By: Josia Shigwedha To ensure youth participation in the upcoming general election, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has recruited youth ambassadors, including two youths with disabilities in each region. ECN noted that although the youth make up the highest number of voters in the country, their turnout during the election has been low. As […]

By: Terence Mukasa Namibian legendary goalkeeper and former University of Namibia Football Club head coach, Ronnie Kanalelo, stated that his contract was terminated through an email last December. Kanalelo, who took over the club in October 2022, unpacked his experience as a coach for UNAM FC. #oneafrica #sportsonone #namibiansports #soccer

By: Valeria Handobe University of Namibia (Unam) vice-chancellor, Professor Kenneth Matengu, has called on national and international stakeholders to invest in education through the university’s foundation. Prof Matengu stated that their support will be instrumental in driving positive change, transforming lives, and shaping the future of higher education in the country. He made the call […]

By: Finna Kahili Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, says the ministry has provided support to emerging businesses in the areas of marketing, investment, and training. According to Iipumbu, this has made it possible for many small businesses to overcome challenges and become fully-fledged enterprises. She was speaking at the inauguration of the new […]

By: Josia Shigwedha Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN)chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua, has announced that manual ballot papers will be used for the upcoming presidential and national assembly elections scheduled for November 27 this year, with regional and local authority elections following in 2025. Nghikembua stated that new voter registration will take place as all the voters’ […]

By Selma Ikela & Joseph Sheefeni: Fifty-six-year-old former inmate Paulus Shimweefeleni, popularly known as Ninja, says he is ‘a true man’ following his rehabilitation while serving life imprisonment sentenced at the Windhoek Correctional Facility.  He spent time for killing a taxi driver, a crime that happened in the 1990s. Shimweefeleni was released on full parole […]

By: Valeria Handobe A Grade 12 learner at St. Paul’s College, Oleksandra Makarenko has scored the highest mark in the world for Cambridge international examinations in Mathematics. Makarenko scored 100% in the June 2023 examinations, and her achievement does not only highlight her commitment to excellence but also the school’s high academic standards. Watch on […]

By: Josia Shigwedha The University of Namibia (Unam) has partnered with two local companies that will provide internship opportunities to engineering students. In the Memorandum of Understanding, the entities pledged to provide on-the-job training to hundreds of students, to enhance their knowledge and experience in their field of study. Watch on oneafrica.tv DStv or GOtv […]

By: Ellen Shihepo The decreasing levels of the Chobe River has caused grave concern, as competition for water resources is leading to an increase in cases of human-wildlife conflict. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), has informed the public that the ongoing situation is being monitored while the ministry seeks a long-term solution. […]