insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Walvis Bay Activist Elvis Goseb Slams Council Over Unemployment and Service Failures Community activist Elvis Goseb has raised serious concerns about the state of local governance in Walvis Bay, pointing to growing youth unemployment and the local council’s failure to deliver basic services. Speaking to Future Media, Goseb explained how tenders for public works—such as road repairs—are often awarded to external contractors, despite community proposals to train and employ local youth. “Our proposals fell on deaf ears,” Goseb said, adding that the […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link Namibia Housing Market Fails Working Namibians – Jauch Herbert Jauch has slammed the current housing and loan framework, warning that the system is rigged against ordinary citizens. The justice advocate criticised banks for dominating auctions and shutting out wage earners, and urged authorities to introduce reforms that prioritise affordability and fairness for consumers. today23 June, 2025
insert_link Namibia Musutua Blasts Netumbo Govt Over Social Grant Failure Social justice advocate Rinaani Musutua has taken aim at the Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah administration, accusing it of abandoning its promise to expand social grants. According to Musutua, the government's inaction on hunger and poverty suggests it is offering nothing more than political lip service. today23 June, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Erastus Calls for Strategic Roadmap Before Sector Nationalisation. Economist Gabriel Erastus has urged the government to prioritise skills development, scientific literacy, and market analysis before considering the nationalisation of key sectors. Speaking to our news team, Erastus underpinned the importance of a well-crafted strategy supported by research, identified sources, and thorough commodity assessments. He cited the following in addition: today23 June, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Herbert Jauch Calls for Radical Overhaul of Namibia’s Housing and Loan System Namibia’s housing market is fundamentally broken and rigged in favour of commercial banks, says social justice activist Herbert Jauch, who is calling for urgent reforms to protect homebuyers and make housing more affordable for ordinary Namibians. In a strong critique of the current system, Jauch argues that the structure of mortgage financing in the country puts excessive risk on borrowers. “Right now, if a person who took out a […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Erastus Cautions Against Rushed Nationalisation, Urges Strategic Preparation Economist Gabriel Erastus has urged lawmakers to proceed with caution on proposals to nationalise Namibia’s strategic sectors, warning that such decisions must be guided by strategy, skills, and solid research. Speaking in response to a recent proposal by National Assembly member Mr. Kaaronda on the nationalisation of key sectors and resources, Erastus acknowledged that the call “comes from a good place” — especially in light of limited national benefits […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Musutua Slams Netumbo Administration Over Broken Grant Promises Social justice activist Rinaani Musutua has criticised the Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah administration for failing to honour its campaign pledge to expand social grants, saying the government’s lack of action on poverty alleviation amounts to “lip service.” In a strongly worded statement, Musutua said that if the new administration were serious about tackling hunger and poverty, the first action would have been to fulfil its manifesto promise of expanding social grants. […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Khoe-khoe Gowab Caucus Charts New Course for Indigenous Education – Shaun Gariseb Social Justice Activist Shaun Gariseb has hailed the recent Khoe-khoe Gowab caucus as a major step forward in the fight for indigenous language inclusion and teacher empowerment in Namibia's education system. Speaking in an interview following the convention, which took place on 21 June 2025 at A.I. Steenkamp Primary School in Katutura, Gariseb said the event was convened to draw on the experience and insight of Khoe-khoe Gowab teachers, former […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Cuban Specialist Urges Burn Prevention Awareness countrywide Dr. Caridad Lopez San Luis, a Cuban-born plastic and reconstructive surgeon based at Onguereva Medipac, has issued a heartfelt plea for increased awareness and caution during the winter season to prevent domestic burn injuries—especially among children. In an interview with Future Media, Dr. Lopez, who has served in Namibia for 13 years, highlighted the surge in home-based burn injuries during colder months, often caused by boiling water, tea, or […] today23 June, 2025
