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Nandi-Ndaitwah’s message on World Health Day: I pledge to prioritise long-term health

Health / Medical

Nandi-Ndaitwah’s message on World Health Day: I pledge to prioritise long-term health

The world celebrates the World Health Day on April 7, 2025. This year's theme is Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures. In her message marking the occasion, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her administration reaffirms its commitment to raising awareness and intensifying efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Below is the full speech: Furthermore, we pledge to prioritise women's long-term health and well-being and promote effective investments that enhance the health […]

Aranos woman loses over N$840,000 to fraud

Crime

Aranos woman loses over N$840,000 to fraud

By: Hertha Ekandjo A case of fraud is under police investigation following an incident that occurred on Friday, April 4, 2025, between 16h00 and 17h00 at Farm Wolftoon, near Aranos. According to police, a 48-year-old Namibian woman was contacted telephonically by a person who identified himself as an employee of Telecom Namibia. Accord to the police report, the suspect allegedly informed the complainant that her WIFI system needed to be […]

Fatal crash claims one life near Oranjemund

Crime

Fatal crash claims one life near Oranjemund

By: Hertha Ekandjo A case of culpable homicide, as well as reckless and/or negligent driving, is under investigation following a fatal accident on the MR118 road between Oranjemund and Rosh Pinah. The incident occurred on Saturday, 5 April 2025, at approximately 21h00, about 40 km from Oranjemund. It is alleged that the 35-year-old male driver of a white Chevrolet sedan lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. According […]

Two arrested for stock theft in Aranos

Crime

Two arrested for stock theft in Aranos

By: Hertha Ekandjo Two Namibian men, aged 24 and 28, were arrested in connection with a case of stock theft valued at N$3000. The incident occurred on Friday, 4 April 2025, between 17h00 and 18h00 at Farm Mersa, Aranos. It is alleged that the suspects unlawfully entered a farm camp and slaughtered two sheep without the owner’s consent. According to the police, no recovery has been made thus far. Investigations […]

Usakos teenager (18) arrested for the murder of six family members, including a 90-year-old

Crime

Usakos teenager (18) arrested for the murder of six family members, including a 90-year-old

Erongo police have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the death of six family members in Usakos on Saturday, March 5, 2025. A police report says the teenager used an axe to murder the six before setting the house in the Hakhaseb location on fire. The deceased are Elisabeth Naruses (90), Fenny Naruses, an 18 Grade 11 learner at Usakos Junior Secondary School, Ibra Naruses (6), Raunisha Boer (6), Rachel […]

NamRA to honour top taxpayers and compliant traders

Business / Economics

NamRA to honour top taxpayers and compliant traders

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) will host a special event on Monday to recognise and celebrate the most contributing and compliant taxpayers. This marks the fourth edition of the Taxpayer Trader Appreciation Day, an event that aims to honour those who have consistently met their tax obligations and contributed to Namibia’s revenue base. Steven Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze, NamRA’s Chief Strategic Communications Officer, explained that the selection process for […]

EENGHUNDANA DOKUYELE

Ounona veli 3 vakwatwapo noku dipawa koluvadi moshitopolwa sha Kavango west

Oshiwambo

Ounona veli 3 vakwatwapo noku dipawa koluvadi moshitopolwa sha Kavango west

Ounona veli 3 kamwe kena omido 4, 5 no 13 okwa ova xulifa konima eshi taku lopotwa vakwatwa kokashelu momukunda Katenture,   tauhangwa moshitopolwa sha Kavango East. Oo eli Commander wopolifi elilepo oshitopolwa omo mwaningilwa oshiningwanima, Commissioner Andreas Haingura okwa koleka oshiningwanima koikundaneki tati oshiponga oshaloka metitatu. Okwati okanona ko kakadona komido 10, oko yoo kali pamwe na vakwao ovo vakwatwapo koluvadi koo okaxupa noka twalwa koshipangelo sha Andara oko […]

Namibia adimbuluka efiku lo TB mounyuni

Oshiwambo

Namibia adimbuluka efiku lo TB mounyuni

Omunambelewa omukulunhu elilepo oshikondo shouhaku moshitopolwa sha Zambezi Woita Kapumburu, okwati onghalo yomukifi wo malaria ota yeende no kuya pombada moshitopolwa okudja pehovelo la March. Kapumburu edi okwe dipopila komudingonoko wa Nakabolelwa,ta haungwa moshikadjo hoololo sha   Kabbe South, omo mwadimbulukilwa efiku lomukifi wo TB onghela. Kapumburu okwati omuvalu wovanhu vedulife po 2,000 ohava lopotwa vaningwa oihakanwa oshivike keshe moshitopolwa osho tati ota sheetififfa omalimbililo. Okwati fiyo opapa ovanhu vedulife […]

