insert_link Interview TranscriptsInterview: Lisa Matomola Shares Career Tips for Young People in the Job Market By: Leonard Witbeen Lisa Matomola, HR consultant, career coach, and CEO of IPM, has offered practical advice to young people navigating the job market, emphasizing preparation, confidence, and skill alignment. In an exclusive interview with NewsOnOne, Matomola explained the impact of automated recruitment systems, commonly known as ATS, on CV screenings. She advised applicants to tailor their CVs for each role and align keywords with job requirements to avoid automatic […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link CourtWindhoek High Court Hears 144 Divorce Cases Yesterday Around 144 divorce matters were placed on the Windhoek High Court’s roll and heard yesterday. Social commentator Ngamane Karuaihe-Upi told NewsOnOne’s Willem Snyman that the high number reflects inadequate pre-marital counselling, despite the Dissolution of Marriages Act of 2024 not yet being enacted. Willem Snyman has the key points of the Act. today20 January, 2026
Health / MedicalCancer Association Urges Action During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness and Elimination Month, and the Cancer Association of Namibia, WO30, is calling on the public to fight this largely preventable disease. Limited access to screening and HPV vaccination continues to put marginalized groups and people living with HIV at risk. C.A.N CEO Rolf Hansen: today20 January, 2026
insert_link NamibiaStudent Union Raises Alarm Over High Advanced Subsidiary Level Failure Rate The Student Union of Namibia warned that 64% of learners failed to qualify for Advanced Subsidiary Level after a national pass rate of just 36%. The union blamed under-resourced schools, systemic collapse, and policy failures, while criticizing the exclusion of Grade 11 students from government-subsidized tertiary funding. They urged the Ministry of Education to act and warned of possible demonstrations next week. Angie Scholtz spoke with Minister Dr. Sanet Steenkamp on the issue. […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link NamibiaFinance Ministry Launches Youth Fund Mentorship Program The finance ministry will introduce regional mentorship programs, coordinated via governors’ offices, to monitor Youth Fund projects and curb fund misuse. Wilson Shikoto, the ministry spokesperson, told Terrence Mukasa that successful applicants have already started training and creating jobs, aligning with the President’s push for youth empowerment and self-employment. today19 January, 2026
insert_link NamibiaNekundi Pledges Progress on Key Bills Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said the ministry plans to finalise several important bills and regulations this year, including the Construction Industry Bill and the Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill. Selma Taapopi reports that Nekundi highlighted internal delays as a factor slowing progress, which has negatively impacted the state and its citizens. today19 January, 2026
NamibiaGIPF Housing Scheme Beneficiaries Raise Control Concerns Some beneficiaries of the Government Institutions Pension Fund’s Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme say their retirement savings are effectively managed by third-party administrators. Speaking to reporter Ludorf Iyambo, civil servant Haundjondjo Moses said members are compelled to access their own funds through intermediaries instead of receiving direct financing from GIPF. today15 January, 2026
Business / EconomicsNAMFISA Warns Against Unregistered Microlenders The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority has cautioned consumers to only obtain short-term credit from registered microlenders to avoid exploitation. NAMFISA Manager for Corporate Communications and Consumer Education Victoria Raimond urges the public to verify lenders on the authority’s website and report suspected illegal microlending activities. today15 January, 2026
Business / EconomicsStandard Bank Cuts Fees to Boost Financial Inclusion Standard Bank Namibia has rolled out revised banking fees offering free card swipes, limited free ATM withdrawals, and lower digital transaction costs. Public Relations and Communication Senior Manager Elzita Beukes says the move is designed to encourage cashless transactions and put more money back into customers’ pockets. today15 January, 2026
