insert_link UncategorizedLegendary 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 NamibiaPresident 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 NamibiaSwartbooi 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 NamibiaGIPF 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 NamibiaPolice 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
insert_link UncategorizedYouth fund to be rolled out soon, says President By: Staff Reporter President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the Youth Development Fund will become operational soon. She called on the beneficiaries not to let the nation down but to ensure the success of the programme. "For those who will be responsible for the implementation, please consider the projects that have economic sense and not those presented by people you know even if you can see the project is not viable," said […] today26 August, 2025
insert_link UncategorizedNandi-Ndaitwah pledges youth empowerment and development at Heroes Day By: Hertha Ekandjo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to advancing Namibia’s development agenda, with a strong focus on youth empowerment, job creation, and industrialisation. She made the remarks during the commemoration of Heroes Day in Katima Mulilo. “While not all the challenges facing our people are addressed, there is no doubt that we have made significant improvements in different social and economic sectors such as schools, clinics, […] today26 August, 2025
insert_link UncategorizedOPE pushes for peri-urban and urban development and electrification By: Staff Reporter In an effort to boost peri-urban electrification, Oshakati Premier Electric (OPE) has successfully electrified 2 640 erven. OPE Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nelson Sheya during a stakeholder engagement held at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) on Monday, said they achieved success with major projects as part of its ongoing efforts in urban and peri-urban development. Sheya indicated that this includes significant advancements in electrification, street lighting, […] today26 August, 2025
insert_link UncategorizedZambian inmate escapes from Katima Mulilo hospital By: Jackson Kunatela A Zambian inmate allegedly escaped through a window at Katima Mulilo hospital on Monday. Zambezi Region head of community policing sub-division chief inspector Kisco Sitali, said the inmate, Mabuta Oliver Kutwanga, had been detained as an illegal immigrant on 13th August this year, at Katima Mulilo police station but fell ill. Sitali explained that Kutwanga was subsequently admitted to Katima Mulilo hospital. He added that on Monday […] today26 August, 2025
