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Shalulile Makes History as PSL’s All-Time Top Scorer

Brave Warriors star Peter Shalulile etched his name into football history with a record-breaking 130th goal. We reached out to former Brave Warriors coach Ricardo Mannetti, who shared his thoughts on the milestone.

IPC blames the government for the Hardap

Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister for home affairs, immigration, safety, and security, Imms Nashinge, says government negligence has caused the horrific accident on the Mariental-Kalkrand road on Saturday. The incident killed 16 people, mostly police and Namibian Correctional Service officers. Nashinge spoke to Desert FM about the matter.

Allowance for marginalised students delayed

The plight of marginalised students is once again in the spotlight, with reports of no monthly allowances paid. Last year, similar reports indicated many were struggling to afford food, basic necessities, and access to classes, with some turning to part-time jobs, loans, and selling family livestock to survive. The bursary scheme now falls under the Office of the Vice President, yet San and marginalised peoples activist Tangeni Nghimufevali told Desert FM similar problems persist.

Peter Shalulile’s goal-scoring, record-breaking moment

Brave Warriors star striker Peter Shalulile has etched his name into history by becoming the all-time leading goalscorer in South Africa’s Premier Soccer League, netting his 130th goal to surpass Siyabonga Nomvethe’s long-standing record. Former Brave Warriors coach Ricardo Mannetti says this achievement confirms Shalulile as Namibia’s greatest-ever player but also highlights deeper lessons for the country’s football structures. To unpack the significance of this milestone and what it means for Namibian football, Desert FM is joined by sport journalist and analyst Lesley Tjiueza.

Public invited to comment on draft petroleum local content policy

The Office of the President has placed the draft National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy before the public, inviting scrutiny and feedback through consultations that start today. These sessions will continue around the country until 17 September. To discuss both the draft policy and the importance of public input, law and energy specialist Gawie Kanjamba speaks to Desert FM.

Businessman accuses Bipa of unfairly targeting local businesses

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (Bipa) says it’s moving ahead with the mass deregistration of non-compliant companies, stating that businesses have had more than a year to update their records and meet beneficial ownership requirements. However, businessman Johannes Goamab accuses the entity of unfairly targeting Namibian-owned firms, while foreign companies allegedly operate outside the rules without paying taxes or issuing receipts. He speaks to Desert FM to share his concerns and to discuss what a fairer compliance system should look like.

Calls for accountability after deadly Mariental–Kalkrand road crash

Tragedy struck on the Mariental–Kalkrand road where 16 people, including police and correctional officers, died in a collision between two overloaded government vehicles. The crash has since sparked outrage, with road safety experts accusing the state of negligence for permitting officials and civilians to be transported in such unsafe conditions. Activist Felix Tjozongoro says this was not just an accident but a preventable disaster and is calling for accountability at the highest levels of government. He joins Desert FM to discuss what went wrong and how such tragedies can be prevented in the future.

Dobson Kawala says Namibia’s green schemes hold the key to food security

Namibia’s new administration under President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has placed agriculture at the centre of its agenda, pledging to reduce food imports by 80% and revive state-run green schemes. With N$561 million allocated towards agricultural infrastructure, irrigation upgrades, and agro-processing, the focus is particularly strong on the northern regions, where projects like Etunda, Ndonga-Linena, Sikondo, and Shadikongoro are being revitalized,to unpack the progress and challenges ahead, we’re joined by agricultural expert Dobson Kawala.

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, Namcor, is once again making headlines

The board is reportedly threatening to resign, citing political interference and pressure to sabotage a N$480-million fuel corruption case. At the heart of the standoff is the appointment of former deputy finance minister Maureen Hinda-Mbuende as acting managing director, a decision the board opposed but was overruled by minister Natangue Ithete. The controversy raises deeper questions about governance, transparency, and political control of Namibia’s strategic oil company. To speak on this, analyst Johan Coetzee joins Desert FM.

40 years since The Namibian first rolled off the press in 1985

This year marks 40 years since The Namibian first rolled off the press in 1985, born in the thick of state hostility. At its helm, then, was Gwen Lister who gained a reputation as a fearless journalist that managed to turn a small resistance newspaper into a national institution. Four decades later, The Namibian is part of the country’s democratic DNA. To reflect on its birth, the struggles, and the sacrifices made along the way, we speak to founding editor Gwen Lister.

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