervisor, Japhet Magongo says they are facing serious operational challenges, after their only speed-point machine was stolen earlier this month.
Magongo said they still await feedback from Standard bank Namibia, who are the custodians of the stolen speed-point after submitting a declaration and the CCTV footage of the day of the theft.
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- NamBTS declares national blood supply crisis
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Ritta Lotto
NamBTS Public Relations Officer, Frieda Vatileni-Asino, told NewsOnOne that the country’s blood supply has dropped to a critical low, adding that there is currently only enough blood to supply hospitals nationwide for three days.
She said ideally there should be enough blood to last at least 12 days and warns that the shortage places patients who depend on life-saving transfusions at serious risk.
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- First Gentleman calls for united effort to combat suicide among youth
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
Namibia’s First Gentleman, Denga Ndaitwah, has called on organisations nationally to join hands in the fight against suicide, particularly among young people.
This comes after the Namibian Police reported that nationwide seven suicide cases and one attempted suicide have taken place since the beginning of the year.
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- Schools full across Windhoek as late enrolment closes
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Hertha Ekandjo
Several schools across Windhoek have reached full capacity and are no longer accepting late enrolments, leaving many parents scrambling to find placements for their children.
School principals confirmed that their institutions cannot take in additional learners after reaching maximum capacity for the 2026 academic year.
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- Lower rainfall expected as climate patterns shift
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Ludorf Iyambo
Namibia is expected to receive less rainfall between January and March compared to last year, as changing global climate patterns continue to influence weather conditions across the country.
This was revealed by meteorological technician Charlene Binga in an interview with NewsonOne, during which she outlined the rainfall outlook and what communities and farmers should expect in the coming months.
Binga explained that Namibia is currently under La Niña conditions, which usually bring more rain. However, she said these conditions will not last long.
She added that the country is moving into a neutral phase, before likely shifting to early El Niño conditions later in the season, which are normally linked to reduced rainfall.
Binga said the seasonal forecast, the period from January to March, which is the peak of the rainy season, is expected to bring normal rainfall to many eastern parts of th...
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- Farm 508 residents still without land occupation certificates
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
One year after flood-affected victims were relocated to Farm 508 in Windhoek’s Goreangab from Otjomuise, residents say they still do not have land occupation certificates, leaving uncertainty over ownership and whether the relocation is permanent.
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- Suicide cases recorded this month deeply concerning says activist
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
A community activist working to address Gender-Based Violence has called on law enforcement to prioritise building trust as well
as confidence among men and women, who may exhibit suicidal tendencies.
Zackary Itodo emphasised the need to offer sympathy and assurance about their rights to speak out when experiencing depression.
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- FPolice commend public for good behaviour during 2025 festive season
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Hertha Ekandjo
The Namibian Police have commended the public for their good behaviour during the festive season, noting that crime levels were lower compared to previous years.
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- Government to issue unified response after Canada cautions tourists on crime
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- 2:02
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Envaalde Matheus
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says it is working towards a unified response following a travel advisory issued by Canada, cautioning its citizens about crime risks when visiting Namibia.
The ministry’s spokesperson, Vilho Hangula, told NewsOnOne discussions are expected to take place soon, after which the government will decide, which office will officially respond to the advisory.
Hangula said the matter involves several government stakeholders, adding the ministry has requested a meeting with the safety and security and international relations mininistries to collectively assess the advisory and agree on a coordinated position.
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- NDP to hold national conference to review elections performance
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
National Democratic Party (NDP) leader Martin Lukato says the party will host a two-day national conference to assess its performance at both regional and national levels. He said the deliberations will also focus on proposed amendments to the party’s constitution.
Without providing specific dates, Lukato said the conference is expected to take place later this year in Otjiwarongo, in the Otjozondjupa Region.
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- Activist urges parents to prioritise children's school needs
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Ritta Lotto
Activist, Zachary Itodo, has urged parents to put school-related expenses first as the academic year resumes.
Itodo's call comes after reports that some parents are neglecting their responsibilities, following heavy festive season spending, leaving children’s right to quality education at risk.
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- IPC calls for penalties as Eveline Street roadworks drag on
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) shadow minister of works and transport, Nelson Kalangula, has called for stricter action against road contractors who fail to complete projects on time without valid reasons, suggesting penalties or possible blacklisting.
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His remarks follow delays to roadworks along Eveline Street in Greenwell Matongo, which were scheduled for completion in December by contractor Ndakalimwe Investment but remain unfinished.
