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GIPF assures members homes are safe under pension-backed housing scheme

Photo contributed The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has reassured its members that they will not lose their homes if they are unable to fully repay loans under its new pension-backed housing finance scheme. The assurance follows concerns that the initiative could expose retirees to the risk of property repossession. GIPF chief executive Martin Inkumbi says the structure of the scheme is designed to protect members’ primary residences while remaining […]

20 January, 2026

Namibia

Project Never Walk Alone launches three-year plan to help barefooted learners

By: Ritta Lotto Project Never Walk Alone (PNWA) has launched a three-year plan to provide 31 500 barefooted children across the country with a pair of school shoes. The project will target regions that have not yet benefited from the initiative. For this year, the project aims to assist 10 000 children in Oshana, //Kharas, Otjozondjupa, and Omusati regions. According to a media statement, the project plans to assist 11 […]

20 January, 2026

Namibia

UNAM to refund registration fees following government directive

Unam main campus, Windhoek (File photo) The University of Namibia (UNAM) has announced it will refund registration fees paid by eligible students, following a directive from Minister of Education, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp. The minister has instructed all public universities to refund students who paid registration fees, reiterating that under government-subsidised tertiary education, no public institution is permitted to charge registration or tuition fees. The university confirmed the refunds […]

20 January, 2026

Business / Economics

Employment Equity Commission summons 15 employers for contravening affirmative action act

Photo by: William Stegmann via Google The Employment Equity Commission has summoned fifteen employers to appear before a Review Panel for failing to comply with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act. The hearings will take place from the 21st to the 22nd of January 2026 at the National Council in Windhoek and will be open to the public and the media. According to the Commission, the Review Panels will assess deficiencies […]

20 January, 2026

Namibia

Sankwasa moves to write off municipal debt for pensioners and persons with disabilities

By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has directed local authorities nationally to submit outstanding municipal accounts of pensioners and persons living with disabilities for debt write-off. He made the announcement on Monday in Rundu while addressing a local authorities' induction workshop, saying the government can no longer allow vulnerable citizens to remain burdened by mounting municipal debt. “I am giving this clear message — all municipal accounts of our pensioners and our citizens who […]

20 January, 2026

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Lisa Matomola Shares Career Tips for Young People in the Job Market

By: Leonard Witbeen Lisa Matomola, HR consultant, career coach, and CEO of IPM, has offered practical advice to young people navigating the job market, emphasizing preparation, confidence, and skill alignment. In an exclusive interview with NewsOnOne, Matomola explained the impact of automated recruitment systems, commonly known as ATS, on CV screenings. She advised applicants to tailor their CVs for each role and align keywords with job requirements to avoid automatic […]

20 January, 2026

Court

Windhoek High Court Hears 144 Divorce Cases Yesterday

Around 144 divorce matters were placed on the Windhoek High Court’s roll and heard yesterday. Social commentator Ngamane Karuaihe-Upi told NewsOnOne’s Willem Snyman that the high number reflects inadequate pre-marital counselling, despite the Dissolution of Marriages Act of 2024 not yet being enacted. Willem Snyman has the key points of the Act.

20 January, 2026

Health / Medical

Cancer Association Urges Action During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness and Elimination Month, and the Cancer Association of Namibia, WO30, is calling on the public to fight this largely preventable disease. Limited access to screening and HPV vaccination continues to put marginalized groups and people living with HIV at risk. C.A.N CEO Rolf Hansen:

20 January, 2026

Namibia

Student Union Raises Alarm Over High Advanced Subsidiary Level Failure Rate

The Student Union of Namibia warned that 64% of learners failed to qualify for Advanced Subsidiary Level after a national pass rate of just 36%. The union blamed under-resourced schools, systemic collapse, and policy failures, while criticizing the exclusion of Grade 11 students from government-subsidized tertiary funding. They urged the Ministry of Education to act and warned of possible demonstrations next week. Angie Scholtz spoke with Minister Dr. Sanet Steenkamp on the issue. […]

20 January, 2026