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Prepaid Meter Upgrade Campaign Achieves Over 95% Success

The Electricity Control Board has successfully completed the Token Identifier roll-over campaign, ensuring a smooth transition for prepaid electricity users. Speaking to NewsOnOne’s Hertha Ekandjo, the organization's Chief Executive reported that prepaid meters were updated before the November 24 last year deadline, marking a significant achievement in its power infrastructure upgrade. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv and weeknights at 7, you can watch on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 […]

today20 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Nujoma’s Body Arrives For Regional Burial Procession

Government officials are gathered to receive the body of founding president Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma set to arrive this morning for departure to the regions as the nation gears up to pay respects. Our correspondent on the ground is Emvaalde Matheus reporting for One Africa's NewsOneOne  

today20 February, 2025

Namibia

Labour Analyst Weighs In on Grade 11 Exit Concerns

Popular Democratic Movement MP Reggie Diergaardt has voiced concerns over the new curriculum, which designates Grade 11 as the exit point for many students. He argues that this system could exacerbate unemployment and social challenges. In response, we spoke to labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz, who shared this insights on the potential impact of this policy.  

today20 February, 2025

Namibia

German NGO Donates Medical Equipment to Katutura Hospital

Support Ulm e.V., a German non-profit organization, has contributed medical equipment worth N$2 million to the Department of Orthopaedics at Katutura Intermediate State Hospital in Windhoek. NewsOnOne’s Selma Taapopi reports.   Speaking to NewsOnOne's Selma Taapopi, the hospital's Othorpedic Department Surgery Head, had this to say:  

today20 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Lüderitz wind farm nears July 2025 completion

The Diaz Wind Farm near Lüderitz the ǁKaras Region has taken a big step forward with the arrival of its first wind turbine parts, including blades, hubs, rotors, and nacelles. These components were shipped from Lusi Port, China, to the construction site near Kolmannskuppe. The project is expected to be completed by July 2025. Once operational, the wind farm will have 11 turbines producing 44 megawatts (MW) of electricity annually—enough […]

today19 February, 2025