Iigwana ya hangana oyina omaipulo koolopota dhomadhipago gaakwashigwana mo Sudan

Oshiwambo

Iigwana ya hangana oyina omaipulo koolopota dhomadhipago gaakwashigwana mo Sudan

Omukuluntu guuthemba womuntu miigwana ya hangana Volker Turks nena okwati okuna omaipulo koolopota dhopadhipago gaakwashigwana mo Khartoum,oshilandopangelo sha Sudan oshiwike sha piti,sho sha kuthwako ketanga lyopakwiita kaakwiita yo Rapid Support forces. Onzonkundana yo AFP oya lopota kutya Turk okwati oolopota dhomahdipago gaakwashigwana moshilandopangelo pafekelo kutya otaya longele kumwe naakwiita yo RSF otadhi piyaganeke. O RSF tayi kwatelwa komeho ku Mohamed Hamdan Daglo oya kala tayi konditha etanga lyegameno,tali kwatelwa komeho […]

Hungary okwa tseyitha ta zimo mo ICC

Oshiwambo

Hungary okwa tseyitha ta zimo mo ICC

Hungary nena okwati ota zimo mo international Criminal Court,sho Prime minister Viktor Orban eedhilile mbushe miilonga gwa Israel Benjamin Netanyahu,ngoka ompangu yemu pe ombedhi yiimbuluma iinenene mo Gaza. Etseyitho lyepangelo noshikumungu shoku zamo shomumvo gumwe olyeya sho Orban eedhilile Netanyahu moshilandopangelo Budapest molweendo lwe lotango mo Europe okuza mo 2023. Netanyahu okwa hiywa mu November,konima yesiku sho ICC yemupe omukanda mangepo omolwa iimbuluma yiita. Onzonkundana yo AFP oya lopota kutya […]

Opena ompumbwe yeendelela yetsokumwe lyiipindi iipe na America ,sho omupresitend Donald Trump a tulapo iihohela kiinima tayi kuthwa mo South Africa-Ramaposa

Oshiwambo

Opena ompumbwe yeendelela yetsokumwe lyiipindi iipe na America ,sho omupresitend Donald Trump a tulapo iihohela kiinima tayi kuthwa mo South Africa-Ramaposa

Iihohela iipe ya America yoo % 30 kiinima tayi kuthwa mo South Africa oshili eipulo, nosha kalelapo ompumbwe yeendelela yetsokumwe lyiipindi epe,shiikwatelela kombelewa yomupresitend Cyril Ramaposa nena. America okuli kuume kopaipindi omunene na America eli ponomola ontiyali,niilonga omayovi omathele oya hupila muukumwe mbuka,niiyenditho yili mokati kiinima ya simana mbyoka south africa ha tumu pondje yoshilongo. Omupresitend Cyril Ramaposa okwati south Africa onkee iitulamo muukumwe wiipindi na America,sho omupresitend Donald Trump […]

Aatembuki yaheyali ya hulithile momeya kokatuntu ka Lesbos mo Greece

Oshiwambo

Aatembuki yaheyali ya hulithile momeya kokatuntu ka Lesbos mo Greece

Aantu yaheyali,mwa kwatelwa aanona yaali oya hulitha,nomilongo mbali nayatatu oya hupithwa nena, sho ombautu ya humbata aatembuki ya ningine kokatuntu ka Greek kedhina Lesbos. Aagameni yokomunkulofuta oyatu omidhimba ne odhiitsuwa tango mefuta lya Aegean,ashike konima yolukongo,dhilwe ndatu odhiitsuwa. Ombautu okwali ya humbata aantu 30 noya ningine oshinano oshinano oshishona okuza komunkulofuta goshishiindalondo Turkey. Onzonkundana yo AFP oya lopota kutya mokati kaamboka ya hulitha,aakiintu yane,okamati nokakadhona, Omanga uukwatya wayalwe yatatu inaawu […]

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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

NUST’s research funding surpasses N$1b

Namibia

NUST’s research funding surpasses N$1b

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)’s research funding has surpassed more than N$1 billion over the last five years, coupled with the graduation of more than 4000 postgraduate students, including honours, master's and PhD students. The institution’s revenue has surpassed N$1 billion consecutively over the past two years. Speaking during the institution’s official opening of 2025 academic year, NUST Vice-chancellor Erold Naomab said NUST has […]

