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Unionist Mahongora Kavihuha  slammed the constant reshuffling of executive directors across government ministries, calling it a “political conspiracy” that bypasses legal procedures and threatens institutional stability. He warns that these leadership changes trickle down to lower-level civil servants, creating uncertainty and undermining service delivery. Kavihuha urges the Public Service Commission to act independently, follow the law, and restore trust in Namibia’s civil service.

The Namibian Farmers Union is urging Agribank to pause farm repossessions and auctions, warning that commercial loan terms are undermining the Affirmative Action Loan Scheme and reversing years of land reform progress. Union president Jane Kuhanga explains how these practices are displacing aspiring black farmers and calls for the full implementation of the revised scheme.

Government says free tertiary education is here —met with different restrictions or regulations some student unions aren’t celebrating just yet. They warn that without proper planning, the policy could fail students already battling accommodation shortages, financial pressure and uncertainty. This Afternoon, we unpack what the expectations are from those bodies that represent students to do so I am joined by the Namibia National Student Organisation Secretary for Tertiary education Mr Jerome !Nanuseb

As Namibia prepares for the new school year, parents, teachers and communities are gearing up to support learners returning to class. From uniforms and textbooks to transport and safety, we take a closer look at how ready the nation is for the year ahead. To take us through the preparations in the Omaheke region, we are joined by the Acting Regional Director in that region Mr Eliakim Kavari.

Cabinet has approved a series of reshuffles and appointments of executive directors and accounting officers across several key ministries including finance, works and labour relations. While these moves are administrative in nature, they often signal broader political priorities, institutional shifts and questions around continuity, accountability and governance.

To help us unpack what these changes could mean for government performance and political direction, we are joined by political analyst Dr Marius Kudumo.

As we continue with the Midday Report this hour, we shift our focus to water safety, especially during the festive season a time when beaches, rivers and swimming spots are busier than ever. Every year, the festive period unfortunately sees a spike in drowning incidents, raising serious concerns about public awareness, safety measures and emergency response.

To give us an update on what this season has looked like so far, and what Namibians need to be mindful of, we are joined by Martin Muyenga, founder of Monarch Lifeguard and Emergency Services.

January in Namibia typically marks the peak of the rainy season, with convective thunderstorms and widespread showers bringing much-needed relief to ecosystems and water sources but also triggering risks like floods and waterborne diseases.

To look at the projections for this rainfall season independent meteorologist Vilho Ndeunyema speaks to Desert FM.

In a highly controversial move over the weekend, U.S. forces conducted a military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. According to U.S. officials, Maduro will face federal trial in New York on charges including narcoterrorism, drug trafficking and weapons offenses.

The operation has triggered a global uproar.

To help make sense of this geopolitical and governance event, international relations expert Fradreck Mujuru unpacks the issue.

The South West Africa National Union (SWANU) joined a growing chorus of political voices in Namibia condemning what it describes as United States aggression against Venezuela, calling it a violation of international law and an attack on national sovereignty.

SWANU president Evalistus Kaaronda unpacks the party’s position.

This year, the National Assembly failed to pass any bill apart from budget-related bills. Members have been blamed for playing politics as opposed to debating issues and passing legislation. National Democratic Party leader Martin Lukato joins Desert FM to assess his own and members' performance in 2025.