Hertha Ekandjo

Small Traders Raise Concerns Over Customs and Taxes

Small traders, known as “Order With Me” agents, have approached the Namibia Revenue Agency to highlight issues including confusing customs procedures. Hertha Ekandjo reports that they also named high taxes, delays at ports of entry, and the confiscation of goods

11 December, 2025

Business / Economics

BIPA Begins Mass Deregistration of Companies

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority has confirmed that starting today, 1 000 companies will be de-registered. A total of 137 thousand companies are targeted, with at least 1 000 or more expected to be removed from the registry each month, according to NewsOnOne’s Hertha Ekandjo.

29 August, 2025

Interview Transcripts

EXCLUSIVE | Woman Speaks Out: Allegations Against Former Minister Detailed in Emotional Interview

In an exclusive interview with NewsOnOne's Hertha Ekandjo, Dyna Mengela, the woman at the center of a rape allegation against former environment and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta, has spoken publicly for the first time—detailing what she describes as a traumatic and complex series of events. Mengela, who shares a child with Shifeta, alleges that she was raped by the former minister in the early hours of 21 March 2025 […]

17 July, 2025

Namibia

Rent Control Still on the Table for 2025

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa, shared during an interview with NewsOnOne’s Hertha Ekandjo, that the long-awaited Rent Control Bill is still part of the ministry’s 2025 legislative priorities. However, he admitted he has not yet received a full briefing on the bill's status.

18 June, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

NAC Prepared for Increased Air Traffic During Nujoma Memorial

The Airports Company has assured the public that it is ready to handle the anticipated surge in air traffic this weekend due to the memorial and funeral of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma. NAC’s Executive Airport Operator, Leonard Shipwata, confirmed this to One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Hertha Ekandjo: Last night's bulletin is now on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 you are free to watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284, […]

28 February, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Airports Company Honors Sam Nujoma’s Legacy

The Airports Company held a memorial ceremony at Hosea Kutako International Airport to honor the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma. The report by One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Hertha Ekandjo says while speaking at the event, NAC CEO Bisey /Uirab highlighted Nujoma's profound contributions to Namibia’s independence and economic growth. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream for free […]

26 February, 2025

Namibia

Prepaid Meter Upgrade Campaign Achieves Over 95% Success

The Electricity Control Board has successfully completed the Token Identifier roll-over campaign, ensuring a smooth transition for prepaid electricity users. Speaking to NewsOnOne’s Hertha Ekandjo, the organization's Chief Executive reported that prepaid meters were updated before the November 24 last year deadline, marking a significant achievement in its power infrastructure upgrade. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv and weeknights at 7, you can watch on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 […]

20 February, 2025

Namibia

MUN to Negotiate Kombat Mine Retrenchments

The Mineworkers Union and Kombat Mine will enter negotiations on the conditions surrounding the retrenchment of 533 workers. One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne journalist, Hertha Ekandjo, reports that this comes after the mine initially intended to carry out the retrenchments without consulting the union. Amupweya told our reporter Hertha Ekandjo from NewsOnOne that such conditions are important for a fair process, and would not have been possible had persisted with its […]

14 February, 2025

Business / Economics

MPs Sound Alarm Over Exploitative Lending Practices

Lawmakers in the National Assembly debated financial reforms to curb rising debt levels in Namibia, especially among civil servants. Inna Hengari from PDM criticized microlenders such as Letshego for profiting N$199 million in six months while borrowers sink deeper into financial distress. Hertha Ekandjo reports for One Africa’s NewsOnOne.

14 February, 2025