insert_link Namibia Court Rules Against Exclusive Fibre Deal The High Court has ruled in favour of the Communications Regulatory Authority, invalidating a clause in a 2012 fibre lease agreement between NamPower, MTC, and Telecom Namibia. The clause had given operators exclusive access to NamPower’s dark fibre with automatic renewal. Mufaro Nesongano, Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations at CRAN, said the decision supports fair competition in the telecom sector. today25 September, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Electoral Commission Launches Provisional Voters Register De Wet Siluka of the Electoral Commission announced on Friday, 12 September 2025, the launch of the provisional voters register ahead of the regional and local authority council elections. He emphasized that the register allows citizens to verify that their names are correctly included before the polls. today15 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Gariseb Warns of Housing Ownership Issues in Katutura Shaun Gariseb, a social justice activist, has called on Katutura residents to verify ownership of older homes at the Deeds Office on Robert Mugabe Avenue. He cautioned that past lease agreements and housing allocation schemes have sometimes resulted in properties being registered in the wrong names, leaving original owners and their families uncertain about their rights. The activist raised concerns about the Shack Dwellers Federation, highlighting issues affecting residents under […] today15 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Swapo Leader Faces Backlash Over Election Comments, IPC Pushes Parliamentary Changes Swapo president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has sparked backlash by claiming that service delivery may be delayed if the party does not secure a majority in the regional and local authority elections. She warned that council development projects could be affected where Swapo is not dominant. Meanwhile, IPC MP John Louw emphasized the need for parliamentary reforms to streamline processes and hold the executive accountable. today15 September, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: IPC MP John Louw Calls for Parliamentary Reforms to Improve Service Delivery Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Member of Parliament John Louw has urged structural reforms in Parliament to ensure smoother operations and better service delivery to citizens. Speaking in a recent interview, Louw highlighted the need for both short-term and long-term solutions to address inefficiencies that have slowed parliamentary processes since the September sitting. According to Louw, the current system is plagued by delays and congestion, with sessions frequently starting late […] today15 September, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Shaun Gariseb Calls for Action on Housing Ownership and Title Deeds in Katutura Social justice activist Shaun Gariseb has raised alarm over ongoing housing ownership issues in Katutura, urging residents to verify the status of their homes at the Deeds Office on Robert Mugabe Avenue. Gariseb particularly highlighted houses from the 1950s and 1960s that were originally allocated under lease agreements but later transferred through the municipality housing alienation scheme introduced in 1999. He explained that some houses were assigned to occupants who […] today15 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics BoN’s DG Leoni Dunn Secures Seat on Alliance for Financial Inclusion Global Board Deputy Bank of Namibia Governor Leoni Dunn has been appointed to the Global Board of Directors of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion for the 2025–2027 term. BoN’s Naufiku Hamunime stated that the confirmation at the AFI Annual General Meeting oearlier this month marks a significant step in Namibia’s role in advancing global financial inclusion. today12 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Parliamentary Session Halted After Affirmative Repositioning Member Removed Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, adjourned yesterday’s session following a disruption caused by the removal of Affirmative Repositioning member Tuafeni Kalola. Josia Shiwgedha for NewsOnOne reports that Kalola was escorted out after refusing to return to his seat after addressing the session without the Speaker’s approval. today12 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Showcases Green Hydrogen Potential at Summit Windhoek hosted the conclusion of the three-day Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025, focusing on Africa’s green hydrogen prospects. Discussions centered on investments, technology, and strategic partnerships, while deals including Toyota Tsusho and HyIron emphasized Namibia’s increasing influence in the global hydrogen market. Angie Scholtz reports. today12 September, 2025