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Business expert Josef Sheehama has highlighted the urgent need for government employees to access their pension funds to settle mounting debt, citing the pressures of the current economic climate and rising financial distress among public servants. Speaking in an interview, Sheehama noted that excessive debt has been linked to mental health challenges and, in some cases, even suicides. Sheehama expressed support for government initiatives such as the pension-backed home loan scheme, […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security will pay a courtesy visit on Monday afternoon to the Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo. According to a statement issued by Parliament, the visit led by the chairperson James Uerikua, aims to strengthen cooperation and promote a shared understanding of parliamentary oversight within the safety and security sector. It will also provide the committee with an opportunity […]

By: Josia Shigwedha The City of Windhoek customer care centre in Katutura was cleaned on Monday morning after residents from Katutura’s Nama 10, led by activist Shaun Gariseb, dumped buckets of sewage at the main entrance in protest. The group of people from eight households representing about 20 people collected sewage that had been overflowing from a nearby riverbed into their homes and deposited it at the entrance of the […]

By: Petrus Amutenya Pope Leo XIV has urged “every Catholic parish in the world to take part in World Mission Sunday,” to be held on 19 October, under the theme “Missionaries of Hope Among the Peoples.” The Pope recalled the assistance he received as a missionary priest and bishop in Peru, noting that the whole church prayed in unison for missionaries and the fruitfulness of their apostolic labors. He emphasised […]

NamPost has announced that payments under the National Social Cash Grant Programme will start nationwide on 13 October 2025, benefiting thousands of Namibians across the country. According to NamPost spokesperson Gladwin Groenwaldt, the in-branch rollout will take place in phases: Old-Age Grants: 13–15 October Child and Disability Grants: 16–18 October Conditional Basic Income Grants: 20–21 October Payments will be made at Post Offices nationwide and through mobile payment teams, operating […]

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, on Friday officiated the unveiling ceremony renaming the Onandjokwe Endoscopic Unit after Professor Fillemon Amaambo, reports Maria Namupala. In her remarks, Dr. Luvindao emphasized the importance of celebrating and honouring individuals for their contributions while they are still alive, describing the gesture as a token of appreciation for Professor Amaambo’s decades-long dedication to advancing healthcare. “We often value and honour […]

Tensions remain high at the City of Windhoek Customer Care Centre in Katutura after residents of Eiland, frustrated by years of sewage-related stench, dumped waste outside the offices early this morning. By the time of this broadcast, resident spokesperson Shaun Gariseb reported that no senior city officials were on site, with eight police vans present to monitor the situation.    play_arrow In a Developing story: Residents Continue With Protest at […]

Tensions are rising in Katutura as residents of Eiland, near Woermann Brock Katutura, dumped sewage outside the City of Windhoek Customer Care offices. City Police were on the scene at the time of the report to prevent the situation from escalating further. Activist Shaun Gariseb stated that the protest aims to highlight the following issues: play_arrow Eiland Residents Park Sewage in front of the City Of Windhoek Offices In Katutura […]

(Photo by NewsonOne) By: Josia Shigwedha The City of Windhoek customer care centre in Katutura was cleaned on Monday morning after residents from Katutura’s Nama 10, led by activist Shaun Gariseb, dumped buckets of sewage at the main entrance in protest. The group of people from eight households, representing about 20 people, collected sewage that had been overflowing from a nearby riverbed into their homes and deposited it at the […]