Hertha

Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomes SADC Parliamentary Forum delegation to State House

By: Hertha Ekandjo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday received a courtesy visit from a high-level delegation of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), led by its President, Tokely Justin, a Member of Parliament from Madagascar. During the meeting at State House, Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed the delegation and highlighted the essential role of parliamentary leadership in shaping regional development and advancing the interests of SADC citizens. “The people […]

1 May, 2025

Environment

Namibians urged to embrace diverse sectors to combat economic challenges

https://youtu.be/eZGdx7iK6tw By: Hertha Ekandjo The Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) Chief Executive Officer Jerome Namaseb, has called on Namibia to diversify its economic sectors to effectively address pressing issues such as food insecurity and unemployment. He emphasized that embracing emerging industries like green hydrogen can significantly broaden employment opportunities and reduce the nation’s reliance on imported goods. “Namibia should be open to welcoming different sectors and projects over being […]

1 May, 2025

Namibia

Two killed by lightning in Zambezi Region

(Contributed Photo) By: Jackson Kunatela Two people died on Saturday after being struck by lightning in Zambezi Region. A Zambian man, identified as Musipili Katembo, died on the spot, while Katenda Ednar succumbed to her injuries at home after being discharged from the hospital. According to the police incident report, Katembo had brought water to three people sitting under a tree when it started to rain. After placing the water […]

28 April, 2025

Business / Economics

TotalEnergies plans to invest multi-billion dollar investment

By: Envaalde Matheus President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed TotalEnergies’ plan to invest in the country’s energy sector. CEO Patrick Pouyanné asked Nandi-Ndaitwah to start formal discussions on large-scale oil, gas, and renewable energy projects. The President's State of the Nation Address on Thursday emphasised the importance of foreign investment in driving national progress. Nandi-Ndaitwah described the TotalEnergies plan as timely and aligned with the nation’s development goals. “The sector in […]

28 April, 2025

Business / Economics

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges pensioners to be patient amid budget constraints

https://youtu.be/Af0vw4myfd0 By: Ludorf Iyambo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on elderly Namibians to reduce their daily meals to just one, while the government figures out how to address the needs of the youth. Her figure of speech implies that senior citizens should be patient with the government regarding their pension increases. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the remarks during a recent visit to a centre for flood victims in Etunda, where she […]

24 April, 2025

Business / Economics

Namibia to become a leading energy hub

https://youtu.be/bbgcNWarBLw By: Eric Mhunduru President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia is on the path to becoming a leading energy hub in ambition and action. Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia is on a deliberate drive to move from oil discoveries to actual production without much delay but with responsibility. She, however, acknowledges that partnerships and strong technical governance are needed to achieve this. The President said this in a speech read by right-honourable […]

24 April, 2025

Namibia

Swakopmund’s Amadhila whistles her way to the top

https://youtu.be/o-TzecqeJ8A By: Terence Mukasa 20-year-old, Aino Amadhila from Swakopmund was amongst the referees officiating at the Nedbank Namibia Newspaper Cup that concluded on Monday in Outjo. Amadhila officiated the third and fourth play-off's between //Kharas and Otjozondjupa as a lineswoman.

24 April, 2025

Uncategorized

City police to expand drone fleet to fight crime

https://youtu.be/jp85W1y7LmE By: Josia Shigwedha Windhoek City Police Head, Chief Leevi Ileka, says the department currently operates one surveillance drone, with plans to receive two more soon and expand the fleet to 10 by 2027. Drones are part of a broader effort to curb crime, particularly in the city’s riverbeds and house break-ins. Ileka spoke at the media engagement with Futuremedia News held in Windhoek today.

24 April, 2025

Namibia

Namibians share expectations ahead of Sona

(Contributed Photo) By: Envaalde Matheus Namibians anticipate that the State Of National Address (Sona) will focus on economic reforms and infrastructure development for agriculture and job creation. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will deliver the Sona tomorrow. News on One took to the streets and the corridors of power to hear what Namibians expect from this year’s speech. Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters deputy leader Kalimbo Iipumbu said the country is expecting new […]

24 April, 2025