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Entertainment

Calle Schlettwein reflects on his time in office

https://youtu.be/CinpfOBlAz4   Former agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein reflects on his time in office, the strides made in water infrastructure and land reform, and the future of Namibia’s agriculture sector. From securing clean, drinkable water in rural areas to advocating for more productive land resettlement programs, Schlettwein shares insights on tackling inequality and revitalising institutions like Meatco. With a deep passion for sustainable development, he now turns to photography in retirement. […]

today10 April, 2025

Namibia

Namibia implements N$1.3 billion in climate projects, pushes for direct access to boost funding

By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia is currently implementing climate change projects valued at approximately N$1.3 billion, funded through various international climate financing mechanisms. These initiatives form part of the N$4 billion the country has secured over the past decade through multilateral funding windows and bilateral cooperation. Environment ministry’s deputy director for Multilateral Environmental Agreements, Petrus Muteyauli said the bulk of the funding has come from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the […]

today9 April, 2025

Namibia

NaTIS confirms impersonation scams after fraud claim

https://youtu.be/pT1iknKtmFk   By: Ketemba Tjipepa Windhoek's NaTIS branch manager, Sharon Silombela, has confirmed that impersonation scams are common, but investigations have not linked such incidents to any internal staff. This comes after a parent shared a social media post claiming that an individual impersonating a NaTIS staff member, offered to guarantee her son passing his driving test for N$5,000.

today9 April, 2025

Business / Economics

Namibia commits to balanced global diplomacy

https://youtu.be/jyx-k9a7CfA   By: Envaalde Matheus  President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pledged to balance international relations and strengthen ties with global powers, including the U.S., China, and Russia—in Namibia’s national interest. In an interview with Al Jazeera, she revealed that both U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping sent congratulatory messages and special envoys to her inauguration. While she has not received direct calls from either Trump or Jinping, Nandi-Ndaitwah […]

today8 April, 2025

Business / Economics

SADC to review reciprocal tariffs impact

(Contributed Photo) In response to the reciprocal tariffs recently imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) announced today that it will undertake a comprehensive assessment of the effects of global geopolitical developments on various sectors across the African region. The findings will be presented at an extraordinary meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers scheduled for June 2025. Additionally, the SADC Secretariat will evaluate the […]

today8 April, 2025

Business / Economics

NamRA surpasses revenue target for FY2024/5, collects N$88.6 billion

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has exceeded its revenue target for the financial year FY2024/5, collecting a net total of N$88.6 billion, which amounts to 103.81% of the target of N$85.3 billion. For the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, NamRA collected N$98.9 billion in gross revenue. After refunds totaling N$10.4 billion, the net revenue stood at N$88.6 billion. Comparing this to the previous […]

today8 April, 2025

Africa

Swartbooi says that more funds won’t fix education sector

https://youtu.be/Scr3P0W8bw8   By: Josia Shigwedha Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader Bernadus Swartbooi says despite the increased budget allocation to the ministry of education, no real changes will be seen in the country’s education sector. This comes after the recently merged education ministry saw a budget increase from around N$18 billion in 2024/2025 to nearly N$25 billion in the 2025/2026 national budget. The newly appointed finance minister, Ericah Shafudah, tabled the […]

today8 April, 2025

Environment

Schlettwein says land bill must address colonial land disparities

https://youtu.be/GW6BdAzCi_s   By: Envaalde Matheus The former agriculture minister, Calle Schlettwein, says the land bill must tackle the country’s skewed land ownership structure. The land bill is designed to unify and streamline land governance by consolidating laws governing communal and commercial land into a single legal framework. Schlettwein said the bill elapsed due to the prolonged formulation process and had to be tabled at the end of the 7th National […]

today3 April, 2025

Namibia

Steenkamp says successful collaboration requires commitment 

https://youtu.be/ONgtHpS-BVk   By: Josia Shigwedha   The newly appointed education minister Sanet Steenkamp said successful integration does not happen automatically but requires effort, collaboration, and a commitment to work together. Steenkamp heads the expanded Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts, and Culture. Speaking at a meet-and-greet event at Eros Primary School in Windhoek on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Steenkamp highlighted the need for collective efforts as two ministries merge into […]

today3 April, 2025