Namibia

Bank of Namibia declares N$720 million in dividend for 2024 FY

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Bank of Namibia has declared N$720 million in dividends for the 2024 financial year to the government, a record historic compared to N$511,4 million in 2023. Additionally, the bank provisioned N$70 million in its building Fund Reserve as we prepare to expand our infrastructure to meet evolving operational demands. Speaking at the bank’s 2024 annual report launch in Windhoek, BoN governor Johannes !Gawaxab said the bank […]

April 1, 2025 31

Namibia

Government staffing to remain unchanged despite ministry mergers

By: Josia Shigwedha Press Secretary Dr. Alfredo Hengari says government staffing requirements will remain unchanged despite the recent merging of ministries. Hengari says that even with the structural changes, the functions and duties of staff members will remain intact. With four ministries merging, the number has been reduced to 14. Speaking to NewsOnOne, Hengari explained that the president’s vision is to enhance operational effectiveness through these newly merged ministries, offices, […]

March 31, 2025 37

Namibia

Nekundi says Air Namibia won’t fly again

By: Petrus Amutenya Works minister Veikko Nekundi has dismissed the story about Air Namibia flying back as rumours. Veikko told a staff meeting in Windhoek on Monday, March 31, 2025, that the government is bringing in a new airline. The minister said the new national airline the government is bringing in is not a government of pride but because of its economic contribution to the country. ‘’Not because of pride, […]

March 31, 2025 75

Namibia

Environment ministry set to launch spatial tourism master plan in June 2025

By: Ellen Shihepo The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has announced plans to develop a Spatial Tourism Master Plan by June 2025. The plan aims to drive industry diversification and attract new investments. The initiative aligns with the Swapo Party 2024 manifesto. Newly appointed Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, made the announcement during her first ministerial address on Monday in Windhoek. She said delays in […]

March 31, 2025 31

Namibia

Man stabbed to death at a bar in Walvis Bay

By: Adolf Kaure A 27-year-old was stabbed to death on Saturday morning at Walvis Bay’s Kuisebmond township. According to the Erongo Police spokesperson, Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula, the incident took place at White House Bar. "The suspect allegedly stabbed the victim with an okapi knife on the left upper chest causing his death on the spot," she said. The deceased, Jeremiah Shimanda Johannes, was pronounced dead by Walvis Bay State […]

March 31, 2025 166

Business / Economics

Government ministries should prioritise and support local enterprises

(Contributed Photo) PRIORTISE LOCAL ENTERPRISES: Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said government ministries should prioritise and support local enterprises, particularly manufacturers. He gave an example that, although there are local companies that manufacture toilet paper, some government entities still place orders from outside the country. Nekundi said that in accordance with procurement laws, locally owned enterprises must be prioritised in both projects and supplies. “Therefore, for any procurement, conditions […]

March 31, 2025 19

Namibia

Opposition criticises National Budget as rushed

https://youtu.be/3JxgvCtW6Us By: Envaalde Matheus The opposition says the 2025/26 National Budget was rushed and lacks opportunity. Finance minister Erica Shafudah tabled the budget on Thursday. PDM MP Inna Hengari said the budget was rushed, and the Minister did not have sufficient time to ensure coherence and proper allocation of funds. “One would expect a certain level of continuity, given that the transfer of power was not between different political […]

March 31, 2025 26

Health / Medical

Controversial Red Line case struck from court

By: Ellen Shihepo The High Court has struck the Red Line case by Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader Job Amupanda against the Ministry of Agriculture and seven other defendants. Presiding Judge Shafimana Ueitele ruled that Amupanda failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that the Red Line is unconstitutional. Judge Ueitele dismissed the case, absolving all defendants. He stated that the search for Amupanda’s vehicle on May 17, 2021, was a […]

March 27, 2025 38 1

Business / Economics

Economist Omu Kakujaha-Matu suggests Air Namibia partners with other airlines to secure future

By: Hertha Ekandjo Economist Omu Kakujaha-Matu has suggested that Air Namibia should explore partnerships with other airlines to ensure its survival and profitability. In a recent interview with NewsOnOne, Kakujaha-Matu emphasised that forming alliances with global carriers could provide the much-needed support to get the airline back on track. "In the face of new evidence suggesting profitability in the airline industry, one possible solution for Air Namibia is to explore […]

March 27, 2025 58