NamibiaNamibians share expectations ahead of Sona (Contributed Photo) By: Envaalde Matheus Namibians anticipate that the State Of National Address (Sona) will focus on economic reforms and infrastructure development for agriculture and job creation. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will deliver the Sona tomorrow. News on One took to the streets and the corridors of power to hear what Namibians expect from this year’s speech. Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters deputy leader Kalimbo Iipumbu said the country is expecting new […] today24 April, 2025
insert_link Africa8am News-22nd April, 2025 Headline #Health Ministry Provides Explanation on Swakopmund Video #Nandi-Ndaitwah Targets Poor Performers #Universities South Africa call for strict gun-free policies across campuses #ISWAP Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attacks on Nigerian Forces and Civilians ......PLUS #Trump stands behind Hegseth over second Signal chat _________________________________________________________ It's Tuesday April 22nd and with your news at 8am, I'm Leonard Witbeen Local 1 The Ministry of Health has responded to a viral video showing nurses […] today22 April, 2025
insert_link Africa7am News -22nd April 2025 Headlines: #Nandi-Ndaitwah Pledges to Fire Slack Officials #Health Ministry Explains Swakopmund Hospital Video #DA Moves Forward with Legal Challenge Against VAT Hike in South Africa #South Sudan's Army Recaptures Key Town in Upper Nile State ...PLUS #U.S Dems in El Salvador to demand release of wrongfully deported man _________________________________________________________ It's Tuesday April 22nd and with your news at 7am, I'm Leonard Witbeen Local 1 President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has vowed to […] today22 April, 2025
insert_link Interview TranscriptsINTERVIEW: Health Ministry Addresses Viral Video of Nurses at Swakopmund State Hospital The Ministry of Health and Social Services has addressed concerns following a video circulating on social media, which showed nurses at Swakopmund State Hospital seated while patients waited outside for dental services. The video, taken by a member of the public, sparked widespread discussions about the hospital's handling of patient care. In a statement issued by the Ministry's Public Relations Officer, Walters Kamaya, the ministry confirmed awareness of the video. […] today22 April, 2025
insert_link LocalB2Gold records a fatal road accident involving cyanide in Otjiwarongo Eric Mhunduru B2Gold Namibia has confirmed that a tragic and unfortunate road accident occurred earlier today involving a truck transporting cyanide to the B2Gold Otjikoto Mine. In a statement, B2Gold Namibia said the truck, owned and operated by an accredited cyanide transporter, Coleman Logistics, was involved in a head-on collision on the Otjiwarongo-Otavi Road, approximately 10km outside of Otjiwarongo. "Tragically, two individuals have lost their lives, and one driver sustained […] today17 April, 2025
insert_link LocalKatutura East constituency residents frustrated over food parcel distribution Several residents of Windhoek's Katutura East constituency expressed frustration after allegedly being excluded from a food parcel donation event on Wednesday facilitated through the constituency office. Lena Ileka, a resident of Katutura East said the distribution process was unfair, claiming that priority was given to residents from other areas of the constituency. Ileka further alleged that some of those beneficiaries had already received food parcels from a previous distribution event […] today17 April, 2025
insert_link CrimeNo room for criminal activities in Oshana By Maria Namupala The Oshana Regional Commander, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria region said that there will be no room for criminals in the Oshana region. Sakaria said this while launching Operation New Era today in Oshakati. Operation New Era is aimed to combat crime during this Easter Weekend, and will go until Tuesday. Sakaria said criminals needs to be warned as there are no rooms for criminal activities in the region. […] today17 April, 2025
insert_link LocalOshikuku municipality allocates Shack Dweller Federation houses By: Petrus Amutenya Public Relation Officer of the Oshikuku municipality John Siloiso says the town council is committed to providing land for residential and other purposes. On the 18th of April 2024, the town council handed over 23 residential erven to members of the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia (SDFN) in Extension 9. As of 17 April 2025, 18 houses were under construction and almost completed. This is the third […] today17 April, 2025
NamibiaSports ministry to develop three facilities in Windhoek https://youtu.be/-U4abntHpUM By: Terence Mukasa The education ministry plans to construct a stadium in the Goreangab area, Samora Machel constituency in Windhoek. The deputy minister Dino Ballotti and Khomas governor Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma visited the area on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. They also visited the Khomasdal Stadium and the Katutura Youth Centre. The proposed developments will include the construction of a football pitch, as well as netball and basketball courts. […] today16 April, 2025
