By: Envaalde Matheus The education ministry will update the nation on Monday regarding the roll-out of free tertiary education, a policy that was announced by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the State of the Nation Address in April this year. The government-appointed task force, which was mandated to refine the plan, has already submitted its recommendations. In response to questions by NewsOnOne, the education ministry’s Deputy Executive Director, Edda Bohn, said plans for free university tuition and registration fees have already been developed and remain on track. Academic professor, Johannes Coetzee, said free tertiary education could backfire, widening inequality as wealthy families still access top schools, while poor students remain stuck in failing government institutions, and the national budget faces more strain.

By: Josia Shigwedha The newly elected chairperson of the Khomas Regional Council, Stefanus Ndengu, says the council will uphold strong standards of good governance under his leadership. He added that the council will manage public resources responsibly and transparently while keeping communities informed about its plans and decisions. Ndengu made the remarks during the swearing-in ceremony of five newly elected regional councillors held in Windhoek on Friday for the 2025–2030 term.

By: Envaalde Matheus The Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) faction leader, Hoze Riruako, has slammed the new land taskforce for sidelining traditional leaders, saying the government lacks the capacity to manage policies from start to finish, yet keeps setting up committees that go nowhere. Riruako was speaking at a media conference in Windhoek on Wednesday, aimed at addressing the Land Bill currently before Parliament, which he says lacks proper consultation and excludes grassroots communities.

By: Josia Shigwedha Magistrates 'and judges' association legal representative Florian Beukes said although magistrates have returned to work following weeks of go-slow strike, they are unhappy with the salary grading. Beukes said the grading falls outside their salary scale which was proposed by the previous administration in 2023.

By: Selma Taapopi The International University of Management (IUM) Alumni Association this week delivered food parcels to 50 vulnerable households in Windhoek's John A. Pandeni Constituency. John A. Pandeni Constituency councillor-elect, John Moonde, said the selected households were identified as among those most in need.

By: Jackson Kunatela Swapo Member of Parliament, Austin Samunpwa, says youth development depends on character, discipline, and daily conduct, adding government support alone cannot build the nation.    Samunpwa made these remarks during the recent Seventh-Day Adventist Church Master Guide Investiture Service in Katima Mulilo.