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RMB Namibia extends N$405 million social loan to Telecom Namibia

By: Hertha Ekandjo RMB Namibia, a division of First National Bank of Namibia, has extended a N$405 million, seven-year social loan to Telecom Namibia Limited to support the company’s infrastructure upgrade and connectivity expansion plans. The funding will support Telecom Namibia’s five-year transformation strategy aimed at modernising its network and expanding access to affordable internet services across the country. In a joint statement the companies noted that, Namibia continues to […]

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Old Mutual Foundation donates N$137 000 worth of solar study lights to schools

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Old Mutual Foundation has donated solar-powered study lights worth N$137 000 to learners at three schools across the country to support after-hours learning. The handover took place on Tuesday at Suiderlig Secondary School in Keetmanshoop and Empelheim Secondary School in Mariental, with further distribution scheduled for Evululuko Secondary School in Oshakati. The initiative aims to assist learners who struggle to study after dark by providing reliable […]

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Bank of Namibia signs gold purchase agreement with Navachab

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Bank of Namibia (BoN)_ this week signed a gold purchase agreement with QKR Namibia Navachab, as part of efforts to strengthen the central bank’s reserve management framework. The agreement provides for the structured purchase of domestically produced gold, in line with international reserve management standards and the bank’s long-term strategic objectives. According to a media statement issued on Tuesday, the development forms part of the bank’s […]

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Police deploy drone and helicopter in search for Beatus Iiyambo

By: Ludorf Iiyambo Namibian Police intensified their search for missing Beatus Iiyambo (25) last Friday, deploying a helicopter and drone. The search also included foot patrols and sniffer dogs in areas where Iiyambo was last seen, including Windhoek’s Khomasdal, Otjomuise and Goreangab. Despite these efforts, Khomas Region’s Head of the Crime Investigation Division, Deputy Commissioner Fredrik Ndjadila, said there has been no trace of Iiyambo since they launched a high-level investigation two weeks ago. Iiyambo went missing two months ago after travelling from the Omusati Region to Windhoek for work. Ndjadila explained that a helicopter conducted an aerial search in three areas. He said the operation was […]

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Tourism protection unit recovers stolen luggage belonging to Zambian delegation

By: Ritta Lotto Namibian Police Tourism Protection Sub-Division has recovered luggage belonging to two Zambian delegation currently visiting Namibia for a conference. The items were stolen while the visitors had briefly stopped at an accommodation facility to inquire about lodging. The division’s head, Chief Inspector Christina van Dunem DaFonsech-Shikongo, confirmed that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft. She said a 30-year-old man was apprehended in Windhoek’s […]

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Police seek help to find missing Katutura man

By: Josia Shigwedha Khomas Police are appealing for assistance in locating Romeo Ronald Nuseb(26), who went missing in Katutura last week. Nuseb was last seen on 18 March, in Renaissance Street in Saamstaan (Ovambo location), Windhoek. Nuseb speaks Khoekhoegowab. He is slender and light in complexion. According to information provided to the police, Nuseb informed his family that he was travelling to Oranjemund for a job opportunity. However, he never […]

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Omipopyo dha Trump kutya ota ningi oonkundathana na Irran otadhi lalakanene oku nwethamo omalandithilo muuyuni

Iran okwa tindi oku ninga oonkundathana na America oku hulithapo iikolokosha mo Middle east,ta pataneke omipopyo dhomupresident Donald Trump kutya oonkundathana odhili metifa. Omupopi gopaalamende ya Iran Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf okwati kapena oonkundathana dha ningwa,ta gandja ombedhi ku Washingoton oku taandeleka uuyelele waali mondjila oku nwethamo omalandithilo muuyuni. Lopokati mpoka,omupopiliko gwetanga lyopakwiita lya Iran Ebrahim Zolfagari okwa sheke onkatu ya America,tati Washington otiikundu nayemwene. Omipopyo dhe odheya sho pena oolopota […]

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Kenya ota keme ompumbwe yomahooli

Aalandithi yomahooli omathele mo Kenya oya taalela ompumbwe yomahooli sho omahilathano mo Middle east taga piyaganeke eyandjaganeko lyomahooli. O Africa news oya lopota kutya omunashipundi go Petroleum Outlets Association of Kenya,Martin Chomba okwati oo % 20 dhaalandithi yiithikamenapo yomahooli oya gumwa nale. Ta londodha kutya onkalo otashi vulika yi nayipale meni lyiiwiike iyali ngele omahilathano otaga tsikile, Kenya okwa hupila okulanda omahooli mo Middle east,nokumu tula moshiponga shomapiyaganeko goondjila dha […]

