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Deloitte’s long-anticipated forensic report into Windhoek’s faulty billing system has been finalised and delivered to city management for consideration. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya told NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha that the council must now finalise the report before any further action is taken. play_arrow City Billing Probe Report Moves to Council Leonard Witbeen    The post City Billing Probe Report Moves to Council first appeared on Future Media News.The post City Billing […]

  Windhoek’s Urban Mobility Conference 2025 is underway with the theme “Driving Economic Growth Through Urban Mobility.” City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya says the event brings together policymakers, private innovators, scholars and community voices to craft solutions for an upgraded, greener public transport system. The push is to make mobility more sustainable while spurring economic opportunities. play_arrow Urban Mobility Summit Aims to Drive Growth in Windhoe Leonard Witbeen The post Urban Mobility […]

Windhoek, 9 July 2025 – The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (TUCNA) has expressed serious concerns about the Government Institutions Pension Fund’s (GIPF) newly launched Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme, scheduled to be rolled out via two intermediaries—Capital Housing Scheme and Kuleni Financial Services. TUCNA Secretary-General Mahongora Kavihuha warns that this restrictive approach could concentrate wealth in a few hands and deprive workers of full benefits. play_arrow Trade union to engage Prime Minister […]

Windhoek, 9 July 2025 – The Namibian Police Force is investigating a worrying spike in fire-related incidents nationwide, many suspected to be arson, claiming both lives and property, tragically including children, police confirm. Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga revealed fires have occurred in residential and public spaces, including a deadly blaze at a police barracks last September that killed a K9 unit officer. Investigators have recovered CCTV footage in at least […]

The Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Namcor MD Immanuel Mulunga, ex-supply and logistics manager Cornelius ‘Cedric’ Willemse, and former CFO Jennifer Hamukwaya, along with another unnamed person. The arrests, confirmed late yesterday, are linked to a major corruption probe, NewsOnOne’s Willem Snyman.  play_arrow Mulunga, Ex-Namcor Execs Nabbed in ACC Crackdown Leonard Witbeen Meanwhile, Public Relations and Communications Specialist Utaara Hoveka gave the update saying NAMCOR has distanced itself from the […]

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi starts his state visit to Namibia today, aiming to seal new deals in trade, health, and education while addressing Namibia’s parliament. Officials say oil sector investment is high on the agenda, with economic analyst Salomo Hei weighing in on what the visit could mean.  play_arrow India’s Modi’s Visit Sparks Talks on Oil, Trade and Parliament Speech Leonard Witbeen The post India’s Modi’s Visit Sparks Talks […]

NamPower Managing Director Simson Haulofu is calling on government to develop a national power plant to help lower electricity costs and end Namibia’s heavy reliance on imports. NewsOnOne reports that while speaking to parliament’s energy and natural resources committees on Tuesday, Haulofu said that while renewables like the 100MW solar plant are encouraging, Namibia still needs a stable long-term energy solution. The post NamPower’s Haulofu Urges Local Plant to Tackle High […]

Trigon Metals Inc. has officially sold its entire interest in the Kombat Mine in Namibia to Horizon Corporation Limited’s affiliate, Kamino Minerals Limited, in a US$24 million all-cash transaction. At a shareholders’ meeting held on 4 July, over 99 percent of the votes cast approved the deal, alongside the election of Trigon’s board and approval of auditors and its stock option plan. The Deal Deal Highlights Payment structure: US$24 million paid in eight […]

  Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes of Walvis Bay has been re‑elected to represent the city and fellow signatories on the Covenant of Mayors in Sub‑Saharan Africa Regional Mayors Forum (CoM SSA). Forbes, who has led the port town since November 2020 and secured a second term in November 2024, will continue to influence regional sustainable development strategies across sub‑Saharan Africa. As a CoM SSA Forum member, Forbes joins other […]