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- Analysts cite Venezuela–US conflict as warning for Namibia’s oil ambitions
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Envaalde Matheus
Political analysts say Namibia must study Venezuela’s experience as it prepares to enter the global oil and gas market by becoming an oil producer.
They warn that oil wealth can attract foreign pressure, geopolitical competition, and economic interference if not managed through strong governance, balanced diplomacy, and transparent institutions.
The Venezuela–US conflict escalated on Saturday after the United States attacked and captured the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
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- Nashandi's twin expresses satisfaction over bail denial
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- By: Maria Namupala
Juno Nashandi, the twin brother of the injured Iikokola headman, I-Ben has expressed satisfaction with the Ondangwa Magistrate’s decision to deny bail to the 59-year-old man accused in a deadly shooting incident that took place last Friday.
The accused, Sinskus Johannes, allegedly shot and killed Onelago village headman Sam Nepando, while also injuring the Iikokola headman and National Planning Commission Executive Director, I-Ben Nashandi.
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- City of Windhoek warns against vandalising road divider rails
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
City of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya has cautioned members of the public against vandalising and removing road divider rails, warning that such actions significantly increase the risk of road accidents.
This follows reports of people removing the rails and crossing roads at undesignated points, creating dangerous shortcuts that have resulted in pedestrians being knocked down in Windhoek.
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- Motorists pledge to adhere to road rules this festive season
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Envaalde Matheus
As the festive season approaches, NewsOnOne took to the streets of Windhoek to speak to some road users about road safety.
Several drivers we spoke to are urging fellow road users to prioritise safety, warning that long distances, fatigue and alcohol use remain major risks on the country’s roads.
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- New NIMT board should safeguard institutional credibility, says Steenkamp
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Selma Taapopi
The education minister, Sanet Steenkamp has called on the newly appointed Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology board, to restore full operational and governance compliance at the institution.
Steenkamp made the call during the nine-members board’s inauguration in Windhoek this week.
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- Zambezi governor refuses UDP secession petition
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Jackson Kunatela
Zambezi regional governor, Dorothy Kabula-Mareka, on Wednesday refused to accept a petition from the United Democratic Party (UDP), which is demanding answers following previous submissions, including a secession call of the Zambezi region from the rest of the country. The petitions also demand the release of all Caprivi prisoners.
Kabula-Mareka said that after the UDP’s previous petition submission, she had forwarded it to the relevant authorities.
However, following a counter-demonstration on Monday by four traditional leaders opposing the party’s secession plans, she referred the party to seek their answers from their respective traditional leaders.
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- Minister Envaalde
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Minister urges shift from leisure to business tourism
By: Envaalde Matheus
Tourism minister, Indileni Daniel, has called for a shift beyond a leisure-only tourism model to one that also embraces business tourism, saying the move is critical for economic diversification, investment attraction and job creation.
Daniel made the call on Tuesday in Windhoek at the launch of the Namibian Convention Bureau, as the country’s tourism sector rebounds to over one million visitors after the COVID-19 slump.
She said Namibia can no longer rely on leisure tourism alone, arguing that meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions tourism offers higher economic returns and job-creation potential, in line with the country’s 500 000-job target.
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- Minibus driver beats odds to earn first qualification
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Rosina Ngesheya
A 34-year-old Windhoek minibus taxi driver, Shuufeni Amadhila, has earned his first qualification in nurse-midwife at Welwitchia University, more than a decade after completing Grade 12.
Amadhila completed his studies while working full-time as a minibus driver to support himself and his family.
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- WHO contributes N$2.1 million to polio vaccination campaign
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Selma Taapopi
The World Health Organisation on Monday in Rundu contributed N$2.1 million to support an ongoing polio vaccination campaign.
The campaign was launched in the Kavango East and Kavango West regions and is scheduled to run until the 18th of December.
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- Katima Mulilo Hospital treats over 1000 orthopedic patients since 2024
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Ritta Lotto
Katima Mulilo Hospital's new Orthopedic Technical Services department has treated over 1 000 patients since opening in October last year, after the hospital hired an Orthotist who is also a Prosthetist.
Patients that normally had to be referred to hospitals in Rundu, Windhoek or Oshakati, can now be assessed at Katima Mulilo Hospital, and the measurements for prosthetics, orthotics, wheelchairs and other assistive devices needed sent to Rundu where they are produced before being sent back to Katima Mulilo Hospital.
