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Standard Bank’s latest entrepreneurship initiative — the Blue Growth Series — has received over 340 applications within two weeks, with close to half coming from the local informal economy. This was revealed by Arinze Okafor, the founder of the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), during an interview on Fresh FM earlier today. “The response has been overwhelming,” Okafor said, noting that approximately 170 applicants are informal traders such as […]

The City of Windhoek has closed the Goreangab Dam Recreational Park until further notice due to water contamination caused by a sewage pipeline failure. Municipal spokesperson Lydia Amutenya said urgent repair works are underway. Residents are warned not to consume any dead fish found at the dam during this period. play_arrow City Shuts Goreangab Dam Park Over Sewage Leak Leonard Witbeen Views: 3The post City Shuts Goreangab Dam Park Over […]

Katutura residents are set to stage a mass protest today at the City of Windhoek’s Katutura Customer Care Centre near Shoprite. The demonstration, led by the local residents’ committee, aims to voice grievances over poor service delivery. Spokesperson Shaun Gariseb said the protest is about demanding dignity and accountability. play_arrow Katutura Protest Targets City Officials Leonard Witbeen Views: 3The post Katutura Protest Targets City Officials first appeared on Future Media News.The […]

Over 800 young people, professionals, and investors convened in Walvis Bay for the 2nd Youth in Oil and Gas Summit to explore opportunities in the energy sector. The event featured technical workshops, networking sessions, and expert guidance. Two participants shared their aspirations with NewsOnOne. play_arrow Youth Dive Into Oil & Gas Sector at Walvis Summi Leonard Witbeen Views: 2The post Youth Dive Into Oil & Gas Sector at Walvis Summi […]

By: Josia Shigwedha Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has publicly shared a deeply personal account of financial hardship on his personal Facebook that nearly led him to take his own life between 2015 to 2019. Ngurare revealed that during that period, he faced severe financial distress, with both his house and car on the brink of repossession due to prolonged non-payment. “Between 2015 and 2019, I was in serious financial stress. […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Despite the explicit protection provided to contract workers under Section 128 of the Labour Amendment Act of 2012, which ensures equality in pay and working conditions with permanent employees, numerous reports and employment statistics suggest widespread non-compliance, particularly in the mining sector. The Act stipulates that workers must be employed on a permanent basis unless an employer can provide valid justification for fixed-term employment. However, a draft […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Reduction and Labour Relations has launched a series of oversight visits and public consultations in regions with major mining operations, in response to the mining sector’s increasing reliance on contract and temporary labour. Despite being legally constrained under the Labour Amendment Act of 2012, the growing use of fixed-term contracts in mining has raised concerns about the systematic erosion of decent […]

By: Ketemba Tjipepa President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to launch a National Youth Fund aimed at assisting young people access financing for their businesses. She said many youth-led businesses continue to face systemic financing hurdles, despite making up the majority of the population. President made the announcement on Wednesday during the Bank of Namibia’s launch of upgraded banknotes and new coin series. “Youth development is another national priority that requires urgent […]

By: Taati Niilenge Walvis Bay is hosting the 2nd Youth in Oil and Gas Summit, Namibia’s much anticipated youth energy convening platform. The summit, founded by advocate for youth empowerment in the energy sector, Justina Erastus, is taking place on Friday and Saturday, the 25th and 26th of July 2025. This year’s summit is being hosted at the Walvis Bay town hall and has brought together over 800 industry leaders, […]