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  • Tuesday · 10 min

    Namra urges taxpayers to use tax amnesty before 31 October deadline

    Namra is urging taxpayers with outstanding tax debts to register for the National Tax Amnesty Scheme before the 31 October deadline. Eligible taxpayers can benefit from waived interest and penalties by settling their principal debt or entering into and honouring an approved 12-month payment plan.

  • Tuesday · 13 min

    IPC calls for financial relief to protect jobs amid FMD outbreak

    IPC shadow minister of agriculture Michael Mulunga is urging the government to introduce financial relief and temporary salary subsidies to protect jobs threatened by the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. He also advocates for regional livestock zones to limit future outbreaks and protect Namibia’s meat industry.

  • Monday · 14 min

    Psemas funding raises questions over public accountability

    Public policy analyst Marius Kudumo says allegations of possible fraud and irregularities involving Psemas raise serious questions about government oversight and the management of public funds. Speaking to Desert FM, Kudumo calls for stronger financial controls and accountability, stressing that taxpayers’ money must be spent wisely to address Namibia’s pressing public needs.

  • Monday · 16 min

    Schlettwein warns of rising debt and weak economic growth

    Former finance minister Calle Schlettwein warns that rising public debt and slowing economic growth are putting pressure on Namibia’s public finances, with interest payments limiting funds available for development. Speaking to Desert FM, Schlettwein calls for cuts to ineffective spending and greater investment in productive sectors such as agriculture and infrastructure to stimulate economic growth and create jobs.

  • Monday · 15 min

    Ampanda Calls for Forensic Audit of Defence Industries.

    Affirmative Repositioning Movement leader Job Ampanda is calling for a forensic audit of Namibia’s defence industries amid concerns over public spending and alleged corruption. He says stronger oversight is needed to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.

  • Monday · 13 min

    NUNW calls for fresh start amid public service medical aid concerns

    NUNW secretary general Job Munyaro is calling for the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme to be restarted amid concerns over alleged financial irregularities and depleted benefits. He is urging the government to strengthen accountability and ensure workers receive the medical aid benefits they contribute towards.

  • Monday · 14 min

    Mvula calls for stronger oversight of public service medical aid scheme

    Landless People’s Movement member of parliament Eneas Emvula has raised concerns about inadequate government oversight and alleged financial irregularities within the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme. He is calling for stronger accountability, tariff adjustments and governance reforms to protect beneficiaries.

  • October 23 · 12 min

    Johannes Sakaria unpacks the mid term budget review

    Following the tabling of the mid-year budget review by minister of finance Ericah Shafudah – presented under the theme 'People, Productivity, and Prudence' – Desert FM speaks to political analyst Sakaria Johannes to critically assess the government's fiscal roadmap and revenue outlook. With revised economic growth slowing to 2.3% and significant drops in diamond export revenues, Johannes addresses the growing gap between budget promises and the daily realities of ordinary Namibians struggling with youth unemployment, housing shortages and rising living costs. Challenging the state's reliance on raw material exports, he urges policymakers to move beyond political rhetoric, face structural inequalities head-on, and aggressively invest in domestic value addition, industrial diversification and local agriculture to build a resilient, competitive economy for a population of over three million people.

  • October 23 · 10 min

    Adriano Visagie and X Maamberua on their recent production a Report to an Academy

    Desert FM catches up with Namibian director and producer Adriano Visagie and actor X as they prepare to bring Franz Kafka’s classic 'A Report to an Academy' back to the stage on 20 November, at the Goethe-Institut Namibia. Directed by Visagie, who previously performed the role under the late theater legend David Ndjavera, the new solo production stars X in a demanding one-man performance.

  • October 23 · 6 min

    Sunbet Namibia hosts watch party ahead of African Stars clash.

    Sunbet Namibia country manager Shafa Shaimemanya is backing African Stars to secure a win against Orlando Pirates as the Namibian side looks to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit. Fans can gather at Temperature Lounge at Khomasdal for a watch party ahead of the 20h00 kick-off

  • October 23 · 15 min

    Lukato calls for greater accountability in government spending.

    National Democratic Party leader Martin Lukato is urging the government to strengthen accountability and ensure public funds benefit all Namibians. He says better management of the country’s resources is essential to tackling poverty, hunger and poor service delivery.

  • October 22 · 13 min

    IPC raises concerns over petroleum amendment bill.

    Independent Patriots for Change spokesperson Emmanuel Nashingi has criticised the handling of Namibia’s petroleum amendment bill, raising concerns about parliamentary scrutiny and the proposed transfer of petroleum oversight to the Office of the President. He says transparency, accountability and effective regulation are essential to ensuring that Namibia’s oil and gas resources benefit its people.

  • October 22 · 13 min

    Namibia’s under-15s set for Fifa World Cup Festival in Azerbaijan.

    Namibia’s under-15 boys are gaining valuable international experience at the inaugural Fifa Under-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. Namibia Football Association spokesperson Cassius Moeti says the tournament is an important foundation for developing future Brave Warriors stars.

  • October 22 · 8 min

    Helena Agappe on Simply You Magazine Awards

    Ahead of the ninth annual Simply You Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion Awards taking place on Saturday, Desert FM catches up with Helena Agappe, a representative from Simply You Magazine, to explore this year's theme: 'Rooted in Namibia, Styled for the World'. Agappe breaks down how the theme highlights the global potential of Namibian creatives, reinforcing that local talent in fashion design, modelling, photography, styling and makeup can compete on international stages.

  • October 22 · 14 min

    JARRI TJEJA-UATJATINDI on the illigal sale of communal land

    Following minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa's stern warning at the 27th Annual Council of Traditional Leaders meeting regarding the illegal commercialisation of communal land, Desert FM sits down with human rights defender and ancestral land activist Jarri Tjeja-Uatjatindi. Tjeja-Uatjatindi unpacks the constitutional, legal, and socioeconomic ramifications of traditional authorities charging rural communities exorbitant fees of up to N$50 000 per hectare for state-owned communal land.

  • October 22 · 9 min

    Lydia Kanime on the causes of suicide in Samora Machel Constituency

    Following alarming statistics released by the Khomas Suicide Prevention Task Force – revealing 370 suicide cases in the Khomas region between January 2021 and June 2026, with men accounting for 80% of the deaths – Desert FM speaks with Samora Machel constituency councillor Lydia Kanime. As the constituency leading in these numbers, Samora Machel encompasses several sprawling informal settlements where residents endure severe socioeconomic strain, including high unemployment, poverty, food insecurity, lack of basic services and family conflicts.

  • October 21 · 13 min

    AR Opposes Placing Namibia’s Upstream Petroleum Unit Under Presidency.

    AR representative Vaino Hangula is urging lawmakers to keep Namibia’s Upstream Petroleum Unit under the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, warning that placing it under the Presidency could weaken parliamentary oversight. He is also calling for stronger local-benefit provisions to ensure Namibian businesses gain meaningful opportunities from the country’s emerging oil and gas industry.

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