insert_link NamibiaTimo Thomas wins Senior Chef of the Year Top chefs competed in the 2025 NamChefs Chef of the Year Competition, celebrating culinary talent and creativity in the country. Young chef Isabella Adamson won the school category, while Elizabeth Shikongeni claimed both Junior Chef of the Year and overall winner titles. Timo Thomas was named Senior Chef of the Year. today23 October, 2025
NamibiaStakeholders discuss Africa’s path to sustainable The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management, in partnership with the University of Rostock, and supported by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Research, has concluded the 3rd International Conference on Circular Economy, Renewable Energies, and Green Hydrogen in Africa in Windhoek. We spoke to the Director of Science and Technology at SASSCAL, Dr. Budzanani Tacheba. today23 October, 2025
NamibiaThe Namibian Competition Commission has transferred a total of N$65 million in penalties to the State Revenue Fund since its establishment in 2009, with the latest N$9 million payment made for the 2024/25 financial year. The Namibian Competition Commission has transferred a total of N$65 million in penalties to the State Revenue Fund since its establishment in 2009, with the latest N$9 million payment made for the 2024/25 financial year. According to the NaCC, the N$9 million collected during the financial year came from settlement agreements in the non-financial (N$1 million), cement (N$5 million), and fuel and air transport (N$3 million) sectors. Here is the […] today23 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia16-year-old Joanivia Bezuidenhout wins tennis championship Joanivia Bezuidenhout Sixteen-year-old Joanivia Bezuidenhout was crowned Namibia’s female tennis champion after winning the Namibia Tennis Association Senior Masters Championship held over the weekend at Olympia’s Central Tennis Courts in Windhoek. Bezuidenhout defeated Mari van Schalkwyk in a closely contested three-set final, securing the title with scores of 6-1, 6-7 (9), and 6-3. Having started playing tennis at the age of nine, Bezuidenhout has steadily climbed the ranks in both […] today23 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaSASSCAL hosts green hydrogen and renewable energy conference Delivering the welcoming remarks, Dr. Budzanani Tacheba, Director of Science & Technology at SASSCAL (Photo: LinkedIn) The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) hosted the 3rd International Conference on Circular Economy, Renewable Energies, and Green Hydrogen in Africa this week at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek. The event, organised in collaboration with the University of Rostock and funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry of […] today23 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaKhomas Anti-Corruption Office Records 73 Reports in 2024/25 The Khomas regional office of the Anti-Corruption Commission received 73 corruption reports during the 2024/25 financial year, NewsOnOne’s Ludorf Iiyambo reports. Chief Investigating Officer Willem Olivier highlighted the National Petroleum Operation as one of the significant cases this year at the national anti-corruption strategy forum in Windhoek. today23 October, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsCompetition Commission Transfers N$9 Million in Penalties to State The Competition Commission has contributed N$65 million in penalties to the State Revenue Fund since 2009, including N$9 million for the 2024/25 financial year. The latest payments came from settlement agreements in the non-financial, cement, and fuel and air transport sectors. Dina //Gowases is the Commission’s spokesperson: today23 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaUniversity of Science and Technology Launches Technical and Vocational Education Conference The University of Science and Technology has kicked off the this year’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training Conference in Windhoek, focusing on innovation, partnerships, and skills development. Policymakers, educators, and industry leaders are exploring ways to strengthen the technical workforce. Joseph Mukendwa is the Head of Policy, Planning, and Strategy at the Green Hydrogen today23 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaWar veterans demand audience with Swapo SG By: Ludorf Iyambo A group of about 200 Namibian Refugees repatriated in 1989 have threatened to sleep at the Swapo Headquarters until the party’s secretary General Sofia Shaningwa receives their petition. This comes after a group of senior citizens from different regions gathered at Swapo headquarters in Windhoek on Wednesday to hand over their petition. Prior to the protest, the group had written a letter to Shaningwa informing her of […] today22 October, 2025
