NamibiaUnam to focus on people, technology and culture for the next six years https://youtu.be/3EKndX6d2OE By : Selma Taapopi Unam plans to position itself as a research and innovation university and actively participate in the country's development path. The university will focus on people, technology, and culture to achieve operational excellence in the next six years. today1 April, 2025
NamibiaGovernment pushes for urgent formalisation of informal settlements https://youtu.be/clcHuqSe4xY By: Envaalde Matheus Government has prioritised the formalisation of informal settlements, calling for immediate action from relevant authorities. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare expressed the urgency of addressing housing and service delivery challenges, in line with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s commitment to improving living conditions. Ngurare directed ministers, governors, and regional and local authority councillors to finalise their implementation plans for the formalisation of informal settlements by April 11, 2025. […] today1 April, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsBank of Namibia declares N$720 million in dividend for 2024 FY By: Hertha Ekandjo The Bank of Namibia has declared N$720 million in dividends for the 2024 financial year to the government, a record historic compared to N$511,4 million in 2023. Additionally, the bank provisioned N$70 million in its building Fund Reserve as we prepare to expand our infrastructure to meet evolving operational demands. Speaking at the bank’s 2024 annual report launch in Windhoek, BoN governor Johannes !Gawaxab said the bank […] today1 April, 2025
insert_link NamibiaGovernment staffing to remain unchanged despite ministry mergers By: Josia Shigwedha Press Secretary Dr. Alfredo Hengari says government staffing requirements will remain unchanged despite the recent merging of ministries. Hengari says that even with the structural changes, the functions and duties of staff members will remain intact. With four ministries merging, the number has been reduced to 14. Speaking to NewsOnOne, Hengari explained that the president’s vision is to enhance operational effectiveness through these newly merged ministries, offices, […] today31 March, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNekundi says Air Namibia won’t fly again By: Petrus Amutenya Works minister Veikko Nekundi has dismissed the story about Air Namibia flying back as rumours. Veikko told a staff meeting in Windhoek on Monday, March 31, 2025, that the government is bringing in a new airline. The minister said the new national airline the government is bringing in is not a government of pride but because of its economic contribution to the country. ‘’Not because of pride, […] today31 March, 2025
NamibiaEnvironment ministry set to launch spatial tourism master plan in June 2025 By: Ellen Shihepo The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has announced plans to develop a Spatial Tourism Master Plan by June 2025. The plan aims to drive industry diversification and attract new investments. The initiative aligns with the Swapo Party 2024 manifesto. Newly appointed Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, made the announcement during her first ministerial address on Monday in Windhoek. She said delays in […] today31 March, 2025
NamibiaMan stabbed to death at a bar in Walvis Bay By: Adolf Kaure A 27-year-old was stabbed to death on Saturday morning at Walvis Bay’s Kuisebmond township. According to the Erongo Police spokesperson, Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, the incident took place at White House Bar. "The suspect allegedly stabbed the victim with an okapi knife on the left upper chest causing his death on the spot," she said. The deceased, Jeremiah Shimanda Johannes, was pronounced dead by Walvis Bay State […] today31 March, 2025
Business / EconomicsGovernment ministries should prioritise and support local enterprises (Contributed Photo) PRIORTISE LOCAL ENTERPRISES: Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said government ministries should prioritise and support local enterprises, particularly manufacturers. He gave an example that, although there are local companies that manufacture toilet paper, some government entities still place orders from outside the country. Nekundi said that in accordance with procurement laws, locally owned enterprises must be prioritised in both projects and supplies. “Therefore, for any procurement, conditions […] today31 March, 2025
NamibiaOpposition criticises National Budget as rushed https://youtu.be/3JxgvCtW6Us By: Envaalde Matheus The opposition says the 2025/26 National Budget was rushed and lacks opportunity. Finance minister Erica Shafudah tabled the budget on Thursday. PDM MP Inna Hengari said the budget was rushed, and the Minister did not have sufficient time to ensure coherence and proper allocation of funds. “One would expect a certain level of continuity, given that the transfer of power was not between different political […] today31 March, 2025
