insert_link Namibia Poor Service Delivery Shifts Voter Support, Says Analyst Kudumo Political analyst Marius Kudumo told NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha that operational challenges and weak performance in key towns formerly led by opposition parties, such as Windhoek and Walvis Bay, prompted voters to change their support in the recent elections. He noted that citizens are prioritising effective service delivery, a factor that enabled Swapo to reclaim control of most regional constituencies and local authorities. today3 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia IPC Slams Cancellation of Councillor Swearing-In Josia Shigwedha for NewsOne journalled that IPC spokesperson Immanuel Nashinge has condemned the nationwide cancellation of the swearing-in for newly elected regional and local councillors, describing it as a “legal quagmire.” He emphasized that the law mandates councillors be sworn in within seven days of election results and questioned how the government intends to resolve the issue. today2 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Police Impound 91 Pirate Taxis Since March Windhoek City Police sergeant Kavekotoka Humavindu says 91 pirate taxis have been impounded since March. According to our correspondent Josia Shigwedha, Humavindu urged commuters to verify taxis before boarding amid a surge in robberies involving unregistered operators. today17 October, 2025
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 Namibia Melber Resigns from Swapo Over Values Clash Swapo spokesperson Hilma Nikanor described political scientist Henning Melber’s resignation after 51 years as naive, while Melber told NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha that his decision was guided by integrity and differing values, not hostility. today19 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namdia Diamond Theft Trial Faces Final Postponement, Says Magistrate Windhoek Magistrate Olga Muharukua has ordered that no further postponements be granted in the high-profile Namdia diamond theft case involving Joel Angula and Sam Shololo as reported by our NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha. They’re accused of stealing diamonds worth N$315 million. today5 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia City Billing Probe Report Moves to Council Deloitte’s long-anticipated forensic report into Windhoek’s faulty billing system has been finalised and delivered to city management for consideration. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya told NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha that the council must now finalise the report before any further action is taken. today10 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia City of Windhoek Sends Biggest Arrears to Collector Windhoek’s city council has handed over N$409.9 million of its unpaid debt to external debt collector RedForce, spokesperson Lydia Amutenya confirmed to NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha. This is representative of the largest slice of the total N$944 million owed to the city as of May by normal clients, businesses, pensioners, and government institutions with overdue accounts older than three months. today8 July, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Researcher says Swapo, PDM Led Media Coverage in last national Elections Lead researcher Christie Keulder says Swapo and the Popular Democratic Movement received the most media attention during the 2024 presidential and national assembly elections. He made the remarks at the launch of the last year’s Media and Elections Monitoring Reports in Windhoek. The report was filed by NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha. today26 June, 2025
