Namibia

Ondangwa town council launches war on litter

By: Maria Namupala The Ondangwa town council officially launched a campaign on Thursday to address the growing concern of illegal waste disposal. According to the town's spokesperson, Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha, the increase in indiscriminate dumping across various areas of the town not only poses serious environmental and public health risks but has also negatively affected the image and attractiveness of the town. "The campaign seeks to raise awareness about responsible waste […]

19 February, 2026

Namibia

Walvis Bay’s Captain Carlo Gordon honored with street name

By: Taati Niilenge The Gordon family from Walvis Bay were in tears on Wednesday as they witnessed a street at the Wakuna residential area of Kuisebmond being named after their brother and son Carlo Gordon. Captain Carlo Gordon died six years ago in the line of duty after the fishing trawler that he was on, sank in 2020 near Henties Bay.Twenty-six crew members were rescued because of his bravery and […]

19 February, 2026

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Teen in Otjiwarongo Speaks Out After Alleged Police Beating Following Soccer Game

A 15-year-old student, Luciano Xoagub, has shared with our news team a harrowing account of alleged police abuse following a school soccer game on February 13, 2026. The exclusive interview with OneAfrica TV reveals serious allegations of physical assault, intimidation, and administrative obstacles after the disappearance of a mobile phone during the game. Luciano, a student at Okarundu Junior Secondary School, explained that the incident began after school when he […]

19 February, 2026

Namibia

Analab expands workforce with inauguration of new laboratory

By: Selma Taapopi Analytical Laboratory Services has expanded its operations and now employs approximately 34 staff members, about 60 percent of whom are young people, marking significant growth from the four staff employed when it was established in 1997. The increase in staff follows the inauguration of a new laboratory in Windhoek on Wednesday, which will complement the company’s original facility in Walvis Bay. With more than 20 years of experience, the laboratory provides a range of microbiological and […]

19 February, 2026

Namibia

LPM Rejects Oil and Gas Bill Amendments

Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi says the party opposes proposed amendments to the Exploration and Production Amendment Bill that would place the upstream oil and gas sector under presidential control, reports Namibia Business Review. Critics argue the move would weaken parliamentary oversight and reduce the authority of the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy. Swartbooi instead called for stronger action against alleged corruption within the ministry and state-owned petroleum company Namcor.

19 February, 2026

Namibia

NamRA flags duplicate return issue, urges taxpayers to hold off submissions

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has detected a duplicate return issue in its Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), affecting a number of taxpayers. The anomaly was discovered on Monday, February 2, and technical teams are already working to resolve it. NamRA spokesperson Steven Ndorokaze advised taxpayers not to submit any outstanding returns that may be duplicated while the issue is being addressed. “Taxpayers will not be prevented from obtaining their […]

5 February, 2026

Namibia

PDM’s Venaani questions plan to move oil and gas oversight to Presidency

The State House of the Republic of Namibia (Photo by: Namibian Presidency/X) A proposed law that would move oversight of the upstream oil and gas sector to the Presidency has ignited a political debate in the National Assembly, with Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani warning that lawmakers must not “rubber stamp” a decision with far-reaching implications. The amendment bill, tabled this week, seeks to centralise control of the […]

5 February, 2026

Business / Economics

Tourism Board Calls for Informal Market Integration

Namibian Tourism Board spokesperson Flora Quest says linking informal markets to value chains will help small tourism operators earn a decent income. While speaking to Namibia Business Review, vendors like Jafet Mbwale on Windhoek’s Independence Avenue report struggling despite a 79% recovery in the tourism industry after COVID-19.

4 February, 2026

Health / Medical

New Cancer Centres Aim to Expand Care Access

Distance and financial barriers continue to limit access to cancer treatment, particularly in rural areas, the Cancer Association says. CEO Rolf Hansen calls for people-centred services, and the opening of a new oncology centre in Walvis Bay and a palliative care facility in Swakopmund aims to bring care closer to communities.

4 February, 2026