Leonard Witbeen

Press release: Yango Group’s AI Routing Technology Saved Users 5 Million Hours in 2025 Close to 45,000 hours of total annual time saved by Namibians

Windhoek, Namibia, 18.02.2026 – Yango Group, the global tech company digitalising urban services, today announced that its advanced AI-powered routing technologies saved urban commuters more than 5 million hours in 2025 across 20+ cities of its presence — the equivalent of 600 years of human time returned to communities. The findings, based on an analysis of millions of Yango Ride trips in 2025, prove that intelligent routing delivers tangible quality-of-life […]

24 February, 2026

Africa

Press Release: Designing Low-Friction Ride-Hailing Regulation in Emerging Markets “How Smart Regulation Can Enable Safer, More Inclusive Ride-Hailing Ecosystems”

Dubai, UAE, 10th February 2026 – Yango Group, the global technology company that creates daily services, hosted a high-level mobility policy workshop led by its Chief Business Officer Adeniyi Adebayo during the 2026 World Government Summit in Dubai. The session brought together policymakers, government representatives, and industry stakeholders to discuss how public-private collaboration can support effective ride-hailing regulation across emerging markets. The workshop focused on how clear, low-friction regulatory frameworks […]

24 February, 2026

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 […]

19 February, 2026

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.

19 February, 2026

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.

4 February, 2026

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.

4 February, 2026

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:

4 February, 2026

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.

3 February, 2026

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.

3 February, 2026