Africa 8am News-22nd April, 2025 Headline #Health Ministry Provides Explanation on Swakopmund Video #Nandi-Ndaitwah Targets Poor Performers #Universities South Africa call for strict gun-free policies across campuses #ISWAP Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attacks on Nigerian Forces and Civilians ......PLUS #Trump stands behind Hegseth over second Signal chat _________________________________________________________ It's Tuesday April 22nd and with your news at 8am, I'm Leonard Witbeen Local 1 The Ministry of Health has responded to a viral video showing nurses […]
Africa 7am News -22nd April 2025 Headlines: #Nandi-Ndaitwah Pledges to Fire Slack Officials #Health Ministry Explains Swakopmund Hospital Video #DA Moves Forward with Legal Challenge Against VAT Hike in South Africa #South Sudan's Army Recaptures Key Town in Upper Nile State ...PLUS #U.S Dems in El Salvador to demand release of wrongfully deported man _________________________________________________________ It's Tuesday April 22nd and with your news at 7am, I'm Leonard Witbeen Local 1 President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has vowed to […]
Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Health Ministry Addresses Viral Video of Nurses at Swakopmund State Hospital The Ministry of Health and Social Services has addressed concerns following a video circulating on social media, which showed nurses at Swakopmund State Hospital seated while patients waited outside for dental services. The video, taken by a member of the public, sparked widespread discussions about the hospital's handling of patient care. In a statement issued by the Ministry's Public Relations Officer, Walters Kamaya, the ministry confirmed awareness of the video. […]
Local B2Gold records a fatal road accident involving cyanide in Otjiwarongo Eric Mhunduru B2Gold Namibia has confirmed that a tragic and unfortunate road accident occurred earlier today involving a truck transporting cyanide to the B2Gold Otjikoto Mine. In a statement, B2Gold Namibia said the truck, owned and operated by an accredited cyanide transporter, Coleman Logistics, was involved in a head-on collision on the Otjiwarongo-Otavi Road, approximately 10km outside of Otjiwarongo. "Tragically, two individuals have lost their lives, and one driver sustained […]
Local Katutura East constituency residents frustrated over food parcel distribution Several residents of Windhoek's Katutura East constituency expressed frustration after allegedly being excluded from a food parcel donation event on Wednesday facilitated through the constituency office. Lena Ileka, a resident of Katutura East said the distribution process was unfair, claiming that priority was given to residents from other areas of the constituency. Ileka further alleged that some of those beneficiaries had already received food parcels from a previous distribution event […]
Crime No room for criminal activities in Oshana By Maria Namupala The Oshana Regional Commander, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria region said that there will be no room for criminals in the Oshana region. Sakaria said this while launching Operation New Era today in Oshakati. Operation New Era is aimed to combat crime during this Easter Weekend, and will go until Tuesday. Sakaria said criminals needs to be warned as there are no rooms for criminal activities in the region. […]
Oshiwambo Omukuluntu gongeleka ya Catholic muuyuni Pope Francis okwa hulitha Omupapa gongeleka ya Catholic muuyuni,Pope Francis okwa hulitha ongula yonena mepipi 88. omupapa okwa kala omasiku ge gahugunina moshipangelo omolwa uupyakadhi wokomapunga. Eso lye olya tseyithwa ko Vatican.
Oshiwambo Aayenda ya America noya Iran oya ningi oonkundathana mo Rome molyomakaya dhinasha nopolohalama ya Iran yiikwalute Aayenda ya America noya Iran oya ningi oonkundathana mo Rome molyomakaya dhinasha nopolohalama ya Iran yiikwalute, niigongi oyindji ya tegelelwa oshiwike tashiya. Ominista ya Iran yiikwapondje Abbas Aragahchi okwa hokolola oonkundathana kutya otadhi tungu. Onzonkundana yo Africa news oya lopota kutya osheendo osha ningi omadhingoloko gane goonkundathana dhaaheli paukililo ko embassy ya Oman mo Rome. Aragahchi tati oyeshi pondola okwaadha euveko lili hwepo lyomalalakano gawo gamwe. Nosha ziminwa kutya oonkundathana […]
Oshiwambo Omupevi President Lucia Witbooi oshiwike shika otakaya moonkundathana naaleli yopamuthigulwakalo yiigwana ya yooloka dhinasha nesiku lyo Genocide Remembrance day Omupevi presitend Lucia Witbooi oshiwike shika otakaya moonkundathana naaleli yopamuthigulwakalo yiigwana ya yooloka dhinasha nesiku lyo Genocide Remembrance day liliko mo 28 May. Omupresitend omukulu Nangolo Mbumba mo 28 May omumvo gwa piti okwiigidha o 28 May onga esiku lyefudho lyopashigwana lyoku dhimbulukwa omadhipago gakwaanohenda okutameka mo 28 May gonuumvo. Esiku olyiigidhwa wo onga esiku lyefudho lyopashigwana oku pitika aa Namibia unene iigwana ya gumwa yaa Ovaherero,aa Nama naayelele ya […]
Oshiwambo Omupevi presitend gwa America JD Vance okwa tameke nolweendo lwe lyomasiku gane mo India nena Omupevi presitend gwa America JD Vance okwa tameke nolweendo lwe lyomasiku gane mo India nena ,notaka ninga oonkundathana na prime minister Narendra Modi,sho New Delhi tiihakana okuyanda iifuta oyindji ya America ,nompangela yokuyele yiipindi noku yambulapo uukumwe nepangelo lya Trump. O SABC oya lopota kutya Vance okwa thiki mo India ongula yonena,sha landula etalelepo lye ko Rome,hoka kwali a ningi oshigongi shopaumwene nomupapa Francis mosondaaha ya paasa. Modi na Vance […]
