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Independent Patriots for Change party flag (Photo: IPC website) The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has strongly criticized Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa’s decision to dissolve the Katima Mulilo Town Council. The party argues that the move, carried out under Section 92 of the Local Authorities Act, undermines constitutional principles, weakens democratic governance, and risks creating a dangerous precedent for political interference in local authorities. IPC spokesperson Immanuel […]

Today marks the final day of voter registration for Namibia’s upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authority Elections scheduled for November. According to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), just over 19,000 new voters have registered since the process began on 4 August. While officials have welcomed the turnout, they acknowledged that voter apathy has often dampened participation in past local elections. ECN Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer, Peter Shaama, urged […]

MVA Fund consultations (Photos: MVA Fund) The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund is engaging communities and stakeholders across Namibia on proposed amendments to the MVA Fund Act. A public consultation meeting took place in the Oshana region on Tuesday to gather input from residents, local leaders, and industry stakeholders. Helena Shilongo, Senior Manager for Claims at the MVA Fund, emphasized the importance of public participation in shaping policies that directly […]

MTC Head Office in Olympia, Windhoek Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has rolled out a rural network optimisation project aimed at addressing coverage gaps and improving service quality in northern Namibia. The initiative follows an extensive 2,000-kilometre audit across Outapi, Oshakati, Rundu, and Katima Mulilo, targeting areas where connectivity has traditionally been weak. The project will focus on upgrading infrastructure and optimising network performance to ensure that residents and businesses in […]

From the left, Dr Tulimevava Mufeti (CRAN), Mrs Emilia Nghikembua (CRAN), Hon Emma Theofelus (MICT) and Mr Elvis Nashilongo (CRAN)(Photo: Namibia Economist) The Namibian Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NamCSIRT) has raised alarm over a growing wave of global cyber threats linked to “stealer logs,” a form of malware that secretly extracts sensitive information such as passwords, banking details, and corporate data. According to NamCSIRT, more than 4.3 million devices […]

(Photo: Facebook) Liberty Life Namibia, in partnership with the Cancer Association of Namibia, will host the Chica the Bear Family Fun Day on 27 September to raise funds and awareness for children’s cancer. The day’s activities will include a 5km fun walk, games, food stalls, and family-friendly entertainment, aimed at bringing the community together while supporting a vital cause. Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Cancer Association of Namibia, encouraged Namibians […]

ILO Conference, Geneva (Photo: International Labour Organisation) Namibia has officially ratified the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Convention 156, aimed at protecting workers with family responsibilities. Ambassador Julia Imene-Chanduru said the move strengthens Namibia’s commitment to gender equality and the promotion of family-friendly workplace policies. Labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz explained that the ratification ensures men and women can balance work and family obligations while fully participating in the labour market. The […]

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, represented by Minister Inge Zaamwani, took part in the AU-AIP Water Investment Summit to tackle Africa’s $30 billion annual water investment gap. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa highlighted that water security remains a strategic priority, with N$4.8 billion allocated in the 2025/26 budget and support from partners such as the African Development Bank and KfW.  Views: 2The post Namibia Pushes Water Security […]

Swapo spokesperson Hilma Nikanor described political scientist Henning Melber’s resignation after 51 years as naive, while Melber told NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha that his decision was guided by integrity and differing values, not hostility.  Views: 2The post Melber Resigns from Swapo Over Values Clash  first appeared on Future Media News.The post Melber Resigns from Swapo Over Values Clash  appeared first on Future Media News.