Business / EconomicsTotalEnergies 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 […] today28 April, 2025
Business / EconomicsNandi-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 […] today24 April, 2025
Business / EconomicsNamibia 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 […] today24 April, 2025
NamibiaSwakopmund’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. today24 April, 2025
UncategorizedCity 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. today24 April, 2025
NamibiaNamibians 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 […] today24 April, 2025
NamibiaSports ministry to develop three facilities in Windhoek https://youtu.be/-U4abntHpUM By: Terence Mukasa The education ministry plans to construct a stadium in the Goreangab area, Samora Machel constituency in Windhoek. The deputy minister Dino Ballotti and Khomas governor Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma visited the area on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. They also visited the Khomasdal Stadium and the Katutura Youth Centre. The proposed developments will include the construction of a football pitch, as well as netball and basketball courts. […] today16 April, 2025
NamibiaWindhoek District Hospital yet to be constructed 1 months after groundbreaking https://youtu.be/zzwDqmd7Zx8 By: Selma Taapopi Construction work for the Windhoek District Hospital is yet to begin 11 months after the groundbreaking ceremony was held in May 2024 on farm 108 in Havana in the Moses Garoeb Constituency. Last year, several government officials, including President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and former health minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula visited the site to mark the official start of the project. The planned hospital will have a […] today16 April, 2025
NamibiaBallotti says ministry will ‘move mountains’ to bring soccer games home https://youtu.be/xP_YYIIBj7U By: Terence Mukasa Sports deputy minister Dino Ballotti says they have allocated N$200 million from this year’s budget for sports infrastructure development and hosting local sports leagues. This will allow the country to host regional and international football matches following the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ban in 2021 due to local stadiums failing to meet international standards. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays […] today16 April, 2025
