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By: Josia Shigwedha The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has granted a short-term extension for political parties, independent candidates, and associations to correct errors in their nomination submissions for the upcoming regional and local authority elections. According to a statement issued on Friday, the extension applies to 68 nominations including 35 for Regional Council and 33 for Local Authority elections that were referred back due to non-compliance issues such as […]

(Photo of Rocky Crest circle by City of Windhoek/Facebook) By NewsOnOne | Reporting for OneAfrica TV Josia Shigwedha Four suspected robbers were arrested early Wednesday in Windhoek’s Rocky Crest suburb after a police chase ended with their getaway vehicle overturning, authorities said. According to the Wondhoek City Police, the suspects attempted to flee in a Nissan Note before losing control of the vehicle. Witnesses said residents intervened and quickly alerted […]

Picture: One Africa Tv, NewsOnOne, Ritta Lotto The Touch One Foundation has been launched to teach high school students about the growing oil and gas industry. Chairperson Steven Shihepo cautioned that young people could be left behind if they are not well-informed and prepared for the sector’s opportunities, according to NewsOnOne’s Ritta Lotto.  play_arrow Touch One Foundation Targets Youth Awareness in Energy Sector Leonard Witbeen The post Touch One Foundation […]

Political parties have expressed frustration over the Electoral Commission’s decision not to pay for their participation in monitoring ballot paper printing in South Africa. Manuel Ngaringombe, secretary general of the Popular Democratic Movement, said the four selected parties should not have to cover their own expenses for such a critical process.  play_arrow Political Groups Demand Funding for Ballot Oversight Leonard Witbeen ECN’s spokesperson, De Wet Siluka.     play_arrow Political Groups Demand Funding for […]

By: Staff Reporter At Ndiyona Combined School in Kavango East Region, classrooms are overcrowded, with about 65 learners per class. Secondary learners at the same school attend classes in the afternoons due to space shortages, prompting plans to open a new project school next year to ease the congestion. There was revealed during a visit this week by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations, and Community Development […]

By: Josia Shigwedha A 53-year-old man and his alleged 41-year partner were arrested in Henties Bay on Thursday after police discovered a large quantity of drugs valued at N$618 910. According to Erongo police, the suspects were arrested at house Erf number 500, Libertina Amadhila Street in Henties Bay, following a tip-off. Subsequently, an undercover operation was launched, leading to the discovery of the illegal substances. The drugs confiscated include 8 821 grams […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Construction of the teachers’ accommodation at Sanjo Senior Secondary School in Bukalo, Zambezi Region, has remained incomplete for 14 years since it began in 2012. Despite the initial commencement of works, construction came to a complete halt and has not resumed to date, forcing teachers to commute daily from Katima Mulilo, located several kilometres away. This situation was uncovered by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, […]

The Bank of Namibia’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to announce its latest interest rate decision today. With the repo rate at 6.75% and South Africa’s at 7.25%, economists say the move could influence inflation and currency stability. Cirrus Capital’s Robert McGregor provided his outlook before the announcement. play_arrow All Eyes on Bank of Namibia’s Interest Rate Announcement Leonard Witbeen   The post All Eyes on Bank of Namibia’s Interest […]

Regional analysts are calling for urgent SADC intervention as Madagascar’s political tensions worsen. They warn that without immediate dialogue and a transitional framework, instability could spread across southern Africa. Local public policy analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo described the situation as critical:  play_arrow SADC Urged by local analyst to Act as Madagascar’s Political Crisis Deepens Leonard Witbeen Meanwhile, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has voiced Namibia’s serious concern over the escalating political crisis […]