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Uuministeli wuunamapya,omeya nomatulululo gomavi owa kindjika ekondololo lyokoongamba oku keelela einyengo lyiimuna moshilongo shaali paveta oku keelela omukithi gwekondo nelaka

Uuministeli wuunamapya,omeya nomatulululo gomavi owa yambulapo oku hadha iiyenditho oshowo ekondololo lyokoongamba, oku keelela einyengo lyaali paveta lyiimuna ,sha landula ondjindikila yokweeta iilongomwa okuza ko Bostwana. Ondjindikila ya tulwapo mo 11 March otayi lalakanene okuyamukula konkalo yomukithi gwekondo nelaka moshitopolwa. Omupopiliko guuministeli Romeo Muyunda moonkundathana dhoka a ningile no Nampa okwati oospan dhaanambelelwa yuuhaku wiimuna odhili koongamba tadhi patolola, oku shilipaleka eiyutho lyoondjindikila. Muyunda ta hokolola kutya omalandithilo go EU […]

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Iran okwa tindi oku ikunda na America oku hulithapo iikolokosha

Omupopi gopaalamende ya Iran Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf okwa tindi omipopyo kutya Tehran ota ikundu na America oku hlithapo iita. Omipopyo dhe odheya sho omupresident Donald Trump ati washingtoon okuli moonkundathana na Iran,nompangela otayi ka adhika methimbo efupi. Qalibaf ta tindi omipopyo,tati odhiifundja,ta gandja ombedhi ku America okutaandeleka uuyelele waali mondjila oku nwethamo omalanditho gopashimaliwa nogomahooli muuyuni. O Reuters oya lopota kutya lopokati mpoka,Trump okwati okwa kateka oompangela oku dehnge omandiku […]

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Ondjamba ya dhipagwa sho ya ponokele noku ehameka omukiintu mo Chefuzwe pondje ya Katima Mulilo

Aanambelewa yuuministeli womidhingoloko omakuti nomapashiyono oya dhipaga ondjamba ondume metiyali sho ya ponokele noku ehameka omukiintu momudhingoloko gwa Chefuzwe pondje ya Katima Mulilo. Oshiningwanima osha holoka oowili dhongula yohela,sho omukiintu kwali teende tayi kiilonga. Omukiintu okwa hupithwa kaakalimo,nokumu fala koshipangelo sha Katima Mulilo ,nokuli monkalo ombwaanawa ,shiikwatelela ko Nampa. Aanambelewa oyati ondjele yomeya gefundja taga londo moshitopolwa,oga tulululitha iithitukuti moshitopolwa,nokuyi undulila komahala kwa londa,hoka tashi vulika yiipume mumwe naantu. Uuministeli […]

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Oku tindila o Starlink yi gandje omayakulo go internet mo Namibia olili epuko-Liver Diggle

O Communications Reguratory Authority of Namibia oya tindi eindilo lyo Starlink okugandja omayakulo go internet mo Namibia ,omolwa endopo oku gwanithapo iipumbiwa yopaveta noyopaiutho ya simana. Ominista yomauyelele nomakwatathano gopaungomba Emma Teofelus okwati etokolo olya landula enongonono lyomuule ngaashi shili mo Communication Act. O Nampa oya lopota kutya o CRAN oyati omanga Starlink ya gwanithapo iipumbiwa yopautekinina noyopashimaliwa,oya ndopa okwiiyutha kiipumbiwa yuuyene,egameno lyopashigwana niipumbiwa iyutho. O CRAN tayiti ehangano olyopondje […]

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CRAN reviews 1,180 public submissions on Starlink licence application

Starlink Texas factory (Photo by Advanced Technologies) The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has received 1,180 written public submissions on Starlink’s application for a telecommunications licence, with the overwhelming majority supporting the bid as regulators continue to assess compliance, ownership requirements, and broader national interest considerations. According to CRAN, 1,164 submissions were in favour of Starlink entering the Namibian market, while 16 opposed the application. The regulator says both […]

Namibia

NamCor holds public consultation on Offshore Venus Field

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia Venus Oil Field (Photo: Namcor) The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NamCor) and its partners are holding public consultations in Windhoek as part of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Offshore Venus Field. According to NamCor spokesperson Paulo Coelho, the engagement is a legal requirement under Namibia’s environmental regulations and aims to involve communities and stakeholders in evaluating potential impacts of […]

