insert_link NamibiaMazda 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: today19 December, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsQ3 Economic Growth Slows to 1.9% Economic growth for the third quarter slowed to 1.9 percent from 2.1 percent last year, driven by the services sector—including financial services, trade, education, and health—and supported by strong electricity and water output, as per the Statistics Agency. Agriculture and mining fell, investment declined, but household and government spending increased, while faster export growth narrowed the trade deficit, the NSA’s Mirjam Shihepo: today19 December, 2025
insert_link NamibiaOne-Off Amnesty Announced for Undocumented Foreign Nationals The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced a once-off amnesty for foreign nationals living in the country illegally or who have overstayed their visas. Announced by Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu, as per PRO Margaret Kalo, the amnesty runs from 15 December 2025 to 16 January 2026 and allows affected individuals to leave voluntarily without arrest or prosecution, provided they report to immigration offices or border posts with valid or […] today18 December, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsNSX Honoured for Innovation in Southern Africa The Namibia Securities Exchange received the Most Innovative Securities Exchange in Southern Africa award for 2025, showcasing its commitment to market development. CEO Tiaan Bazuin said the accolade reflects the NSX’s recent upgrades, including a bond trading system and Central Securities Depository, aimed at boosting efficiency, transparency, and sustainable growth in the country’s financial markets. today18 December, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsLion Oilfield Services Invests in Local Skills Lion Oilfield Services is placing a strong emphasis on developing local talent as the country moves closer to commercialising its offshore oil and gas sector. The company prioritizes skills development, advanced technology, and community reinvestment, while Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino stresses the need to build local capacity. Paulo Coelho, Business and Communications Executive for Lion Oilfield Services Namibia: today18 December, 2025
insert_link NamibiaFamilies Still Seek Justice in Okahandja Killings There have been no arrests eight months after the murders of Ingrid Maasdorp, Roslin Fabian, and Beyoncé !Kharuxas in Okahandja earlier this year. The triple killing, carried out over a short period, continues to trouble the community and the country, with families calling for answers. Willem Snyman from NewsOnOne reports: today17 December, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsNamibia Launches Convention Bureau The Convention Bureau was launched in Windhoek to promote our country as a hub for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Coordinated by Environment and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel and hosted under the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, the bureau aims to attract investment, create jobs, and boost high-value tourism, according to NIPDB Senior Manager Catherine Shipushu. today17 December, 2025
Business / EconomicsStandard Bank Warns of Rilide Malware Threat Standard Bank Namibia has alerted customers to a rise in Rilide malware attacks targeting online banking, which can steal login credentials and intercept one-time passwords. Colanè Esterhuizen-Andreas, the bank’s forensic services manager, urged clients to stay vigilant, avoid suspicious links and unverified browser extensions, and report any unusual activity immediately. today17 December, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsLabour Unrest Eases in 2025, Wage Concerns Linger Labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz says 2025 recorded a noticeable decline in strikes and labour unrest, signalling improved worker stability. Speaking to NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus, he noted that challenges around fair pay and adherence to the new minimum wage persist, with the magistrates’ strike exposing ongoing grievances among government employees. today16 December, 2025
