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Photo: One Africa TV, NewsOnOne Schools in Walvis Bay have begun preparations for today’s reopening, Taati Nghiilenge reports. On Thursday and Friday, several schools held orientation sessions for pre-primary and Grade 1 learners. play_arrow Walvis Bay Schools Welcome Learners Leonard Witbeen

Photo: Rehoboth Town Council Social Media The Rehoboth Town Council, led by Mayor Jacky Jackson #Khariseb, paid a courtesy visit to the Hardap Regional Council to introduce its newly elected officials and share the town’s development plans. The delegation met with Governor Riaan McNab, Chairperson Simon Kooper, regional councillors, and heads of directorates to discuss collaboration, shared learning, and alignment with national development frameworks. Regional councillors praised Rehoboth’s leadership and effective governance, pledging support for […]

Photo: Yango Facebook By Nashilongo Gervasius Namibia is at a crossroads. The country stands between two mobility worlds – one fading, one emerging – and its next regulatory decisions will determine whether it becomes among continental leaders in transport innovation or a cautionary tale of missed opportunity. The rise of ride-hailing platforms such as Lefa, Yango, inDrive, and Bolt has forced Namibia to confront a difficult question: Are we trying […]

By: Josia Shigwedha Drug-related offences topped the weekend crime statistics, with seven cases recorded across various parts of the country, according to police reports. On Friday, police arrested three Namibian male suspects aged 26, 28 and 43 on the Kamanjab Outjo road, approximately eight kilometres outside Kamanjab. The suspects, including the driver and alleged owner of the drugs, were apprehended after a freight Iveco truck with Windhoek registration was stopped […]

By: Josia Shigwedha A newborn baby girl was rescued from a pit latrine in Olwiili village in the Okalongo Constituency in Omusati Region Friday morning, leading to the arrest of her 23-year-old mother on charges of attempted murder. According to the Namibian Police, the incident was discovered at around 07:00 after officers received information about a baby crying inside a pit latrine located in a crop field. Police responded immediately […]

Phot: MHISS Website The Government of Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for residents and visitors, following travel advisories from Canada and Germany citing fraud and crime risks. Authorities say Namibia remains politically stable, with strong governance, functioning institutions, and a dedicated Tourist Protection Unit focused on safeguarding popular tourist areas, urban centres, and travel routes. Here is Lavinia Haimbodi, the Public Relations Officer at the Ministry […]

  The United States embassy in Namibia has clarified that the U.S. visa bond pilot program, which came into effect in Namibia on January 1, 2026, applies exclusively to Namibian citizens applying for B1/B2 business and tourist visas. The visa bond requirement forms part of a global pilot program being implemented in Namibia and 37 other countries. The embassy explained that Namibian students traveling to the United States on F […]

Photo: One Africa Tv, NewsOnOne Windhoek schools have reached maximum capacity for this academic year, leaving parents rushing to find alternative placements for their children. NewsOnOne visited several Katutura schools, including A. Shipena Secondary School and A.I. Steenkamp Primary School, and the team managed to engage Anna Araes, principal of Emma Hoogenhoudt. play_arrow  Windhoek Schools Full as Parents Hunt for Placements Leonard Witbeen