NamibiaErongo learners receive geometry tools By: Taati Niilenge The Tangeni Shilongo Namibia non-profit organisation recently handed over 10 000 set squares to twelve schools and organisations in the Erongo Region that they received from the Rumold & Ecobra company in Germany. The organisation decided to share the donation with others in the region with the idea that education thrives when communities support each other. The principal of Horizon Primary School, operated by Tangeni Shilongo Namibia, […]
NamibiaFamily urges public not to share hospital images of young man following rooftop incident By: Staff Reporter Family members of a 23-year-old man who reportedly escaped from police custody last week in Rundu and later climbed onto the roof of a building, allegedly threatening to take his own life, have raised serious concerns over the circulation of his photograph while he is in hospital on social media. The incident occurred on 08 April 2026, and the young man is currently recovering at the Rundu […]
NamibiaOkapare fisherman cry foul over alleged unfair treatment By: Taati Niilenge Fishermen from Okapare in Walvis Bay have raised concerns over what they describe as unfair treatment under the Government Employment Redress Programme (GERP). The fishermen’s spokesperson, Snard Heita, said 222 employees who were initially allocated to the Walu Fishing Company for the 2025 fishing season through GERP, have been without work since January. Heita said that company’s failure to comply with salary payments during the last three […]
NamibiaACC arrests education ministry HR practitioner for alleged bribery By: Josia Shigwedha The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested Emirihla Mueshika Haikela, a 40-year-old human resource practitioner employed at the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Art and Culture, on charges of bribery under sections 33 and 43(1) of the Anti-Corruption Act. According to an ACC media release issued on Monday, Haikela allegedly demanded NAD 11 000 from an individual in exchange for securing employment as a chief hostel matron. He […]
NamibiaOshana police launch digital crime and child protection programme By: Maria Namupala Oshana Regional Commander, commissioner Naftal Sakaria, on Monday officially opened a week-long awareness training programme in Oshakati focused amongst others on safeguarding children and identifying victims of online crime. Sakaria said the training is focusing on Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Trafficking in Persons (TIP), Violence Against Children (VAC), and Digital Forensics. Commissioner Sakaria noted the programme is aimed at helping police […]
NamibiaGciriku chieftaincy dispute is a traditional matter, not for courts: Sankwasa By: Staff Reporter Urban and rural development minister, James Sankwasa said it is a shame that the Gciriku Traditional Authority has been without a leader for seven years because of succession disagreements. Sankwasa said the matter is in court because the community has abandoned its traditional methods and procedures for electing and inaugurating a chief. The minister made the remarks on Friday during a meeting with the three factions of […]
OshiwamboMoses Matyayi okwa holola eikwatopomutima omolwa eidhopemo lyopapolitika taliindjipala momalelo goondoolopa Omupresident go Namibia Association of Local Authority Officials Moses Matyayi okwa holola eikwatopomutima eidhopemo lyopapolitika taliindjipala momalelo goondoolopa,ta londodha kutya otali etitha okwaahena engungumano lyomapangelo goo Muni ,noku nkundipaleka egandjo lyomayakulo. Ta popi momutumba gokomumvo omuti 22nd go Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Namibian Association of Local Authority Officials (NALAO) kOshakati ohela,Matyayi okwati aanambelewa oya taalela ethindakano olindji ,okupitila mwaashoka a ti omakuthomiiilonga pwaahena etompelo lya yela,oku […]
OshiwamboOmbaanga yotango yopashigwana-FNB Namibia oya gandja uufano wuu CCTV wopamuthika gopombanda wongushu yoodola 569 202 kelelo lyoshilando sha Windhoek,okuyambulapo omakwatathano gegameno goshilandopangelo. Uufano,wa kwatelwamo uufano mboka hau tala oshinano, nuufano mboka hau lesha oonomola dhoohauto otawu ka nkondopeka opolisi yoshilando,noku nawapaleka eyamukulo lyopethimbo. Aanambelewa yoshilando noyopolisi ya Muni oya taambako omagano ga gandjwa,noku holola esimano lyuukuumwe wepangelo nowopaumwene, oku kaleka oshilando shina egameno, nosha pyakudhukilwa onakuyiwa.
