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Namibia

Abandoned border post housing project leaves materials exposed for three years

Building materials meant for nine prefabricated houses at the Trans-Kalahari and Mamuno border post have remained exposed for three years after the contractor abandoned the project. According to NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha, the National Council standing committee on home affairs, security, constitutional and legal affairs revealed this during follow-up visits to border posts. 

today28 August, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Namises Urges Practical Action From Nekundi to Tackle Hunger and Joblessness

Windhoek – Social justice activist Rosa Namises has called on Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi to go beyond rhetoric and present clear, practical strategies to tackle hunger and unemployment. Reacting to the Minister's recent public address, Namises said the time for abstract promises is over, and what citizens now demand are concrete plans with measurable outcomes. In a passionate statement shared in the early hours of the morning, Namises […]

today16 June, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, DA Accuses SAPS of Misleading Parliament on Unpaid Debts

The DA says the South African Police Service may have misled Parliament’s portfolio committee on Police regarding debts owed to the Department of Public Works. Despite claims from national Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola that no arrears exist, it has been revealed that SAPS owes approximately two-billion-rand. The DA’s Dianne Kohler Barnard says police stations remain dilapidated and detective services are under-resourced:  

today15 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, Macpherson Vows to Tackle Corruption in Unity Government

South Africa's Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson says his party, the DA, is committed to fighting corruption and mismanagement within the government of national unity. He was participating in the state of the nation address debate. Macpherson highlighted the significant progress made in his department, which was previously hindered by inefficiency, neglect and corruption. He says a key decision was to release state-owned properties for redevelopment, attracting both […]

today13 February, 2025