Interview TranscriptsInterview: Rinaani Musutua Urges Government to Tackle Inequality and Strengthen Service Delivery Rinaani Musutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition has called for urgent action to address socio-economic challenges affecting citizens across the country. She highlighted research suggesting that women leaders often implement policies that improve living conditions, and expressed hope that President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will prioritize similar measures. Musutua emphasized that it is time to address the inhumane conditions many people still endure, particularly those living in squatter camps. “We cannot […] today5 January, 2026
insert_link NamibiaBIG 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. today5 January, 2026
insert_link Health / MedicalGrootfontein 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: today5 January, 2026
insert_link NamibiaTransport 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: today23 December, 2025
Business / EconomicsNamRA 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. today23 December, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsDomestic 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. today23 December, 2025
insert_link NamibiaSankwasa 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. today22 December, 2025
Business / EconomicsFuel 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. today22 December, 2025
insert_link NamibiaGovernment 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. today22 December, 2025