Namibia

NANSO and Huawei host Youth in ICT Summit

(Photo: by teknologi.bisnis.com/) The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO), in partnership with Huawei Technologies, hosted its first Youth in ICT Summit under the theme “Digital Literacy and Cyber Security.” NANSO President Dorthea Nangolo said the summit is designed to empower the youth with ICT skills and knowledge critical for the digital era. The initiative brought together students, educators, and industry experts to explore technology trends, cybersecurity challenges, and digital skill […]

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MTC launches eSIM service

MTC has officially launched its Electronic SIM (eSIM) service, extending its availability beyond just customers traveling abroad. The launch took place on Friday and was officiated by Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus. Minister Theofelus highlighted that adopting eSIM technology is a key step toward achieving secure, seamless, and universal connectivity across Namibia. MTC spokesperson Erasmus Nekundi added that the service allows users to activate mobile connectivity without […]

Namibia

Windhoek launches EV charging station

Electric vehicle charging facility (Photo: News on One by One Africa TV) The City of Windhoek has launched an electric vehicle charging station at its head office. According to city officials, the initiative supports the Zero Emissions campaign, which promotes clean energy and aims to reduce greenhouse gases. Charging at the station costs approximately N$120 for larger vehicles, with fast chargers capable of completing a session in under 40 minutes. […]

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The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia hosted its first Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship Breakfast in Windhoek. CRAN highlighted technology as the main driver for business growth. Mufaro Nesongano, CRAN’s Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations, said 4G coverage now reaches 91% of Namibians. He added that new satellite technologies are expanding access in remote areas, creating more opportunities for entrepreneurs.

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Royal Family: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces calls to testify over Jeffrey Epstein links

(Photo credit: Jacob King PA/Associated Press) Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a former member of the British royal family, is under pressure to testify before US lawmakers regarding his knowledge of financier Jeffrey Epstein. The former prince appears in newly released documents connected to Epstein, including photos reportedly showing him crouched over an unidentified woman. Journalist and author Alexander Larman, who wrote Windsors at War, said the documents are damaging and could further […]

Entertainment

“Golden” becomes first K-Pop song to win a Grammy

(Pictured singer EJAE, Photo credit: The Chosun Daily/AFP-Yonhap) The song “Golden,” featured in the film KPop Demon Hunters, has become the first K-Pop track to win a Grammy Award. The track won best song for visual media at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles, marking a milestone moment for the global K-Pop industry. The win highlights the growing international influence of K-Pop beyond traditional music charts and into film and […]

Entertainment

Brooklyn Beckham breaks silence on family matter

Brooklyn Beckham and David Beckham (Photo by: John Phillips/Getty Images) Brooklyn Beckham has publicly distanced himself from his famous family, saying he does not intend to reconcile after months of avoiding family gatherings and blocking relatives on social media. The 26-year-old alleges that tensions with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, placed pressure on his marriage and contributed to anxiety. The comments follow a prolonged period of silence and missed […]

Entertainment

One Africa celebrates 22 years of storytelling: Namflix Festival 2025 launches in Windhoek to celebrate local film and TV

(Photo: Future Media) Windhoek, Namibia – 11 November 2025, The Namflix Festival 2025 officially launched today in Windhoek, marking the third instalment of the annual event dedicated to promoting local film and television. Hosted by OneAfrica TV in partnership with Future Media, the festival provides a platform for local storytellers to show their work to national audiences. Speaking at the launch, MultiChoice Namibia CEO Roger Gertze highlighted the importance of […]

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MultiChoice launches documentary honouring President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah

(Photo credit: @NamPresidency/X) MultiChoice has launched a new documentary, ‘Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics,’ celebrating the life and public service of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Produced in collaboration with Joe Vision Production House, the film follows Nandi-Ndaitwah’s journey from her early years to her rise in politics, highlighting her contributions to Namibia’s national development and public service. The documentary will be publicly available on 29 October, coinciding with the President’s birthday, […]

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Sean “Diddy” Combs faces sentencing this week

Photo: Reuters/Jane Rosenberg Sean “Diddy” Combs will be sentenced on 3 October 2025, following his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The charges stem from a federal trial in which Combs was found guilty of orchestrating interstate sexual encounters involving male escorts and his former girlfriends, which he filmed. Each count carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. CBS News reports that federal prosecutors […]

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Biosafety Act of 2006 requires review and modernisation says Aupindi

By: Selma Taapopi Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tobie Aupindi, says the Biosafety Act of 2006 (Act No. 7 of 2006) and its subsequent regulations have served Namibia well over the years. He however noted that rapid scientific advancements have exposed the need to review and modernise both the Act and its regulatory framework. Aupindi pointed out that while the legislation was promulgated in 2006, its […]

Health / Medical

New Cancer Centres Aim to Expand Care Access

Distance and financial barriers continue to limit access to cancer treatment, particularly in rural areas, the Cancer Association says. CEO Rolf Hansen calls for people-centred services, and the opening of a new oncology centre in Walvis Bay and a palliative care facility in Swakopmund aims to bring care closer to communities.

