HumanRights

Interview: Teen in Otjiwarongo Speaks Out After Alleged Police Beating Following Soccer Game

A 15-year-old student, Luciano Xoagub, has shared with our news team a harrowing account of alleged police abuse following a school soccer game on February 13, 2026. The exclusive interview with OneAfrica TV reveals serious allegations of physical assault, intimidation, and administrative obstacles after the disappearance of a mobile phone during the game. Luciano, a student at Okarundu Junior Secondary School, explained that the incident began after school when he […]

19 February, 2026

Namibia

Activist Demands Accountability Over NAMDIA Heist Investigations

Activist Lamek Shinoveni has called on top Namibian police and prosecution authorities to take urgent action over alleged misconduct in the NAMDIA heist investigations. While welcoming the removal of Commissioner Berry De Klerk from the Police Reserve Unit, Shinoveni says full accountability requires his complete removal and a thorough review of police and prosecutorial actions. He alleged that innocent people remain in custody while real perpetrators are free, that witness statements were altered, and officers who refused to comply with improper orders […]

7 January, 2026

Namibia

NMT Media Foundation Marks Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists

The NMT Media Foundation has marked the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, reaffirming that “Journalism is Not a Crime.” The Foundation honoured journalists killed or silenced in places like Gaza, Sudan, and the DRC, calling their deaths deliberate attacks on truth and accountability. It also warned of the rise in AI-driven gender-based violence targeting women journalists and urged stronger protection measures. A public webinar titled “Silencing the Messenger: How […]

3 November, 2025

Namibia

Vice President Lucia Witbooi launched the Revised National Policy on Disability

has launched the Revised National Policy on Disability and its Costed Implementation Plan, under the theme “Building an Inclusive Namibia: From Policy to Action.” Speaking in Windhoek, Witbooi said the updated policy aims to tackle challenges faced by persons with disabilities, including limited access to education, employment, and healthcare. The revised policy replaces the original 1997 framework and reaffirms Namibia’s commitment to equality, dignity, and non-discrimination for all citizens.

28 October, 2025

Namibia

Namibia Marks 35 Years of Its Constitution

Namibia celebrated 35 years since the adoption of its Constitution on February 9. Led by the late Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma, the Constitution was unanimously adopted in 1990 under the chairmanship of the late President Dr. Hage G. Geingob. It guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms for all Namibians. National Assembly Speaker, Professor Peter Katjivivi, reflected on its significance.

11 February, 2025

Africa

Trump’s Refugee Offer to White South Africans Faces Resistance

U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to grant refugee status to white South Africans fleeing alleged persecution may not trigger the response he expects, as even right-wing white lobby groups prefer to address perceived injustices under Black majority rule within the country. Reuters reports that on Friday, Trump signed an executive order cutting U.S. aid to South Africa, citing concerns over the land expropriation law recently signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa […]

10 February, 2025

World

Palestinian observer welcomes South Africa’s ICC move against Israel

The Palestinian Observer mission to the United Nations has welcomed the move by South Africa to haul Israel before the International Court of Justice. South Africa filed the lawsuit accusing Israel of genocide in its war on Gaza. It's seeking an order from the court to stop the brutal military assault that has killed more than twenty thousand Palestinians. Palestinian Observer, Riyad Mansour says South African papers filed with the […]

10 January, 2024