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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Government Policy

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Namibia

Fuel prices go up as government adjusts dealer margins

Image contributed  (Xinhua/Chen Cheng) Motorists will face higher fuel costs from Wednesday, as the Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced a 50-cent per litre price increase. At the same time, fuel retailers will see their margins rise by 30 cents per litre, while the Road Fund Administration levy will increase by 20 cents per litre. The ministry says the adjustments are due to the introduction of a new minimum […]

today4 March, 2025 51

World

Trump makes English official language of US

Donald Trump has made English the official language of the United States. The US President signed an executive order over the weekend rescinding a decades-old policy that required government bodies to provide language assistance to non-English speakers. Benji Hyer reports.  

today3 March, 2025 57

Uncategorized

Unemployment in Namibia – A call for multi-sectoral action

  Sydwill Scholtz     By: Sydwill Scholtz, Labour Analyst The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) released the latest 2023 unemployment statistics for the country in January 2025, and, needless to say, the results are nothing shy of shocking. The results indicate that unemployment remains a significant social challenge in the country with the inherent ripple effect of poverty and social unrest detracting from the country's economic growth and development as […]

today26 February, 2025 124

Namibia

Justice Minister Calls for Overhaul of 30-Year-Old Ombudsman Bill

Justice minister, Yvonne Dausab, has called for amendments to the Ombudsman Bill, highlighting that it has remained unchanged for three decades. As reported by NewsOnOne's Selma Taapopi, Dausab emphasized that the bill’s outdated provisions and limited scope fail to ensure the office’s autonomy, adequate resources, and investigative powers, necessitating urgent reform. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream […]

today21 February, 2025 55

Namibia

Musutua Blasts Shiimi Over Poverty Crisis, Demands Universal Grant

Activist Rinaani Musutua has taken aim at Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi, accusing the government of continuously making empty promises while failing to tackle Namibia’s deepening poverty crisis. Musutua argues that the only viable solution is the implementation of a Universal Basic Income Grant, which she believes would provide meaningful financial relief to struggling citizens. In the interim, Ben Schernick, Director of the Nutrition Alliance of Namibia, has voiced concerns over […]

today17 February, 2025 39

South Africa

Eskom Reports Stable Power System with Load-Shedding Suspended

  In S.A, Eskom says the power system continues to be stable with load-shedding remaining suspended. Eskom spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena says the system also has sufficient emergency reserves. She says from 1 April last year to 14 February, load-shedding was suspended for 317 days, compared to 32 days in the same period last year. She adds that electricity supply was available 99-percent of the time, compared to just 10-percent last […]

today15 February, 2025 47

Namibia

US Aid Freeze Hits Namibian Organizations

Namibian civil society groups are alarmed by the US decision to suspend foreign aid for 90 days, citing its direct consequences on local organizations. The Namibia Diverse Women’s Association faces job losses for 12 employees due to the funding halt, according to strategic coordinator Linda Baumann. NamNet chairperson Mahongora Kavihuha provides further insight into the situation.  

today13 February, 2025 61

South Africa

Ramaphosa says South Africa will not be bullied by U.S

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will not be bullied and will stand up for its national interests and sovereignty. Delivering the state of the nation address in Cape Town on last night, Ramaphosa said the government is concerned about the potential impact of the decision by the US government to suspend some of its funding for HIV and TB programmes in African countries:  

today7 February, 2025 41