Leonard Witbeen

BIG Coalition Stresses Stronger Governance to Fight Poverty

Rinaani Musutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition said that improving governance and accountability is key to addressing socio-economic challenges. She warned that without effective policy implementation and efficient public service delivery, poverty and inequality will continue to hinder development.

5 January, 2026

Health / Medical

Grootfontein Records First Cholera Outbreak

Grootfontein has confirmed its first-ever cholera outbreak, primarily affecting the Blikkiesdorp and Kap En Bou informal settlements. The outbreak was officially declared on 27 November last year after local transmission was identified. Mayor Moritz Gaingob urged residents to practice strict hygiene and seek immediate medical care if they show symptoms, stressing that early treatment is crucial. Gaingob added this:

5 January, 2026

Namibia

Transport Minister Urges Caution on Festive Roads

Veikko Nekundi, the Works and Transport minister, has called on road users to stay vigilant and patient this festive season. His appeal follows the reporting of over 4,000 road accidents nationwide in 2025, NewsOnOne’s Petrus Amutenya:

23 December, 2025

Business / Economics

NamRA Warns Importers Over Unpaid VAT

The Namibia Revenue Agency has cautioned that importers who fail to settle outstanding deferred VAT balances may have their accounts suspended. NamRA’s Tonateni Shidhudhu, manager of strategic communications and stakeholder engagements, said affected importers must pay VAT upfront at customs and clear any arrears to avoid disruptions.

23 December, 2025

Business / Economics

Domestic Economy Expands 1.9 Percent in Q3

The domestic economy grew by 1.9 percent in the third quarter, slightly below last year’s 2.1 percent, driven mainly by a 4.1 percent rise in the services sector. Financial services and wholesale and retail trade supported growth, reflecting continued but moderate economic momentum. Economist Almandro Jansen commented on the latest figures.

23 December, 2025

Namibia

Sankwasa Urges New Katima Mulilo Councillors to Act on Audit

The Rural and Urban Development minister, James Sankwasa, handed over the final audit report to newly appointed councillors in Katima Mulilo on Friday, urging them to implement all its recommendations. In this report by our Ludorf Iyambo, Sankwasa warned that some issues uncovered in the audit of former councillors, dismissed in October, point to possible criminal conduct rather than mere administrative incompetence.

22 December, 2025

Business / Economics

Fuel Prices Review Complete for January

The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy’s Anna Salkeus announced that the review of fuel prices for January next year has been finalised. She said international oil prices fell in November 2025 due to oversupply, weak demand growth, a softer US dollar, increased US shale production, and the easing of OPEC+ output cuts.

22 December, 2025

Namibia

Government to Engage US on New Visa Bond Requirement

The Ministry of International Relations and Trade says it will engage the United States over a pilot programme that could require Namibian travellers to pay a visa bond of up to USD 15,000 for tourist and business visas. One Africa Tv’s NewsOnOne reports that government has pledged to clarify the programme’s scope and implications while safeguarding bilateral relations and Namibian citizens’ interests, promising further updates as discussions continue.

22 December, 2025

Namibia

Mazda Demio Taxis Face Safety Backlash

The Mazda Demio has earned a negative reputation as “car of the year” due to its use by criminals in Windhoek and Oshakati. Reports by Willem Snyman of NewsOnOne show that commuters have stopped using that brand of transportation of taxis and e-hailing vehicles, citing safety concerns:

19 December, 2025