insert_link Namibia Nandi-Ndaitwah say the history of heroes must be preserved By: Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said stories and memories of former Namibian Defence Force Chief Solomon Hawala should be preserved-just as those of other heroes and heroines. Nandi-Ndaitwah said this while delivering her tribute on Friday during Hawala’s memorial service at Ohakweenyanga village in Oshana Region. The president said it is the responsibility of every Namibian to educate present and future generations about the sacrifices made by the heroes. […] today5 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia NEFF sounds alarm over suspected drug cartel collusion with law enforcement By: Staff Reporter Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) parliamentarian, Kalimbo Iipumbu, has raised concerns over possible collusion between drug cartels and Namibian law enforcement, demanding urgent action to tackle the issue. Iipumbu directed his questions on Thursday to the minister of safety and security, Lucia Iipumbu. His questions come after police reported over N$6 million in drug seizures during June and July, with hundreds of arrests involving both Namibian and […] today5 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia NEFF sounds alarm on drug cartel collusion in Namibian law enforcement By: Staff Reporter Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) parliamentarianP Kalimbo Iipumbu has raised concerns over possible collusion between drug cartels and Namibian law enforcement, demanding urgent action to tackle corruption.Iipumbu directed his questions on Thursday to the minister of safety and security, Lucia Iipumbu. His questions come after NamPol reported over N$6 million in drug seizures during June and July, with hundreds of arrests involving both Namibian and foreign nationals. […] today5 September, 2025
insert_link Uncategorized Legendary reggae artist Ras Sheehama dies at 59 By: Josia Shigwedha Namibian legendary reggae musician Hans Sheehama AKA "Ras Sheehama" has died at the age of 59. According to the police Sheehama committed suicide by hanging himself in Windhoek's Ludwigsdorf suburbs. The police said no foul play is suspected and the next of kin has been informed while investigations continue. today5 September, 2025
insert_link Uncategorized Legendary Namibian reggae artist Ras Sheehama dies at 59 By: Josia Shigwedha Namibian legendary reggae musician Ras Sheehama has died at the age of 59. However, police chief inspector Elifas Kuwinga could not confirm to NewsOnOne the allegations that the music star took his own life. today5 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia President Nandi-Ndaitwah appoints Penda Naanda as Namibia’s UN Ambassador By: Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Penda Naanda as Namibia’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations with immediate effect. The Presidency announced this in a media release on Friday. Naanda succeeds Ambassador Neville Gertze, who now serves as Executive Director in the Private Office of the President. "President Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed confidence in Ambassador Naanda’s ability to advance Namibia’s diplomatic priorities on the global stage and extended […] today5 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Swartbooi cautions that synthetic diamonds risk Namibia’s jobs and revenues By: Staff Reporter Landless People's Movement (LPM) leader and parliamentarian, Bernadus Swartbooi, has raised questions over the impact of synthetic diamonds on Namibia’s traditional diamond sector. Swartbooi addressed the questions to mines minister, Natangue Ithete, during the parliamentary sitting on Wednesday. He warned that the country risks revenue losses, job cuts, and reputational harm if the issue is ignored. "The diamond industry has long been a cornerstone of Namibia's economy, […] today4 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia GIPF Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme expected to start on 12 January 2026 By: Hertha Ekandjo Qualifying members of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) will be able to start claiming pension-backed home loans from 12 January 2026, after a four-month period of finalising all modalities. This was announced by GIPF’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Martin Inkumbi, earlier this morning in a media statement. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Office of the Prime Minister and GIPF, […] today3 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Police officers say put courts near police stations to avoid overloading inmates By: Ludorf Iyambo Police officers are appealing for the establishment of courtrooms next to police stations to reduce the inmates overloading issue, in police vans. An officer, who spoke to NewsOnOne on condition of anonymity, gave a scenario of more than 30 inmates, who are transported daily over an 80km from Omuthiya to Ondangwa and 100km between Oshivelo and Tsumeb. The officer added that the Omuthiya holding cells currently houses more than 600 inmates, many […] today1 September, 2025
