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By: Eric Mhunduru Government has set aside N$12 million for rural electrification in the Hardap and //Kharas regions. Deputy mines and energy minister, Kornelia Shilunga, says the funds have been set aside for the 2025/2026 financial year. Shilunga said this in Maltahohe when she officially inaugurated the village electrification projects in that town. The beneficiaries are in the Maltahohe informal settlement extension 1, August Dam and Kruiss Villages. Shilunga further […]

  https://youtu.be/KmJYhbNc3iE   By: Hertha Ekandjo The Dean of Commonwealth Missions in Namibia and British High Commissioner, Charles Moore, has acknowledged Namibia’s significant role within the Commonwealth, particularly as the nation prepares for a historic leadership transition. Speaking at a Commonwealth gathering in Windhoek on Monday, Moore highlighted the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who will become the fourth female leader currently serving within the Commonwealth. “This is a […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN)‘s Chief Executive Officer, John Steytler has resigned from his position with immediate effect. This was announced by DBN in a statement issued today. The bank noted that Steytler has decided to pursue new interests and opportunities. The board in the statement expressed its appreciation for the commitment and drive with which Steytler led DBN during his tenure. Steytler served as CEO […]

https://youtu.be/7_vHW_UcjHA By: Ketemba Tjipepa CRAN chief executive officer Emilia Nghikembua said the incoming president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, should tackle poverty because a hungry nation is an angry nation. Nghikembua shared this while sending her congratulatory message ahead of Nandi-Ndaitwah's inauguration as the country's fifth and first female president. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays.

  By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Water Corporation Ltd (NamWater) is facing a worsening financial crisis as outstanding payments for water services have surged to N$2.4 billion as of February 2025. This marks a 16% increase from the N$2.1 billion recorded in June 2024, posing a serious threat to the long-term sustainability of water supply in the country. In a statement issued by the company, it noted that the outstanding […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO), in collaboration with the University of Namibia (UNAM), this morning officially handed over 98 certificates to professional short courses graduates of the Namibia School of Diplomatic Studies for the 2024 Academic Year. The Namibia School of Diplomatic Studies was launched in February 2023 and plays a vital role in equipping aspiring diplomats and international relations practitioners with the academic […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Prominent legal practitioner Kadhila Amoomo has called for the regulation of prostitution in Namibia, arguing that the current approach of criminalization is ineffective and dangerous. Amoomo warns that ignoring the issue does not eliminate it but rather pushes it underground, increasing risks for both sex workers and the general public. Amoomo said this on his Facebook page this morning. Despite its illegal status, prostitution remains a reality […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), and various stakeholders have launched ScaleUp Namibia (SUN), a strategic initiative aimed at fostering innovation, accelerating startup growth, and positioning Namibia as a global leader in emerging solutions. The initiative responds to challenges businesses face in Namibia’s startup ecosystem, particularly difficulties in scaling beyond domestic markets. Limited commercialization platforms, restricted […]

https://youtu.be/tpHdN7fT2qc     By: Ketemba Tjipepa A mother whose son is brain damaged after an assault in 2021 is demanding justice. Joanie Daries' 24-year-old son, Shalldou Daries, cannot walk or speak. His friends, Eliaser Steenkamp and Llewellyn Olivier, accused of assaulting Shalldou, appeared in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. However, the court postponed the case again. Daries said she is physically and emotionally drained from fighting for justice. "It's a lot for one […]