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Young energy researcher gives politics a chance

A 24-year-old energy researcher, Shepherd Nyambe, is contesting as an independent candidate for the Katima Mulilo Urban constituency, hoping to bring radical change to local service delivery. He says he hopes to fix the country’s energy challenges in the process. Desert FM chats to Nyambe on his ambitions.

The right to strike under threat

The International Court of Justice in The Hague have begun hearing oral arguments on whether the right to strike is protected under the International Labour Organisation’s convention that could redefine labour rights globally. To unpack the significance of this case and what it means for Namibia’s workers, Desert FM speaks to Trade Union Congress of Namibia secretary general Mahongora Kavihuha.

From research lab to regional council race

A YOUNG energy researcher is contesting as an independent candidate for the Katima Mulilo Urban regionalcouncil, hoping to bring radical changeto local service delivery. Shepherd Nyambe (24) says he alsohopes to fix the country’s energy challenges in the process.Desert FM (DFM) spoke toNyambe on his ambitions

Chieftaincy and Lineage: Sankwasa’s Call for Proof

Member of the Uukwambi Traditional community, Tangy Mike Tshilongo, discusses Minister James Sankwasa’s policy requiring verifiable lineage for chiefs and its potential impact on succession disputes, community unity, and cultural preservation in Namibia.

Safe Rides: City Police on Windhoek’s Taxi Verification System

Superintendent Marcelline Murapo from the City Police explains how Windhoek’s new taxi verification system works, the push to eliminate unlicensed taxis, and what commuters can do to ensure safer travel across the city.

Unsafe and Unseen: Namibia’s Abortion Debate.

Backdoor abortions, legal restrictions, and rising calls for reform, Human Rights Defender Irene Garoes discusses the real impact of Namibia’s 1975 Abortion and Sterilisation Act on women’s health, rights, and access to safe care.

Almandro Jansen explains what Namibia’s liquidity surge and falling reserves mean for the economy

Namibia’s banking sector liquidity saw a sharp increase in August, rising to an average of N$8.1 billion from N$5.8 billion in July. Simonis Storm notes that this surge was largely driven by inflows from diamond sales offering much needed relief after tighter funding conditions earlier this year. However while domestic liquidity improved the Bank of Namibia’s international reserves fell by nearly 2% to N$57 billion, reflecting ongoing fiscal and external pressures. To unpack what these shifts mean for the broader economy from liquidity trends to inflation outlooks Simonis Storm Junior Economist Jansen spoke to Desert FM.

Nrupresh Soni explains how Namibian data is stored and protected

Many Namibians are seeking clarity on where government data is stored whether it is secure and how sensitive information is protected particularly when it comes to cloud storage managed by foreign companies like Microsoft, which may be located in the USA. Desert FM spoke to digital technology expert Soni sheds light on the safety privacy and sovereignty of Namibia’s data and explains what the law says about protecting citizens information.

Matilda Ukeva urges all Namibians to vote in local elections that affect their communities

As Namibia heads toward the November elections, national politics often dominate the spotlight. Yet the issues that shape our daily live from waste collection and water access to housing and local infrastructure are decided much closer to home by local authorities. To unpack why local elections matter just as much as national ones and to explore how citizens can engage more meaningfully with their councillors, Desert FM spoke to former City of Windhoek councillor Matilda Ukeva.

PDM members move to Swapo

Swapo officially welcomed three former Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) members, former parliamentarians Charmaine Tjirare, Yvette Araes and former PDM youth leader Julia Nekwaya, into its ranks. To unpack the significance of this development, Desert FM discusses with political scientist Rui Tyitende.

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