Namibia launches scaleup initiative to boost startup growth

Namibia

Namibia launches scaleup initiative to boost startup growth

By: Hertha Ekandjo The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), and various stakeholders have launched ScaleUp Namibia (SUN), a strategic initiative aimed at fostering innovation, accelerating startup growth, and positioning Namibia as a global leader in emerging solutions. The initiative responds to challenges businesses face in Namibia’s startup ecosystem, particularly difficulties in scaling beyond domestic markets. Limited commercialization platforms, restricted […]

Namibia Ranked Among World’s Slowest in Internet Speed

Namibia

Namibia Ranked Among World’s Slowest in Internet Speed

  Namibia ranks 143rd out of 152 countries in the this year's Speedtest Global Index by Ookla, making it one of the slowest globally for internet speed. Additionally, the country performs poorly in digital quality, e-security, and e-governance, according to Surfshark’s 2024 index. Tannan Groenewald is the Head of Data & Analytics at Cirrus Capital, he weighed in on this: We also spoke with Texpert Nrupesh Soni for his opinion […]

Namibia ranks among slowest for Internet speed, experts weigh in

Namibia

Namibia ranks among slowest for Internet speed, experts weigh in

Image contributed by: Cirrus Capital Namibia has been ranked among the world's slowest for internet speed, placing 143rd out of 152 countries in the 2025 Speedtest Global Index by Ookla. The country also performs poorly in digital quality, e-security, and e-governance, according to Surfshark's 2024 Digital Quality of Life Index. Technology and economic experts say the ranking reveals long-standing issues in the country’s internet infrastructure, with concerns over limited competition […]

Paratus Confirms Akira Ransomware Attack

Namibia

Paratus Confirms Akira Ransomware Attack

  Paratus has confirmed in its latest statement that it fell victim to a ransomware attack by the cybercriminal group Akira on 13 February this year. The attackers reportedly accessed approximately 84GB of internal company data, but Paratus assured customers that cloud backups remain encrypted and secure. The company syas it is currently working with international cybersecurity experts to assess the extent of the breach and implement necessary countermeasures.  

Paratus Namibia Reports Cybersecurity Breach as expert weighs in

Business / Economics

Paratus Namibia Reports Cybersecurity Breach as expert weighs in

Paratus Namibia has confirmed a cybersecurity breach compromising its internal IT systems, raising concerns over data security within the telecommunications sector. In a statement to the Namibia Securities Exchange, the company disclosed that unauthorized activity had been detected, prompting an immediate investigation. As cybersecurity threats intensify globally, technology expert Nrupesh Soni underscores the urgent need for businesses to fortify their digital defenses against potential breaches.  

ENTERTAINMENT

Cambridge Dictionary chooses “Manifest” as 2024’s Word of the Year

Entertainment

Cambridge Dictionary chooses “Manifest” as 2024’s Word of the Year

The word "manifest" has been picked as Cambridge Dictionary's word of the year for 2024. The term has gained traction on social media and was looked up almost 130-thousand times on the Cambridge Dictionary website this year. Lexicographers say the term, to manifest, has evolved to mean to imagine achieving something you want, believing that doing so will make it more likely to happen. Last year's word was "hallucinate".

French actor Gerard Depardieu goes on trial

Entertainment

French actor Gerard Depardieu goes on trial

French screen legend Gerard Depardieu went on trial on Monday charged with sexual assault. The 75-year-old denies assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. His legal team said he was not well enough to be physically present in court on the opening day.  

SA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations

Entertainment

SA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations

South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has confirmed the cancellation of documents belonging to Chidimma Adetshina's mother. Schreiber told the SABC that Adetshina, now Miss Universe Nigeria, is not guilty of immigration violations, as she was an infant.     Adetshina withdrew from the Miss SA pageant amid scrutiny over her citizenship.

Top Gun: Maverick flight instructor dies in plane crash

Entertainment

Top Gun: Maverick flight instructor dies in plane crash

The flight instructor who trained actors in the 2022 Top Gun: Maverick movie has died in a small plane crash during an air show in New Mexico. Chuck Coleman was the only person on board the two-seat monoplane when it went down while performing aerobatics. Coleman was an engineer, aerobatic and test pilot with more than ten-thousand hours of flight time.

