Namibia

Interview: Basic Income Grant Coalition Urges Urgent Action on Universal Grant

The Basic Income Grant Coalition has voiced deep disappointment with the Nandi-Ndaitwah administration for failing to implement a universal basic income grant or expand social grants as promised in its election manifesto. Coalition activist Rinaani Musutua highlighted the struggles of 1.6 million Namibians who face daily hardship just to secure a decent meal, warning that poverty, unemployment, and inequality remain persistent decades after independence. Musutua expressed frustration that the government […]

15 October, 2025

Namibia

Basic Income Grant Coalition Criticises Government Over Broken Promises

The Basic Income Grant Coalition has voiced strong disappointment with the Nandi-Ndaitwah administration for failing to implement a universal basic income grant or expand social grants as promised in its election manifesto. Coalition activist Rinaani Musutua said the government continues to ignore the plight of 1.6 million citizens who struggle daily to afford a decent meal, while poverty, unemployment, and inequality remain unresolved decades after independence.

15 October, 2025

Namibia

Namibia and Botswana sign eight agreements to solidify bilateral ties

Pictured: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed President Duma Boko to State House for the Second Session of the Namibia–Botswana Bi-National Commission. (Photo credit: @NamPresidency/X) Namibia and Botswana have signed eight new agreements aimed at deepening cooperation between the two neighboring countries during the second session of the Bi-National Commission. Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu, a lecturer at the University of Namibia, noted that the agreements signal a renewed commitment to strategic partnership and […]

13 October, 2025

Oshiwambo

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwa pula ovo vakala metumo vakwafele momayambulepo oshilongo

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwa pula ovo vakala metumo loku kalelapo oshilongo no va a lukila paife moshilongo, vayambidide omayambulepo oshilongo noku yandja ounongo wavo kwaasho valikola okudja metumo va kalamo. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah edi okwe dipopya pefimbo ta hambelele noku tambulako osheendo shovakalelipo shilongo kwali vefike po 15, ovo oikakofimbo yavo yoku kala metumo yeya pexulilo, konima eshi vakala metumo moilongo younyuni oku kalelapo oshilongo moule womido 5 dadjako. Metumwalaka lomupresident […]

8 October, 2025

Namibia

Namibia Hosts Botswana–Namibia Bi-National Commission

Namibia is hosting the Second Session of the Botswana–Namibia Bi-National Commission in Windhoek until 10 October, concluding with a Heads of State Summit co-chaired by Presidents Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Duma Gideon Boko. Presidential spokesperson Jonas Mbambo said the event will review cooperation across diplomatic, economic, social, and security sectors, with several bilateral agreements expected to be signed.

7 October, 2025

Health / Medical

Windhoek Launches International Fire Safety Week

The City of Windhoek has launched International Fire Safety Week under the theme “Unite to Ignite for a Secure Nation.” Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja noted that the Fire Brigade has responded to over 2,000 fire incidents this year, nearly 1,500 of them in informal settlements. Senior Station Officer Phillipus Sikongo highlighted that the campaign, running from 6 to 10 October, aims to raise awareness about fire prevention and community safety.

7 October, 2025

Namibia

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Promotes Online Safety.

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month — a nationwide effort uniting government, businesses, and citizens to promote safer online practices. Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, said the campaign focuses on raising awareness about the increasing threat of cyberattacks and the need to safeguard both personal and organisational data in Namibia’s rapidly advancing digital environment.

7 October, 2025

Oshiwambo

Namibia ota kwatele komesho oshongalele oshi 2 sho BNC

Namibia ota kwatele komesho oshongalele oshi 2 sho commisi yelongelokumwe yo pashiwana pokati ka Botswana–Namibia. Oshongalele osho tashi ningilwa mo Windhoek (BNC) ota shihovele nena 6–10 October. Olopota ya pitifwa mombelewa yomupresident oya ulika kutya, okudja nena fiyo 08 October, oshongalele ota shikakufwa ombinga kovanambelewa vopombada, omanga mo 09 October, ta shika kufwa ombinga kee minister nomo 10 October, oshongalele ota shika kalwa komutwe woshilongo Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, onga omunashipundi […]

6 October, 2025

Entertainment

Christian Polloni, renowned guitarist and producer, dies at 67

The music industry is mourning the loss of one of its most influential figures following the death of acclaimed guitarist and producer Christian Polloni, who passed away on Tuesday, 30 September 2025, at the age of 67. Born in Marseille, France, in 1958, Polloni made Namibia his home for more than 20 years. During this time, he became a cornerstone of the country’s music scene, producing celebrated works for artists […]

2 October, 2025