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Windhoek Champions League Round of 16 Kicks Off at Moses ǀGaroëb Primary

Grassroots football takes center stage this weekend as 16 teams from six informal leagues clash in the Windhoek Champions League at Moses ǀGaroëb Primary School. Vice chairperson Johannes Hifikepunye Pune shared the league’s vision with Desert FM.

Government Steps In with N$10 Million Lifeline for NPFL

The Namibian government has pledged N$10 million to sustain the Namibia Premiership Football League after Dead Marine’s sponsorship withdrawal, with plans to rope in corporates for long-term funding.

N$10 million pumped into restarting football league

Deputy sport minister Dino Ballotti has told the parliament that the government would inject N$10 million into restarting the Namibia Premiership Football League (NPFL), following the end of Debmarine’s three-year sponsorship. Ballotti insists this is not government interference but a “responsible intervention” to safeguard Namibia’s most-loved sport. Desert FM chats to football expert Paulus Ngolombe for more.

Home affairs, immigration tests e-ID

The home affairs ministry recently tested its mobile ID prototype at Otjimbingwe in the Erongo region. The innovation will allow Namibians to keep their electronic IDs on their mobile devices. Desert FM speaks to the ministry’s deputy executive director for civil registration and chief registrar Jackson Wandjiva.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s first United Nations General Assembly speech

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered her first United Nations General Assembly speech this week, addressing global crises from the war in Gaza to the plight of Western Sahara, while also positioning Namibia as a leader in the energy transition through green hydrogen and climate action. To assess this, Desert FM chats to international political economy lecturer Tunde Afolabi.

Combating Illegal Fishing off the Coast and in Lakes of Africa

The U.S. Department of State’s IVLP hosted a program on combating illegal fishing in Africa’s waters. Desert FM spoke to IVLP alumni Stephanus Hamutenya on the growing threat to Namibia’s fisheries.

Plans to Transforom NAMCOL into Open University

Deputy Minister Dino Ballotti says Namcol will be transformed into an open university. Education activist Clemence Karuaihe tells Desert FM what this could mean for Namibia.

NNNN calls for Film and Creative City investors

President Ndaitwah is calling on investors to back the establishment of a Namibian film city. Desert FM spoke to Roland James on how this could boost the country’s creative industry and economy.

Etosha National Park blaze destroys over 1000 hectares

We turn our attention to the devastating wildfire that has been raging through Etosha National Park since Monday. Over a thousand hectares of land, including parts of a nearby farm, have already been destroyed. While no human or wildlife casualties have been reported so far, the blaze continues to spread rapidly, fueled by strong winds and dry vegetation. On the ground, however, questions are being raised about the handling of this crisis particularly the decision to restrict outside assistance, even as the fire threatens more land and wildlife. Joining us now is Sean Naude from the Namibian Marshal Rangers, who has been closely monitoring the situation.

Cyril Ramaphosa to testify in police corruption probe

South Africa’s parliament is probing corruption within the police service, with President Cyril Ramaphosa set to testify among 13 witnesses. The inquiry has raised serious concerns about governance, accountability, and political integrity. Desert FM was joined by Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane to unpack the implications.

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