insert_link Namibia Mazda Demio Taxis Face Safety Backlash The Mazda Demio has earned a negative reputation as “car of the year” due to its use by criminals in Windhoek and Oshakati. Reports by Willem Snyman of NewsOnOne show that commuters have stopped using that brand of transportation of taxis and e-hailing vehicles, citing safety concerns: today19 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Okahandja Mayor requests protest delay amid Tourism Expo, sparking mixed reactions Okahandja Mayor Beatrice Kotungondo has called on residents to delay a planned protest over the recent murder of a child, urging them to wait until after the town's Tourism and Trade Expo. She cited concerns over maintaining stability for investors and the potential impact the demonstration could have on the event. While acknowledging the community's pain and outrage, Kotungondo appealed for patience, asking that the protest take place after the […] today25 April, 2025
insert_link World FBI warns US residents not to shoot lasers at suspected drones The FBI is warning Americans not to point lasers at suspected drones, amid a spate of flying aircraft sightings across the country. Authorities say pilots are increasingly being hit in the eyes with lights, as people are mistaking planes for unmanned drones. Sally Patterson reports from New York: today18 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Activist Rosa Namises Calls Attention to Housing and Safety Concerns Activist Rosa Namises shed light on the critical issues of housing and safety in the country. She voiced her frustration over unmet promises related to improvement initiatives, noting that financial limitations are frequently cited as reasons for inaction. Namises emphasized the stark contrast between the thriving lives of some citizens and the insecurity that many others experience. today25 October, 2024
insert_link World Relief chief pledges UN aid operation will continue across Gaza Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths says that UN humanitarians remain deeply committed to delivering aid across war-torn Gaza, despite speculation that operations could be suspended due to safety concerns. The UN relief chief denied that any “ultimatum” had been given by the Israeli military. today27 June, 2024
