Africa Press release: Yango Group’s AI Routing Technology Saved Users 5 Million Hours in 2025 Close to 45,000 hours of total annual time saved by Namibians Windhoek, Namibia, 18.02.2026 – Yango Group, the global tech company digitalising urban services, today announced that its advanced AI-powered routing technologies saved urban commuters more than 5 million hours in 2025 across 20+ cities of its presence — the equivalent of 600 years of human time returned to communities. The findings, based on an analysis of millions of Yango Ride trips in 2025, prove that intelligent routing delivers tangible quality-of-life […]
Namibia Education minister reflects on demanding public office and completing PhD By: Abigail Basson Education Minister Dr Sanet Steenkamp said she had to put her doctoral studies on hold shortly after enrolling in the programme in 2015 due to the demands of public office. Despite this, the minister, during an engagement last week, encouraged students to pursue their studies not merely to obtain a qualification or title, but to serve society and make a meaningful impact. Steenkamp was speaking at a […]
Namibia Heavy rain causes flooding on C11 road in Hardap Region (Photo contributed via WhatsApp/Channel 7) Heavy rainfall in the southern parts of the country has made the C11 road near Lovedale, between Aroab and Karasburg, impassable. Continuous showers have brought around 130mm of rain to Lovedale, causing the local river to flood and overflow onto the road. Traffic has come to a standstill as a result. Authorities are urging motorists to avoid the area and not attempt to drive through […]
Namibia Riskowitz Value Fund LP loses N$468 million after failed Trustco takeover By: Hertha Ekandjo Trustco Group Holdings Limited has confirmed that a N$468 million transaction involving Legal Shield Holdings (LSH) will be fully reversed following a failed takeover attempt by the Riskowitz Value Fund LP (RVF). According to Trustco, about 400 million shares that were issued as part of the deal will now be returned to the company’s treasury. This move is expected to benefit existing shareholders. In a statement issued […]
Namibia Walvis Bay school to benefit from international assistance By: Taati Niilenge The JP Brand Primary School, located about 50km outside Walvis Bay, will soon have their worn water tank support structures repaired. The organisers of the Marathon Des Sables (MDS) event, hosted last year in the Namib Desert, informed the school that N$20 000 from funds raised during the international marathon will be availed for the construction of new water tank structures that will replace the existing old […]
Namibia Ondangwa town council launches war on litter By: Maria Namupala The Ondangwa town council officially launched a campaign on Thursday to address the growing concern of illegal waste disposal. According to the town's spokesperson, Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha, the increase in indiscriminate dumping across various areas of the town not only poses serious environmental and public health risks but has also negatively affected the image and attractiveness of the town. "The campaign seeks to raise awareness about responsible waste […]
Oshiwambo Omupresident omukulu gwa South Korea ota ningi eindilo talululo lyegeelo lye lyonkalamwenyo modholongo Ngoka kwali omupresident gwa South Korea Yoon Suk -yeol nena okwa gandja eindilo lyetalululo lyegeelo lyonkalamwenyo mondjedhililo, sho a kwatele komeho omakuyunguto genasha noku igidha kwe oveta yepangelo lyopakwiita pakathimbo. Ospan ye yopaveta oya gandja etseyitho ko Seuol Central District Court ,ndjoka yemu pe egeelo lyonkalamwenyo modholongo,omolwa oku kala thimba yina ongodhi moku kwatela komeho omakuyunguto. Onzonkundana yo Xinhua,paveta thimba yina ongodhi momakuyunguto ota vulu oku pewa egeelo lya yaga […]
Oshiwambo Russia inaadha omalalakano ge giita mo Ukraine,notaka kondja sigo egaadha,shiikwatelela ku Kremlin nena,momvula ontine yiiponokela ye mo Ukarine Omupopiliko gwa Russia Dmitry Peskov okwati omalalakano inagaadhika natango pakuudha,nosho nee iikonga yopakwiita tayi tsikile. Onzonkundana yo AFP oya lopota kutya omupresident gwa Ukraine Volodymry Zelesky kuyele okwa tile omupresident gwa Russia Vladmir Putin okwa ndopa okwaadha elalakano lye oku kwatako Ukraine.
