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By: Josia Shigwedha The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has condemned a shooting incident at a community court session in Iilokola village operatibg under the Ondonga Traditional Authority, in which one traditional leader was killed and another injured. IPC spokesperson Immanuel Nashinge said the incident raises serious concerns about security at community courts across the country. He noted that a platform meant to resolve disputes peacefully instead turned violent, with […]

The domestic economy grew by 1.9 percent in the third quarter, slightly below last year’s 2.1 percent, driven mainly by a 4.1 percent rise in the services sector. Financial services and wholesale and retail trade supported growth, reflecting continued but moderate economic momentum. Economist Almandro Jansen commented on the latest figures.  play_arrow Domestic Economy Expands 1.9 Percent in Q3 Leonard Witbeen    

Veikko Nekundi, the Works and Transport minister, has called on road users to stay vigilant and patient this festive season. His appeal follows the reporting of over 4,000 road accidents nationwide in 2025, NewsOnOne’s Petrus Amutenya:    play_arrow Transport Minister Urges Caution on Festive Roads Leonard Witbeen

Photo contributed: By NamRa website The Namibia Revenue Agency has cautioned that importers who fail to settle outstanding deferred VAT balances may have their accounts suspended. NamRA’s Tonateni Shidhudhu, manager of strategic communications and stakeholder engagements, said affected importers must pay VAT upfront at customs and clear any arrears to avoid disruptions.    play_arrow NamRA Warns Importers Over Unpaid VAT Leonard Witbeen

Photo: MMIE socials The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy’s Anna Salkeus announced that the review of fuel prices for January next year has been finalised. She said international oil prices fell in November 2025 due to oversupply, weak demand growth, a softer US dollar, increased US shale production, and the easing of OPEC+ output cuts.   play_arrow Fuel Prices Review Complete for January Leonard Witbeen  

Photo: MIRT socials The Ministry of International Relations and Trade says it will engage the United States over a pilot programme that could require Namibian travellers to pay a visa bond of up to USD 15,000 for tourist and business visas. One Africa Tv’s NewsOnOne reports that government has pledged to clarify the programme’s scope and implications while safeguarding bilateral relations and Namibian citizens’ interests, promising further updates as discussions continue. 

Visuals: One Africa Tv, NewsOnOne The Rural and Urban Development minister, James Sankwasa, handed over the final audit report to newly appointed councillors in Katima Mulilo on Friday, urging them to implement all its recommendations. In this report by our Ludorf Iyambo, Sankwasa warned that some issues uncovered in the audit of former councillors, dismissed in October, point to possible criminal conduct rather than mere administrative incompetence.    play_arrow Sankwasa Urges New Katima Mulilo Councillors to Act on Audit Leonard Witbeen

Photo: One Africa Tv’s, NewsOnOne The Mazda Demio has earned a negative reputation as “car of the year” due to its use by criminals in Windhoek and Oshakati. Reports by Willem Snyman of NewsOnOne show that commuters have stopped using that brand of transportation of taxis and e-hailing vehicles, citing safety concerns:    play_arrow Mazda Demio Taxis Face Safety Backlash Leonard Witbeen

Economic growth for the third quarter slowed to 1.9 percent from 2.1 percent last year, driven by the services sector—including financial services, trade, education, and health—and supported by strong electricity and water output, as per the Statistics Agency. Agriculture and mining fell, investment declined, but household and government spending increased, while faster export growth narrowed the trade deficit, the NSA’s Mirjam Shihepo:    play_arrow Ondangwa 6 Leonard Witbeen