Siya and Rachel Kolisi announce divorce after 10 years

Africa

Siya and Rachel Kolisi announce divorce after 10 years

South African rugby star Siya Kolisi and his wife, Rachel, have announced their divorce after over a decade together, leaving fans heartbroken. Known for sharing their love and family life on social media, the couple was admired as one of the country's power pairs. BBC Africa reports that their split has shocked many fans, sparking a frenzy on social media. The couple has requested respect and privacy as they navigate […]

HEALTH / MEDICAL

Nandi-Ndaitwah’s message on World Health Day: I pledge to prioritise long-term health

Health / Medical

Nandi-Ndaitwah’s message on World Health Day: I pledge to prioritise long-term health

The world celebrates the World Health Day on April 7, 2025. This year's theme is Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures. In her message marking the occasion, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her administration reaffirms its commitment to raising awareness and intensifying efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Below is the full speech: Furthermore, we pledge to prioritise women's long-term health and well-being and promote effective investments that enhance the health […]

Health / Medical

Controversial Red Line case struck from court

By: Ellen Shihepo The High Court has struck the Red Line case by Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader Job Amupanda against the Ministry of Agriculture and seven other defendants. Presiding Judge Shafimana Ueitele ruled that Amupanda failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that the Red Line is unconstitutional. Judge Ueitele dismissed the case, absolving all defendants. He stated that the search for Amupanda’s vehicle on May 17, 2021, was a […]

Health / Medical

Health minister Luvindao surprise visits to Katutura Hospital

By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao made her first public appearance with an unannounced visit to Katutura Health Centre at earlier this morning at 07h00. The visit aimed to assess the real conditions on the ground, allowing her to hear firsthand from patients and healthcare workers. During the visit, patients shared concerns about extended waiting times, delays in receiving test results, and the overall urgency […]

Health / Medical

MIT donates equipment worth N$ 1.7 million to Vocational Training Centers

By: Ludorf Iyambo The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT), through the National Ozone Unit (NOU) and with the support of the Cooling Programme for Southern Africa (CooPSA), has donated equipment valued at N$1,650,710.33 to four Vocational Training Centers (VTCs) on Monday. Sikongo Haihambo, MIT’s Executive Director, told News on One the contribution aims to enhance technical training in the safe handling of refrigerants, with a particular focus on the […]

Health / Medical

OB-GYN Practice and BeFree Cares clinic form health care partnership

  By: Ellen Shihepo The Private Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology Practice (OB-GYN Practice) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the BeFree Cares Clinic yesterday at the BeFree youth campus in Katutura, Winhdoek. The MoU formalised a collective commitment to bridge gaps in essential obstetrics and gynaecological healthcare for women and girls in vulnerable communities. The partnership was first formulated when 112 women received screening during and OB-GYN outreach […]

Namibia ranks 13th in Africa for colorectal cancer

Health / Medical

Namibia ranks 13th in Africa for colorectal cancer

    "Early detection is critical."   WINDHOEK, 13 March – Colorectal cancer (CRC) is on the rise across Africa, with over 70,000 new cases and 46,000 deaths recorded in 2022. While Africa’s overall CRC rates remain below global averages, projections indicate a sharp increase by 2050. Southern Africa, including Namibia, has some of the highest CRC rates on the continent. According to Rolf Hansen, the CEO of the Cancer […]

ENVIRONMENT

Agriculture officials face challenges to combat armyworms and locusts in Zambezi

Environment

Agriculture officials face challenges to combat armyworms and locusts in Zambezi

By: Hertha Ekandjo Ministry of Agriculture officials deployed to combat the locust invasion and fall armyworm outbreak in the Zambezi region do not have enough or reliable vehicles to access areas affected by the outbreak. The Directorate of Agricultural Production, Extension, and Engineering Services dispatched three teams, each comprising three members, to 16 affected following reports from farmers about the outbreak in mid-January this year. However, Chief Agricultural Scientific Officer […]

Environment

Schlettwein says land bill must address colonial land disparities

https://youtu.be/GW6BdAzCi_s   By: Envaalde Matheus The former agriculture minister, Calle Schlettwein, says the land bill must tackle the country’s skewed land ownership structure. The land bill is designed to unify and streamline land governance by consolidating laws governing communal and commercial land into a single legal framework. Schlettwein said the bill elapsed due to the prolonged formulation process and had to be tabled at the end of the 7th National […]

Business / Economics

Japanese government donates agro-inputs to Kavango East region

https://youtu.be/ZhvokrCwyHU   By: Ellen Shihepo The Japanese government in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and ministry of agriculture donated agricultural inputs to support 1,760 farming households in the Kavango East region last week. Agro-inputs are substances or services that are used in the production of agricultural and allied products. Speaking in Rundu, Japanese Ambassador Shinichi Asazuma said the project is titled “Emergency response to enhance resilience and […]

