Windhoek

SASSCAL hosts green hydrogen and renewable energy conference

Delivering the welcoming remarks, Dr. Budzanani Tacheba, Director of Science & Technology at SASSCAL (Photo: LinkedIn) The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) hosted the 3rd International Conference on Circular Economy, Renewable Energies, and Green Hydrogen in Africa this week at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek. The event, organised in collaboration with the University of Rostock and funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry of […]

23 October, 2025

Namibia

Khomas Anti-Corruption Office Records 73 Reports in 2024/25

The Khomas regional office of the Anti-Corruption Commission received 73 corruption reports during the 2024/25 financial year, NewsOnOne’s Ludorf Iiyambo reports. Chief Investigating Officer Willem Olivier highlighted the National Petroleum Operation as one of the significant cases this year at the national anti-corruption strategy forum in Windhoek.

23 October, 2025

Namibia

University of Science and Technology Launches Technical and Vocational Education Conference

The University of Science and Technology has kicked off the this year’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training Conference in Windhoek, focusing on innovation, partnerships, and skills development. Policymakers, educators, and industry leaders are exploring ways to strengthen the technical workforce. Joseph Mukendwa is the Head of Policy, Planning, and Strategy at the Green Hydrogen

23 October, 2025

Namibia

Four suspects arrested after Rocky Crest chase and vehicle overturn

(Photo of Rocky Crest circle by City of Windhoek/Facebook) By NewsOnOne | Reporting for OneAfrica TV Josia Shigwedha Four suspected robbers were arrested early Wednesday in Windhoek’s Rocky Crest suburb after a police chase ended with their getaway vehicle overturning, authorities said. According to the Wondhoek City Police, the suspects attempted to flee in a Nissan Note before losing control of the vehicle. Witnesses said residents intervened and quickly alerted […]

16 October, 2025

Namibia

Namibia Hosts Botswana–Namibia Bi-National Commission

Namibia is hosting the Second Session of the Botswana–Namibia Bi-National Commission in Windhoek until 10 October, concluding with a Heads of State Summit co-chaired by Presidents Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Duma Gideon Boko. Presidential spokesperson Jonas Mbambo said the event will review cooperation across diplomatic, economic, social, and security sectors, with several bilateral agreements expected to be signed.

7 October, 2025

Health / Medical

Windhoek Launches International Fire Safety Week

The City of Windhoek has launched International Fire Safety Week under the theme “Unite to Ignite for a Secure Nation.” Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja noted that the Fire Brigade has responded to over 2,000 fire incidents this year, nearly 1,500 of them in informal settlements. Senior Station Officer Phillipus Sikongo highlighted that the campaign, running from 6 to 10 October, aims to raise awareness about fire prevention and community safety.

7 October, 2025

Business / Economics

Business Consultant Reacts to Launch of Youth Development Fund

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare unveiled the National Youth Development Fund in Windhoek, providing concessional loans to support youth entrepreneurship. Frans Koita, business consultant at DKL Africa Consultants CC, observed that most of the 42 pilot-phase beneficiaries are engaged in agricultural projects supported by DBN, Agribank, and the Environmental Investment Fund, which emphasize sustainable and general agriculture.

2 October, 2025

Health / Medical

NUST hosts cancer genomics conference in Windhoek

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has opened a three-day cancer genomics conference in Windhoek, running from 24 to 26 September. Under the theme “Harnessing Functional Genomics in Cancer Research: Opportunities for Diagnosis and Treatment,” the event brings together international experts, local clinicians, researchers, and policymakers to explore the role of genomics in improving cancer diagnosis and treatment across Africa. Professor Lamech Mwapagha, from NUST’s Department of Biology, […]

24 September, 2025

Business / Economics

Tech leaders gather to discuss AI, cloud, and IoT innovations at BCX Summit

BCX Summit 2025 (Photo: Angie Scholtz FMN) The BCX Namibia Transform Summit 2025 is currently underway in Windhoek, bringing together Africa’s leading technology experts, business decision-makers, and digital innovators. Sponsored by BCX’s OEM partners, the summit is examining how cloud computing, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping industries and unlocking new business opportunities across the continent. BCX executives and industry experts will share strategic […]

17 September, 2025