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- Media urged to ethically report on GBV matters to protect survivors
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Ritta Lotto
United Nations Resident Coordinator, Hopolang Phororo says journalists have a critical role in shaping public understanding of gender-based violence, report ethically and protect survivors’ dignity.
She made the remarks at the Journalist GBV ‘Do No Harm’ training session in Windhoek on Tuesday.
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- Kabeer Jagot to relocate to Cape Town to play football
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Petrus Amutenya
After playing in the FC Kapstadt Cup 2025 in South Africa in October, 16-year-old Namibian footballer, Kabeer Jagot, was scouted by that club to play in South Africa, and he will permanently move there in January 2026.
Jagot started his football career at Ramblers Academy at the age of 9, and later moved to AC Academy at the age of 10, winning multiple tournaments and competing in the MTC HopSol Youth Soccer League under 13 team.
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- Eight months on, Okahandja child murder cases remain unresolved
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
Eight months after three girls namely Ingrid Maasdorp, Roslin Fabian, and Beyoncé !Kharuxas were found murdered in Okahandja between April and May 2025, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been apprehended.
The brutal killings, which occurred within the space of one month, continue to haunt the town and the nation, as families and community members demand answers.
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- Zambezi traditional leaders join protest opposing UDP secession
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Jackson Kunatela
The Zambezi traditional authorities, on Monday, joined about 30 demonstrators who handed a petition to the Zambezi Regional Governor, protesting against the United Democratic Party secession of that region from the rest of Namibia.
Reading a petition on behalf of the Mashi Traditional Authority, Ravent Siswaniso said they condemn any form of secessionist agenda in the region.
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- Fewer 2025 labour protests signal improved worker stability says analyst
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Envaalde Matheus
Labour analyst, Sydwill Scholtz, says 2025 recorded a noticeable decline in strikes and labour unrest, signalling improved worker stability, although concerns remain around fair pay and compliance with the new minimum wage.
Scholtz says however, the recent magistrates’ strike exposed persistent grievances among government employees, particularly around fair remuneration.
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- Psychologist warns childhood abuse can lead to re-victimisation in adulthood
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Ritta Lotto
Local psychologist Dr. Emma Nafuka says survivors of childhood sexual abuse often face a higher risk or re-victmisation later in life .
Speaking to NewsOnOne, Nafuka explained that early emotional neglect, poor attachment and family silence create vulnerabilities that continue into adulthood, shaping how survivors cope and how they navigate relationships.
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- Namibia to lead Africa in major nuclear test–ban exercise
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Selma Taapopi
Cabinet has approved Namibia’s plan to carry out the first Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organisation’s (CTBTO’s)Integrated Field Exercise in Swakopmund in October 2026.
This makes Namibia the first African country to host the biggest and complex operation.
The exercise will bring about 250 experts and dignitaries to the country and will test CTBTO’s readiness to conduct on-site inspections once the treaty comes into force.
The CTBTO is an international body that works to prevent countries from secretly conducting nuclear weapon tests.
Namibia’s diplomat in Austria Nortin Titus said the agreement supports environmental protection and reduces the push for nuclear weapons.
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- Planning commission faces difficulty in tracking employment data
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Envaalde Matheus
National Planning Commission director general Kaire Mbuende said the commission has difficulty tracing statistics on employment created under the new administration due to fragmented data across sectors.
Speaking during the Namibia Statistics Agency Board annual general meeting on Thursday in Windhoek, Mbuende said ministries sit on valuable data that never reaches the agency.
Mbuende said the absence of mandatory data-sharing is crippling national planning, adding that the gap must be fixed urgently.
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- City Police demolishes the True Gospel of Salvation Ministry church
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
The Windhoek City Police last week demolished the True Gospel of Salvation Ministry, located in the Brendan Simbwaye settlement near Ongos Valley in Windhoek.
According to the co-owner of the three-year-old makeshift church, Dengu Abisai, they were neither provided with any formal explanation nor documentation by the city officials who carried out the destruction act.
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- Khomas Ratepayers’ Association seeks audience with newly elected Windhoek council
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
The Khomas Residents and Ratepayers’ Association spokesperson, Shaun Gariseb, has submitted a letter to the newly elected City of Windhoek Council, requesting an audience with them towards the end of February 2026.
