insert_link Dr. Sam NujomaNamunjebo Talks Capturing Sam Nujoma’s Charismatic Presence Former state photographer Maria Namunjebo reflects on photographing the late President Sam Nujoma, describing him as effortless to capture due to his charismatic smile and strong presence. Speaking to One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Ketemba Tjipepa, Namunjebo shared her experiences working with Namibia’s founding leader. Namundjebo also relayed to Ketemba, how Dr. Nujoma paid for her studies in Pretoria to upgrade her photographic qualifications: today25 February, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsTrigon Metals, Union Secure Deal for Retrenched Workers Trigon Metals’ Kombat Mine and the Mineworkers Union have reached an agreement benefiting 533 retrenched employees. According to a media statement, the deal includes severance pay, leave compensation, relocation support, and employer-covered medical exams. Retrenchment packages are set to be paid today, with a recall list ensuring priority rehiring if operations resume today25 February, 2025
Business / EconomicsJanuary Vehicle Sales Up Year-on-Year but Drop Monthly Records indicate 966 new vehicle sales in January, a 1.7% increase from January 2024 but a 12.2% decline from December 2024. Economist Almandro Jansen attributes the drop to seasonal trends and post-holiday financial constraints. today25 February, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsNIDA Reports N$3 Billion in Assets in First-Ever Annual Report The Industrial Development Agency released its first annual report since its establishment in 2018, revealing asset management worth N$3 billion. NIDA Board Chairperson Sebulon Kankondi shared the figures, while Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi urged the agency to adopt a high-performance culture. NIDA CEO Richwell Lukonga : today25 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam NujomaWindhoek to Experience Traffic Disruptions for Nujoma Funeral Rehearsal The Police have issued a warning to Windhoek motorists for today. Nampol says they should expect road closures and traffic disruptions as the security cluster conducts a full-scale rehearsal for the state funeral procession of the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma. According to NamPol spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kaunapawa Shikwambi, the rehearsal will take place starting at 7am, following the same route as the official procession on this coming […] today25 February, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNamibia Ranked Among World’s Slowest in Internet Speed Namibia ranks 143rd out of 152 countries in the this year's Speedtest Global Index by Ookla, making it one of the slowest globally for internet speed. Additionally, the country performs poorly in digital quality, e-security, and e-governance, according to Surfshark’s 2024 index. Tannan Groenewald is the Head of Data & Analytics at Cirrus Capital, he weighed in on this: We also spoke with Texpert Nrupesh Soni for his opinion […] today25 February, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNamibia 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 […] today24 February, 2025
NamibiaPohamba Shifeta Full Interview on Sam Nujoma https://youtu.be/kNEAjIGxYgE Future Media's One Africa TV talks to environment minister Pohamba Shifeta about his memories of Dr Sam Nujoma. Watch one oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays. today24 February, 2025
NamibiaCoW competes 38 building plans worth N$48.7 million in January By: Hertha Ekandjo The City of Windhoek has completed 38 building plans worth N$48.7 million in January 2025 representing a 22.6% year on year (y/y) increase in the number of building plan completions and a 2.7% y/y increase in the total value of building plan completions. This displays a twelve-month 72.2% y/y increase in the number of building plans completed, as well as a 9.0% y/y increase in value terms. […] today24 February, 2025
