insert_link Namibia UNAM to refund registration fees following government directive Unam main campus, Windhoek (File photo) The University of Namibia (UNAM) has announced it will refund registration fees paid by eligible students, following a directive from Minister of Education, Arts and Culture Sanet Steenkamp. The minister has instructed all public universities to refund students who paid registration fees, reiterating that under government-subsidised tertiary education, no public institution is permitted to charge registration or tuition fees. The university confirmed the refunds […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Employment Equity Commission summons 15 employers for contravening affirmative action act Photo by: William Stegmann via Google The Employment Equity Commission has summoned fifteen employers to appear before a Review Panel for failing to comply with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act. The hearings will take place from the 21st to the 22nd of January 2026 at the National Council in Windhoek and will be open to the public and the media. According to the Commission, the Review Panels will assess deficiencies […] today20 January, 2026
Namibia Sankwasa moves to write off municipal debt for pensioners and persons with disabilities By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has directed local authorities nationally to submit outstanding municipal accounts of pensioners and persons living with disabilities for debt write-off. He made the announcement on Monday in Rundu while addressing a local authorities' induction workshop, saying the government can no longer allow vulnerable citizens to remain burdened by mounting municipal debt. “I am giving this clear message — all municipal accounts of our pensioners and our citizens who […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Lisa Matomola Shares Career Tips for Young People in the Job Market By: Leonard Witbeen Lisa Matomola, HR consultant, career coach, and CEO of IPM, has offered practical advice to young people navigating the job market, emphasizing preparation, confidence, and skill alignment. In an exclusive interview with NewsOnOne, Matomola explained the impact of automated recruitment systems, commonly known as ATS, on CV screenings. She advised applicants to tailor their CVs for each role and align keywords with job requirements to avoid automatic […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Court Windhoek High Court Hears 144 Divorce Cases Yesterday Around 144 divorce matters were placed on the Windhoek High Court’s roll and heard yesterday. Social commentator Ngamane Karuaihe-Upi told NewsOnOne’s Willem Snyman that the high number reflects inadequate pre-marital counselling, despite the Dissolution of Marriages Act of 2024 not yet being enacted. Willem Snyman has the key points of the Act. today20 January, 2026
insert_link Health / Medical Cancer Association Urges Action During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness and Elimination Month, and the Cancer Association of Namibia, WO30, is calling on the public to fight this largely preventable disease. Limited access to screening and HPV vaccination continues to put marginalized groups and people living with HIV at risk. C.A.N CEO Rolf Hansen: today20 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Student Union Raises Alarm Over High Advanced Subsidiary Level Failure Rate The Student Union of Namibia warned that 64% of learners failed to qualify for Advanced Subsidiary Level after a national pass rate of just 36%. The union blamed under-resourced schools, systemic collapse, and policy failures, while criticizing the exclusion of Grade 11 students from government-subsidized tertiary funding. They urged the Ministry of Education to act and warned of possible demonstrations next week. Angie Scholtz spoke with Minister Dr. Sanet Steenkamp on the issue. […] today20 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Finance Ministry Launches Youth Fund Mentorship Program The finance ministry will introduce regional mentorship programs, coordinated via governors’ offices, to monitor Youth Fund projects and curb fund misuse. Wilson Shikoto, the ministry spokesperson, told Terrence Mukasa that successful applicants have already started training and creating jobs, aligning with the President’s push for youth empowerment and self-employment. today19 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Nekundi Pledges Progress on Key Bills Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said the ministry plans to finalise several important bills and regulations this year, including the Construction Industry Bill and the Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill. Selma Taapopi reports that Nekundi highlighted internal delays as a factor slowing progress, which has negatively impacted the state and its citizens. today19 January, 2026
