insert_link Namibia Rehoboth Council Responds to Power Outage Queries Desiree Pieters, Public Relations Officer for the Rehoboth Town Council, addressed recent concerns from residents, including scheduled power outages, street renaming delays, Reho Spa renovations, and agricultural plot allocations. She emphasized that the Council communicates proactively via official channels and encouraged residents to contact the office directly instead of relying on social media. Pieters also highlighted concerns about the power outages over the past weekend. today8 October, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Experts Raise Alarm Over Youth Vaping The WHO reports that e-cigarettes are driving a new wave of nicotine addiction, targeting young people worldwide. Children are significantly more likely to vape than adults in certain countries, contributing to over 100 million global users. Dr. Bernard Haufiku, local health practitioner and former Health Minister, offered his comment, highlighting the rising trend and lack of regulation locally. today8 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia NSA Surveys Financial Habits Across the Country The Statistics Agency has begun a nationwide Financial Inclusion Survey, set to continue until 4 November, covering all 14 regions. The survey will explore how citizens use banking, credit, insurance, and savings products. Tannan Groenewaldt from CIRRUS Capital: today8 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia Hosts Botswana–Namibia Bi-National Commission Namibia is hosting the Second Session of the Botswana–Namibia Bi-National Commission in Windhoek until 10 October, concluding with a Heads of State Summit co-chaired by Presidents Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Duma Gideon Boko. Presidential spokesperson Jonas Mbambo said the event will review cooperation across diplomatic, economic, social, and security sectors, with several bilateral agreements expected to be signed. today7 October, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Windhoek Launches International Fire Safety Week The City of Windhoek has launched International Fire Safety Week under the theme “Unite to Ignite for a Secure Nation.” Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja noted that the Fire Brigade has responded to over 2,000 fire incidents this year, nearly 1,500 of them in informal settlements. Senior Station Officer Phillipus Sikongo highlighted that the campaign, running from 6 to 10 October, aims to raise awareness about fire prevention and community safety. today7 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Cybersecurity Awareness Month Promotes Online Safety. October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a nationwide effort uniting government, businesses, and citizens to promote safer online practices. Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, said the campaign focuses on raising awareness about the increasing threat of cyberattacks and the need to safeguard both personal and organisational data in Namibia’s rapidly advancing digital environment. today7 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Expert Advises Strategies to Manage High Home Transfer Costs Business expert Josef Sheehama has highlighted the high costs involved in buying a home, citing lawyers’ fees, transfer duties, deed office charges, and NAMRA taxes as major contributors. He advised prospective homeowners to start saving early, use online tools to calculate costs, and explore bank incentives or negotiate fees to reduce financial strain. today6 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia IPC MP Questions Independence of Anti-Corruption Commission. Independent Patriots for Change MP John-Louw Mouton has raised concerns over the impartiality of the Anti-Corruption Commission. In an interview, Mouton argued that because the president nominates candidates and the ruling party dominates Parliament, the system effectively allows the ruling party to appoint its preferred director, undermining the independence of the ACC. today6 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Prime Minister Ngurare’s National Youth Fund Launch Draws Mixed Reactions from Entrepreneurs In response to the recent launch of the National Youth Development Fund by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare in Windhoek, Frans Koita, business consultant at DKL Africa Consultants CC, shared insights on the allocation of funds to pilot-phase entrepreneurs. Koita highlighted that most of the 42 selected beneficiaries are involved in agricultural projects. “This is largely because the fund draws from three institutions: the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN), Agribank, […] today2 October, 2025
