Tonata Kadhila

Afrikaans lobby group launches “Not USA, But YOU SA” campaign

The Afrikaans lobby group, Betereinders, has launched a new campaign called "Not USA, But YOU SA," calling on South Africans to unite in the face of growing tensions between the US and South Africa. The campaign follows comments made by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who criticised the organisations AfriForum and Solidarity for allegedly spreading divisive narratives to the United States. These groups have been accused of influencing US policy […]

March 4, 2025 66

Health / Medical

Psychologists connect traumatic brain injury to mental health problems

Dr. Shaun Whittaker Psychologists have cautioned that traumatic brain injury can lead to different mental health challenges, including personality shifts, depression, and anxiety. These issues may result from brain damage, psychological trauma, or a combination of both, according to Windhoek-based psychologist Dr. Shaun Whittaker. Research by Howlett JR, Nelson LD, and Stein MB in Biological Psychiatry further supports this, explaining that TBI can cause a variety of […]

March 4, 2025 25

Namibia

Fuel prices go up as government adjusts dealer margins

Image contributed (Xinhua/Chen Cheng) Motorists will face higher fuel costs from Wednesday, as the Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced a 50-cent per litre price increase. At the same time, fuel retailers will see their margins rise by 30 cents per litre, while the Road Fund Administration levy will increase by 20 cents per litre. The ministry says the adjustments are due to the introduction of a new minimum […]

March 4, 2025 39

Namibia

IPC’s leader Itula loses Supreme Court election case

By: Junior Mutaleni In a decisive verdict delivered this morning, the Supreme Court dismissed the legal challenge Dr Panduleni Itula of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) brought against the President and other respondents. The case, stemming from the 2024 presidential election, saw Itula, the IPC’s candidate, contesting the victory of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party. Presiding Judge Justice, Chief Justice Peter Shivute declared the election […]

February 28, 2025 86

Business / Economics

FNB Namibia freezes accounts over KYC non-compliance

The First National Bank (FNB) Namibia has started freezing the accounts of customers who fail to comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations, leaving some clients frustrated over the lack of access to their funds. The move is part of the bank’s obligation to adhere to the Financial Intelligence Act and other regulatory requirements aimed at preventing financial crimes. FNB Namibia’s spokesperson, Kirsty Watermeyer, said that freezing accounts […]

February 28, 2025 92

Uncategorized

Unemployment in Namibia – A call for multi-sectoral action

Sydwill Scholtz By: Sydwill Scholtz, Labour Analyst The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) released the latest 2023 unemployment statistics for the country in January 2025, and, needless to say, the results are nothing shy of shocking. The results indicate that unemployment remains a significant social challenge in the country with the inherent ripple effect of poverty and social unrest detracting from the country's economic growth and development as […]

February 26, 2025 122

Business / Economics

Google ordered to pay South African media up to R500 million annually

South Africa’s Competition Commission has ruled that tech giant Google must pay local news media between R300 million and R500 million annually to address lost advertising revenue and competition imbalances. The decision follows an inquiry that found Google benefits from South African news content by as much as R900 million per year, while local media houses suffer losses ranging from R300 million to R500 million. In addition to financial compensation, […]

February 25, 2025 35

Namibia

Judiciary dismisses Amupanda’s claims on Deputy Judge-President appointment

Supreme Court of Namibia The Judiciary has dismissed allegations by activist and politician Dr. Job Amupanda, who claimed a lack of transparency in the appointment of a second Deputy Judge-President. In a statement, the Judiciary rejected what it described as misinformation circulating on social media, stressing that such claims undermine its integrity and impartiality. Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Office of the Judiciary, Vikitoria Hango, reaffirmed the institution’s […]

February 25, 2025 27

Namibia

Namibia ranks among slowest for Internet speed, experts weigh in

Image contributed by: Cirrus Capital Namibia has been ranked among the world's slowest for internet speed, placing 143rd out of 152 countries in the 2025 Speedtest Global Index by Ookla. The country also performs poorly in digital quality, e-security, and e-governance, according to Surfshark's 2024 Digital Quality of Life Index. Technology and economic experts say the ranking reveals long-standing issues in the country’s internet infrastructure, with concerns over limited competition […]

February 24, 2025 79