insert_link Namibia INTERVIEW: Political Analyst Highlights Key Challenges for Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Presidency Political analyst Rui Tyitende has outlined major challenges facing newly inaugurated Namibian president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Reflecting on her inaugural speech, he pointed to her firm stance against corruption, describing her statement equating corruption to treason as a significant message for both the public and private sectors. However, the expert cautioned against focusing on intentions alone, stressing the need to track the government’s actions over time. He argued that the first […] today21 March, 2025 93
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 LPM Officially Joins IPC Election Court Battle The Electoral Court has ruled that the Landless People’s Movement can join the Independent Patriots for Change in its legal bid to challenge the 2024 National Assembly election. Judges ruled in favor after no opposition was raised against LPM’s application to co-apply in the case. LPM's Lifalaza Robert-Prince Simataa: In the same sitting, Simataa raised this serious concern: today24 February, 2025 46
insert_link Namibia Media Ombudsman Warns of Rising Misinformation in Elections The Media Ombudsman, Christie Keulder, has raised concerns over the growing spread of misinformation and disinformation in the country’s electoral process. Speaking at the Media Monitoring Report on the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections in Windhoek, Keulder stressed that Namibia is already experiencing the impact of false information campaigns. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream for […] today21 February, 2025 47
insert_link Oshiwambo Oilonga yeumbo lomutumba wopashiwana yakalekwa manga pakafimbo Eumbo lomutumba wo pashiwana ola dimina opo likaleke manga oilonga yalo okudja onghela fiyo okonima yefudiko lomukokoli , Sam Nujoma. Omukanda oo wapitifilwa oikundaneki okudja kwao eli omupopiliko weumbo lomutumba wopashiwana Sacky Kadhikwa, metivali owati onghatu yakufwa ota ilalakanene opo oilyo yeumbo lomutumba wopashiwana idule oku kufa ombinga moinyangadalwa inasha noivilo dimbuluko ili metifa omolwo efyo lomukokoli, oo oshimhu shaye kwateelelika shika endaendifwe neenele da yooloka doitopolwa ili 7 oyo […] today20 February, 2025 30
insert_link 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. today14 February, 2025 36
insert_link Namibia Land Expropriation Without Compensation Proposed in Parliament A heated debate is expected in the National Assembly as LPM's Utaara Mootu tabled a motion calling for the expropriation of land from foreign absentee landlords without compensation. Mootu argues that the current resettlement policy benefits the wealthy elite, leaving many landless Namibians without access to agricultural land. The motion challenges Article 16 of the Namibian Constitution, which protects property rights, and has sparked strong reactions from various political factions. […] today14 February, 2025 61
insert_link Oshiwambo Omupresident Dr. Nangolo Mbumba okwa pula oilyo yo cabinet ikalonge yelitulamo Omupresident Nangolo Mbumba onghela okwa yeulula pambelewa omutumba weumbo lopashiwana osho shili oshikando shaye sha xuuninwa omanga ewiliko lipe lo Cabinet ina li katulwa moilonga okudja mo 21 March 2025. Metumwalaka lomupresident Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, okwa ulika elineekelo moilyo yo cabinete ika kale yamanufululako oshikako fimbo osho vafiyako ta veshingi nelitulemo ngaashi naana veshininga mo 2024. Omutwe woshilongo wa Namibia ta halele omolo iwa ovo tava katofwamo oku kwatela komesho […] today6 February, 2025 16
insert_link Oshiwambo Eyeululo loilonga yomutumba wopashiwana la undulilwa metitatu Omutumba wopashiwana owa lopota wa kaleka oilonga yao oku hovela noshiluku oshi 7 osho shali sha fanekwa oku hovela mongula metivali mo 4 February. Omukanda wopambelewa oo watuminwa oikundaneki okudja keumbo lomutumba wopashiwana mexulilo shivike owati, oilonga no inakuwanifwa yomutumba wopashiwana oyo yali ina oku hovela mongula oya kalekwa, omolwo mainda adidilikwapo nota ika hovelwa nayo metitatu lo 5 February 2025 po 14h30. today3 February, 2025 20
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: UDF’s Mabasen /Narib Discusses Party’s Parliamentary Seat Allocation and Decision-Making Process In an exclusive interview, United Democratic Front (UDF) spokesperson, Mabasen /Narib, shared insights into the party's decision-making process regarding its two parliamentary seats. /Narib explained the current dilemma surrounding the allocation of these seats, particularly in light of the party's constitutional stipulations and the roles of its president and vice-president. According to the spokeman, the UDF's constitution mandates that the president and vice-president are automatically placed as the first and […] today15 January, 2025 35