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Extreme Eagles target premier league title as Oshana netball talent grows

Extreme Eagles founder and owner Wilhelm Hango says the club is targeting the MTC Netball Premier League title after rising from eighth place in its debut season to third runners-up in 2026. Hango is calling for increased sponsorship and investment to support player development and unlock the Oshana region’s growing netball talent.

Namises calls for action as child malnutrition persists

Social justice activist Rosa Namises says the basic income grant could help tackle poverty and child malnutrition, citing lessons from the Omitara-Oshivelo pilot project. Namises is urging the government to take action and combine income support with nutrition programmes and vocational training.

Political analyst warns against Namibia withdrawing from ICC

Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah says Namibia would be making a mistake by withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, given the country’s commitment to human rights and democracy. Kamwanyah says Namibia should instead use strategic international engagement to advance its national interests.

Iipumbu calls for impartial speaker and better parliamentary conduct.

Kalimbo Iipumbu says parliament’s dysfunction is a collective responsibility, but accuses speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila of failing to act impartially. He also calls for better preparation and consultation before government bills are brought before the National Assembly.

Constitutional Anchor: Small states should align foreign decisions with core values like democracy, justice, and the rule of law

International relations expert Marius Kudumo emphasises that smaller nations must base foreign policy on constitutional values – such as democracy, the rule of law and justice – rather than yielding to leverage or "carrot and stick" tactics from major global powers like the United States.

CUSTOMS BROKERS DEMAND A STRONGER VOICE

The newly launched Customs Clearing and Brokers Association of Namibia says the industry needs a stronger voice in decisions affecting customs and trade. Speaking to Desert FM, Secretary-General Paul Nekom discussed challenges following NamRA’s customs system upgrade, industry representation and costly delays caused by customs bottlenecks. Nekom says the association will engage NamRA and other trade authorities to push for smoother procedures and reduce unnecessary costs for businesses and importers.

UN PUSHES TO REDRAW THE WORLD MAP — DESERT FM SPEAKS TO FOREIGN POLICY ANALYST

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a non-binding resolution sponsored by Togo and backed by the African Union to replace the 16th-century Mercator projection with the Equal Earth map projection. This aims to correct visual distortions that make Africa appear the same size as Greenland, despite being roughly 14 times larger.Desert FM spoke to Foreign policy analyst Dr. Connie Hasselman

HIV-AIDS support programmes face funding crisis

HIV-AIDS advocacy representative Victoria Kamule has warned that donor-funding cuts are putting essential community-based HIV-AIDS support programmes at risk. She says the reduced funding could leave a major gap in services and place an additional burden on the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

IPPR calls for greater transparency in Namibia’s fishing sector

Institute for Public Policy Research executive director Graham Hopwood is calling for greater transparency in Namibia’s fishing sector, including the publication of fishing rights, quotas and beneficial ownership information. Hopwood says the government must move beyond discussions and take concrete action to improve accountability in the industry.

Vilho Ndeunyema on Namibia facing drier, hotter rainy seasons as well as a focus on the El Nino phenomenon and what it means for Namibia

The Namibia Meteorological Services confirms that a strong El Niño pattern has been established over the Pacific Ocean and is expected to remain active through early 2027, bringing sea surface temperatures up to 2°C to 3°C above normal. Given the heightened risk of dry conditions and potential water scarcity, agricultural producers – particularly livestock farmers – are advised to prepare proactive risk management strategies.

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