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19 Cuban Doctors Join local Hospitals

The Ministry of Health and Social Services welcomed 19 Cuban medical specialists on Friday, who will be stationed at Windhoek Central Hospital and Katutura Intermediate Hospital, reports Selma Taapopi. Their arrival strengthens the long-standing Namibia-Cuba partnership, which has contributed to improved healthcare services, skills transfer, and capacity building in the public health sector.

Health / Medical

Cancer Association Urges Action During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness and Elimination Month, and the Cancer Association of Namibia, WO30, is calling on the public to fight this largely preventable disease. Limited access to screening and HPV vaccination continues to put marginalized groups and people living with HIV at risk. C.A.N CEO Rolf Hansen:

Health / Medical

Windhoek District Hospital Access Road Nears Completion

The Health ministry has announced major progress on the construction of the new Windhoek District Hospital access road, stormwater systems, and bulk water infrastructure, with completion expected in April 2026. Selma Taapopi reports:

Health / Medical

NamBTS Flags Critical Blood Shortage

The Blood Transfusion Service Public Relations Officer, Frieda Vatileni-Asino, told NewsOnOne that blood stocks have dropped to critically low levels, enough to serve hospitals nationwide for only three days. She said reserves should ideally last at least 12 days and warned that the shortage endangers patients dependent on life-saving transfusions. Vatileni-Asino also outlined the causes behind the low supply.

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Namibia launches first low-pressure green hydrogen clean cooking pilot

By: Hertha Ekandjo A Namibian company, Kaoko Green Energy Solutions, says Namibia has taken a major step in its green energy transition with the launch of the country’s first low-pressure green hydrogen clean cooking pilot project in the Erongo Region. A statement released by the company states the pilot project is being implemented at JP Brand Primary School in the Walvis Bay Rural Constituency, marking Phase One of Namibia’s first […]

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Namibia ramps up policies and funding to unlock green hydrogen investments

By: Hertha Ekandjo Photo: Contributed The minister of industries, mines and energy, Modestus Amutse, said Namibia is intensifying targeted policy, financial and regulatory interventions to overcome key barriers in the development of its green hydrogen sector. Speaking at the just concluded 16th Session of the Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency in Abu Dhabi recently, Amutse said Namibia is prioritising mechanisms that will crowd in private capital and make large-scale green hydrogen and […]

Environment

De-risking reforms position Namibia as an emerging green hydrogen leader

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, United Arab Emirates, held under the theme “Powering Humanity: Renewable Energy for Shared Prosperity.” […]

Environment

Erongo Desalination Plant boosts water supply by 14%

By: Ritta Lotto The Erongo Desalination Plant has recorded a 14% increase in water production in 2025, delivering 17.59 million cubic metres of potable water to the Erongo Region. Orano Mining Namibia says the increased output reflects the plant’s ability to keep pace with growing demand in the region, driven by expanding mining activities, industrial development and the growth of local towns. Water produced at the plant is supplied to […]

Environment

Namibia suspends import of animal feed from Angola over disease risks

By: Envaalde Matheus The agriculture ministry’s veterinary services division has suspended all imports of raw bran and milling by-products from Angola over permit breaches and the risk of spreading animal diseases. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa said the ban was imposed on 5 January after some importers failed to follow permit rules and will remain in effect until further notice. Nghipandulwa said the breaches include a lack of proper certification from Angola’s veterinary authorities, unsealed or tampered consignments during transit, and missing clearance documents at entry points. […]

Environment

EU confirms N$1.9 billion in grants for Namibia’s Green Hydrogen drive

By: Hertha Ekandjo The European Union has clarified the scale and structure of its financial support for Namibia’s emerging green hydrogen sector, confirming that €98 million, approximately N$1.9 billion, in grants have been committed so far under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative. EU Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, said the support forms part of a broader €1.3 billion Global Gateway package, channelled through a coordinated “Team Europe” effort involving […]

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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.

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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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