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Swakopmund starts with N$4.8m Mole cubicles upgrade project

By: Adolf Kaure The Swakopmund Municipality officially handed over the construction site that will mark the beginning of the N$4.8 million Mole cubicles upgrade project last week. The project will transform the old sitting areas at the Mole into enclosed cubicles designed to serve as storage facilities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to display their unique arts and crafts. According to the Swakopmund Municipality's public relations officer, Linda Mupupa, […]

Namibia

Environment ministry to develop spatial tourism master plan

https://youtu.be/AfwjiU8XKiY By: Ellen Shihepo The environment ministry will develop a Spatial Tourism Master plan by June 2025 to encourage new investments to ensure industry diversification. Newly appointed environment minister Indileni Daniel says the plan is part of the ministry's adjustments to align with the SWAPO Party election manifesto.

Namibia

Unam to focus on people, technology and culture for the next six years

https://youtu.be/3EKndX6d2OE By : Selma Taapopi Unam plans to position itself as a research and innovation university and actively participate in the country's development path. The university will focus on people, technology, and culture to achieve operational excellence in the next six years.

Business / Economics

Nedbank net income rose to N$956m in 2023/2024

By: Hertha Ekandjo Nedbank Namibia’s net interest income rose to N$956 million in 2024 from N$934 million in 2023. There was a 6% rise in loans and advances, reflecting a stronger demand for credit amid recovering economic conditions. Additionally, interest paid to clients grew by 2%, reaching N$1.184 billion, up from N$1.162 billion in 2023. The bank’s credit loss ratio increased to 103 basis points (bps), compared to 60 bps […]

Namibia

Farm 805 residents face challenges

https://youtu.be/LATKyde4q9Q By: Sylvia Kahiha Some people resettled on Farm 805 have to walk long distances to collect potable water. Farm 805 is between Havana informal settlements and Ongos Valley housing development in Windhoek. The people were moved from Otjomuise in January because of floods.

Crime

Student destroys vehicles, property worth N$500, 000 at Ongwediva

A student reportedly went on a destructive spree in Ongwediva causing damaged properties valued at over N$500,000 on Tuesday. Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, said the incident occurred around 10h40 at Oikango No: 2 Village, near Niitembu Primary School in the Ongwediva Constituency. According to Sakaria, the incident started at the time the learners were heading to the kitchen for their lunch break, when the suspect came running […]

Lifestyle

Omukalelipo shilongo gwa China mo Namibia Zhao Weiping nena okwa talelepo ominista yiipambele yopashigwana niipindi

Omukalelipo shilongo gwa China mo Namibia Zhao Weiping nena okwa talelepo ominista yiipambele yopashigwana niipindi okwiikunda iinima yuuwanawa wiilongo yopaali. Ambassodor Zhao ta halele ompolo Selma Ashipala Musavyi omolwa euliko lye,noku guma wo kelangeko lyopandjokonona lya Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah onga omupresitend omutitano gwa Namibia. Yaali taya endulula elongelokumwe lina oonkondo pokati ka Namibia na China,noku holola eitulemo oku yela etulomiilonga lyoopololeka dhomalongelokumwe dhoka dhilipo dhoka tadhi yamukula oompumbwe oonene dha […]

Oshiwambo

Omupilima goshilongo ta pula omalukanda moshitopolwa Khomas ga tulwe pamuthika

Omandaaha omupilima goshilongo Eliyah Ngurare okwali a ningi oshigongi naanipambuliko ya yooloka okwiikunda okutula pamuthika omalukanda moshitopolwa Khomas. Okugandja omeya,uuyogoki nompito yoku mona omagumbo taga vulika oyali iinima yimwe mbyoka yiikundwa. Omupilima tati iimaliwa oya gandjwa,naanipambuliko naya ninge oshilalakanenwa okugandja uundjugo hawu pombo,noku topola omavi momukalo ngoka tagu simaneke uuthemba womuntu. Teendulula eitulemo lyepangelo nondjungu okutula pamuthika omalukanda,noku nongonona omilandu nooveta dhoka tadhi kongo oku yela ompito yevi nomayakulo moondoolopa […]

Oshiwambo

Omutamaneki Shafimana Uitele na Hannelie Prinsloo oya ganithilwa miilonga onga aapevi presitend tamaneki yompangu yopombanda ya Windhoek nena

Deputy chief Justice nokuli o Judge presitend Petrus Damaseb okwa fatulula kutya omolwa iilonga oyindji osheshi ningitha oshidhigu opo omuntu gumwe a kale ta longo mompangu yopombanda,nosho nee o Judicial Service commission ya gandja ethindilemo opo aapevi yaali yuulikwe. Tati otaaka kwathela omupresitend tamaneki.

Oshiwambo

Okamatyona George Kakuwa kashunwa mofikola

Okanona ko kamati oko kwa lopotelwe kali kaenda oshinano shee 200km opo ka kale poshivilo dimbuluko shomukokoli Nujoma ko Rundu, okwa lopotwa ka shunwa mofikola. George Kakuwa womido dili 13 ota kutiwa okwali adjamo mofikola mo 2023, no shiwana oshali shemuhokwa, molwaasho ali elidenga olweendo loshinano shee 200km okudja ko Divundu okuya ko Rundu opo aka kale poshivilo dimbuluko shomukokoli Di. Kakuwa pefimbo leenghundafana aado aninga nondjo nghundana yetu yo […]

Oshiwambo

Ovatamanekwa moshibofa sho fishrot tava pula omutokoli Moses Chinhengo, akufwe oshinakuwanifwa shoku kwatela komesho oshibofa