Environment

Agriculture ministry extends livestock drought submission claims to April 2025

https://youtu.be/BWkAUE6aXi8   By: Ellen Shihepo The agriculture ministry has announced that the subsidy claims submission for the livestock support programme for drought has been extended to the 30th of next month. Public Relations Officer Simon Nghipandulwa says the initial deadline was the 31st March 2025 but it was extended to give farmers the necessary time to get their documents in order. Nghipandulwa said the grace period was decided on by the […]

European Union and Germany launch Benguela Current project

Environment

European Union and Germany launch Benguela Current project

    In a groundbreaking collaboration, the European Union, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, BCC, and GIZ have unveiled the Blue Benguela Current Action project, designed to protect the Benguela Current, one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. The initiative, which comes with N$230 million (€12 million) in EU funding, will support sustainable fisheries, marine conservation, and climate resilience across Namibia, Angola, and […]

EU delegation visits Orano Desalination Plant

Environment

EU delegation visits Orano Desalination Plant

Managing Director of the Orano Erongo Desalination plant Tommie Gouws The EU delegation has visited the Orano Erongo Desalination Plant near the coastal town of Wlotzkasbaken in the Erongo region. The plat was built by Orano (formerly Areva) to supply water to the Trekkopje uranium mine. However, due to the mine’s suspension, the plant now primarily provides desalinated water to other industrial users and municipalities in the region, including the […]

VIDEOS

All on board survive Delta flight incident at Toronto airport

Videos

All on board survive Delta flight incident at Toronto airport

Investigators are looking into what caused a Delta Airlines flight to flip upside down on landing at Toronto's airport on Monday. With the potential that weather played a part. At least 21 people were injured but fortunately, no one died in the crash. Caroline Malone reports.  

Africa

Namibia maintained economic independence under Nujoma – Ekandjo  By: Hertha Ekandjo  Former minister and member of the cabinet, Jerry Ekandjo, said during Sam Nujoma’s 15-year presidency, Namibia never borrowed from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or the World Bank.  He emphasized that Namibia did not associate itself with the two bodies in any way, stating that Nujoma was determined to ensure the country maintained its economic independence.  “Nujoma was a leader who believed in self-reliance. We never had any contact or collaboration with the IMF or World Bank under his leadership,” Ekandjo said.  He added that Nujoma championed major development projects without external loans, including the construction of the railway line from Tsumeb to Oshikango.  “He initiated the project and personally participated in its construction, alongside Namibians from all walks of life,” Ekandjo noted.  Ekandjo recalled Nujoma’s vision of extending the railway from Ondangwa through Oshakati to Cape Fria, urging the incoming government, which takes office on March 21, to realise this dream.  Furthermore, he emphasized the need to utilize Namibia’s extensive coastline for fisheries, tourism, and mining industries rather than focusing solely on Walvis Bay.  Ekandjo lamented the decline of agricultural projects in regions such as Kavango East and West, which thrived during Nujoma’s presidency.  “Those projects are now dead, but during his term, they were vibrant and operational,” he said.  He also praised Nujoma’s role in Namibia’s liberation struggle, noting his defiance against South African apartheid-era leaders, including Malan, Strijdom, Verwoerd, and De Klerk. “Nujoma’s leadership led to Namibia’s eventual independence,” Ekandjo explained.  Having served as Deputy Minister for five years and as minister for ten years under Nujoma’s administration, Ekandjo expressed his privilege in working under such a determined leader.  He urged the incoming government to preserve and build on Nujoma’s legacy.

https://youtu.be/thbeZwZs7hI   By: Hertha Ekandjo Former minister and member of the cabinet, Jerry Ekandjo, said during Sam Nujoma's 15-year presidency, Namibia never borrowed from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or the World Bank. He emphasized that Namibia did not associate itself with the two bodies in any way, stating that Nujoma was determined to ensure the country maintained its economic independence. "Nujoma was a leader who believed in self-reliance. We […]

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Future Media News | Top Stories-July 8th to July12th | #WeekInReview

https://youtu.be/ysxFfiXw5jI       This Week's Future Media News Top Stories: Graham Hopwood calls for the implementation of the Whistleblower Protection Act. ECN registers 823,761 voters for the November elections. Michael Amushelelo leaves NEFF and joins LPM, sparking reactions. Floods in South Africa's Western Cape displace thousands. Kenyan protests lead to major government changes. UN predicts the world population will peak in the mid-2080s.

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