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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.

In this interview, Landless People’s Movement (LPM) national spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa discussed concerns raised by party leader Bernadus Swartbooi regarding Namibia’s proposed petroleum bill, which seeks to place the oil and gas sector under the Office of the President. Simataa highlighted that centralizing control within the presidency weakens decentralization, reduces public oversight, and risks exposing the country to the "oil curse" through limited executive accountability. He emphasized the importance of debating these institutional flaws in Parliament before the bill is enacted to ensure robust checks and balances are put in place.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.