February 2025 - Page 75 of 137

Agriculture Ministry to Cancel Unused Stock Brands

The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform ministry through the Namibia Livestock Identification and Traceability System, has issued a notice that all unused stock brands will be cancelled by April 30. Farmers must verify and update their registrations before the deadline. Simon Nghipandulwa is the Ministry’s spokesperson.

14 February, 2025

World

Fewer than five per cent of US federal workers take payout scheme to resign

The Trump administration will have 75,000 fewer federal workers by September, as part of a payout scheme. They've decided that people must return to in-person work and offered a deal to those who don't want to. Caroline Malone reports.

14 February, 2025

Namibia

Illegal Fishing: 10 Caught in Restricted Area in Terrace Bay

The Fisheries ministry has confirmed that 10 fishermen were caught illegally fishing in a restricted area at Terrace Bay. Among them, two are Namibians, while the rest are South African nationals. The group had already caught 18 cod before being fined a total of N$63,000. We asked Hafeni Mungungu, the Director Responsible for Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance, whether illegal fishing is prevalent in Namibia.

14 February, 2025

South Africa

US Judge Blocks Trump’s Freeze on HIV Aid To S.A

A U.S. federal judge has halted President Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief , allowing CDC-funded HIV programs in South Africa to continue. Trump has appealed the ruling, with a decision expected later today. However, the long-term future of PEPFAR remains uncertain, as Congress must reauthorize the program by next month. The Trump administration has indicated plans to phase out funding, sparking […]

14 February, 2025

Business / Economics

MPs Sound Alarm Over Exploitative Lending Practices

Lawmakers in the National Assembly debated financial reforms to curb rising debt levels in Namibia, especially among civil servants. Inna Hengari from PDM criticized microlenders such as Letshego for profiting N$199 million in six months while borrowers sink deeper into financial distress. Hertha Ekandjo reports for One Africa’s NewsOnOne.

14 February, 2025

Business / Economics

14 February 2025 Morning Market Update: Local and Global Financial Trends

By Leonard Witbeen The Namibian stock market saw significant activity yesterday, with 1,582,354 shares traded at a total value of N$13.65 million across 28 deals. The financial sector led with N$11.89 million in trades, while the real estate sector followed with N$274,678. Year-to-date, market trades have reached 8 million shares, totaling N$481.55 million. Global Currency and Market Trends South African Rand Holds Steady Amid Tariff Speculation According to Reuters, South […]

14 February, 2025

Namibia

Land Expropriation Without Compensation Proposed in Parliament

A heated debate is expected in the National Assembly as LPM's Utaara Mootu tabled a motion calling for the expropriation of land from foreign absentee landlords without compensation. Mootu argues that the current resettlement policy benefits the wealthy elite, leaving many landless Namibians without access to agricultural land. The motion challenges Article 16 of the Namibian Constitution, which protects property rights, and has sparked strong reactions from various political factions. […]

14 February, 2025

South Africa

S.A’s Ramaphosa Leads Repatriation of Fallen SANDF Soldiers

Last night, S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa officiated the transfer ceremony for the remains of 14 South African National Defence Force soldiers who lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo while on a peacekeeping mission. The ceremony took place at Air Force Base Swartkops in Pretoria, where Ramaphosa, alongside Defence minister Angie Motshekga and SANDF Chief Rudzani Maphwanya, honoured the fallen troops.

14 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Supervisor Praises Nujoma’s Dedication in Geology Master’s Thesis

One of the supervisors of Founding President Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma’s Geology master’s thesis described him as a dedicated student. In an interview with Selma Taapopi from One Africa’s NewsOnOne, Dr. Gabi Schneider says she co-supervised Nujoma's thesis, titled Copper: Its Geology and Economic Impact on Development in Namibia, Zambia, and DRC. His other two supervisors were Dr. Benjamin Mapani and Professor Fred Kamona. Schneider shared this on Nujoma as […]

14 February, 2025