Social Justice

Interview: Okahandja Activist /Gaseb to Petition President Over Delayed Murder Investigations

Okahandja-based social justice activist Johannes /Gaseb says he is preparing to petition President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah over the stalled investigations into a series of murders that rocked the town in April and May this year. Speaking in an exclusive interview, /Gaseb revealed that he had already drafted a letter to the Head of State. His plan was to first consult the now-former Okahandja police station commander to finalise the […]

7 August, 2025

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Interview: Activist Questions ReconAfrica’s Oil Claims and Namcor Share Deal Silence

Social justice advocate Roob Parker is demanding answers over what he calls a troubling lack of transparency surrounding ReconAfrica’s operations in Namibia. In an interview, Parker questioned why a 2022 letter of intent — which proposed the sale of 5% of Namcor’s shares in ReconAfrica — never materialized into a completed transaction. “The shares were supposed to be sold at roughly $4 to $4.50 each, but here we are, years […]

23 July, 2025

Business / Economics

Parker Slams Lack of Clarity in ReconAfrica Oil Venture

Rob Parker, a prominent social justice activist, has cast doubt on the legitimacy of ReconAfrica’s operations, citing broken commitments and suspicious share activity. He demands full disclosure, especially on Namcor’s continued involvement in a project he claims lacks any tangible oil findings.

23 July, 2025

Namibia

Okahandja Activist Demands Justice for 3 girls murdered

A social justice activist in Okahandja is calling for answers after the brutal murder of three girls. Johannes /Gaseb says the community has been kept in the dark for too long and is preparing to take the matter to top government offices.

21 July, 2025

Namibia

Interview: Okahandja on Edge as Murder Case Stalls

The community of Okahandja is gripped by fear and frustration as pressure intensifies around the unsolved murders of three young women. Social justice activist Johannes /Gaseb says the silence surrounding the case has gone on for too long, and the pain felt by grieving families continues to deepen. In an interview, /Gaseb shared that he has been in weekly communication with the mothers of the victims, as well as […]

21 July, 2025

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Interview: Concerns Raised Over National Youth Service Selection Process

Social justice activist Shaun Gariseb has called for urgent scrutiny of the National Youth Service (NYS) intake process amid allegations of manipulation and lack of transparency. According to Gariseb, several constituencies, including Katutura East and Central, have expressed concerns that the NYS has sidelined local constituency councillors from the selection of youth candidates, leading to questionable lists of successful applicants. Gariseb pointed out that many names on the lists […]

30 June, 2025

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Interview: National Youth Service Dismisses Claims of Unfair Recruitment, Promises Transparency

The National Youth Service (NYS) has firmly rejected allegations circulating on social media that its recent 16th intake selection process was manipulated to favour certain individuals. Speaking to our newsroom, NYS Public Relations Officer Belinda Hamburee assured the public that the recruitment was conducted fairly and in line with the institution’s inclusive national mandate. Hamburee explained that the NYS received an unprecedented 11,000 applications for this intake — the highest […]

30 June, 2025

Namibia

Activist Demands Investigation Into National Youth Service Candidate List.

Shaun Gariseb, a social justice activist, questions the fairness of the National Youth Service’s candidate selection, accusing the process of being manipulated by excluding constituency offices. He highlights that some listed candidates may not be from the constituencies they represent. Gariseb is calling for urgent clarity and a probe into the matter. NYS spokesperson Belinda Hamburee was approached for comment.

30 June, 2025

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Interview: Herbert Jauch Welcomes New Momentum on Housing Delivery Targets

Social Justice Activist Herbert Jauch says recent comments by Urban and Rural Development Minister Sankwasa James Sankwasa offer a promising sign that government may finally be taking its housing delivery obligations more seriously. Speaking after a housing handover event, Jauch noted that past political declarations — including former President Hage Geingob’s pledge to eradicate informal settlements — have failed to translate into tangible outcomes. “Nothing has happened ever after. But […]

23 June, 2025