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By: Envaalde Matheus Economist Omu Kakujaha-Matundu says the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak is not only a threat to Namibia’s livestock trade, but also to the people and families who depend on the sector for their livelihoods. Matundu’s remarks came after Namibia confirmed FMD on Wednesday at a commercial farm in //Kharas Region, with 10 of 11 cattle testing positive and the government immediately imposing nationwide livestock movement and trade […]

By: Maria Namupala The Northern Regional Electricity distributor (NORED) Electricity has suspended its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Silvester Wayiti, effective 23 September 2026. Wayiti was appointed in March 2026, for a five-year term. He took over following the departure of former CEO Fillemon Nakashole, after he was suspended. The decision was announced by Deputy Chairperson of the NORED Board of Directors, John Mumba, via an internal memorandum issued. To ensure […]

 By: Maria Namupala  Vice President, Lucia Witbooi, has called on communities and the private sector to prioritise early childhood education to secure the nation’s future. Witbooi made the call during a site visit to the Lucia Witbooi early childhood development centre at Otjimanangombe Village in the Ruacana Constituency on Wednesday. The centre was established in June last year, from marginalised Ovatwe and Ovatjimba communities and currently serves over 100 children.   During her visit […]

By: Grace Imanga Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) has been detected in Namibia’s FMD-free zone, with 10 of 11 cattle testing positive in the Karasburg State Veterinary District. Acting Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Charles Mubita, announced the outbreak in the National Assembly on Wednesday. The samples were collected from cattle showing clinical signs of FMD on 22 September 2026, with laboratory tests confirming the outbreak on […]

By: Maria Namupala Police in the Omusati Region have raised concerns over a surge in sexual violence, recording 75 rape cases involving 76 victims between January and September 2026. According to regional police spokesperson, Senior Inspector Anna Kunga, the statistics reveal a concerning trend, with victims ranging from a 2-year-old child to a 54-year-old adult. Kunga confirms that both female and male victims have been affected across the region, and […]

By: Maria Namupala A five-day Human Rights Training Course for police officers kicked off on Tuesday in Ondangwa, in the Oshana Region. The training is organised in partnership with the Office of the Ombudsman, and it brings together 50 police officers representing all 14 regions of Namibia. Speaking at the official opening, the Police Regional Commander for Oshana, Commissioner Andreas Shilelo, said that respecting human rights is essential to maintaining […]

By: Envaalde Matheus The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has temporarily suspended all new and active procurement activities with immediate effect until further notice. This was said in a media statement by NAC spokesperson, Dan Kamati, on Monday. Kamati said the suspension applies to every stage of the procurement process where a contract has not yet been formally concluded. “This suspension encompasses advertisements through all procurement methods, including invitations for bids, […]

By: Ketemba Tjipepa Female leaders have shared different views on polygamy, with Ovambanderu Traditional Council leader Aletha Nguvauva saying she was married at 17 as the third wife of the late Ovambanderu Paramount Chief Munjuku Nguvauva II. City of Windhoek councillor Fransina Kahungu took a neutral position while, /Khomanin community chief Julianne Gawanas said she opposes polygamy. NewsOnOne spoke to several female leaders about polygamy following Justice Minister Fillemon Wise […]

By: Selma Taapopi Parliamentarians have stressed the importance of responsible public borrowing, warning that unchecked debt can possibly undermine economic stability and place future generations under financial pressure. Speaking at the 9th African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices Annual Conference in Swakopmund on Tuesday, National Assembly Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said effective oversight of public borrowing is a key responsibility of the legislature. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said Parliament has a constitutional duty to […]

By: Envaalde Matheus The adjustments to social protection benefits by the Social Security Commission (SSC) have been welcomed as a step towards helping beneficiaries cope with rising living costs. Labour and justice minister, Wise Immanuel, on Tuesday in Windhoek announced that maternity benefits will rise to N$20 000, while death, disability and retirement benefits will each increase to N$15 000 with effect from 1 October. Sick leave will be N$ […]