insert_link NamibiaPresident Nandi-Ndaitwah Launches Sixth National Development Plan President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah marked her first three months in office with a national address reflecting on achievements and challenges. She officially launched the Sixth National Development Plan, aimed at economic recovery, inclusivity, and resilience ahead of the Vision 2030 deadline. Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah is a Political analyst: today22 July, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsNedbank Hosts Business Growth Conference in Windhoek Nedbank will host its first Future of Business Conference on August 21 at Droombos in Windhoek, aimed at empowering local SMEs and startups. The event will cover leadership, communication, HR, and IT, with top speakers including Nedbank CEO Jason Quinn and Aurik Co-Founder Pavlo Phitidis. Nedbank’s PR Manager, Selma Kaulinge: today22 July, 2025
Interview TranscriptsInterview: Nutrition and Food Security Alliance Launches Nationwide Breastfeeding Survey The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) is once again spearheading efforts to improve child nutrition with the launch of its latest breastfeeding survey. Building on last year’s focus on breastfeeding in the workplace and general workplace wellness, this year’s survey takes a broader look at breastfeeding experiences across Namibian society. Ben Shernick, Director of NAFSAN, explained that the survey aims to capture perspectives from both women […] today21 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaInterview: Windhoek’s Harsh Reality: Gariseb Demands City Action Social justice activist Shaun Gariseb has raised serious alarm about the dire conditions faced by residents in Windhoek’s informal settlements. Speaking exclusively ahead of a planned demonstration on 28 July in the city, Gariseb described the current situation as a crisis demanding immediate action from the city authorities. “Those are not conditions people are supposed to live in,” Gariseb said, reflecting on the overcrowding and poor infrastructure. He highlighted that […] today21 July, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsWalvis Bay Youth in Oil and Gas Summit to Ignite Youth Potential PETROFUND spokesperson Shoki Kandjimi is calling on young citizens to show up for the second Youth in Oil and Gas Summit in Walvis Bay from July 24–25. Under the theme “Drilling into the Future,” the summit focuses on empowering youth in the booming oil and gas sector. NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha: today21 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaHead of State Calls for Renewed Public Service Commitment Head of state Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged public servants to recommit to professionalism and national development. As Envaalde Matheus reports for NewsOnOne, she warned that betraying public trust is unacceptable amid growing socio-economic challenges : today21 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaOkahandja Activist Demands Justice for 3 girls murdered A social justice activist in Okahandja is calling for answers after the brutal murder of three girls. Johannes /Gaseb says the community has been kept in the dark for too long and is preparing to take the matter to top government offices. today21 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaInterview: Okahandja on Edge as Murder Case Stalls The community of Okahandja is gripped by fear and frustration as pressure intensifies around the unsolved murders of three young women. Social justice activist Johannes /Gaseb says the silence surrounding the case has gone on for too long, and the pain felt by grieving families continues to deepen. In an interview, /Gaseb shared that he has been in weekly communication with the mothers of the victims, as well as […] today21 July, 2025
Business / EconomicsCybercriminals Don’t Spare SMEs, Expert Warns Speaking at the International Cybersecurity Conference currently underway on Windhoek, Nrupesh Soni, the CEO of Facilit8 Solutions Namibia, cautioned that small and medium enterprises are increasingly in the crosshairs of cyber attackers. While often lacking the budgets of larger firms, SMEs must still prioritize resilience, Soni urged, as they are no less vulnerable to sophisticated threats. today18 July, 2025
