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The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has approved electricity tariff increases for the City of Windhoek and Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) for the 2025/26 financial year—3.9% for Windhoek and 4% for NORED—but their implementation has been suspended until both entities meet regulatory conditions, ECB CEO Robert Kahimise announced. What’s holding things up? The Windhoek municipality must submit audited financial statements for 2023/24, a detailed report on ring-fencing its Electricity Business […]

  The 2025 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) kicked off its preparations with a resounding success at last Saturday’s fundraising gala held at the Trade Fair Centre. According to Future Media’s Maria Namupala, the event raised over N$1.6 million, exceeding last year’s N$1.3 million haul. Headline sponsor Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) pledged N$350,000, reaffirming its support as a growth driver for entrepreneurship and SME market access. Standard Bank Namibia, Namibian […]

Port of Walvis Bay   The trade sector swung dramatically into positive territory in May, posting a surplus of N$121 million, the first surplus in nearly five years and a strong reversal from April’s N$1.8 billion deficit. Simonis Storm Economist Almandro Jansen attributes this turnaround to a sharp rebound in mining exports coupled with subdued fuel imports, a combo he says indicates increasing stability in the country’s external trade.  play_arrow […]

Dune 7 Photo: Trip Advisor Swakopmund – Tour operators have raised serious concerns over the deteriorating state of public facilities at national parks, warning that poor maintenance is damaging the country’s international tourism reputation. Their criticism came during a stakeholder meeting held in Swakopmund, where industry professionals voiced frustration at broken and unhygienic amenities at popular destinations like Etosha National Park and Dune 7. The Namibia Press Agency reports that […]

  KAVANGO EAST — Dorthea Nangolo, President of the National Students Organisation (NANSO), says this year’s 41st anniversary celebrations offered a critical moment for the student movement to reflect on its identity and mission four decades after its founding. Speaking at the weekend event in Kavango East, Nangolo explained that the theme, ‘Redefining Radicalism and Consciousness in Student Leadership’, was chosen to question whether radicalism today should look the same […]

The One Economy Foundation will hold its 10th annual fundraising soiree on 7 August, marking ten years of championing economic inclusion and social progress. Funds raised will go toward initiatives focused on empowering youth, advancing education, and supporting entrepreneurship. Former First Lady and Foundation Chairperson Monica Geingos discussed the milestone in an exclusive with Future Media News’ Angie Scholtz. play_arrow Monica Geingos Talks One Economy’s Decade Soire Leonard Witbeen Join […]

Windhoek’s city council has handed over N$409.9 million of its unpaid debt to external debt collector RedForce, spokesperson Lydia Amutenya confirmed to NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha. This is representative of the largest slice of the total N$944 million owed to the city as of May by normal clients, businesses, pensioners, and government institutions with overdue accounts older than three months. play_arrow City of Windhoek Sends Biggest Arrears to Collector Leonard Witbeen […]

In a major academic reform, the University of Namibia has transitioned to a three-year undergraduate degree structure, moving away from the four-year honours format. The move, implemented in 2023, aligns the university with international education norms and supports graduates in pursuing postgraduate studies and employment. UNAM’s Simon Namesho highlights the change as key to addressing youth unemployment. play_arrow UNAM Streamlines Degrees to Boost Graduate Prospects Leonard Witbeen The post UNAM […]

NamDia has responded to MP Job Amupanda’s recent social media allegations about the company’s security and governance. Spokesperson Beverly Coussement said urgent security upgrades were put in place after this year’s armed robbery, including appointing a consultant to tighten controls, adding that NamDia remains committed to transparency, staff support, and appreciates the police’s ongoing investigation. play_arrow NamDia Assures Public After Security Concerns on Social Media Leonard Witbeen The post NamDia […]