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By: Envaalde Matheus Former agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein says the N$561 million allocated for green schemes is a positive move, but it’s not enough to make agriculture a strong, job-creating sector in Namibia’s economy. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah revealed during her first State of the Nation Address (SONA) that she aims to strengthen food production and reduce Namibia’s reliance on imports, particularly from South Africa. Speaking to News on One, Schlettwein […]

By: Ludorf Iyambo Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) shadow minister of gender equality and child welfare, Lillian Lutuhezi, has criticised President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for appointing former Minister Mac Hengari despite ongoing criminal investigations. Lutuhezi said Nandi-Ndaitwah’s decision either shows a disregard for the safety of women or catastrophic incompetence in the vetting process. “If the President was aware, it constitutes an unimaginable breach of public trust. If she was not, […]

(Contributed Photo) By: Jackson Kunatela Two people died on Saturday after being struck by lightning in Zambezi Region. A Zambian man, identified as Musipili Katembo, died on the spot, while Katenda Ednar succumbed to her injuries at home after being discharged from the hospital. According to the police incident report, Katembo had brought water to three people sitting under a tree when it started to rain. After placing the water […]

By: Envaalde Matheus President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed TotalEnergies’ plan to invest in the country’s energy sector. CEO Patrick Pouyanné asked Nandi-Ndaitwah to start formal discussions on large-scale oil, gas, and renewable energy projects. The President’s State of the Nation Address on Thursday emphasised the importance of foreign investment in driving national progress. Nandi-Ndaitwah described the TotalEnergies plan as timely and aligned with the nation’s development goals. “The sector in […]

State House, Auasblick President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has relieved Mac-Albert Hengari, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, from his position, effective 23 April 2025. The decision comes in the wake of mounting criminal charges against Hengari, who was arrested on Saturday in Windhoek. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Office of the President confirmed Hengari’s termination, explaining that the minister had failed to submit his resignation as […]

Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy building Motorists can breathe a sigh of relief after the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for May 2025. Following its monthly fuel price review, the Ministry recorded over-recoveries of 13.36 cents per litre for petrol, 17.39 cents per litre for diesel 50ppm, and 25.83 cents per litre for diesel 10ppm. These over-recoveries have enabled the Ministry […]

By Leonard Witbeen The announcement of free tertiary education has been met with overwhelming support from students across the country, with the National Students’ Organization of Namibia (NANSO) being one of the most vocal supporters. In a statement following the news, NANSO President Dorthea Nangolo expressed deep satisfaction, highlighting how this moment fulfills a longstanding generational mandate that the organization has worked towards for years. Nangolo emphasized that NANSO has […]

By Leonard Witbeen One Health Pharmacy, in collaboration with Dr. Charlie Ithete’s Medical Practice, is hosting a community-focused Health Awareness Day this coming Saturday, 26 April, in Kuisebmond, Walvis Bay. The initiative is a response to the growing need for accessible healthcare in low-income communities and aims to provide free health screenings, medical referrals, and nutritional advice. The event will take place opposite Shop 4, near Shoprite, in the heart […]

Okahandja Mayor Beatrice Kotungondo has called on residents to delay a planned protest over the recent murder of a child, urging them to wait until after the town’s Tourism and Trade Expo. She cited concerns over maintaining stability for investors and the potential impact the demonstration could have on the event. While acknowledging the community’s pain and outrage, Kotungondo appealed for patience, asking that the protest take place after the […]