insert_link Namibia Swapo Lead Reflects Voter Confidence, according to analysts Political analysts say Swapo’s 63% lead in regional council and local authority elections reflects renewed voter trust, driven by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s focus on people-centered development and anti-corruption initiatives, as reported by NewsOnOne's Envaalde Matheus. Analysts add that opposition parties are losing momentum as coalition-led authorities show limited progress. today1 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Council Pushes for Stronger Civic Education The National Council has urged government and educational institutions to strengthen civic education to boost public participation in governance, as reported by Selma Taapopi for NewsOnOne. This follows outreach visits to the //Karas and Erongo regions, where many citizens were found to struggle in distinguishing the roles of the National Assembly and the National Council. today12 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia Witbooi Urges Continuity Ahead of Local Elections Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called for continued progress in governance agenda as the nation prepares for the 26 November Regional and Local Authority Elections. Envaalde Matheus for NewsOnOne reports that she was speaking at the send-off of the Sixth National Council, where she praised members for their service and encouraged the incoming Seventh Council to build on their work. today11 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Assertive Global Partnerships President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged citizens to approach international partnerships with confidence and strength, rejecting a “poverty mentality.” She made the remarks Thursday at the opening of the two-day Namibia Public-Private Forum, organized by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, as reported by NewsOnOne's Envaalde Matheus. today24 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Khomas Anti-Corruption Office Records 73 Reports in 2024/25 The Khomas regional office of the Anti-Corruption Commission received 73 corruption reports during the 2024/25 financial year, NewsOnOne’s Ludorf Iiyambo reports. Chief Investigating Officer Willem Olivier highlighted the National Petroleum Operation as one of the significant cases this year at the national anti-corruption strategy forum in Windhoek. today23 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Mulongeni Urges Parties to Focus on Local Needs Political analyst Ben Mulongeni told NewsOnOne's Willem Snyman that parties must offer realistic and actionable messages that address local issues ahead of the regional council and local authority elections. He noted that many voters skip local polls because parties often pick loyalists instead of candidates genuinely supported by the community, leaving citizens disengaged. today22 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Touch One Foundation Targets Youth Awareness in Energy Sector Picture: One Africa Tv, NewsOnOne, Ritta Lotto The Touch One Foundation has been launched to teach high school students about the growing oil and gas industry. Chairperson Steven Shihepo cautioned that young people could be left behind if they are not well-informed and prepared for the sector’s opportunities, according to NewsOnOne’s Ritta Lotto. today16 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Swartbooi Demands Fishrot Suspects’ Release Willem Snyman for NewsOnOne reports that LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi is calling for the release of the Fishrot accused, claiming the state is holding them without evidence. At a Tuesday media briefing at LPM headquarters, Swartbooi described the trial as a failure of Namibia’s justice system and an attack on the rule of law. today1 October, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Katutura Hospital Gets Cutting-Edge Full-Body X-Ray Machine Katutura Intermediate Hospital has received a state-of-the-art full-body X-ray machine, the Lodox, which can scan the entire body in just 13 seconds. According to NewsOnOne's Selma Taapopi, the N$13 million machine was donated by the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund and is the first of its kind in local patient care, expected to enhance trauma assessment and clinical services. today30 September, 2025
