insert_link Namibia Oshana Region’s festive season crime drops by 24% By: Maria Namupala Oshana Region police have recorded a 24% decrease in crime cases during the festive season, with 1 291 cases compared to 1 716 last year. Commissioner, Naftal Sakaria, said this was despite the influx of both humans and vehicles; they managed to keep the situation under control. "We are considering drone technology in future, and will also be pushing our second project, the taxi marking system in […] today23 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Companies Face Review Over Understudy Shortfalls Three companies appeared before the Employment Equity Commission review panel earlier this week for not appointing Namibian understudies for foreign employees. Ludorf Iyambo reports that SASSCAL, the NTA, and Letshego Bank are also accused of failing to seek exemptions from the labour ministry to justify employing foreign nationals without local understudies. today23 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Namibia National Students Organisation Highlights Challenges in 2025 Results The Namibia National Students Organisation says the 2025 school results show limited progress, with only 36 percent of learners qualifying at advanced level. Secretary Lavinia Leonard warned of low enrolment, falling pass rates, and missing data on learners with disabilities, calling for urgent reforms. today23 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia McHenry Venaani Calls for Focus on Citizens’ Wellbeing PDM President McHenry Venaani urged policymakers to do more for ordinary citizens, citing gaps in basic services, inequality, and poor living conditions. He highlighted the importance of long-term strategies for land and rural property ownership to ensure sustainable development for future generations. today23 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Family Renews Appeal in Juanita Karolus Case The family of the late Juanita Karolus has renewed its appeal to the public to identify a man last seen with her in Katutura, Windhoek, before her death. According to a report by Josia Shigwedha, this follows an earlier police appeal three months ago. CCTV footage shows Karolus walking with the man on 2 October along Hans-Dietrich Street towards Hans |Uirab Street: today22 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Musician Alleges Police Links to Drug Trade Local musician Jericho Gawanab has alleged that some members of law enforcement are working in collusion with drug dealers, leaving communities to suffer the consequences of addiction and rising crime. Speaking to our reporter Ludorf Iyambo, Gawanab claimed that the widespread availability of drugs would not be possible without internal support, adding that even senior officials are aware of those involved in the trade. today22 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Competition Commission Appeal Over Price Fixing Rejected The Supreme Court has dismissed the Competition Commission’s appeal against the Pharmaceutical Society in a price-fixing probe. Chief Justice Peter Shivute referred the matter back to the Commission, instructing that any further investigations be conducted in accordance with the Competition Act. Dina //Gowases is the Commission’s spokesperson: today22 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Bullying in Schools Raises Alarm Bullying in schools is increasingly worrying experts, who say it undermines learners’ academic performance, mental health, and self-esteem, and can even lead to suicide. The issue has gained attention after a 2024 video showed a learner assaulting others in a hostel. Deputy Minister of Education Dino Ballotti added his comment on the matter: today22 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Deputy Minister Masake calls on youth to lead in agriculture and agribusiness Conservative agriculture farmer (Photo credit: FAO Namibia) Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Ruthy Masake has urged young people to take a proactive role in agriculture and agribusiness, describing youth participation as key to national economic transformation under the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). Masake delivered the call to action on Friday at the Oniipa Agri-Youth Engagement in the Oshikoto Region, where she spoke of the importance […] today22 January, 2026