Oo ali nale ominister yo uyuuki Sacky Shanghala, opamwe no vatamanekwa vakwao 2 moshibofa shoulunga weeshi "Fishrot" ota vapula vahala opo omutokoli Moses Chinhengo, akale akufwamo moku kwatela komesho oshibofa shavo. Endilo lo vatamanekwa moshikumungu sho Fishrot, ola talika tali shongo pakotamango euliko la Chinhengo, onga omutokoli takwafele pakafimbo momangu yo pombada ne ndilo lavo okwa teelelika lika kale laudika moule womafiku mashona osho tashi kaningwa mekwatelo komesho lomupedu tamaneki […]

Oshiwambo

Minister welongo apula ovanailonga valonge nelitulemo

Minister welongo, etungululo, ovanyasha, omaudano, ounghulungu no mifyuululwakalo , Sanet Steenkamp okwa pula ovanailonga moshikondo shaye va endelelife etulo moilonga lomafaneko atulwapo okweeta elunduluko li liwetikile moshikondo shelongo. Tapopi pefimbo loshongalele no vanailonga vouministry osho shaningwa onghela , Steenkamp okwati ovelineekelelwa oshilonga okweeta elunduluko lipe no li liwetikile moule womido dili 5. Okwe va dimbulukifa kutya moulefimbo oo vapewa ova palulako nale eehani dili 3, tati kapena efimbo loku hepeka […]

Oshiwambo

Omukalelipo shilongo gwa China mo Namibia Zhao Weiping nena okwa talelepo ominista yiipambele yopashigwana niipindi

Oshiwambo

Omupilima goshilongo ta pula omalukanda moshitopolwa Khomas ga tulwe pamuthika

Oshiwambo

Omutamaneki Shafimana Uitele na Hannelie Prinsloo oya ganithilwa miilonga onga aapevi presitend tamaneki yompangu yopombanda ya Windhoek nena

Oshiwambo

Okamatyona George Kakuwa kashunwa mofikola

Oshiwambo

Ovatamanekwa moshibofa sho fishrot tava pula omutokoli Moses Chinhengo, akufwe oshinakuwanifwa shoku kwatela komesho oshibofa

Oshiwambo

Minister welongo apula ovanailonga valonge nelitulemo

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 […]

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.

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.

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

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

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

Namibia ranks among slowest for Internet speed, experts weigh in

Namibia

Paratus Confirms Akira Ransomware Attack

Business / Economics

Paratus Namibia Reports Cybersecurity Breach as expert weighs in

Namibia

NUST’s research funding surpasses N$1b

Namibia

Namibia launches scaleup initiative to boost startup growth

Namibia

Namibia Ranked Among World’s Slowest in Internet Speed

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.

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.

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 […]

Entertainment

Skeleton Coast Premieres at Ster Kinekor with Tjuna Daringo and Eric Roberts

The Pan-African movie Skeleton Coast premieres this Friday at Ster-Kinekor Grove Mall. Produced by Mundjila Studios, the film features actors and filmmakers from Namibia, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, and Hollywood legend Eric Roberts. Co-founder of Mundjila Studios and lead actress, Tjuna Daringo, has more.

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".

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.

Entertainment

SA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations

Entertainment

Top Gun: Maverick flight instructor dies in plane crash

Africa

Siya and Rachel Kolisi announce divorce after 10 years

Entertainment

Skeleton Coast Premieres at Ster Kinekor with Tjuna Daringo and Eric Roberts

Entertainment

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

Entertainment

French actor Gerard Depardieu goes on trial

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 […]

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 […]

Health / Medical

UN Launches $11.2M Appeal for Uganda’s Ebola Response

The United Nations has issued an emergency appeal to raise $11.2 million to support Uganda’s efforts in combating an Ebola outbreak that has claimed two lives says Reuters. Uganda declared the outbreak in January after a male nurse died at the country’s only national referral hospital in Kampala. The response has been further strained by U.S. foreign aid cuts, impacting the country’s health budget.

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

Health / Medical

Namibia ranks 13th in Africa for colorectal cancer

Health / Medical

UN Launches $11.2M Appeal for Uganda’s Ebola Response

Health / Medical

Controversial Red Line case struck from court

Health / Medical

Health minister Luvindao surprise visits to Katutura Hospital

Health / Medical

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

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 […]

Environment

Parliamentarian Elma Dienda Calls for Stronger Ombudsman Bill

Parliamentarian Elma Dienda has called for key reforms to the Ombudsman Bill to enhance accountability and justice. She emphasized the need for greater independence in the appointment process to prevent political influence. Dienda also urged for expanded oversight powers, particularly in cases of police misconduct and corruption. She highlighted the importance of increasing resources to improve investigations and public outreach. Additionally, she advocated for better representation of marginalized groups within […]

Environment

Environmental Groups Reject Offshore Drilling Proposal in S.A

The Green Connection, Natural Justice, and Masifundise in S.A are rejecting the proposed draft scoping report on offshore oil and gas exploration drilling in the southern part of the Deep-Water Orange Basin, off the West Coast. The Green Connection Neville van Rooy says the project impacts on the country’s commitment to address the climate crisis and move toward a just energy transition.

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 […]

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 […]

Environment

EU delegation visits Orano Desalination Plant

Environment

Parliamentarian Elma Dienda Calls for Stronger Ombudsman Bill

Environment

Environmental Groups Reject Offshore Drilling Proposal in S.A

Business / Economics

Japanese government donates agro-inputs to Kavango East region

Environment

Agriculture ministry extends livestock drought submission claims to April 2025

Environment

European Union and Germany launch Benguela Current project

Videos

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.

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.