Month: January 2025

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Namibia

Herzberg Building in Walvis Bay, home to Charlies Meat Market Burned

  In a developing story, the Herzberg Building in Walvis Bay, home to Charlies Meat Market and the renowned Viggo Lund, was ablaze. Reports coming in at 22:15 last night confirm that the fire brigade wass on site, working to control the flames. It is believed that the fire originated in an upholstery business within the building. Located at the corner of Sam Nujoma Avenue and Rikumbi Kandanga Avenue, across […]

today30 January, 2025

Business / Economics

One Africa Tv highlights Windhoek’s unemployed

  Many unemployed men in Windhoek wait by the roadside for job opportunities, but some have gone years without success. On the ground for us and now reporting is One Africa TV's NewsOnOne journalist Ketemba Tjipepa: The Statistics Agency puts the unemployment in Kavango West as a surge from 33% in 2018 to 52.8% in 2023, while Omusati and Ohangwena also saw sharp increases. NSA puts the national stats at […]

today30 January, 2025

Africa

US to deport Nigerians in Illegal Immigrants Crackdown

  Over 3,500 Nigerians are among illegal immigrants identified for deportation from the US. This is part of a crackdown by the Trump administration on illegal immigrants which the US has blamed for driving up crime rates in the country. Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.  

today30 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Namibia Commits to Green Industrial Ecosystem

Despite global setbacks in climate action, including the reversal of key climate policies by US President Donald Trump, Namibia remains steadfast in its commitment to building a green industrial ecosystem. This includes continuing with clean energy projects like green hydrogen. Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe discusses the approach.  

today30 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Labor Expert Weighs In On NSA Unemployment Stats release

  According to the Statistics Agency, the local unemployment rate now stands at 36.9%, compared to 33.4% in 2018. Statistician General Alex Shimuafeni announced the figures yesterday: For comment, Labor Analyst Herbert Jauch: Josef Kefas Sheehama, an Economics and Business Researcher, raises concerns about the accuracy of unemployment data, questioning survey definitions and government use for planning. Commenting on a social media post, the expert cautions that the rising unemployment […]

today30 January, 2025

Africa

South Africa Calls For Immediate Ceasefire in DRC

  Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in S.A, Ronald Lamola has called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access in the Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting in the east intensifies. Lamola told the media the government supports the African Union and United Nations calls for all parties to halt hostilities and return to negotiations. He has also urged countries backing the M23 rebels to withdraw their support immediately

today30 January, 2025

Namibia

Roadworks on Peter Nanyemba Street Disrupt Daily Activities

  Taxi drivers and street vendors have voiced concerns over the ongoing roadworks along Peter Nanyemba Street, which are disrupting their daily operations. In this report, One Africa TV's NewsOne's Envaalde Matheus says the road upgrade and decongestion project, led by Octagon Construction, began in October last year, affecting the stretch between Omulunga and Matshitshi streets in Havana informal settlement. Watch NewsOnOne on One Africa television weeknights at 7 on […]

today30 January, 2025

Africa

S.A’s says the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains volatile

S.A's Defence and Military Veterans minister Angie Motshekga says the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains volatile, with intense fighting between M23 rebels and government forces. She assured the public the South African National Defence Force camps have not been attacked in the past 48 hours. In a media briefing at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, Motshekga confirmed efforts to evacuate injured soldiers have been successful, with some […]

today30 January, 2025