Namibia

No Bail for Namcor Corruption Suspects as companies join the list

Entities connected to the N$480 million Namcor corruption case face fresh scrutiny as eight people implicated were denied bail in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. Magistrate Olga Muharukua presided over arguments after the Anti-Corruption Commission made the arrests. The group will attempt another bail bid on Monday, 14 July. Willem Snyman for NewsOnOne:

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Business / Economics

International Air Transport Association Reports May Cargo and Flight Demand Growth

The International Air Transport Association says total international air travel demand climbed by 2.2% in May this year compared to May 2024, while capacity was up 2.0% and global air cargo demand also rose by 2.2%. The figures were shared by the organization’s Public and Media Relations Advisor, Linden Birns.

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Business / Economics

August Oil and Gas Conference to Drive Alignment

The third Oil and Gas Conference, happening from 12 to 15 August , will unite industry players, government, and partners to focus on aligning the sector with national development plans during the shift from exploration to production. Jason Kasuto is the Chairperson of the Economic Association:

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Namibia

Anti-Corruption Day Marked with New Campaign

The Anti-Corruption Commission is rolling out its Anti-Corruption Education Media Campaign today as part of African Anti-Corruption Day, themed “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption.” The campaign highlights the AU Convention’s anti-corruption drive and aims to boost awareness and accountability. ACC spokesperson Josefina Nghituwamata confirmed the launch.

10 July, 2025 10

Namibia

Urban Mobility Summit Aims to Drive Growth in Windhoek

Windhoek’s Urban Mobility Conference 2025 is underway with the theme “Driving Economic Growth Through Urban Mobility.” City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya says the event brings together policymakers, private innovators, scholars and community voices to craft solutions for an upgraded, greener public transport system. The push is to make mobility more sustainable while spurring economic opportunities.

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Namibia

City Billing Probe Report Moves to Council

Deloitte’s long-anticipated forensic report into Windhoek’s faulty billing system has been finalised and delivered to city management for consideration. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya told NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha that the council must now finalise the report before any further action is taken.

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Namibia

Police issue warning over increase in fire incidents

Windhoek, 9 July 2025 – The Namibian Police Force is investigating a worrying spike in fire-related incidents nationwide, many suspected to be arson, claiming both lives and property, tragically including children, police confirm. Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga revealed fires have occurred in residential and public spaces, including a deadly blaze at a police barracks last September that killed a K9 unit officer. Investigators have recovered CCTV footage in at least […]

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Namibia

Trade union to engage Prime Minister over pension-backed home loan scheme

Windhoek, 9 July 2025 – The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) has expressed serious concerns about the Government Institutions Pension Fund’s (GIPF) newly launched Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme, scheduled to be rolled out via two intermediaries—Capital Housing Scheme and Kuleni Financial Services. TUCNA Secretary-General Mahongora Kavihuha warns that this restrictive approach could concentrate wealth in a few hands and deprive workers of full benefits. Last month, GIPF confirmed the scheme […]

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Business / Economics

NamPower’s Haulofu Urges Local Plant to Tackle High Power Costs.

NamPower Managing Director Simson Haulofu is calling on government to develop a national power plant to help lower electricity costs and end Namibia’s heavy reliance on imports. NewsOnOne reports that while speaking to parliament’s energy and natural resources committees on Tuesday, Haulofu said that while renewables like the 100MW solar plant are encouraging, Namibia still needs a stable long-term energy solution.

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