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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 […]

(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 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 […]

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 […]

WINDHOEK — In her first State of the Nation Address since assuming office, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah laid out a policy agenda focused on economic recovery, social equity, youth employment, and the restoration of public trust in government institutions. Speaking before a joint session of Parliament on Thursday afternoon, Nandi-Ndaitwah acknowledged the country’s persistent economic and social challenges, but said her administration is committed to “delivering practical, people-centered solutions” aimed at […]

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 […]

(Contributed Photo) By: Envaalde Matheus Namibians anticipate that the State Of National Address (Sona) will focus on economic reforms and infrastructure development for agriculture and job creation. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will deliver the Sona tomorrow. News on One took to the streets and the corridors of power to hear what Namibians expect from this year’s speech. Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters deputy leader Kalimbo Iipumbu said the country is expecting new […]