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Legal experts explain security cost

By: Envaalde Matheus The amended Electoral Act requires anyone bringing a case to the court to pay security for costs. This financial guarantee covers legal fees if the case is unsuccessful. In the ongoing election results challenge, Swapo and President Nangolo Mbumba have asked Independent Patriots for Change(IPC) to pay N$450 000 as security for cost. Lawyer Henry Shimutwikeni explained that the security for costs is determined by the court, […]

20 January, 2025

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Civil servants to repay salaries for non-compliance with electoral law

By: Envaalde Matheus Civil servants elected to parliament but still holding onto their government jobs will now be required to repay the salaries they earned since December. Secretary to Cabinet, George Simaata, has instructed all executive directors and chief regional officers to enforce compliance with the Amendment Electoral Act of 2024. Simaata said all salaries earned by these individuals since December must be refunded. "The law is very clear that […]

20 January, 2025

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Bank of Namibia’s provisional licenses signal financial transformation

By: Hertha Ekandjo Simonis Storm’s Head of Investment, Max Rix, stated that the Bank of Namibia’s (BON) decision to grant provisional licenses to Fintech Technologies, United Paypoint, Mindex, Virtual Asset, and Landifa Bitcoin marks a pivotal moment for Namibia’s financial sector. “This move signals Namibia’s commitment to modernising its economy, embracing innovation, and aligning with global financial trends,” Rix said. However, he emphasised balancing opportunities with potential risks as this […]

17 January, 2025

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LPM Youth Command demands depoliticisation of NYC

By: Josia Shigwedha The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) Youth Command has called for depoliticising the National Youth Council (NYC). This demand follows a protest in Windhoek on Thursday, where young people voiced their rejection of the newly appointed interim board by Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service Agnes Tjongarero. Speaking at the protest, Duminga Ndala stated that the NYC has failed to empower young people across Namibia. "The […]

16 January, 2025

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Less than 300 ordinary level learners scored A* in English

By: Selma Ikela Only 244 learners scored an A* in English as a second language in the Namibia Senior Certificate Ordinary (NSCCO) 2024 national examinations. Education minister Anna Nghipondoka raised concern over the decline in the performance in both Afrikaans and English as second languages. The minister said both subjects saw a decrease in the A* to D average, with the national average dropping from 70.2% to 58.9% in 2024. […]

16 January, 2025

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Leadership vacuum hampers service delivery in Windhoek

By: Envaalde Matheus City of Windhoek CEO Moses Matyayi says the vacuum in the City Council has left critical decisions in limbo. Windhoek has failed to elect a mayor on two occasions since December. Matyayi said while the council exists, it lacks a mayor to guide its operations. The mayor plays a pivotal role in chairing meetings and providing strategic direction. "Many times, of course, we experience significant backlogs of […]

16 January, 2025

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Electoral court deliberates next steps in election dispute

By: Envaalde Matheus The Electoral Court was unable to pronounce itself regarding the IPC and LPM’s application challenging alleged irregularities in the National Assembly election. The two parties are contesting the constitutionality of President Nangolo Mbumba’s proclamation to extend the 2024 elections to 29 and 30 November. The court will resume on 20th January to decide whether to deliver a hearing or wait on the Supreme Court ruling set for […]

16 January, 2025

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Massive job losses as security companies implement minimum wage

By: Eric Mhunduru Some security companies have started implementing the gazetted minimum wage amid looming retrenchments to avoid incurring losses. One security company told NewsOnOne that they expect almost 400 personnel to lose their jobs if clients do not renew or review tenders upwards. The companies also bemoan the existence of fly-by-night security companies offering cheaper services below the gazetted minimum wages. Namibia Protection Service’s chief executive officer Fanie Horn […]

16 January, 2025

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HopeHydro Cup set to kick-off on Friday

By: Terence Mukasa Namibia will host a HopHydro competition this Friday at the CBS Arena at the Jan Mohr Senior Secondary School in the capital. The competition comprises four teams: CBS Talents, Mamelodi Sundowns FC, Football Club Nurnberg, and the Khomas regional selected team. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays.

16 January, 2025