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Windhoek Magistrate Olga Muharukua has ordered that no further postponements be granted in the high-profile Namdia diamond theft case involving Joel Angula and Sam Shololo as reported by our NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha. They’re accused of stealing diamonds worth N$315 million. play_arrow Namdia Diamond Theft Trial Faces Final Postponement, Says Magistrate  Leonard Witbeen Views: 7The post Namdia Diamond Theft Trial Faces Final Postponement, Says Magistrate  first appeared on Future Media News.The […]

Private sector credit grew by 5.7% year-on-year in June, up from 4.1% in May—the fastest pace since early 2020. Corporate credit surged 10.6%, fueled by strong activity in mining, energy, retail, and manufacturing sectors. Overdrafts jumped 17.4%, driven largely by real estate development and rising consumer demand, explained Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen. play_arrow Private Sector Credit Growth Accelerates to Pre-Pandemic Levels . Leonard Witbeen Views: 2The post Private Sector Credit […]

The 2025 Mining Expo and Conference launches today, marking its largest edition yet. Exhibitors have increased from 168 to 196, and booth spaces have risen from 268 to 313. Visitor registrations hit a record 7,831, a 31.7% increase from 2023. The event focuses on promoting skills development and boosting interest in the mining sector, says Lauren Graham, Chief Economist at the Chamber of Mines. play_arrow 2025 Mining Expo Opens with […]

NamRa Chief Strategic Communications and Support Engagements Officer, Steven Ndorokaze The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has extended the filing deadline for certain income tax returns to 31 October 2025, citing system readiness delays. This extension applies to returns originally due on 31 July, 31 August, and 30 September 2025, the agency announced in an official statement. NamRA spokesperson Steven Ndorokaze urged affected taxpayers to take advantage of the extra time to update their […]

  The Electoral Commission (ECN) has commenced its supplementary voter registration exercise, which runs from 4 August to 19 August 2025. This effort targets around 161,000 eligible voters who either missed the general registration window or require updates to their details. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka confirmed that 4,233 registration points and 696 teams have been deployed across all 14 regions to reach residents nationwide. play_arrow Electoral Commission of Namibia […]

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has released its final report detailing the human rights impact of the Fishrot corruption scandal, with a specific focus on the government’s employment redress programme for former fisheries workers. The report, authored by Frederico Links and Ester Mbathera, raises serious concerns about the redress programme’s transparency, oversight, and effectiveness.  According to the report, many former fisheries workers interviewed have been unable to secure […]

Panduleni Itula, IPC President Photo: IPC website The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), founded in August 2020 after the 2019 presidential campaign by Panduleni Itula, is marking its fifth year as a parliamentary force in Namibia. According to party spokesperson Immanuel Nashinge, IPC has secured seats in the National Assembly, grown its local and regional influence, and introduced internal accountability systems. play_arrow Nashinge outlines IPC’s progress since formation Tonata Kadhila […]

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) believes it has transformed the political landscape in Namibia, growing rapidly from a newly formed movement into the country’s official opposition. Spokesperson Immanuel Nashinge says this rise reflects the trust and expectations of Namibians from all walks of life. In an interview with Leonard Witbeen, Nashinge described IPC as a “people’s political home,” saying its grassroots foundation and commitment to participatory democracy have shaped […]

Oshana Regional Governor Hofni Iipinge has welcomed the launch of Operation Lucia, a community-focused anti-crime campaign initiated by the region’s security cluster under Police Commissioner Naftal Sakaria, and officially inaugurated by the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Hon. Lucia Iipumbu. The operation kicked off recently with a parade and official opening ceremony held at the Oshana Police Headquarters in Oshakati. From there, the security team proceeded through […]