Long-distance bus operators in Oshakati called for authorities to remove foreign-owned vehicles operating without proper permits from Namibian roads. The drivers gathered at Independence Stadium on Saturday to share concerns about buses they say avoid contributing to the local economy by refueling in Angola or at Oshikango before trips.
Gotrieb Shapange of Life Line buses said foreign operators face lighter enforcement than domestic companies despite breaking regulations. He questioned whether politicians hold stakes in these external bus firms, noting their lower fares attract customers away from Namibian businesses. Shapange added police target local buses with immediate penalties for minor violations.
Aron Mathews called for fare...
The University of Namibia will transform its Zambezi region food-processing facility into a 20-million-dollar commercial mango plant, with the government covering 80 percent of costs. The expansion aims to reduce post-harvest waste, provide sustainable income for area growers, and generate employment opportunities.
Simon Namesho, university spokesman, said the institution will supply technical support for product development, quality standards, testing and marketing alongside annual funding commitments. The Centre for Innovation and Development operates facilities at both Katima Mulilo and Neudamm campuses, producing mango juice, dried strips and jam from locally sourced fruit.
The upgraded plant will process 100 liters of juice...
Gospel singer Naftalie Amukwelele, performing as D-Naff, received bail after authorities charged him with fraud-related offenses in Windhoek on Friday. Police took the musician to the central station at midday before transferring him to the Magistrate's Court, where Jurina |Hochobes set bail at 5,000 Namibian dollars.
Prosecutors filed six charges against the motivational speaker, alleging three counts of forgery and three counts of uttering forged documents. Attorney Kadhila Amoomo represented Amukwelele at the hearing. The case returns to court on Nov. 18.
Namibia's Electoral Commission faced sharp criticism after correcting its premature declaration of a regional council winner in the Nkurenkuru constituency of the Kavango West region. The Electoral Court on Friday ruled the commission must hold the election after a Swapo candidate was wrongly declared victor on October 16, while another candidate's name remained on the official nomination portal.
The court found that the Affirmative Repositioning candidate, Naomi Rebbekka, was properly nominated to contest against Swapo's Tenga Ndara. Returning officer Kawana Muronga had excluded Rebbekka despite her valid submission to the commission's portal. The constituency will proceed with both candidates competing on November 26.
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will receive a progress report from the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy management team on Thursday. The briefing follows her decision on Sunday to remove Natangwe Ithete as deputy prime minister and minister of the portfolio, effective immediately.
State House press secretary Jonas Mbambo announced the meeting on Monday, following the president's closed-door session with ministry staff. He said the management team will update her on the ministry’s performance and operations to help her become fully acquainted with its work.
During the staff engagement, Nandi-Ndaitwah reminded employees to value their jobs and fulfill their responsibilities as public servants. Mbambo described her assumption...
Namibia launched a revised national disability policy in Windhoek on Monday, replacing the 1997 version and reinforcing the country’s commitment to equality, dignity, and non-discrimination. Vice President Lucia Witbooi said the updated policy addresses current barriers and gaps in the old framework, ensuring people with disabilities are seen as active citizens and contributors to national development—not as charity cases.
The policy, introduced in parliament last month, establishes a foundation for equal access, participation, and protection from discrimination. Former deputy minister Alexia Manombe-Ncube, who lives with a disability, said it will advance inclusivity in education, employment, healthcare, and accessibility. She urged...
A new analysis warns that reduced funding from wealthy nations to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria could trigger a major malaria resurgence, leading to millions of additional cases, tens of thousands of deaths, and billions in lost economic output by 2030. The fund provides nearly 60% of global financing for malaria tools such as bed nets and preventive drugs.
If contributions fall by 20% from the last funding round, researchers project 33 million additional cases, 82,000 more deaths, and US$5.14 billion in lost GDP. A total collapse in prevention efforts could cause 525 million more infections, 990,000 additional deaths—750,000 of them children under five—and US$83 billion in economic damage.
Germany recently pledged...
Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa has ended automatic contract renewals for chief regional officers, requiring councils to submit detailed progress reports before any extension is considered. The reports must outline achievements over the past five years and include the council’s allocated budget.
Sankwasa made the announcement during a handover event in Otjiwarongo, where agricultural services were transferred from the Ministry of Agriculture to regional councils. He demanded that all regional councils submit their five-year financial reports by November 15, stressing that too many have neglected their duties while citizens suffer.
He accused some administrators of sabotage, claiming they disrupt service delivery...
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed South Africa, Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso from its grey list, ending heightened monitoring of their anti-money laundering systems. The Paris-based watchdog cited successful on-site reviews and verified progress in addressing earlier deficiencies within agreed deadlines.
FATF president Elisa de Anda Madrazo called the move a positive step for Africa. South Africa strengthened its detection tools for illicit finance, Nigeria improved inter-agency coordination, Mozambique boosted financial intelligence sharing, and Burkina Faso enhanced oversight of its financial sector.
Nigeria and South Africa joined the grey list in 2023, Mozambique in 2022, and Burkina Faso in 2021...