Oshiwambo Ongundu yomupresitend omukulu gwa DRC yiindiikwa omolwa omafekelo oku yambidhidha oorebel DRC okwa indike ongundu yomupresitend omukulu Joseph Kabila,noku gandja elomwbelo opo omaliko ge ga kwatweko omolwa omalundilo goku yambidhidha oorebel tadhi yambidhidhwa ku Rwanda muutokelo woshilongo,shiikwatelela kepangelo. Omunamimvo 53 ngoka a lela oshilongo okuza mo 2001-2019 nokwazi ashike koshipundi sha landula omahololomadhiladhilo geli ompinge naye,okwati okwa hala oku galukila moshilongo ,oku konga okweeta eyamukulo kiita. Ashike momushangwa golyomakaya,uuministeli wiikwameni owati ongundu ye oyiindikwa omolwa oku yambihdidha oorebel dho M23,omanga uuministeli […]
Oshiwambo O budget ya pewa uuministeli weyambulepo lyokomikunda noondoolopa inayi gwana-Venaani Omupresitend gongundu yo PDM Mchenry okwati Veenani oshimaliwa sha pewa uuministeli womagumbo,eyambulepo lyokuushayi noondoolopa otashi etitha eikwatopomutima. Mekuthombinga lye moompata dho budget mopaalamende,Veeenani okwati omanga ominista yemona Ericah Shafudah a talako kutya omagumbo neyambulepo lyomalukanda oyili iilalakanenwa yomapungulo oku patulula oompito dhopaliko noku kwashilipaleka egandjo lyomayakaulo gopankalathano,oshimaliwa sha gandjwa inashi gwana. Uuministeli weyambulepo lyokomikunda noondoolopa owa peewa oodola oobilion 2.7 okuza mo budget yopashigwana yomumvo 2025-2026,omanga o Midterm Expenditure framework […]
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 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.
Entertainment Calle Schlettwein reflects on his time in office https://youtu.be/CinpfOBlAz4 Former agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein reflects on his time in office, the strides made in water infrastructure and land reform, and the future of Namibia’s agriculture sector. From securing clean, drinkable water in rural areas to advocating for more productive land resettlement programs, Schlettwein shares insights on tackling inequality and revitalising institutions like Meatco. With a deep passion for sustainable development, he now turns to photography in retirement. […]
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 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.
Health / Medical UNFPA’s message on World Health Day: We can and must end preventable maternal deaths By UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem Globally, women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth is better than ever before. This is owing to medical advances, and because more women have control over their reproductive choices and can access respectful, high-quality maternal care. Since 2000, the world has seen a remarkable 40 per cent drop in global maternal mortality. For the first time, no country is estimated to have an ‘extremely […]
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$1,650,710.33 to four Vocational Training Centers (VTCs) on Monday. Sikongo Haihambo, MIT’s Executive Director, told News on One the contribution aims to enhance technical training in the safe handling of refrigerants, with a particular focus on the […]
Health / Medical OB-GYN Practice and BeFree Cares clinic form health care partnership By: Ellen Shihepo The Private Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology Practice (OB-GYN Practice) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the BeFree Cares Clinic yesterday at the BeFree youth campus in Katutura, Winhdoek. The MoU formalised a collective commitment to bridge gaps in essential obstetrics and gynaecological healthcare for women and girls in vulnerable communities. The partnership was first formulated when 112 women received screening during and OB-GYN outreach […]
Africa Namibia needs US$ 9 billion (N$166.5 billion) to set up a nuclear power plant By: Hertha Ekandjo Energy expert, Andreas Simon says Namibia needs between US$ 6 and 9 billion (N$166.5 billion) to set up a nuclear power plant depending on the scale and technology used. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah suggested over the weekend that Namibia should move towards a nuclear power plant. She said a mix of reliable energy and clean energy is needed to grow the economy and take people out of poverty. […]
Environment Land issue still a burning issue in Namibia https://youtu.be/ZUxeLY0p_Gc By: Eric Mhunduru President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has repeated what former presidents have said regarding the willing buyer, willing seller policy over land. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is uncomfortable with the policy. Nandi-Ndaitwah said the willing buyer, willing seller policy guided early land reforms but has not worked effectively. “We had to develop laws, and we started with the willing buyer willing seller that we […]
Environment Windhoek to spend N$15 million on road repairs By: Ketemba Tjipepa The City of Windhoek expects to spend more than N$15 million to fix the potholes caused by the recent heavy rains. Windhoek’s spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, says the total cost may increase as more damage is assessed. Amutenya said the funds will cover the immediate repairs, but additional resources may be needed if the situation worsens. "While this amount covers the initial scope of repair, it's also anticipated that […]
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 […]
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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