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The 15th Eenhana Annual Trade and Business Expo is currently underway in the Ohangwena Region. A new feature at this year’s event is a cooking training and competition designed to develop skills among small and medium enterprise (SME) owners. Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumua says the expo is focused on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, sport, arts, and health. The event aims to give local businesses and young people a platform to showcase […]

  The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) has met with the national task team on free tertiary education. The organisation called for student representation in the process and for financial support that includes transport, meals, and other non-tuition costs. NANSO President Dorthea Nangolo suggested two funding options. A national education levy, or an education sovereign wealth fund. She said these mechanisms would provide sustainable support, especially for students not fully […]

Taxi drivers are demanding a fare increase from N$13 to N$15, saying fuel and maintenance costs are too high. The call for an increase comes from the Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA), represented by its Secretary‑General, Pendapala Nakathingo, who sent a formal request to the Ministry of Works and Transport. According to Nakathingo, the current N$13 base fare no longer covers steadily increasing petrol bills and repair costs. Ministry […]

  A 24-year-old Namibian man was arrested early on 30 July at a residence on Miems Street, Khomasdal, after police intelligence revealed 18 parcels of compressed cannabis weighing over 18.5 kilograms. The drugs, with a street value estimated at N$929,000, were confiscated during the intelligence-led operation. The suspect now faces charges under the Abuse of Dependence-Producing Substances Act as investigations continue, police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi confirmed. play_arrow Police […]

The Ministry of Finance has declared that NamPost will become the official provider of cash social grant payments from 1 October 2025. This transition aims to improve access and streamline payment systems nationwide, especially in rural and underserved areas. Ministry spokesperson Wilson Shikoto explained this move aligns with government efforts to modernise payments and enhance financial inclusion through NamPost’s robust network across the country. play_arrow NamPost to handle nationwide cash […]

MS Namibia has announced the return of its Jeans for Hope Day campaign on Friday, 1 August, aimed at raising awareness and funds for Namibians living with multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system and can lead to symptoms such as numbness, vision problems, fatigue, loss of coordination, and cognitive challenges. Founder Bianca Ozcan explained that MS is considered a rare disease […]

National Mental Health Care, led by founder Cathy Kambanda, has successfully completed a year-long program aimed at combating depression and suicide among young people by empowering them to become entrepreneurs. The initiative, which ran from July 2024 to June 2025 in Otavi, was funded by B2Gold, Ohorongo Cement, and Kambanda’s personal contribution. Fifteen youth participants were selected, including young entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses, those with business ideas but […]

Over 500 homeless people continue to live at the Katutura Youth Complex despite Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti’s pledge three months ago to relocate them, Selma Taapopi for NewsOnOne reports. The plan, agreed upon in April with the /Khomas regional governor and City officials, sought to restore Windhoek’s stadiums to their intended use. However, no action has been taken, and the facilities’ condition continues to worsen. play_arrow Ballotti’s Relocation Pledge Unfulfilled […]

BW Energy and NAMCOR E&P have secured the Deepsea Mira rig to drill the Kharas appraisal well on the Kudu licence in the Orange Basin. Scheduled for the second half of 2025, the drilling is part of a rig-sharing arrangement designed to boost local content. NAMCOR spokesperson Paulo Coelho said the move is a vital step toward developing the Kudu gas field and improving the country’s energy independence. play_arrow BW […]