OshiwamboOmupresident Donald Trump okwati aaleli ya Israel na Lebanon okwa tegelelwa ya popye nena oshikando shotango moomvula dhili 34 Oonkundathana dha thanekwa,shiikwatelela konzonkundana yo Al Jazeera odha landula oonkambadhala dhongaashingeyi dhopauna diplomate mo Washington tadhi lalakanene oku pupaleka omahilathano pokati kiilongo yopaali. Aanambelewa ya Israel oyati prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu otashi vulika a kwatelwemo,nonando omalelo ga Lebanon ogati kagena ekoleko musho. Etseyitho olyeya sho iikolokosha tayi pula komeho,na Israel ta tsikile oku dhenga Lebanon nomaindilo goku egeka iilwitho. Aatseyinawa oyati kehe oonkundathana dhuukilila otahdi kala onkatu ya simana oku […]
OshiwamboAakuthimbinga komutumba go Namibia International Energy Conference oyiindiile omilandu dhomapungula dhina oonkondo Aapopi komutumba omuti 8th go Namibia International Energy Conference ohela oyiindiile omilandu dhoku pungula neenditho lina oonkondo ,sho oshilongo tashiilongekidhile oku longa omahooli ,nelongelokumwe lyomuule momalandithilo giikwankondo muuyuni. Omunambelewa kuluntu go Rhino Resources Travis Smithard okwati Namibia ota vulu oku mona uuwanawa kiilongwa iilonga kaanduliki opo taya holoka sho ta yambulapo oshikondo she shomahooli. Tati otaya vulu oku tala kookuume kawo palwe kiilongwa oshowo ekwatelokomeho,nosha simana oku ilonga okuza komapuko […]
OshiwamboOmikunda dhaanenentu miipangelo itashi etitha okwaahathikepamwe metakamitho lyuuhaku-Prime minister Prime minister Eliyah Ngurare okweekelehi omaipulo kutya omikunda dhaanenentu miipangelo yepangelo otadhi ka etitha okwaahathikepamwe momulandu guuhaku woshilongo. O Nampa oya lopota kutya,ta popi megumbo lyopashigwana,prime minister okwati osheetwapo otashi lalakanene oku yambulapo omayakulo getakamitho lyuuhaku kaakwashigwana ayehe,ihe itashi eta oongundu dha yooloka dhetakamitho. Ta gwedhako kutya omanawapaleko oga thanekelwa komandiki mwa kwatelwa oshipangelo sha Katutura,sha Rundu oshowo sha Swakopmund. Aatotiveta oya holola omaipulo kutya oshinima shoka otashi ka etitha […]
OshiwamboEpangelo lya Iran olina oompangela oku etapo epangelo lyowina lyo Strait of Hormuz,ndjoka yina esimano enene koshilongo,shiikwatelela komupopiliko gwepangelo Fatemeh Mohajerani. Mohajerani ta lombwele o RIA NOVOSTI kutya o Strait Of Hormuz oyili eliko lyowina lyoshilongo shawo. Tati ngaashi ashike omaliko galwe haga longithwa muuwanawa wiilongo ya yooloka,osha simana okweetapo lyowina lyo Strait of Hormuz. Tati Iran otaka longitha kehe omikalo oku shilipaleka kutya epangelo lyo Strait of Hormuz olya simanekwa. Mo 11 April,Iran na America oya tameke noonkundathana mo Pakistan sho omupresident gwa America Donald Trump a tseyitha kutya okwaadha […]
NamibiaCRAN 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 […]
NamibiaNamCor 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 […]
NamibiaNANSO 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 […]
NamibiaMTC 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 […]
NamibiaWindhoek 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.
EntertainmentRoyal 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 […]
EntertainmentBrooklyn 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 […]
EntertainmentOne 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 […]
EntertainmentMultiChoice 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, […]
EntertainmentSean “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 / MedicalBiosafety 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 / Medical19 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 / MedicalCancer 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 / MedicalWindhoek 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 / MedicalNamBTS 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.
EnvironmentNamibia 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 […]
EnvironmentNamibia 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 […]
EnvironmentDe-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.” […]
EnvironmentErongo 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 […]
EnvironmentNamibia 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. […]
EnvironmentEU 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 […]
VideosAll 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.
