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Photo: Tourism Ministry Website The  Environment, Forestry and Tourism ministry is preparing a unified response after Canada issued a travel advisory cautioning its citizens about crime risks. Ministry spokesperson Vilho Hangula told NewsOnOne’s Willem Snyman that discussions will soon determine which government office will issue the official response:   play_arrow Government Plans Coordinated Reply to Canadian Travel Warning Leonard Witbeen

Photo contributed: By Nampost NamPost Corporate Communication Officer, Joseph Teofelus, stated that the January social cash grant payments began this past Monday, 5 January, with mobile disbursements. In-branch payments are scheduled as follows: Nampost smart card recipients 6–8 January, old age and disability grants 12–14 January, child grants 15–17 January, and basic income grants 19–20 January. Teofelus advised beneficiaries to follow the schedule carefully.  play_arrow NamPost Begins January Social Cash Grants Leonard Witbeen

Photo: NAFSAN Social Media Windhoek, 6 January 2026 – Ben Schernick, Director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NFSAN), says the new administration’s enthusiasm and focus on poverty eradication, health, and food security present a unique opportunity for progress in 2026. Speaking in a detailed interview, Schernick welcomed the government’s commitment but stressed the importance of strengthening and fully implementing existing policies, including the Food and Nutrition […]

  Photo: Grootfontein Municipality website Grootfontein has confirmed its first-ever cholera outbreak, primarily affecting the Blikkiesdorp and Kap En Bou informal settlements. The outbreak was officially declared on 27 November 2025 after investigations, which began on 18 November following the identification of a suspected case, confirmed local transmission. Mayor Moritz Gaingob emphasized the urgency of the situation, warning that cholera is a fast-spreading and dangerous disease, particularly for vulnerable communities. […]

Rinaani Musutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition has called for urgent action to address socio-economic challenges affecting citizens across the country. She highlighted research suggesting that women leaders often implement policies that improve living conditions, and expressed hope that President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will prioritize similar measures. Musutua emphasized that it is time to address the inhumane conditions many people still endure, particularly those living in squatter camps. “We cannot […]

Photo: BIG Coalition Social Media Rinaani Musutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition said that improving governance and accountability is key to addressing socio-economic challenges. She warned that without effective policy implementation and efficient public service delivery, poverty and inequality will continue to hinder development.    play_arrow BIG Coalition Stresses Stronger Governance to Fight Poverty Leonard Witbeen

Photo: Grootfontein Municipality website Grootfontein has confirmed its first-ever cholera outbreak, primarily affecting the Blikkiesdorp and Kap En Bou informal settlements. The outbreak was officially declared on 27 November last year after local transmission was identified. Mayor Moritz Gaingob urged residents to practice strict hygiene and seek immediate medical care if they show symptoms, stressing that early treatment is crucial. Gaingob added this:    play_arrow Grootfontein Records First Cholera Outbreak Leonard Witbeen

By: Taati Niilenge Monarch lifeguard and emergency services owner, Martin Muyenga, says holiday season lifeguard services at beaches and pools in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund are progressing well. Muyenga noted that the busiest days, 25 December 2025 and 1 January 2026 passed without any drowning incidents. “Every year, lifeguard deployments along Namibia’s coastline bring unique challenges, especially people swimming under the influence of alcohol and drugs and kids unsupervised. We […]