The letter, shared with NewsOnOne, outlines ten focus areas to be deliberated on during the proposed meeting, which vary from the Redforce Debt Management contract to unlawful blocking of electricity metres, among other issues.
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- UN highlights digital violence against female journalists in Namibia
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Ritta Lotto
The UN Gender Theme Group Chairperson, Erika Goldson says digital abuse targeting female journalists is a growing and urgent threat in Namibia.
She highlighted how AI-generated content, deepfakes, and online harassment undermine press freedom, human rights, and democratic accountability.
Goldson made the remarks in Windhoek on Tuesday, at the 2025 International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.
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- Labour minister urges support for legal drafters
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Ketemba Tjipepa
Justice and labour relations minister, Fillemon Immanuel, is calling for continuous training, recognition, and proper remuneration for Namibia’s legal drafters, saying their work underpins the country’s legal system.
He made the remarks at the launch of the legislative drafting manual on Monday in Windhoek.
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- Education ministry to brief the nation on free education next week
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- By: Envaalde Matheus
The education ministry will update the nation on Monday regarding the roll-out of free tertiary education, a policy that was announced by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the State of the Nation Address in April this year.
The government-appointed task force, which was mandated to refine the plan, has already submitted its recommendations.
In response to questions by NewsOnOne, the education ministry’s Deputy Executive Director, Edda Bohn, said plans for free university tuition and registration fees have already been developed and remain on track.
Academic professor, Johannes Coetzee, said free tertiary education could backfire, widening inequality as wealthy families still access top schools, while poor students remain stuck in failing government institutions, and the national budget faces more strain.
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- Ndengu pledges good governance as new Khomas Regional Council Chairperson
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- By: Josia Shigwedha
The newly elected chairperson of the Khomas Regional Council, Stefanus Ndengu, says the council will uphold strong standards of good governance under his leadership. He added that the council will manage public resources responsibly and transparently while keeping communities informed about its plans and decisions.
Ndengu made the remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of five newly elected regional councillors held in Windhoek on Friday for the 2025–2030 term.
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- Traditional leaders unhappy about exclusion from land taskforce
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- By: Envaalde Matheus
The Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) faction leader, Hoze Riruako, has slammed the new land taskforce for sidelining traditional leaders, saying the government lacks the capacity to manage policies from start to finish, yet keeps setting up committees that go nowhere.
Riruako was speaking at a media conference in Windhoek on Wednesday, aimed at addressing the Land Bill currently before Parliament, which he says lacks proper consultation and excludes grassroots communities.
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- Magistrates' back at work but unhappy with salary grading
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- 2:03
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
Magistrates 'and judges' association legal representative Florian Beukes said although magistrates have returned to work following weeks of go-slow strike, they are unhappy with the salary grading.
Beukes said the grading falls outside their salary scale which was proposed by the previous administration in 2023.
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- UM alumni association reaches out to John A. Pandeni's vulnerable residents
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- By: Selma Taapopi
The International University of Management (IUM) Alumni Association this week delivered food parcels to 50 vulnerable households in Windhoek's John A. Pandeni Constituency.
John A. Pandeni Constituency councillor-elect, John Moonde, said the selected households were identified as among those most in need.
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- Swapo MP says government funds alone will not shape youth
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- By: Jackson Kunatela
Swapo Member of Parliament, Austin Samunpwa, says youth development depends on character, discipline, and daily conduct, adding government support alone cannot build the nation.
Samunpwa made these remarks during the recent Seventh-Day Adventist Church Master Guide Investiture Service in Katima Mulilo.
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- IPC says it has more seats compared to 2020 elections
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- By: Josia Shigwedha
IPC spokesperson, Imms Nashinge, said the party has gained more seats, from just over 30 in 2020 to nearly 50 in the recently concluded regional council and local authority elections.
According to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) results, the party’s performance in local authority elections declined from 21% in 2020 to 15.01% this year, with the party losing dominance in Walvis Bay, Luderitz and Oniipa.
Nashinge said the party has grown significantly and is now represented in constituencies where it previously had no presence, including parts of the South and the Northern regions.
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- NamRA launches specialised K9 Unit to strengthen national border security
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- By: Terence Mukasa
The Namibia Revenue Agency has officially launched its specialised K9 Unit at Hosea Kutako International Airport, in an effort to strengthen the country’s border security and enforcement capacity.
The unit comprise of four dogs that will be stationed at the Trans-Kalahari border post while the other two will be based at the Hosea Kutako International Airport.
