insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Teen in Otjiwarongo Speaks Out After Alleged Police Beating Following Soccer Game A 15-year-old student, Luciano Xoagub, has shared with our news team a harrowing account of alleged police abuse following a school soccer game on February 13, 2026. The exclusive interview with OneAfrica TV reveals serious allegations of physical assault, intimidation, and administrative obstacles after the disappearance of a mobile phone during the game. Luciano, a student at Okarundu Junior Secondary School, explained that the incident began after school when he […] today19 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia LPM Rejects Oil and Gas Bill Amendments Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi says the party opposes proposed amendments to the Exploration and Production Amendment Bill that would place the upstream oil and gas sector under presidential control, reports Namibia Business Review. Critics argue the move would weaken parliamentary oversight and reduce the authority of the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy. Swartbooi instead called for stronger action against alleged corruption within the ministry and state-owned petroleum company Namcor. today19 February, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Tourism Board Calls for Informal Market Integration Namibian Tourism Board spokesperson Flora Quest says linking informal markets to value chains will help small tourism operators earn a decent income. While speaking to Namibia Business Review, vendors like Jafet Mbwale on Windhoek’s Independence Avenue report struggling despite a 79% recovery in the tourism industry after COVID-19. today4 February, 2026
insert_link Health / Medical New Cancer Centres Aim to Expand Care Access Distance and financial barriers continue to limit access to cancer treatment, particularly in rural areas, the Cancer Association says. CEO Rolf Hansen calls for people-centred services, and the opening of a new oncology centre in Walvis Bay and a palliative care facility in Swakopmund aims to bring care closer to communities. today4 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Stronger Legal Framework for Democracy President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for laws that protect democracy and speed up service delivery, expressing concern that only two of nine bills passed last session. She urged political parties to rise above partisanship and restore public confidence in Parliament, with Political analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah weighing in: today4 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia National Pension Fund Rollout Must Include Workers, Says Kavihuha Mahongoro Kavihuha, representing the Namibia Trade Union Congress, criticized the implementation of the National Pension Fund and National Medical Aid, describing it as carried out without adequate consultation. He told Namibia Business Review in an exclusive interview that the process should involve both employees and the government to ensure fairness, transparency, and the protection of current benefits. today3 February, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Roads Authority Talks Permit Applications Decentralisation The Roads Authority has announced that road carrier permit applications will now be decentralised to all NaTIS offices nationwide. Effective 1 February, applicants can submit and collect permits at any NaTIS office, cutting travel and courier costs, with spokesperson Hileni Fillemon confirming the move and hinting at a future online system. today3 February, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Dr Marius Kudumo weighs in on Journalist Escorted from State House. Journalist Jemima Beukes was allegedly escorted out of State House after posing a question to the President during the opening of the first Cabinet meeting, despite prior communication that no questions would be allowed. Public policy analyst Dr Marius Kudumo weighed in on the incident, saying there should be respect for the Head of State’s decision when she declines to take questions. today3 February, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Yango Ride Introduces Matching PIN Codes to Boost Safety Yango Ride has launched a new safety feature that uses matching four-digit PIN codes for passengers and drivers. Passengers must provide the code to their driver before the ride begins, helping ensure they enter the correct vehicle. In a statement, the ride hailing service says this also includes personalized safety checklists, route sharing with trusted contacts, SOS access, and monitoring of driving style and speed, highlighting Yango Ride’s commitment to secure and reliable […] today28 January, 2026
