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The International Relations and Trade ministry, working with the Industries, Mines, and Energy ministry, has launched regional consultations with the business community to advance participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area. The first meetings took place in Lüderitz, Hardap, and Omaheke. Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi says the initiative is key to strengthening regional trade integration.  The post Govt Engages Regions on Continental Trade first appeared on Future Media News.The post Govt Engages […]

Private sector credit growth stayed unchanged at 5.7% year-on-year in July 2025, the fastest pace since early 2020. Simonis Storm analyst Thazwill Thompson says this stability points to a consolidating credit cycle, with corporate demand easing while household uptake shows modest recovery.  The post Credit Growth Holds Steady at 5.7% first appeared on Future Media News.The post Credit Growth Holds Steady at 5.7% appeared first on Future Media News.

Paratus 4G LTE rollout (Photo: Paratus Namibia Facebook) Paratus Namibia has launched the country’s first private mobile network, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s digital transformation. The N$600 million investment introduces a nationwide 4G LTE network and an eSIM service, aiming to enhance connectivity across Namibia. The initial rollout covers 50 major towns and 80 communities, with a primary focus on the east-west corridor and the Windhoek-Oshakati route. Managing […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Qualifying members of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) will be able to start claiming pension-backed home loans from 12 January 2026, after a four-month period of finalising all modalities. This was announced by GIPF’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Martin Inkumbi, earlier this morning in a media statement. This follows the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Office of the Prime Minister and GIPF, […]

Today, Mariental hosts a mass memorial service for those who lost their lives in the tragic head-on collision. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to attend, the Presidency confirms. Police Inspector-General Joseph Shikongo says investigations continue, as stated by Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security spokesperson Margaret Kalo.   b The post Mariental Holds Memorial for Crash Victim first appeared on Future Media News.The post Mariental Holds Memorial for Crash […]

The Statistics Agency has released 14 regional reports from the 2023 Population and Housing Census, providing detailed data on demographics, social conditions, and the economy at constituency level. NSA spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo says the reports will help government, local authorities, and development partners plan more effectively.  The post New Census Reports Reveal Population Imbalance. first appeared on Future Media News.The post New Census Reports Reveal Population Imbalance. appeared first on […]

Men account for 82 percent of suicide cases, with 360 out of 437 reported between July 2024 and May 2025. Envaalde Matheus for NewsOnOne reports that women made up 65 cases, while 12 involved children. Clinical psychologist Gisela Kalipi says the high rate among men is linked to economic strain, mental health challenges, and social pressures. The post Men Dominate Suicide Statistics according to expert first appeared on Future Media News.The […]

By: Ludorf Iyambo  Police officers are appealing for the establishment of courtrooms next to police stations to reduce the inmates overloading issue, in police vans.  An officer, who spoke to NewsOnOne on condition of anonymity, gave a scenario of more than 30 inmates, who are transported daily over an 80km from Omuthiya to Ondangwa and 100km between Oshivelo and Tsumeb. The officer added that the Omuthiya holding cells currently houses more than 600 inmates, many […]

The Mariental road accident involving Namibian Correctional Service and Police vehicles has claimed 16 lives, including police and correctional services officials. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Minister Lucia Iipumbu extended condolences and called on the public to stop sharing graphic images from the scene. The Correctional Service has suspended all visitations to the Hardap Correctional Facility until further notice as investigations continue. Authorities say support services are being provided to the […]