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City of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya has cautioned residents against fraudulent calls, messages, and visits by scammers posing as municipal officials, urging the public to verify payments through official channels and avoid rushed transactions.

Several parents in the Erongo region say their children are still at home and missing classes, despite having applied during the official registration period and repeatedly following up with schools. Speaking to Desert FM, Erongo education director Erenfriede Stephanus explains what is causing the backlog and the steps being taken to address the placement challenges.

Students at the University of Namibia’s Katima Mulilo campus say they feel unsafe following a series of sexual harassment allegations. Student Union of Namibia president Shikesho Natangwe says students want an independent investigation, clearer reporting systems, and stronger protection for those who come forward.

Despite the 2026 academic year being underway, several children across the Khomas region remain without school placements, sitting at home while classrooms elsewhere are already full. Parents are calling on the education Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture to urgently introduce temporary classrooms or tents.

Speaking to Desert FM, political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah weighs in on what the situation reveals about education planning and the practical solutions government should consider.

New research shows that high cholesterol is increasingly being diagnosed among younger people, raising concerns about lifestyle choices, diet and long-term heart disease risk. Speaking to Desert FM, general practitioner Dr Leonard Nambala explains what this trend means for public health and what young Namibians should be doing differently.

A new Cirrus Capital analysis warns that the government is spending faster than it is generating revenue, increasing the risk of cash shortages that could affect social services and payments to suppliers.

Speaking to Desert FM, Cirrus Capital analyst Pandu Shaduka explains what recent developments, including the Eurobond repayment and the use of the sinking fund, reveal about Namibia’s fiscal position.

Chairperson of the Labour Advisory Council, Bro Matthew Shingwanja, explains recent Walvis Bay consultations on exploitation, salaries, and job access in Namibia’s fishing sector, amid disruptions from workers still upset over past disputes.

Junias Erasmus, NAMFISA’s consumer education specialist, urges Namibians to verify a micro-lender’s registration before borrowing. Registered lenders operate within the law, while unregistered ones expose consumers to excessive fees, unfair practices, and limited legal protection.

Theresia Hamurenge, NEFF Commissar for Communication, says President Epaphras Mukwilongo traveled to South Africa to support EFF leader Julius Malema at his pre-sentencing hearing in East London. She says the visit shows solidarity and a shared commitment to economic transformation.

Concerns are growing that Namibia is spending faster than it is earning, fuelling fears of cash shortages, rising debt, and possible cuts to social services.

Speaking to Desert FM, economist Omo Kakujaha-Matundu breaks down what the latest figures reveal and what they mean for the country’s fiscal future.