Hertha

Environment ministry to develop spatial tourism master plan

https://youtu.be/AfwjiU8XKiY By: Ellen Shihepo The environment ministry will develop a Spatial Tourism Master plan by June 2025 to encourage new investments to ensure industry diversification. Newly appointed environment minister Indileni Daniel says the plan is part of the ministry's adjustments to align with the SWAPO Party election manifesto.

1 April, 2025

Namibia

Unam to focus on people, technology and culture for the next six years

https://youtu.be/3EKndX6d2OE By : Selma Taapopi Unam plans to position itself as a research and innovation university and actively participate in the country's development path. The university will focus on people, technology, and culture to achieve operational excellence in the next six years.

1 April, 2025

Namibia

Government pushes for urgent formalisation of informal settlements

https://youtu.be/clcHuqSe4xY By: Envaalde Matheus Government has prioritised the formalisation of informal settlements, calling for immediate action from relevant authorities. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare expressed the urgency of addressing housing and service delivery challenges, in line with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s commitment to improving living conditions. Ngurare directed ministers, governors, and regional and local authority councillors to finalise their implementation plans for the formalisation of informal settlements by April 11, 2025. […]

1 April, 2025

Namibia

Environment ministry set to launch spatial tourism master plan in June 2025

By: Ellen Shihepo The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has announced plans to develop a Spatial Tourism Master Plan by June 2025. The plan aims to drive industry diversification and attract new investments. The initiative aligns with the Swapo Party 2024 manifesto. Newly appointed Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, made the announcement during her first ministerial address on Monday in Windhoek. She said delays in […]

31 March, 2025

Namibia

Man stabbed to death at a bar in Walvis Bay

By: Adolf Kaure A 27-year-old was stabbed to death on Saturday morning at Walvis Bay’s Kuisebmond township. According to the Erongo Police spokesperson, Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, the incident took place at White House Bar. "The suspect allegedly stabbed the victim with an okapi knife on the left upper chest causing his death on the spot," she said. The deceased, Jeremiah Shimanda Johannes, was pronounced dead by Walvis Bay State […]

31 March, 2025

Business / Economics

Government ministries should prioritise and support local enterprises

(Contributed Photo) PRIORTISE LOCAL ENTERPRISES: Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said government ministries should prioritise and support local enterprises, particularly manufacturers. He gave an example that, although there are local companies that manufacture toilet paper, some government entities still place orders from outside the country. Nekundi said that in accordance with procurement laws, locally owned enterprises must be prioritised in both projects and supplies. “Therefore, for any procurement, conditions […]

31 March, 2025

Namibia

Opposition criticises National Budget as rushed

https://youtu.be/3JxgvCtW6Us By: Envaalde Matheus The opposition says the 2025/26 National Budget was rushed and lacks opportunity. Finance minister Erica Shafudah tabled the budget on Thursday. PDM MP Inna Hengari said the budget was rushed, and the Minister did not have sufficient time to ensure coherence and proper allocation of funds. “One would expect a certain level of continuity, given that the transfer of power was not between different political […]

31 March, 2025

Health / Medical

Controversial Red Line case struck from court

By: Ellen Shihepo The High Court has struck the Red Line case by Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader Job Amupanda against the Ministry of Agriculture and seven other defendants. Presiding Judge Shafimana Ueitele ruled that Amupanda failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that the Red Line is unconstitutional. Judge Ueitele dismissed the case, absolving all defendants. He stated that the search for Amupanda’s vehicle on May 17, 2021, was a […]

27 March, 2025

Business / Economics

Economist Omu Kakujaha-Matu suggests Air Namibia partners with other airlines to secure future

By: Hertha Ekandjo Economist Omu Kakujaha-Matu has suggested that Air Namibia should explore partnerships with other airlines to ensure its survival and profitability. In a recent interview with NewsOnOne, Kakujaha-Matu emphasised that forming alliances with global carriers could provide the much-needed support to get the airline back on track. "In the face of new evidence suggesting profitability in the airline industry, one possible solution for Air Namibia is to explore […]

27 March, 2025