insert_link Business / EconomicsNandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Assertive Global Partnerships President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged citizens to approach international partnerships with confidence and strength, rejecting a “poverty mentality.” She made the remarks Thursday at the opening of the two-day Namibia Public-Private Forum, organized by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, as reported by NewsOnOne's Envaalde Matheus. today24 October, 2025
insert_link Health / MedicalPink October Highlights Breast Cancer Prevention The global Pink October campaign promotes awareness, early detection, and patient support for breast cancer. According to Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Cancer Association, the initiative stresses prevention, regular mammograms, and hope, represented by the pink ribbon. today24 October, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsNamCor Engages Stakeholders on Offshore Venus Project NamCor and its partners are conducting the second consultation for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the Offshore Venus Field, located 320 kilometers southwest of Lüderitz. NamCor's Paulo Coelho emphasized that the engagement is part of Namibia’s legal environmental assessment requirements and seeks to involve communities and stakeholders in evaluating potential project impacts. today24 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaKhomas Anti-Corruption Office Records 73 Reports in 2024/25 The Khomas regional office of the Anti-Corruption Commission received 73 corruption reports during the 2024/25 financial year, NewsOnOne’s Ludorf Iiyambo reports. Chief Investigating Officer Willem Olivier highlighted the National Petroleum Operation as one of the significant cases this year at the national anti-corruption strategy forum in Windhoek. today23 October, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsCompetition Commission Transfers N$9 Million in Penalties to State The Competition Commission has contributed N$65 million in penalties to the State Revenue Fund since 2009, including N$9 million for the 2024/25 financial year. The latest payments came from settlement agreements in the non-financial, cement, and fuel and air transport sectors. Dina //Gowases is the Commission’s spokesperson: today23 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaUniversity of Science and Technology Launches Technical and Vocational Education Conference The University of Science and Technology has kicked off the this year’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training Conference in Windhoek, focusing on innovation, partnerships, and skills development. Policymakers, educators, and industry leaders are exploring ways to strengthen the technical workforce. Joseph Mukendwa is the Head of Policy, Planning, and Strategy at the Green Hydrogen today23 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaMulongeni Urges Parties to Focus on Local Needs Political analyst Ben Mulongeni told NewsOnOne's Willem Snyman that parties must offer realistic and actionable messages that address local issues ahead of the regional council and local authority elections. He noted that many voters skip local polls because parties often pick loyalists instead of candidates genuinely supported by the community, leaving citizens disengaged. today22 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNational Road Safety Council Sounds Alarm on Road Safety Crisis The National Road Safety Council has raised the alarm over increasing road deaths, with 414 recorded this year. The latest accident in Oshikoto resulted in nine deaths and fifteen injuries, following an August crash that killed fifteen, including a pregnant woman. Ambrosius Tierspoor, NRSC head of communications: today22 October, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsShafudah Announces Spending Adjustments in Mid-Term Budget Review Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tabled the Mid-Term Budget Review before Parliament, providing an update on the local economic progress and key fiscal adjustments. The proposed changes to the 2025 Appropriation Act aim to realign government spending and ensure adequate funding for national priorities through the rest of the 2025/26 financial year. Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen: today22 October, 2025
