insert_link Local Travel smart, stay safe and plan ahead this festive season The holiday season is almost here, and for many Namibians, that means road trips to the North, relaxing at the coast, or crossing the border for a well-deserved holiday. As we get excited about travelling, packing, and spending time with loved ones, there’s one important thing we shouldn’t forget: staying safe and prepared for the unexpected. The reality is that accidents, breakdowns, and theft can happen when we least […] today12 November, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Ovafeekelwa mediapo la AKA vamangwapo no kuholoka momangu Ovalumenhu ovamwainamati medipao lomushikingalo kwali wa SA, AKA ovaholoka komesho yomangu onghela mo SA. Ovafeekelwa ovo takutiwa oveli ovamwainafana ota vapewa oushima medipao lomushikingalo wa South Africa Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, oo akala kwali ashiivika nawa nedina AKA, no vaholoka komesho yomangu ili mo Durban onghela. Ovafeekelwa ovo Mulusi na , nova etwamo moshilongo okudja ko Eswatini, oku taalela omatamenko edipao la AKA, oo ayashelwe okufya mu February 2023, ayashelwe pamwe […] today12 November, 2025
insert_link Press Releases Crypto boom exposes Africa cyber risk Allan Juma, Technical Lead for ESET East Africa, an internet security solutions company. Juma oversees the company’s technical issues on security products. Cryptocurrency in Africa has evolved rapidly from a fringe financial activity into a major economic force - and cybercriminals are taking notice. Between July 2024 and June 2025, the continent recorded USD $205-billion in on-chain transactions, making it the world's third-fastest-growing crypto market. Driven by economic volatility and a […] today12 November, 2025
APO International Hurra Coalition calls for reform of family law in the Middle East and North Africa Across the Middle East and North Africa, discriminatory family laws deny women and girls equal rights in marriage, divorce, inheritance, and guardianship. Members of the Hurra Coalition (http://Hurra-Coalition.net), comprising 13 feminist and human rights organisations from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), convened their annual meeting in Istanbul to assess progress in their joint campaigns and strategies for comprehensive family law reform. The discussions focused on the […] today12 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Council Pushes for Stronger Civic Education The National Council has urged government and educational institutions to strengthen civic education to boost public participation in governance, as reported by Selma Taapopi for NewsOnOne. This follows outreach visits to the //Karas and Erongo regions, where many citizens were found to struggle in distinguishing the roles of the National Assembly and the National Council. today12 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Report Targets Growth in Informal Economy A new report launched in Windhoek aims to enhance understanding of the informal economy and support inclusive growth. The Diagnostic Report on Informality, developed by the Bank of Namibia with government ministries and the UN, highlights key challenges and policy solutions for a sector that sustains most citizens, particularly women and youth. Dr Michael Humavindu is the Chairperson of the National Working Group on Informality and Executive Director in the […] today12 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Tourism Sector Sustains Strong Growth The Hospitality Association says the tourism industry continues to recover steadily, with third-quarter room and bed occupancy exceeding both 2024 and pre-pandemic figures. Room occupancy rose by 2% compared to last year and nearly 1% higher than in 2019, while September recorded a 4% rise to just over 66%. Gitta Paetzold, the Hospitality Association CEO: today12 November, 2025
insert_link 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 […] today11 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia NUST concludes salary negotiations with workers’ unions NUST library building (Photo credit: NUST) Windhoek, 11 November 2025 – The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has concluded salary negotiations with the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) and the Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN), finalising agreements for the 2024/2025 financial year. The deal covers all eligible administrative and academic staff within the Bargaining Unit and reflects NUST’s ongoing commitment to fair employee compensation and constructive labour relations. […] today11 November, 2025