insert_link Health / Medical Schernick Calls for Action on Sugar Consumption Ben Schernick, director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia warns that the government’s 2010 VAT exemption on white and brown sugar is effectively encouraging harmful sugar consumption. He emphasizes the need for legislation, company monitoring, and public awareness campaigns to address rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and other sugar-related health problems. today15 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Telecom Namibia Probes Mobile Banking Allegations Telecom Namibia says it is aware of a statement circulating on social media alleging irregularities linked to a mobile banking transaction involving one of its mobile numbers. Acting Head of Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Ndapewa Neshila, says the company is treating the claims seriously and is working with internal teams and external partners, including banks, to fully investigate the matter. today15 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Government Revives Rent Control Bill to Tackle Soaring Housing Costs The government is pushing ahead with efforts to cap housing and rental prices, with new minister Modestus Amutse prioritising the completion of the long-delayed Rent Control Bill, The Brief reports. First introduced in 2017, the bill seeks to establish a national rental control board as average rents — now at N$7,611 — continue to strain affordability. Amutse emphasised the need for close cooperation with the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development. He said intervention can no longer […] today11 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia West Coast Safety Initiative Urges Caution Ahead of Festive Travel Road safety remains critical amid high accident and fatality rates, particularly during the festive season. And in this report compiled by our Francois Lottering, with thousands expected to travel, the West Coast Safety Initiative urges motorists to stay alert to changing road conditions: today11 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Small Traders Raise Concerns Over Customs and Taxes Small traders, known as “Order With Me” agents, have approached the Namibia Revenue Agency to highlight issues including confusing customs procedures. Hertha Ekandjo reports that they also named high taxes, delays at ports of entry, and the confiscation of goods today11 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Researcher Questions ReconAfrica’s Latest Oil Claims in Kavango Canadian oil firm ReconAfrica is once again under scrutiny following fresh claims of an oil discovery in the Kavango region. Investigative researcher Rob Parker says the company is “repeating a pattern” of issuing optimistic statements without releasing the technical evidence needed to confirm a commercial find. today9 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Inflation Slows as November Shows Price Stability Headline inflation eased to 3.4% in November from 3.6% in October, approaching the 3.0% recorded a year ago. Month-on-month prices remained unchanged following a 0.5% rise in October due to temporary utility hikes. For the year, inflation averages 3.9%, higher than 3.3% in 2024, driven by cost pressures in housing, utilities, and food. Economist Almandro Jansen of Simonis Storm comments on the trends. today9 December, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics MTC Posts Strong 2025 Revenue Growth MTC reported robust results for 2025, with revenue up 14.4% to N$3.7 billion, driven by demand for data, devices, and enterprise services. Prepaid users grew 4.3%, ARPU rose 14.6%, and enterprise revenue jumped 38.3%. The company rolled out over 1,600 km of fibre and plans further expansion in 2026. Roaming revenue improved thanks to business travel and tourism recovery, while handset and accessory sales increased 16%. MTC spokesperson Erasmus Nekundi: today9 December, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Investigative Researcher Challenges ReconAfrica’s Oil Discovery Claims Investigative researcher Rob Parker has issued a strong warning regarding recent media headlines suggesting that Canadian oil company ReconAfrica has discovered oil in the Kavango region. Parker, who has monitored the company’s activities for years, says the public should treat such claims with caution. According to him, the company “has a long-established pattern of using cherry-picked information” to present a narrative of discovery, even when the technical evidence does not […] today9 December, 2025
