insert_link Namibia Ballotti’s Relocation Pledge Unfulfilled at Katutura Youth Complex Over 500 homeless people continue to live at the Katutura Youth Complex despite Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti’s pledge three months ago to relocate them, Selma Taapopi for NewsOnOne reports. The plan, agreed upon in April with the /Khomas regional governor and City officials, sought to restore Windhoek’s stadiums to their intended use. However, no action has been taken, and the facilities’ condition continues to worsen. today30 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Shihomeka Takes Over as Media Ombudsman The Editors’ Forum has appointed Dr. Sadrag Shihomeka as the new Media Ombudsman for the 2025–2028 term. A senior lecturer in Journalism and Media Technology at NUST, he succeeds Dr. John Nakuta, who held the role for nearly eight years until the end of June. Dr. Shihomeka shared his thoughts with our team’s Angie Scholtz. today25 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Head of State Calls for Renewed Public Service Commitment Head of state Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged public servants to recommit to professionalism and national development. As Envaalde Matheus reports for NewsOnOne, she warned that betraying public trust is unacceptable amid growing socio-economic challenges : today21 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Mulunga, Ex-Namcor Execs Nabbed in ACC Crackdown The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Namcor MD Immanuel Mulunga, ex-supply and logistics manager Cornelius ‘Cedric’ Willemse, and former CFO Jennifer Hamukwaya, along with another unnamed person. The arrests, confirmed late yesterday, are linked to a major corruption probe, NewsOnOne’s Willem Snyman. Meanwhile, Public Relations and Communications Specialist Utaara Hoveka gave the update saying NAMCOR has distanced itself from the case, stressing that none of those involved are current employees […] today9 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Analyst Backs Quarterly Reporting to Boost Ministerial Accountability Political analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah has welcomed President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s directive for all ministers to submit quarterly reports on service delivery. Speaking to NewsOnOne’s Selma Taapopi, Kamwanyah said the move will strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring greater accountability within ministries. today7 July, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Herbert Jauch Urges Concrete Action on Poverty and Unemployment, Reflecting on Veikko Nekundi’s Legacy Social justice activist Herbert Jauch weighed in on the persistent challenges of poverty and unemployment, drawing attention to the urgent need for practical government interventions. Speaking in the context of reflecting on the legacy of Veikko Nekundi, a respected national figure, Jauch noted that while these issues have been widely acknowledged for years, what is now needed is clear and actionable plans from the administration. “The issue of poverty […] today16 June, 2025
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
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Justice Activist Rinaani Calls for Increased Accountability from Local and Regional Councilors Accountability Concerns Justice activist has expressed serious concerns about the lack of accountability among local and regional councilors, despite their crucial role in addressing the needs of the communities they serve. Rinaani Musutua emphasized that councilors, who hold significant power to bring about meaningful change, are often the least held accountable by both the public and the government. Lack of Education and Awareness Rinaani pointed out that a major contributing factor to this issue […] today17 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Calls for stronger oversight in Sovereign Wealth Fund WINDHOEK, 13 March – The Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund, launched in May 2022, is making financial progress but concerns over governance and transparency remain. The Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), Graham Hopwood has urged greater clarity on how the fund is managed, particularly in the absence of a finalised bill to regulate it. While the Bank of Namibia has reported an increase in the […] today13 March, 2025
