insert_link NamibiaWindhoek Police Impound 91 Pirate Taxis Since March Windhoek City Police sergeant Kavekotoka Humavindu says 91 pirate taxis have been impounded since March. According to our correspondent Josia Shigwedha, Humavindu urged commuters to verify taxis before boarding amid a surge in robberies involving unregistered operators. today17 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaThousands Paid as NamPost Begins New Social Grant Cycle NamPost has successfully registered and paid more than 20 percent of social grant beneficiaries in the first three days of the new payout period. Over 5,000 people have already received their payments, and all mobile units are now in operation. Spokesperson Gladwin Groenwaldt advised beneficiaries to adhere to the payout schedule and said NamPost remains committed to serving everyone efficiently. today17 October, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsPetrofund and Baker Hughes have Partnered to Strengthen Energy Skills Development Petrofund and Baker Hughes have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing local Field Service Engineers in the energy sector. The agreement was signed in Windhoek during a session with energy and petroleum stakeholders hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board. Petrofund Chief Executive Officer Niillian Mulemi spoke about the collaboration with our Angie Scholtz. today17 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNdiyona school battles overcrowding with 65 leaners per classroom By: Staff Reporter At Ndiyona Combined School in Kavango East Region, classrooms are overcrowded, with about 65 learners per class. Secondary learners at the same school attend classes in the afternoons due to space shortages, prompting plans to open a new project school next year to ease the congestion. There was revealed during a visit this week by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations, and Community Development […] today16 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaHenties Bay couple nabbed with N$618 000 drugs By: Josia Shigwedha A 53-year-old man and his alleged 41-year partner were arrested in Henties Bay on Thursday after police discovered a large quantity of drugs valued at N$618 910. According to Erongo police, the suspects were arrested at house Erf number 500, Libertina Amadhila Street in Henties Bay, following a tip-off. Subsequently, an undercover operation was launched, leading to the discovery of the illegal substances. The drugs confiscated include 8 821 grams […] today16 October, 2025
NamibiaSanjo Senior Secondary School teachers still without housing 14 years after construction began By: Hertha Ekandjo Construction of the teachers’ accommodation at Sanjo Senior Secondary School in Bukalo, Zambezi Region, has remained incomplete for 14 years since it began in 2012. Despite the initial commencement of works, construction came to a complete halt and has not resumed to date, forcing teachers to commute daily from Katima Mulilo, located several kilometres away. This situation was uncovered by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, […] today16 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaFour suspects arrested after Rocky Crest chase and vehicle overturn (Photo of Rocky Crest circle by City of Windhoek/Facebook) By NewsOnOne | Reporting for OneAfrica TV Josia Shigwedha Four suspected robbers were arrested early Wednesday in Windhoek’s Rocky Crest suburb after a police chase ended with their getaway vehicle overturning, authorities said. According to the Wondhoek City Police, the suspects attempted to flee in a Nissan Note before losing control of the vehicle. Witnesses said residents intervened and quickly alerted […] today16 October, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsTouch One Foundation Targets Youth Awareness in Energy Sector Picture: One Africa Tv, NewsOnOne, Ritta Lotto The Touch One Foundation has been launched to teach high school students about the growing oil and gas industry. Chairperson Steven Shihepo cautioned that young people could be left behind if they are not well-informed and prepared for the sector’s opportunities, according to NewsOnOne’s Ritta Lotto. today16 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaPolitical Groups Demand Funding for Ballot Oversight Political parties have expressed frustration over the Electoral Commission’s decision not to pay for their participation in monitoring ballot paper printing in South Africa. Manuel Ngaringombe, secretary general of the Popular Democratic Movement, said the four selected parties should not have to cover their own expenses for such a critical process. ECN’s spokesperson, De Wet Siluka. today16 October, 2025
