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Namibia

Millions Earmarked for Affordable Housing Push

Plans to build more than 270 low-income houses in Windhoek’s informal settlements will cost around N$93 million, according to Governor Sam Nujoma. He shared the update during the State of the Region Address covered by NewsOnOne’s Envaalde Matheus. So far, 11 new homes worth N$2.7 million have already been completed under the upgrade scheme.

today14 July, 2025

Business / Economics

No Bail for Namcor Corruption Suspects as companies join the list

Entities connected to the N$480 million Namcor corruption case face fresh scrutiny as eight people implicated were denied bail in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. Magistrate Olga Muharukua presided over arguments after the Anti-Corruption Commission made the arrests. The group will attempt another bail bid on Monday, 14 July. Willem Snyman  for NewsOnOne:  

today11 July, 2025

Namibia

City Billing Probe Report Moves to Council

Deloitte’s long-anticipated forensic report into Windhoek’s faulty billing system has been finalised and delivered to city management for consideration. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya told NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha that the council must now finalise the report before any further action is taken.    

today10 July, 2025

Business / Economics

NamPower’s Haulofu Urges Local Plant to Tackle High Power Costs.

NamPower Managing Director Simson Haulofu is calling on government to develop a national power plant to help lower electricity costs and end Namibia’s heavy reliance on imports. NewsOnOne reports that while speaking to parliament’s energy and natural resources committees on Tuesday, Haulofu said that while renewables like the 100MW solar plant are encouraging, Namibia still needs a stable long-term energy solution. 

today9 July, 2025

Namibia

Rent Control Still on the Table for 2025

  Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa, shared during an interview with NewsOnOne’s Hertha Ekandjo, that the long-awaited Rent Control Bill is still part of the ministry’s 2025 legislative priorities. However, he admitted he has not yet received a full briefing on the bill's status.

today18 June, 2025

Business / Economics

Alweendo Says Oil and Gas Policy Gaps an African Challenge

Mines and Energy Minister Thomas Alweendo says policy shortcomings in the oil and gas sector are a continent-wide issue, not just a Namibian problem. Speaking on a ministry-hosted podcast, he emphasized the need to refine local content policies to ensure Namibian businesses benefit from resource extraction. In this report, compiled by One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Eric Mhunduru, Alweendo highlights a call for policy improvements.  

today7 March, 2025