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Petrofund and Baker Hughes have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing local Field Service Engineers in the  energy sector. The agreement was signed in Windhoek during a session with energy and petroleum stakeholders hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board. Petrofund Chief Executive Officer Niillian Mulemi spoke about the collaboration with our Angie Scholtz.  play_arrow Petrofund and Baker Hughes have Partnered to Strengthen Energy Skills […]

(Photo:Maria Namuapal) By Maria Namupala Visually impaired individuals in Oniipa, Oshikoto Region, marked their annual International White Cane Day on Wednesday. The white cane, used by visually impaired people to navigate their surroundings, was first adopted in the United States in October 1964 and is celebrated annually on October 15. Speaking at the event, Emma Amadhila, regional coordinator of the Northern Association of the Visually Impaired (NAVI), explained that the […]

Photo: One Africa TV, NewsOnOne, Josia Shighweda Windhoek City Police sergeant Kavekotoka Humavindu says 91 pirate taxis have been impounded since March. According to our correspondent Josia Shigwedha, Humavindu urged commuters to verify taxis before boarding amid a surge in robberies involving unregistered operators.    play_arrow Windhoek Police Impound 91 Pirate Taxis Since March Leonard Witbeen The post Windhoek Police Impound 91 Pirate Taxis Since March appeared first on Future […]

By: Josia Shigwedha President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Chief of Protocol, Leonard Iipumbu, as ambassador to Angola. In a media statement issued by the presidency on Friday, Iipumbu, a seasoned diplomat and public servant, has over 30 years of experience in international relations. He previously served as Namibia’s Ambassador to the United States, with concurrent accreditation to Brazil, Canada, and Mexico, as well as to France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. […]

By: Ludorf Iyambo Khomas Police on Thursday recovered four vehicles and a large quantity of stolen household items believed to be linked to a series of housebreak-ins and robberies across Windhoek. The vehicles, three Mazda Demios and one Volkswagen Golf GT along with stolen goods, were found hidden in Greenwell Matongo, Wanaheda, Ombili, Oshitenda, Babylon and Damara location. These areas have been identified by the police as key hiding spots for stolen […]

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 […]