insert_link Namibia Abandoned border post housing project leaves materials exposed for three years Building materials meant for nine prefabricated houses at the Trans-Kalahari and Mamuno border post have remained exposed for three years after the contractor abandoned the project. According to NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha, the National Council standing committee on home affairs, security, constitutional and legal affairs revealed this during follow-up visits to border posts. today28 August, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Activist Questions ReconAfrica’s Oil Claims and Namcor Share Deal Silence Social justice advocate Roob Parker is demanding answers over what he calls a troubling lack of transparency surrounding ReconAfrica’s operations in Namibia. In an interview, Parker questioned why a 2022 letter of intent — which proposed the sale of 5% of Namcor’s shares in ReconAfrica — never materialized into a completed transaction. “The shares were supposed to be sold at roughly $4 to $4.50 each, but here we are, years […] today23 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Parker Slams Lack of Clarity in ReconAfrica Oil Venture Rob Parker, a prominent social justice activist, has cast doubt on the legitimacy of ReconAfrica’s operations, citing broken commitments and suspicious share activity. He demands full disclosure, especially on Namcor’s continued involvement in a project he claims lacks any tangible oil findings. today23 July, 2025
insert_link South Africa In S.A, AfriForum Demands Accountability for Municipal Mismanagement In S.A, AfriForum says it demands that Eskom and the national government hold municipal officials accountable for the gross mismanagement of municipal finances, rather than depriving paying residents of basic rights. AfriForum Deidré Steffens says in Free State, corrupt officials are keeping towns in a stranglehold by not settling municipal power debts, but now communities are expected to bear the consequences: today17 February, 2025
insert_link Local Nedbank Employee Initiative Gives Back to Vulnerable Communities Through a Nedbank employee initiative called the Nedbank Team Challenge, a team of the bank’s employees contributed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable Namibian children, through a partnership with Amos Meerkat—a project under the Namibia Life Change Centres Foundation (NLCCF). The Nedbank Team Challenge is a staff initiative that empowers Nedbank employees to make a tangible difference in their communities. Open to teams of 8 […] today3 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Zambezi Residents Alarmed by Armyworm Damage Residents of Zambezi’s Kongola area are worried about armyworms damaging their crops. According to One Africa TV's NewsOnOne journalist, Ellen Shihepo, Kongola headman Maino George Manyando expressed concerns over the threat to food security in the community. Despite the damage, a resident shared satisfaction with the Mahangu yields. Catch NewsOnOne on One Africa tv weeknights at 7 on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream free on oneafrica.tv today28 January, 2025
insert_link South Africa DA in South Africa Slams Illegal Miners for Damaging Industry and Communities In S.A, the DA believes that illegal miners are destructive to the industry and surrounding communities, as they drive away investment and steal state revenues. This as illegal miners have been trapped underground at the Buffelsfontein mine in North West since November last year. The DA’s, James Lorimer, says the snag seems to be that to conduct an exit operation for the zama zamas, the specialist rescue effort would have […] today8 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Nigeria experiences power outage Several communities across states in northern Nigeria are experiencing a power outage due to a fault in two circuit transmission lines. Tesem Akende reports from Jos. today23 October, 2024
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Council Implements 5% Increase in Municipal Tariffs Amid Activist Outcry The Municipal Council of Windhoek has officially announced a 5% increase in municipal tariffs, effective from October 1. This decision was confirmed in a media statement issued by the city on Tuesday afternoon, following approval on June 14. The new tariffs apply to essential municipal services, including water, rates and taxes, sewerage, and waste management. The announcement has sparked outrage among activists, including Shaun Gariseb from the Katutura Resident's Committee, […] today23 October, 2024
