insert_link Namibia Finance Ministry Launches Youth Fund Mentorship Program The finance ministry will introduce regional mentorship programs, coordinated via governors’ offices, to monitor Youth Fund projects and curb fund misuse. Wilson Shikoto, the ministry spokesperson, told Terrence Mukasa that successful applicants have already started training and creating jobs, aligning with the President’s push for youth empowerment and self-employment. today19 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Nekundi Pledges Progress on Key Bills Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said the ministry plans to finalise several important bills and regulations this year, including the Construction Industry Bill and the Merchant Shipping Amendment Bill. Selma Taapopi reports that Nekundi highlighted internal delays as a factor slowing progress, which has negatively impacted the state and its citizens. today19 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Expert Urges Juvenile Justice Approach for 13-Year-Old Suspect Windhoek-based Clinical Psychologist Shaun Whittaker told our reporter Ritta Lotto that a 13-year-old accused of a serious crime should not be treated as an adult and must be handled within the juvenile justice system, which prioritizes rehabilitation and restorative justice over long-term imprisonment. This follows the arrest of a 13-year-old boy last week in Epako, near Gobabis, for allegedly fatally stabbing 26-year-old Nacky Menatzick and her three-year-old daughter, Delanie Menatzick, inside their home. today13 January, 2026
insert_link Health / Medical Windhoek District Hospital Access Road Nears Completion The Health ministry has announced major progress on the construction of the new Windhoek District Hospital access road, stormwater systems, and bulk water infrastructure, with completion expected in April 2026. Selma Taapopi reports: today13 January, 2026
insert_link 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 […] today7 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Police Praise Public for Calm Festive Season The Police have applauded citizens for their good conduct over the festive season, reporting lower crime levels than in previous years. Speaking to our reporter Hertha Ekandjo, authorities noted that most incidents involved drunk driving, while serious crimes stayed relatively low, making the period largely peaceful. today7 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Government Plans Coordinated Reply to Canadian Travel Warning The Environment, Forestry and Tourism ministry is preparing a unified response after Canada issued a travel advisory cautioning its citizens about crime risks. Ministry spokesperson Vilho Hangula told NewsOnOne’s Willem Snyman that discussions will soon determine which government office will issue the official response: today7 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia NamPost Begins January Social Cash Grants NamPost Corporate Communication Officer, Joseph Teofelus, stated that the January social cash grant payments began this past Monday, 5 January, with mobile disbursements. In-branch payments are scheduled as follows: Nampost smart card recipients 6–8 January, old age and disability grants 12–14 January, child grants 15–17 January, and basic income grants 19–20 January. Teofelus advised beneficiaries to follow the schedule carefully. today7 January, 2026
insert_link Health / Medical Interview: 2026 Could Be a Breakthrough Year for Namibia’s Food Security, Says Alliance Director Windhoek, 6 January 2026 – Ben Schernick, Director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NFSAN), says the new administration’s enthusiasm and focus on poverty eradication, health, and food security present a unique opportunity for progress in 2026. Speaking in a detailed interview, Schernick welcomed the government’s commitment but stressed the importance of strengthening and fully implementing existing policies, including the Food and Nutrition Security Policy under the […] today7 January, 2026
