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AR pushes tougher measures against land speculation to tackle housing crisis

Affirmative Repositioning Chief Whip Vaino Hangula says tougher measures are needed to curb urban land speculation and unlock more land for housing development. Hangula argues that people should no longer be allowed to hold onto serviced land for years purely for profit while thousands of Namibians continue living in informal settlements.

IPC demands transparency over proposed N$600 million solar project

Questions are mounting over a proposed solar energy project linked to the president’s son, with calls for full transparency. Independent Patriots for Change president Panduleni Itula says “doors only started opening when she became president,” raising concerns about governance and fairness in major investments.

Government installs speed humps on B1 bypass and A1 road amid rising pedestrian fatalitie

Speed humps are being installed along Windhoek’s B1 Western Bypass and A1 road following a spike in pedestrian-related crashes. Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi says accidents have “reached the level where we must take drastic measures to save lives,” urging both motorists and pedestrians to prioritise safety.

Namibian Designer Wins Continental Award For Reimagining OvaHerero Heritage

Award-winning Namibian designer Jean-Claude Tjitamunisa says his continental recognition for the Ekori Resurgence Jewellery Collection is proof that African stories and cultural heritage can resonate on the global stage. Tjitamunisa says young creatives should think beyond Namibia, create world-class work and use modern design to reconnect communities with their cultural identity.

Media Freedom Warning As Namibia Records Lowest Score In Years

Namibia Media Trust executive director Zoe Titus says Namibia's declining African Media Barometer score should serve as a warning rather than a crisis. Titus says the country needs stronger political will to address challenges such as the delayed implementation of the Access to Information Act, criminal defamation laws and growing economic pressures affecting media freedom.

NANSO Proceeds With Protest Despite Breakthrough Talks With Government

NANSO president Dorothea Nangolo says the student movement will proceed with its planned protest over delayed NSFAF disbursements despite what she describes as a successful meeting with government. Nangolo says students have been given a new and acceptable payment timeline, but insists continued action is necessary to ensure NSFAF remains accountable and prevents the annual funding delays from recurring.

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