Oshiwambo Aantu 28 oya dhipagwa sho ongundu yuurebel ya Sudan yo Rapid Support Forces ya ponokele ondoolopa Misteriha mo North Darfur Aakwiita oya ehameke wo aantu 39,mwa kwatelwa aakiintu 10,noku odheka endiki lyuuhaku,noku ponokela omuniilona noku edhilila gulwe. Omalugodhi ogeli oshitopolwa shiita ya Sudan,mbyoka ya tameke mo 2023 sha landula iikolokosha pokati ketanga lyopakwiita lyepangelo,no RSF mbyoka yiihanene moshilongo ashihe,noku etitha omaso omayovi,omatulululo,omikithi,nompumbwe yiikulya. O RSF oya tameke oshiponokela shawo niiponokela yoo drone mehulilo shiwike,noku tamekitha oshikonga shopevi omandaaha,noku kwatako ondoolopa Misteriha. Ekwateko lyondolopoa ko RSF olya nkondopeke ekondololo lyongundu mo […]
Oshiwambo Omupevi minister guunamapya,oohi,omeya nomatalululo gomavi Ruth Masake nena okwiindiile eyambulepo tali kwatelemo nolina oshisho shopamudhingoloko moshikondo shuunafalama woohi dho Salmon mo Namibia Ta popi momutumba gwesiku limwe gunasha noshikondo sha Namibia shoohi dho Salmon mo Windhoek,Masake okwati uunafalama woohi dho salmon ouli ompito yopombanda yokudhi tumina pondje yoshilongo,notashi vulu oku yambulapo omapungulo gopondje guukilila,noku etapo iilonga,oku nkondopeka elongo lyiilongomwa yuunafalama, noku tanununamo omakwatathano gomalyenge giikulya iitalala. Omutumba kwali gwa kaliwa kookuume okuza moshikondo shopangelo noshopaumwene,otagu lalakanene okutothamo oompangela dhoku etapo elyengengushu lyopaunene lyo Atlantic salmon.
Oshiwambo Aanegumbo yaheyali mo Khomasdal otaya lili eyonagulo lyomaliko gongushu ya konda 500 000 sha landula omvula ondhigu ehulilo shiwike sha piti Karen Heita okwa lombwele o Nampa kutya omanga yeshi pondola oku hupitha omikanda dha simana niizalomwa yimwe,iinima oyindji yomegumbo,mwa kwatelwa iilongitho yomegumbo niikwapundi oya yonagulwa, sho oombuli dha mbonyokele meni ,sho omeya gefundja ga kungululapo oondunda dha yooloka. Aanegumbo otaya kongo ekwatho ku Muni gwa Windhoek,ngoka ospan ye yo disaster and Risk management ya nongonona egumbo noku koleka kutya kayeli manga moshiponga shasha shonkalamwenyo. Aanegumo oya tembukila […]
Oshiwambo Omutamanekwa moshipotha sho Namdia Joel Angula a tindilwa obail Ngoka kwali omugameni gomaliko mehangano lyo Namib Desert Diamonds,Namdia,okwa tindilwa obail sho a holoka mompangu ya Mangistrata gwa Windhoek omandaaha,miipotha yiimanga kuufuthi wuuwe wongushu ya konda poodola oomilion 300 mu Jan 2025. Omunamimvo 45 Joel Angula okwali a ningi eindilo lyobail mu January nuumvo. Epangelo olili ompinge nokumu etha pabail,omolwa uunene wiipotha noshipotha shoshene,ompito yoku idhopa magandji yoombangi,sho itashi kala wo muuwanawa wuuyuki nowoshigwana. Angula ota tamanekwa pamwe nayakwawo yane,omolwa […]
Namibia 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 […]
Namibia 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. […]
Namibia 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.
Entertainment 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 […]
Entertainment 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, […]
Entertainment 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 […]
Health / Medical 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.
Health / Medical 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.
Environment 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 […]
Environment 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 […]
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 […]
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.
