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By: Ellen Shihepo The Eengoshi Biker Club’s Ms Eengoshi 2025, Motjaritje Tjamuaha (26) is advocating for men’s mental health through a seminar set to take place on Saturday the 25th of October in Windhoek under the theme “Unchain the Silence, Unlock the Hope”. Tjamuaha said the initiative aims to create a safe space for men to discuss issues such as suicide, addiction, domestic violence, vulnerability and healing. “Due to the […]

Sydwill Scholtz As Parliament debates the 2025 Mental Health Bill, which is supposed to improve access to care and ban workplace discrimination, questions are emerging over how the legislation will work in practice. Labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz says while the bill represents progress, it also exposes gaps in how employers can balance inclusion with maintaining a safe and productive workplace. “Employers are duty-bound to create a safe environment for all […]

(Photo by IPPR/Facebook)   The latest post-election analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has revealed that Namibia’s political landscape is becoming increasingly competitive. The report, Fraying Dominance, Fragmented Opposition: Inside the Numbers of the 2024 Election, expands on changes in voter behaviour and party strongholds. Using constituency-level data, the paper traces three trends: urban centres are turning into political battlegrounds, the South is consolidating as opposition territory, […]

(Photo: CDC) The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, has confirmed a second Mpox case in Swakopmund, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Namibia to two. Addressing Parliament this afternoon ahead of the mid-term budget review, Luvindao said both patients are receiving comprehensive treatment at the Swakopmund District Hospital and remain in isolation under close medical supervision. “The first case was reported on the 18th […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Picture: Parliament Namibia and Algeria have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva on Wednesday. The speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, led the Namibian delegation in talks with the Speaker of the Council of the Nation of Algeria, focusing on strengthening parliamentary relations, promoting youth and women empowerment, […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s household debt stood at N$77 billion by the end of June 2025, marking a slowdown in borrowing as growth eased to just 0.3 percent during the first half of the year. This represents a decline of 2.3 percentage points compared to the previous period, reflecting weaker demand for credit among consumers. According to the Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) […]

(Photo: One Africa Tv, NewsOnOne) Political analyst Ben Mulongeni told NewsOnOne’s Willem Snyman that parties must offer realistic and actionable messages that address local issues ahead of the regional council and local authority elections. He noted that many voters skip local polls because parties often pick loyalists instead of candidates genuinely supported by the community, leaving citizens disengaged.  play_arrow Mulongeni Urges Parties to Focus on Local Needs Leonard Witbeen

(Photo: NRSC Facebook) The National Road Safety Council has raised the alarm over increasing road deaths, with 414 recorded this year. The latest accident in Oshikoto resulted in nine deaths and fifteen injuries, following an August crash that killed fifteen, including a pregnant woman. Ambrosius Tierspoor, NRSC head of communications:  play_arrow National Road Safety Council Sounds Alarm on Road Safety Crisis Leonard Witbeen    

(Photo: Parliament Website) Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tabled the Mid-Term Budget Review before Parliament, providing an update on the local economic progress and key fiscal adjustments. The proposed changes to the 2025 Appropriation Act aim to realign government spending and ensure adequate funding for national priorities through the rest of the 2025/26 financial year. Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen:  play_arrow Shafudah Announces Spending Adjustments in Mid-Term Budget Review Leonard Witbeen